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As of June 2, 2025, Optum Cardiology and Optum Cardiac Electrophysiology have relocated to the 100 building on South Bedford Road, on the 3rd Floor. The new suite is just a two-minute walk away.

As of May 28, 2025, Pediatrics in West Orange located at 35 Park Ave has relocated to  55 Morris Ave in Springfield.

As of May 19, the OBGYN office in Syosset has relocated to Suite 181 in the same building at 575 Underhill Blvd, Syosset, NY.

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Aging vs Alzheimer’s symptoms

Understand the key differences between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s symptoms to support early diagnosis and care planning.

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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
21 May, 2025
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Cold and flu hotspots: Where and how to stay safe
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
1 November, 2024

No one likes getting sick. Here’s how to reduce exposure and protect yourself.

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Cold and flu hotspots: Where and how to stay safe
Healthy Living
Simple tweaks for a healthier holiday spread
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
1 November, 2024

Follow these smart tips to make your holiday feasts extra healthy and tasty this season.

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Simple tweaks for a healthier holiday spread
Healthy Living
Preparing your child for cold and flu season
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
31 October, 2024

Keeping your children healthy during this time is a top priority. Here are some tips to help you navigate the season.

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Preparing your child for cold and flu season
Health Care Management
Understanding diabetes: types, risks and strategies for prevention & management
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
31 October, 2024

November is National Diabetes Awareness month and a good time to learn about diabetes. Let’s talk about the different types, who is at risk to get diabetes, and how to help prevent and manage diabetes.

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Understanding diabetes: types, risks and strategies for prevention & management
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Type 1 Diabetes Summit
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
25 October, 2024

Our Optum team was proud to sponsor and participate in the Breakthrough T1D Community Summit on September 21 in Hudson Valley. This event is an educational and networking opportunity for those with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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Type 1 Diabetes Summit
Village of New Hyde Park Street Fair
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
25 October, 2024

Optum was thrilled to participate in the Village of New Hyde Park Street Fair on Long Island on September 21. The annual event, organized by the New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, brought the community together for a day of fun and engagement.

 

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Village of New Hyde Park Street Fair
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New Jersey Baby Expo
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
23 October, 2024

On November 3, our Optum team was honored to participate in and sponsor the New Jersey Baby Expo in Hoboken, New Jersey. This event provides new and expecting parents with essential information and support they need as they prepare for parenthood.

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New Jersey Baby Expo
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Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
23 October, 2024

On September 28, our Optum Westchester team was delighted to participate in the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival in Chappaqua, New York. This family-friendly event provided an opportunity for parents and their kids to meet their favorite authors and illustrators.

 

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Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
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Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Walk
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
22 October, 2024

On October 6, our Optum Long Island pediatric team was thrilled to participate in the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Walk at Jones Beach, New York. Our team members were proud to support Dr. Lynn Cetin, an Optum pediatrician who is a passionate advocate for the Lustgarten Foundation.

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Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Walk
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Over 50 Fair
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
15 October, 2024

On September 22, our Optum Long Island team hosted an educational table at the Over 50 Fair in Melville, NY. This annual event, which began in 2010, is specifically designed for individuals over the age of 50.

 

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Over 50 Fair
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Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce Septemberfest
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
14 October, 2024

Optum was honored to sponsor and participate in the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce Septemberfest in Mount Kisco, New York, on September 14. This annual three-day event is the city’s largest block party offering many fun activities including carnival rides, a pie-eating contest, and local performances.

 

 

 

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Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce Septemberfest
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Jones Beach American Heart Association Walk
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
13 October, 2024

The Optum Long Island team enjoyed sponsoring and participating in the Jones Beach American Heart Association Walk, held in Wantagh, New York, on September 22. This annual event brought the community together to raise awareness and funds for heart disease research.

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Jones Beach American Heart Association Walk
Health Care Management
5 tips for your health during a natural disaster
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
27 September, 2024

You can’t prevent natural disasters. But you can take action to stay safe during them. Here’s how to prepare.

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5 tips for your health during a natural disaster
Health Care Management
Should I get tested for breast cancer genes?
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
27 September, 2024

Mutations to certain genes, such as BRCA, can increase your odds of getting breast cancer.

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Should I get tested for breast cancer genes?
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Essential Information for Every Woman
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
18 September, 2024

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s an important time for women and their families to stay informed about breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States. About 10% of new cases are in women under age 45.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Essential Information for Every Woman
Healthy Living
6 healthy (but overlooked) foods
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
17 September, 2024

It can be tough to overhaul your diet if you’re a meat-and-potatoes kind of eater most nights a week. Why not get started by adding one nutritious, delicious food to your plate each day of the week?

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6 healthy (but overlooked) foods
Healthy Living
7 reasons to make time for your flu vaccine
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
17 September, 2024

The payoff of getting a flu vaccine is huge. Taking some time out of your day could save you time sick in bed or worse. And it can help protect the people you care about.

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7 reasons to make time for your flu vaccine
Prostate cancer awareness: What every man needs to know
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
4 September, 2024

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, one of the most common cancers among men in the United States. About 13 out of every 100 men will get prostate cancer at some point in their lives and sadly, 2 to 3 of these 13 may die from this disease.

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Prostate cancer awareness: What every man needs to know
Health Conditions
Should you get tested for seasonal allergies?
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
8 August, 2024

Pollen allergies happen in the fall, too. If you’ve got a runny nose and itchy eyes, you may need to see a doctor.

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Should you get tested for seasonal allergies?
Health Care Management
7 signs you have a good doctor
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
8 August, 2024

Your primary care provider is typically the first stop on your way to better health. Make sure they’re the right fit for you by looking for these seven important traits.

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7 signs you have a good doctor
Parenting Care
Preparing Your Child for the New School Year
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
5 August, 2024

Preparing for the new school year involves more than just buying supplies. To help your child start the year off right, it is important for them to be healthy, both physically and mentally.

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Preparing Your Child for the New School Year
Healthy Living
How to get a handle on your summer skin problems
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
17 July, 2024

Warm weather can pose unique risks for people who struggle with chronic skin conditions. Here’s how to help protect your skin and still have fun in the sun.

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How to get a handle on your summer skin problems
Healthy Living
10 easy ways to sneak activity into your day
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
17 July, 2024

It can be hard to find time to exercise. But even short bursts of activity can add up to big health benefits. Get going with these tips.

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10 easy ways to sneak activity into your day
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Optum Art in Medicine Program
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
11 July, 2024

The Art in Medicine program displays the talents of Optum clinicians across the tri-state region.

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Healthy Living
Beat the Heat: Essential Tips for a Safe and Healthy Summer
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
10 July, 2024

As the hot summer weather begins, so do fun events like festivals, concerts, and BBQs where there can be potential health risks associated with extreme heat. According to the CDC, extreme heat claims the lives of over 1,200 people in the United States each year.¹ Although these statistics are concerning, heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable.

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Beat the Heat: Essential Tips for a Safe and Healthy Summer