Blog: Insight from the Health Center team
Breast Cancer Fact vs. Fiction
The more you know about breast cancer, the more prepared you are to fight it. Read more to learn about common misconceptions and the information that separates fact from fiction, straight from some of Mount Sinai’s leading breast cancer specialists.
It’s Time To Get Your Flu Shot
Through mid-November, the Barclays Health Centers, powered by Mount Sinai are offering flu shots on-site to protect employee health. As your partner in health, we’re answering your commonly asked questions about flu virulence and how you can best protect yourself and others during this year’s flu season.
Q&A: Reducing Your Risk For Prostate Cancer
Mount Sinai Oncologist, Dr. William K. Oh, and Dr. Fiorina Kyritsi, Medical Director, and Internist at the Barclays Health Centers lead a 30-minute Q&A discussing prostate cancer risk factors and the importance of early detection.
Avoiding Burnout
We asked Mount Sinai psychologist, Dr. Anna Hickner to address burnout, and share her tips on how to avoid feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to keep up with life’s incessant demands.
Warm Up Before You Tee Off
Mount Sinai Physical Therapist, Shraddha Bhatia, PT, DPT, OCS shares an example of a simple warm-up exercise you can practice before you tee off to help avoid injury.
Skinimalism: Less is More
Skinimalism – or skin minimalism – is defined as “taking a minimalist approach to skincare” and is not only good for your skin, but it saves you time and is better for the environment. Read more for our list of must-haves products and ingredients that really work.
Men’s Health: Depression in Men
In recognition of Men’s Health Week, we are bringing awareness to depression, specifically how it presents in men, common mental health issues that men face, and how you can take care of your (and your loved ones’) mental health, amidst a busy schedule and life’s obligations.
Webinar: Defining Coping Skills for a New Normal
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, Mount Sinai psychologist, Anna Hickner, Psy.D., presented on redefining normal and shares strategies to create a sense of emotional and psychological safety. Watch the recorded webinar for her recommended coping mechanisms to alleviate residual feelings of stress and anxiety in both adults and children.
Health Concerns Every Woman Should Be Aware Of
In recognition of women’s health week, we are spotlighting top conditions that are commonly misdiagnosed in women. Read more for a list of the most common misdiagnoses in women, as well as tips on how to preventively care for your health.
How to Find the Right Behavioral Health Specialist for You
In recognition of May being mental health awareness month, Mount Sinai Psychologist, Dr. Anna Hickner, shares her recommended tips to find a therapist that is best suited for you.