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How a Stroke of Luck, A Few Coincidences, and Good Morning America Helped One Woman Through Leukemia and Beyond

Back in August 2019, Stacy Levy was watching Good Morning America (GMA) with her husband when Dr. Gail Roboz, the Director of the Leukemia Program at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, appeared on screen to discuss myelodysplastic syndromes also known as MDS.

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Infographic: Understanding Head and Neck Cancers

How much do you know about cancers of the head and neck? Help protect yourself by staying educated.

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Podcast: Latest Research and Treatments for Brain Tumors

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Rajiv Magge discusses the latest in research and treatments for brain tumors.

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Infographic: Celebrate Autism Acceptance

April is Autism Acceptance Month, also known as Autism Awareness Month. Learn the facts about autism to help raise awareness and increase acceptance of people living with autism.

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Thinking About Being a Living Donor? Here’s What You Need to Know

You don’t have to die to donate an organ, but you could still save someone’s life. Find out more about being a living donor at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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Protect Yourself: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

Sexual assault is a serious public health concern that often goes unreported. Learn about helpful resources and ways to help stay safe. 

[H1] National Minority Health Month: A Great Time to Catch Up on Care   National Minority Health Month takes place every April and is an initiative aimed at promoting awareness about improving healthcare in minority communities, including Black, Latino and Native American populations. The goal is to address disparities in healthcare outcomes and access to care that disproportionately affect these groups.   “No doctor can ever know everything about another person’s experiences and how their cultural identity

National Minority Health Month: A Great Time to Catch Up on Care

April is National Minority Health Month. Weill Cornell Medicine can help you catch up if you’re behind on needed health screenings.

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Podcast: Overview of Department of Pediatrics

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Sallie Permar gives an overview of the specialties and services for families within the Department of Pediatrics.

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Protect Your Eyes When Viewing the Solar Eclipse

On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, moving from Mexico to parts of the U.S. and Canada. The “totality” will be visible in some parts of New York State between 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. People in the New York Metropolitan Area will be able to view a partial eclipse at around 3:25 p.m.

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America’s Loneliness Epidemic: What Is to Be Done?

Sharing his own expertise about the loneliness epidemic and what we can do about it, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher answers your FAQs and clarifies the major points raised in Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report.