Newsletter
We hope you will find this health information and news helpful.February 2017 |
Women’s Heart HealthIt’s a common misconception that cancer is the most common cause of death in the U.S. It is actually heart disease. Both women and men are at risk of heart disease, but women have unique heart health issues. Please do take a few minutes to also learn about your unique heart disease risks. Some risk factors that men and women share include abnormal cholesterol levels, obesity, and high blood pressure. Other risk factors affect women more than men such as having diabetics smoking, mental stress, and depression. Also, women are uniquely affected by the hormonal changes. Men are more likely than women to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack and to call 911 right away and women aren’t as likely to seek emergency medical care. Please read more here.
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Being an Informed PatientHave you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling more confused than you did when you arrived at the office or clinic? It is critical to learn to be a proactive patient so you may be more likely to recognize possible acts of medical negligence or improper care when they occur. Medical errors are the 3rd leading cause of death in the US, and healthcare providers can and do make mistakes. It isn’t necessary to go to medical school to understand basic health information. Please see our tips here
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What is Cerebral Palsy and What Causes It?
When a parent learns that their child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, it can be overwhelming. Cerebral palsy is a group of movement disorders that are incurable. It is often caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain during labor or childbirth. What many people don’t know is that avoidable medical errors resulting in birth injuries, can cause cerebral palsy. Depending on the severity of the impairments, individuals with cerebral palsy often require lifelong care. Read more on our blog. |
In the NewsThe Island Now newspaper ran a feature article on our founding partner Steven Pegalis on Jan. 25 entitled “Lake Success-based Attorney Named Lawyer of the Year.” The Jan. 20th issue of the Long Island Business News highlighted him in its “Ones to Watch” section when Best Lawyers© and “U.S News and World Report” named Pegalis “Lawyer of the Year.” He is the only lawyer named 2017 Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Litigation on Long Island, NY. Congratulations Steve!
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