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NY Top Docs Include: Allergy & Immunology Dr. Syed Mustafa   Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Dr. Helen S. Colen   Gastroenterology Dr. Bradley Rieders Dr. Ian Storch   Head and Neck Surgery Dr. Peter Costantino   Obstetrics & Gynecology Dr. Albert Sassoon Dr. Alex Hirsch Dr. Daphna Kilion Dr. Douglas Moss Dr. Emil L. Gurshumov Dr. Janice Marks Dr. John J. Lopes Dr. Michael H. Campanella Dr. Patricia Calayag Dr. Rebecca E. Sorley-Mastrodomenico Dr. Robert A. Jason Dr. Ronnie M. Salzman Dr. Salvatore Ancona Dr. Steven R. Goldstein Dr. Thomas L. Paone   Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Daniel Polatsch Dr. Jeffrey Rosen Dr. Rudolph F. Taddonio, Jr.   Otolaryngology Dr. David H. Hiltzik Dr. Richard I. Nass Dr. Virginia E. Feldman   Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology) Dr. Susan Baker Pulmonary Medicine Dr. Mark Spero   Vascular Surgery/Endovascular Surgery Dr. Roger Walcott   NY Top Dentists  Include: General Dentistry Dr. Abdulla Zoobi Dr. Adrianne Read the full article →

Throughout the month of October, people with Down syndrome are celebrated to make people aware of their abilities and accomplishments.  It’s not about celebrating disabilities, it’s about celebrating capabilities! It’s a time where people can learn all about the history of Down Syndrome and gives the affected the ability to speak out about what it’s like to have DS. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21. People with DS have an increased risk for certain medical conditions such as congenital heart defects, respiratory and hearing problems, Alzheimer’s disease, childhood leukemia and thyroid conditions. Many of these conditions are now treatable, so most people with Down syndrome lead healthy lives. People with Down syndrome attend school, work, participate in decisions that affect them, have meaningful relationships, vote and contribute to society in many wonderful ways. People with Down syndrome, their friends, and Read the full article →

Ingredients: 3 chicken thighs, skin removed 10 ounce can diced tomatoes green chiles 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups water 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 jalapeno, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Juice of 1/2 lemon 20 tortilla chips 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Directions: Place the chicken, tomatoes (and juices), beans, broth, water, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, and chili powder in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours. Uncover the slow cooker and use tongs to remove the chicken from the pot. Once cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and shred, then return the meat to the pot. Stir in the lemon juice. Crumble a few Read the full article →

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month- a time to honor and remember children and families affected by these rare diseases, and aid gathering support to give kids with cancer better outcomes by supporting our groundbreaking research. During the month of September: 25,000 families around the world will get the horrible news that their child or teen has cancer. 6,667 families will experience the loss of a child. 80 percent of childhood cancer cases can be effectively treated. At Children’s Cancer Research Fund, they’re working every day to fund lifesaving research that leads to a cure. More and more children are being detected with cancer today than ever before. It’s time to change that by helping to make a difference! Social Media- #GoGold Let’s help spread the word on social media with #GoGold all month long. The average person has about 156 Facebook friends. If each of Children’s Cancer Research Fund’s Read the full article →