
6 July, 2023
Strengthen and support your immune system with better, restful sleep.
Read moreAs of August 1, 2025, Optum Allergy and Immunology in Long Beach has closed, and the providers have relocated to Optum Allergy and Immunology in Bay Shore.
As of July 14, 2025, Pediatrics in Bayonne located at 506 Broadway has relocated to 191 Lefante Way.
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The Croton-on-Hudson lab is temporarily closed until further notice.
From growth charts to emotional health, a back-to-school physical is the perfect time to check in on your child’s well-being. In this Q&A, Optum pediatrician Christina Monteleone, DO, shares the top questions parents should ask during a wellness visit—so your child can start the school year healthy, confident, and supported.
Strengthen and support your immune system with better, restful sleep.
Read morePregnancy is such a beautiful experience and one that women are not soon to forget. For months, you are preparing for and anticipating the arrival of your precious newborn child. However, as the end of your pregnancy approaches, you may find yourself getting a bit anxious and even fearful of knowing when you should get to the hospital in time for your delivery.
Read moreA tear or injury to the rotator cuff, an important part of your shoulder, can be painful and debilitating. Not all tears are the same, so each repair is tailored to the specific needs of an individual patient.
Read moreNormal moles are common, small (less than 5mm) spots/growths on the skin that appear at birth or during the later years of childhood. Monitoring moles and other pigmented patches is an important step in detecting skin cancer, especially malignant melanoma.
Read moreDid you know that your activities during the day can affect how well you will sleep at night? According to the 2022 Sleep in America Poll, most Americans have unconscious habits and routines—irregular meals times, lack of exercise and exposure to light that affect their overall sleep quality.
Read moreIf you’re someone who experiences heartburn, you know the signs: a harsh, burning feeling in your chest usually after eating a large meal, spicy food or when you’re lying down. Frequent, persistent heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and an estimated 20% of the population is living with it.
Read moreJune is Men’s Health Month – a perfect reminder for men to make wellness a priority. Many men take care of their health, but additional work is needed to keep more men healthy.
Read moreIs your teen sleeping a lot? Isn’t that what all teens do? Maybe, but excessive fatigue and lack of energy can be caused by many conditions including a thyroid disorder.
Read moreSpring is the perfect time to take charge of your health and a good place to start is by learning more about your kidneys. Get to know what they do, risk factors and consequences of kidney disease, and the tests and screening that are key for early detection of kidney disorders.
Read moreOur eyes are thought to be one of our most effective means of non-verbal communication. They also may be one of the sincerest parts of the face because they convey our emotions often involuntarily. But what if droopy upper eyelids cover your eyes or hinder your vision preventing you from seeing the eyes of others?
Read moreDiabetes affects more than 37.3 million Americans, which amounts to 11.3% of the U.S. population. For people with diabetes, the body cannot produce enough insulin or it can’t properly use it, leading to a buildup of blood sugar. The resulting high glucose levels can affect the tiny blood vessels in the body, damaging the eyes as well. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults aged 18–64 years.
Read moreLearn what tips can help you lower your risk of disease.
Read moreGetting your postpartum check-up is an important part of your post-delivery health. Postpartum check-ups are also a way to help you lead a healthy future with your baby.
Read moreTo care for others, it’s important to maintain a healthy well-being.
Read moreKeep your outdoor meals safe with simple food safety tips for handling, cooking, and storing food at barbecues and picnics.
Read moreAlthough exploring mental health treatment options, which includes psychotherapy (also known as talk therapy), medication, or self-care, can be confusing or difficult, is important in taking the first for help.
Read moreEach stage of a woman’s life brings new health concerns from menstruation through menopause, birth control and pregnancy, prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, to cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
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