Let’s talk, ladies!: hair care for there

Let’s talk, ladies!: hair care for there

  Let’s talk hair down there.  Yes, there! The Rockland County Times has you covered. Experts Brianna Brass, a licensed esthetician of more than 10 years and owner of  Pearl River’s Velvet Truth Esthetics, and Dr. Tal Sarig-Meth, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at New York Presbyterian Columbia University, share their advice on […]

Fight Infection with Dental Implants

Fight Infection with Dental Implants

Fight Infection with Dental Implants: The Future of Oral Health Maintaining oral health is crucial for overall well-being. Dental implants have long been hailed as a remarkable solution for restoring missing teeth. In recent years, advancements in implant technology at local dental laboratories has not only focused on improving aesthetics and functionality but also on […]

Plantar Warts: Understanding Their Infectious Nature

Plantar Warts: Understanding Their Infectious Nature

Plantar warts are a prevalent skin condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). These warts typically appear on the soles of the feet and can be both painful and unattractive. Many individuals are concerned about the contagiousness of plantar warts and the ease with which they can be transmitted. In this blog post, we will […]

+19,000 Polio Vaccines Administered by RCDOH

+19,000 Polio Vaccines Administered by RCDOH

This week the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) confirmed the presence of poliovirus in local wastewater for the first time since October. This single positive result was collected in February and has so far been followed by non-detection in wastewater samples, but unvaccinated residents should still act now to protect themselves. Israel’s […]

What is Community Medicaid?

What is Community Medicaid?

Medicaid is a federal program administered on a state-by-state basis. There are several types of Medicaid — including Community Medicaid. Community Medicaid covers care and medical services that enable a recipient to remain in their home or community as long as possible instead of entering a skilled nursing facility or other institution. Community Medicaid can […]

Monkeypox Vaccine Available in Nyack

Monkeypox Vaccine Available in Nyack

As cases of monkeypox grow in the New York metropolitan area, The Jacobs Family Pride Wellness Center of Montefiore Nyack Hospital is providing vaccinations and is ready to test and treat patients with the disease. The Center has partnered with the Rockland County Department of Health which supplies the vaccine for administration to at-risk people living in […]