The effects of marijuana use on the human body have long been debated, especially concerning its impact on the lungs. While marijuana continues to be legalized in more and more states, health experts still are not exactly sure whether smoking the drug increases the chances of getting lung-related illnesses. Richmond University Medical Center in Staten […]
Accreditation recognizes the excellent standard of emergency care provided to patients 65 years of age and older The Emergency Department at Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) has earned Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). This 3-year national accreditation affirms RUMC has the appropriate equipment and properly trained medical […]
With nearly 700,000 people in the U.S. dying every year from heart disease — one every 34 seconds — heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of all backgrounds and ethnic groups in America. The good news is that at least some of the factors that contribute to heart disease […]
Without a doubt, the pandemic upended the way people live, work, and interact and as recent behavior and outcomes show, it also impacted how people approach health care — and not always in a positive way. “Instead of being a catalyst for living a healthier lifestyle, the pandemic has had a reverse effect for many […]
In conjunction with the sponsor of a new treatment for Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) new state-of-the-art imaging equipment that can scan a patient’s liver for fibrosis has been provided to Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC). The equipment, which costs over $100,000, is part of a clinical trial for the new treatment and will be housed […]
Earlier today a time capsule was buried outside the main entrance of the new Emergency Department (ED) at Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC). The watertight, stainless steel capsule contains a variety of items celebrating the hospital’s history and its new state-of-the-art Emergency Department. The capsule will be unearthed 50 years from now, in the year […]
At 5:35 AM this morning, Jonathan Matthew Tafone became the first baby of 2023 born at Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC). He weighed in at 5 pounds, 10 ounces and is 20 inches long. He is the first child born to proud parents Matthew and Melissa Tafone of Rossville. Jonathan’s mom is a social worker […]
Richmond University Medical Center’s comprehensive Rehabilitation Center offers a broad range of physical, occupational, and speech therapy for adult and pediatric patients who are dealing with everything from weakness in their extremities and cognitive issues to challenges with speech and swallowing, visual deficits, balance issues, developmental delays, and more. And recently, the Staten Island-based hospital […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 650,000 Americans survive a stroke every year and can be left with a variety of deficits that can challenge their independence and ability to perform activities of daily living. However, post-stroke rehabilitation services such as physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy and more can […]
Without a doubt, the pandemic upended the way people live, work, and interact. And as recent behavior and outcomes show, it also impacted how people approach health care – and not always in a positive way. “Instead of being a catalyst for living a healthier lifestyle, the pandemic has had a reverse effect for many […]
