MD1CARE - Gold Pediatrics: Marigold Castillo, MD, FAAP

07/19/2024

07/19/2024

LISTERIA OUTBREAK:
28 people are sick, with 2 deaths, in 12 states. Do not eat meats you get sliced at any deli counter, unless it is reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot. Investigators are collecting as much information as possible to figure out which deli meats are contaminated. https://bit.ly/4cPl2dO

07/17/2024

In 2023, 27% of adolescent girls globally received at least 1 dose of the HPV vaccine, which provides protection against cervical cancer. That's a 7% increase since 2022.

An important step towards a world free of cervical cancer.

07/17/2024

Your kids are constantly watching and listening to you. That’s why it’s important to model healthy digital habits from a young age. Swiping and scrolling is easy, and so is getting caught up in endless content – even for adults! Here are a few tips on how to be a positive digital role model for your kids: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/be-a-digital-role-model.aspx

07/08/2024

😱 😮

Hello Kitty isn't even her real name (and she's British).

07/06/2024

07/06/2024

Summer is a great time to get in shape! Check out our Shape Up NYC free fitness classes at the Library.
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07/05/2024

Protecting your skin from the sun should be as routine as brushing your teeth, but many people do not apply sunscreen regularly – or at all. On this episode of , dermatologist Dr. Shari Lipner debunks common skincare myths and shares the facts about preventing skin cancer. Listen today: https://nyphosp.co/4bu6IWI

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

06/27/2024

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This episode of the Pediatrics On Call podcast focuses on advocacy for gun violence prevention. It also looks at ways to survey adolescents about risky behaviors and get accurate results.

06/27/2024

06/25/2024

A public health crisis

Firearm Violence in America

06/25/2024

About one in five women diagnosed with may also have undetected bipolar disorder. Two NewYork-Presbyterian experts explain the difference between the two conditions, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how to manage: https://nyphosp.co/3xvXdbB

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, Everyday Health