By Susan E. Campbell A growing aging population is changing the face of short-term rehabilitation as both health care technologies and non-medical services expand. "The people we care for are not the typical senior citizen, although The Pines at...
Local Hospital’s Team Of Specialists Join Albany Medical’s Neurosurgical Program
Albany Medical Center announced that the medical staff of Glens Falls Hospital Neurosurgery and Spine have joined Albany Med's neurosurgical team. Dr. Fred Scialabba and Dr. James Greenspan, along with Krista Malinoski, PA-C, will continue to see patients at...
Sleep And Weight Are Close Cousins
By Sandra J. McNeil , MA,RD,CDN,FADA Americans are sleeping less. Over the past three decades Americans have decreased their sleep time by about two hours a day according to the University of Pennsylvania. This results in less sleep time than...
Hospital Works With Cleveland Clinic To Enhance Its Electronic Medical Records
Glens Falls Hospital is collaborating with the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic to advance the implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) in its physician and specialty practices. The hospital began implementing EMR products from Epic Systems in their physician practices in early...
Massages On A Regular Basis Help People Get Over The Stresses Of Business And Life
Jennifer Madison, of J. Madison Massage, works on a patient at her Hudson Falls office where she focuses more on the aspects of therapy that deal with pain recuperation.By Barbara Brewer La Mere People in the business community, have...
North Country Holistic Care Center Targets Mind And Body In Healing Methodologies
Dianne M. MacDonnell, M.D., seated, and her staff at North Country Holistic Care Center in Glens Falls, provide traditional health care and holistic treatments.By R.J. DeLuke Interest in holistic medicine-- an integrated approach to healing and wellness that works...
Teaching Nutrition, Proper Dietary Habits Is Cherie Luke’s Goal At The Diet Center
Cherie Luke says weight loss programs that work best stand the test of time.By Eva Weaver Founded in 1972 by a woman named Sybil Ferguson, Diet Center has been providing solutions to weight loss challenges for nearly 40 years....
Health Coach Combines Meals Program, Support Services To Achieve Weight Loss
After experiencing the benefits of Medifast and Take Shape For Life, Donna Smaldone wants to help others improve their health.By Maureen Werther Donna Smaldone, certified health coach with Take Shape for Life, believes in "paying it forward." After she...
Association For Registered Nurses Seeks To Promote Excellence, Professionalism
A diverse group of nurses from across New York has launched a new professional organization for all registered nurses in the state. American Nurses Association-New York (ANA-New York) is dedicated to promoting excellence in nursing practice, seeks to improve...
Hospital Food Service Is Run By Au Bon Pain
Glens Falls Hospital's visitors and staff now have access to 24-hour dining at the newly-opened Au Bon Pain in the former Bistro area of the hospital. Au Bon Pain, which means "the fresh bread" in French, has more than...