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

Effective May 28, 2025, Pediatrics in West Orange located at 35 Park Ave will be relocating 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.

As of May 5, 2025, Podiatry in West New York has relocated to 201 State Rt 17 in Rutherford.

As of April 28, 2025, Primary Care in Haddon Heights has relocated to 2 South Black Horse Pike in Mt. Ephraim.

As of April 28, 2025, Cardiology in Haddon Heights has relocated to 322 Route 38, Cherry Hill.

As of  April 21, 2025 Pediatrics – Wall at 1560 State Route 138 has relocated to 3350 State Route 138.

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Office and Urgent Care Closures

Extended Hours in Lake Success  will be closed on Sunday, May 25, Monday, May 26 and Tuesday, May 27..

The Croton-on-Hudson lab is temporarily closed until further notice.

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Spotting stroke signs and symptoms

Learn to recognize the signs of a stroke with the F.A.S.T. method: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911. Early detection and quick action can save lives. Discover more about stroke symptoms and prevention from Optum Medical Care’s expert neurologists

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How do I know if my teen has a thyroid problem?
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Jill Brodsky, MD FAAP
16 June, 2023

Is 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.

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Living with chronic kidney disease

Spring 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.

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What you should know about droopy eyelids
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Our 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?

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How diabetes can affect your eyes
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
15 June, 2023

Diabetes 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.

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Tips to live healthier and reduce your risk of disease
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7 June, 2023

Learn what tips can help you lower your risk of disease.

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What to expect at your postpartum check-up
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
31 May, 2023

Getting 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.

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For caregivers: Getting the care you need, now more than ever

To care for others, it’s important to maintain a healthy well-being.

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Memorial Day is the start of outdoor summer cooking and eating but keep in mind food safety for barbecues and picnics

Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember and honor the men and women who have served our country. It’s also the traditional start of the summer vacation and travel season – a time for family getaways and flavorful barbecues and picnics.

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Break the stigma: The importance of talking about mental health

Although 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.

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Why every month is breast cancer awareness month

Each 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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