Montefiore Health System

02/23/2026

7 effective strategies toward dry nights. Why kids wet the bed and some ways to help.

Strategy # 3. Relax — and blow out — while urinating. Children don’t always empty their bladder completely when they urinate. To help them learn, parents can encourage them to relax, take their time, and whistle or pretend to blow out candles on a birthday cake. Both actions put gentle action on the bladder and often do the trick.

Read more on Lohud by Miriam Harel, MD, Attending Physician, Pediatric Urology, Montefiore Einstein,
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02/22/2026

Join Montefiore Einstein’s Adult Sickle Cell Center for a blood drive on Friday, February 27th, 7:30am-6pm.

If you’re planning to donate blood, be sure to:

- Eat well and hydrate
- Bring a photo ID
- Feel healthy and symptom free

Donors must be between the ages of 17-75 and meet minimum weight requirements.

Register to give blood here: donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/334301.

02/20/2026

Va**ng may be perceived as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes—but the heart tells a different story.
- Ni****ne raises heart rate and blood pressure
- Chemicals in e-cigarette aerosol can damage blood vessels
- Inflammation increases strain on the heart
- Exposure affects both adults and developing hearts in teens

Your heart feels the impact of va**ng long before symptoms appear.

Learn ways you can do your part for your heart by understanding heart disease, risk factors, and prevention:
https://montefioreeinstein.org/heart/awareness/heart-health.

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02/19/2026

Beyond the stage — what makes each breast cancer unique and why it matters: The new information doctors use to advance individualized breast cancer treatment. Read on LoHud.com by Montefiore Einstein’s Susan Fineberg, MD, Section Head of Breast Pathology and Attending Pathologist at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center.

https://www.lohud.com/story/sponsor-story/montefiore-health-system/2026/02/03/beyond-the-stage-what-makes-each-breast-cancer-unique-and-why-it-matters/88489473007/



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The new information doctors use to advance individualized breast cancer treatment

02/19/2026

Chill Out with Frozen Fruit: A Smart Way to Eat Well.
Frozen fruit is an easy, nutritious option — especially during the winter, when fresh produce may be harder to find or doesn’t last as long. Picked at peak ripeness and frozen quickly, frozen fruit provides the same vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants as fresh fruit.

- Picked and frozen at peak ripeness to help preserve nutrients
- Lasts for months and helps reduce food waste
- Prewashed and ready to use in smoothies, yogurt, or snacks
- Available year-round, even when fruits are out of season

For the healthiest choice, look for frozen fruit without added sugars. It’s a simple way to support everyday nutrition.

02/18/2026

Type 2 Diabetes Care—Transformed by Smarter Tech and Better Treatments.

What if managing diabetes helped you feel better — not just control numbers? New technology and medications now work together to give real-time insight, support weight loss, boost energy, and help slow — or even stop — disease progression.

Read on LoHud.com by Montefiore Einstein’s Anjali Manavalan, MD, Director of Inpatient Diabetes Services. https://www.lohud.com/story/sponsor-story/montefiore-health-system/2025/11/25/the-next-frontier-in-type-2-diabetes-smarter-tech-better-treatment/87467779007/.

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02/16/2026

A racing heart at 2 a.m. — one patient’s journey to an atrial fibrillation (AFib) cure“

I would wake up in the middle of the night with a racing pulse,” Phyllis recalls. After a year, the episodes were occurring more frequently and lasting upwards of 2.5 hours. That’s when Phyllis realized something had to be done.

Read about the breakthrough procedure that helped Phyllis beat AFib — on Lohud, by Luigi Di Biase, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS, System Director of Electrophysiology, Montefiore Einstein, https://www.lohud.com/story/sponsor-story/montefiore-health-system/2025/10/31/back-to-beating-strong-how-phyllis-got-her-heart-and-her-life-back-on-track/87011754007/.

02/16/2026

Fighting for every breath with pulmonary fibrosis: When hope and expertise came together.

Paul Rivera had never smoked, yet doctors suspected years of chemical exposure from construction and HVAC jobs had irreversibly damaged his lungs. Paul would eventually need a new lung to survive.

While other hospitals turned him down for a lung transplant, due to his history of coronary heart disease, only Montefiore Einstein stepped in.

Read on LoHud.com by Montefiore Einstein’s Ali Y. Mansour, MD, Medical Director, Advanced Lung Failure and Lung Transplant Program. https://www.lohud.com/story/sponsor-story/montefiore-health-system/2025/12/03/a-fight-to-beat-pulmonary-fibrosis-pauls-incredible-comeback/87587544007/

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02/14/2026

‘Good’ cholesterol (HDL) vs. ‘Bad’ cholesterol (LDL). What is the difference and why does it matter for your heart?

- HDL (high-density lipoprotein)
Known as “good” cholesterol. It helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream and supports heart health.
- LDL (low-density lipoprotein)
Often called “bad” cholesterol. High levels can cause plaque to build up in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Why it matters:
It’s not just one number. LDL and HDL, plus other risk factors, collectively shape your heart health. Healthy habits and regular screenings help keep cholesterol in check.

Learn ways you can do your part for your heart: https://montefioreeinstein.org/heart/awareness/heart-health.

02/13/2026

"Don’t think that not having symptoms means you don’t have to get screened, especially for something that is this curable when caught early. That’s really what I want to get across." —James Van Der Beek (1977 - 2026).

We are saddened by the passing of actor James Van Der Beek from colorectal cancer. His story is a reminder that this disease can affect people at any point of life—and that screening saves lives.

Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults and is now the leading cause of cancer death among U.S. adults under 50. Screening starts at 45 for those with average risk. It can prevent cancer before it begins. Talk with your doctor about getting screened. Learn more about expert care offered at Montefiore Einstein: https://montefioreeinstein.org/cancer/awareness/colon/screening.

02/12/2026

Donate blood — save lives. 🩸

Montefiore Einstein’s Adult Sickle Cell Center is hosting a blood drive on Friday, February 27th, 7:30am-6pm.

Sign up today: donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/334301.

If you’re planning to donate blood, be sure to:
- Eat well and hydrate
- Bring a photo ID
- Feel healthy and symptom free

Donors must be between the ages of 17-75 and meet minimum weight requirements.

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02/11/2026

Congratulations to Kevin P. Fiori, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, Director, Community Health Worker Institute, Montefiore Einstein, Montefiore Einstein, named a City & State NY Trailblazer in Health Care.



Montefiore Einstein’s Community Health Worker Institute has supported nearly 15,000 Bronx households in accessing care and services.

Read more here: https://t.co/W1YVoR70KU.

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