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Each year, Dr. Michael Vitale, chief of pediatric spine surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital and Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian, chairs the Safety in Spine Surgery Summit along with co-chair Dr. Lawrence G. Lenke, MD, co-director and surgeon-in-chief at Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia. The goal of the summit is to gather leading spine experts to discuss ways to reduce the risk of harm to patients before, during, and after spine surgery. This year’s program focused on how to adapt emerging technologies to help improve outcomes, including best practice guidelines for the use of robotics in spine surgery. Read more on #NYPAdvances: https://nyphosp.co/3zBpRJe Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Start your weekends with free mindfulness sessions offered by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Art of Wellbeing and #NYP every Saturday morning until July 20. Each session, designed for all ages and ability levels, focuses on engaging your mind, body, and spirit through different forms of movement and meditation Last Saturday, Dr. Bonnie Chien, an orthopedic surgeon at #NYPColumbia, introduced a workshop with New York City Ballet that focused on strengthening the muscles and getting the blood flowing through dance. Upcoming sessions will concentrate on tai chi, yoga, and music meditation. We hope you join us this summer to move your body and center your mind! Click here to learn more: https://nyphosp.co/4cR0n92 Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Congratulations to #NYP paramedics Davin McGloin and Michael Kremenizer, who were recently honored at the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of New York City’s annual award ceremony. Davin was selected as the Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year for his contributions to paramedic care over his 50-year career, while Michael was recognized for his support and advocacy of organ and tissue donation with the Guardian of Life Award: EMS Donor Champion. Michael (pictured, center left) and Davin (center right) were joined by their colleagues and members of leadership as they accepted the honors. Join us in thanking them for their extraordinary commitment to the health and safety of New Yorkers! 👏 Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Protecting your skin from the sun should be as routine as brushing your teeth, but many people do not apply sunscreen regularly – or at all. On this episode of #HealthMatters, #NYPWeillCornell dermatologist Dr. Shari Lipner debunks common skincare myths and shares the facts about preventing skin cancer. Listen today: https://nyphosp.co/4bu6IWI Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval to donanemab, a new drug clinically proven to slow the rate of cognitive decline in people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. This follows last year’s FDA approval of lecanemab, a similar antibody treatment. #NYPColumbia neurologist Dr. Lawrence S. Honig discusses how these therapies work, their risks, and the promise they hold for patients: https://nyphosp.co/3W70YO6 Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Dr. Francis Lee, psychiatrist-in-chief at #NYPWeillCornell and research co-director of the Center for Youth Mental Health, joined the Going Mental with Eileen Kelly to discuss the current mental health crisis among children and adolescents, how social stressors and poverty affect brain development, and the potential for new tools to help prevent and treat psychiatric disorders. Listen to the episode: https://nyphosp.co/3W8Xwld Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

NewYork-Presbyterian proudly marked our fifth year participating in Hope Day, an annual volunteer event led by faith-based organizations that reached over 700 community members in the Bronx. In collaboration with Van Nest Assembly of God, our team members conducted more than 150 blood pressure screenings, taught Hands-Only CPR, and educated families on asthma and maternal and infant health. Learn more about #NYP events: https://nyphosp.co/3L3vrXg #NYPInYourCommunity Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Join us in celebrating #NYCPride! #NYP employees took part in this year’s NYC Pride March, walking down Fifth Avenue in support of our LGBTQIA employees, patients, allies and neighbors. Drop a 🏳️🌈 below to show your solidarity as we honor #Pride today and throughout the year! Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

When elite gymnast Olivia Kelly was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 16, she feared it would jeopardize her gymnastics career. But with the help of Dr. Benjamin Roye, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with #OchSpine at #NYPMorganStanley, and Mary Miceli, a physical therapist at #NYPWestchester, Olivia was able to stop the 30-degree curve in her spine from progressing, wearing a brace and practicing the Schroth method, a scoliosis-specific therapy focused on spinal alignment through stretching, strengthening, and breathing exercises. “I’m so grateful to Dr. Roye and Mary,” says the 18-year-old from northern New Jersey. Today, Olivia looks forward to competing for Mizzou in the fall and pursuing her dream of representing Barbados at the Games in 2028. Drop a 👏 to cheer her on and click to learn more about Olivia’s inspiring story this #ScoliosisAwarenessMonth: https://nyphosp.co/4clo4GG Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine