The Primary Source

Read the latest on wellness and preventive care for the whole family.

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Keeping Up With Your COVID-19 Tests

In this second session of a three-part series sponsored by WCM and Playbill.com, we discussed what New Yorkers need to know about the current state of the pandemic and how we can take good care of ourselves.

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Staying Up to Date With Your Primary Care

One of the most effective healthcare tools we have in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic is to stay up to date with our medical care.

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Podcast: Preventative Health for Teens

As part of our Preventative Health Series, Asaf Cohen, M.D. shares important information regarding how parents are involved in teen annual health visits. He gives tips on how to help teens discuss important topics openly with with their doctors.

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Tony Winner Nikki M. James Hosts Primary Care Panel on COVID-19 for Centerstage With Healthcare Heroes

Last week, in partnership with Playbill, Ðǿմ«Ã½ hosted the second Centerstage with Healthcare Heroes Q&A event with Tony winner Nikki M. James moderated a conversation with Moitri Savard, MD and Paul Fenyves, MD of Primary Care. In the hour-... Read More

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Podcast: Preventative Health for School Age Children

Jane Nestler M.D. shares tips on developing healthy habits, nutrition, and the topic of preventative health for kids age 4 to 10.

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Podcast: Evaluating the Risk of Summer Activities Amid COVID-19

Matthew Simon M.D helps us navigate the risks of summer activities amid covid-19. He shares tips around staying safe when participating in things like BBQs, family vacations, weddings, beaches, etc. He gives us effective ways to still enjoy the summer while taking the necessary safety precautions.

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Ðǿմ«Ã½ Physicians Selected as Crain’s Notables in Healthcare

Two distinguished Ðǿմ«Ã½ faculty members, Dr. Rahul SharmaÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýDr. Adam Stracher, have been selected for the Crain’s list. The annual honor recognizes outstanding individuals in the healthcare community who have made an impact on New York City in significant ways, in their... Read More

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Podcast: Evaluating the Risk of Summer Activities for Your Kids Amid COVID-19

Paul Chung, MD shares important information for parents on assessing the risks of various summer activities for children amid the Covid-19 pandemic. He gives parents vital tips on teaching kids about safety precautions in these unprecedented times.

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How COVID-19 Has Changed Health Care at Ðǿմ«Ã½

The COVID-19 crisis hit New York City with hurricane force in early Spring, placing unprecedented demands on health care providers. As it turns out, the short-term response to the public health emergency has spurred some long-term improvements in operational efficiency and safety and accelerated the use of digital technology, according to Dr. Adam Stracher, chief medical officer and director of primary care at Ðǿմ«Ã½.

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Ðǿմ«Ã½ Partners With Hunters Point Park Conservancy to Bring Free Fitness Classes to Long Island City

We’re proud to be partners with the Hunters Point Park Conservancy to bring the Long Island City community a series of free fitness classes that will be available online this summer.