Most women who have one or more breast cancer risk factors never develop breast cancer, while many with breast cancer have no known risk factors (other than being a woman and growing older). The best offense is to become aware of risk factors, modify any lifestyle choices that may increase your risk and having regular…
Crouse Cardiologist Nikhil Joshi, MD, is the first in Syracuse to use the QDot Micro Catheter, which allows for a more precise ablation in a fraction of the time, improving procedural efficacy and efficiency. An ablation is a procedure used to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder. Afib occurs when the upper…
In an ongoing effort to assist prospective parents in finding hospitals that deliver quality, affordable maternity care, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced that Crouse Health has been designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care for the second consecutive year. Crouse was one of the first hospitals in New York State to receive this…
SDOH, or Social Determinants of Health, are defined as “the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks” (CDC, 2022). We value caring for our patient’s health beyond the clinical setting. Below are a collection…
