David Carles repeats as men’s top finisher, Melissa Kraker takes women’s title Over 100 individuals braved the rain and wind to take part in the 3rd annual RUMC/Arnold Obey 5K Run/Walk. Held at Clove Lakes Park on Saturday, April 1, those in attendance saw last year’s men’s winner, David Carles, defend his men’s division title while […]
While it is not known what exactly causes breast cancer, studies indicate there are risk factors that can contribute. Although some risk factors are outside of a person’s control, such as age, family history, and genetic mutations, certain behaviors and lifestyle choices may increase a person’s risk of developing the disease. Richmond University Medical Center […]
Many assume colon cancer is only a concern for men, given it is one of the most common types of cancer that affect them. However, almost as many women are diagnosed with colorectal cancer as men. According to the American Cancer Society, about 64,000 women learn they have colorectal cancer in the United States each […]
Cancer is a disease in which some cells of the body grow uncontrollably and spread to other areas. Many forms of cancer can affect all age groups and ethnicities. To help patients manage cancer symptoms and potentially go into remission, physicians may recommend a variety of treatments designed to target the cancerous cells and prevent […]
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 […]
