Allison Friedel

Pediatricians are deeply concerned about growing misinformation regarding vaccines that prevent common childhood illnesses—content that spreads rapidly across social media platforms and has even found support among some high-level government officials. Their concern is well-founded, as vaccines have consistently proven their life-saving value through rigorous scientific research. The evidence is compelling: In 2024 CDC researchers […]

Open Door Family Medical Center began offering midwifery care in 1991, and later hired our first  midwife in 2003. By October 2023, Open Door’s midwives had delivered their 10,000th baby.   At a time when the birth rate in the U.S. has declined, Open Door’s midwifery team continues continue to grow, delivering more than 350 newborns

Healthy, affordable eating may seem, well, like an oxymoron. After all, during these times is it possible to eat healthfully and also stay within budget?   Due to weather conditions, crop yields, disease (bird flu), war (in the Ukraine), supply chain issues, spikes in demand, and other disruptions, shoppers today may experience sticker shock when walking

To the parents of her young patients with myopia (or nearsightedness), Dr. Diane Suarez offers this piece of advice: “Make sure your children get plenty of sunlight.” Her suggestion concurs with a recent report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine that recommends children spend up to two hours a day outside, at

A small group, ranging in age from 30 to 60, sit in the boardroom at Open Door Family Medical Center in Port Chester to learn from their Certified Lifestyle Coach about ways to live a healthier lifestyle. On this day, the group is discussing the impact of stress on their life and learning stress-management techniques.

Every January, millions of people enthusiastically make New Year’s resolutions, brimming with hope and determination—only to watch those well-intentioned goals fizzle out by February. Studies show that nearly 80% of resolutions fail within the first few months, with many people abandoning their health and fitness commitments before they can become lasting changes. The cycle of

You may not be able to protect against food recalls and outbreaks – for example, the recent Listeria outbreak in deli meats – but according to one food and wellness expert, there are certain things you can do to maximize the safety of what you and your family eat. “Following a few easy-to-do food safety

Imagine being an elderly person with diabetes, without a steady income, not eligible for medical insurance, behind on rent, unable to pay for medication, and running out of food at home. If that doesn’t sound complex enough, imagine this elderly person also lacks family support and overall has a poor understanding of her medical condition,

Better care.  Shorter wait times.  Increased provider satisfaction.  Improved patient outcomes. These results have all been realized through Open Door’s new model of care that uses a mix of providers and incorporates a “bottom up,” collaborative, integrative and team approach. “It’s about the upscaling of staff, where everyone works to the top of their licensure,

Open Door Family Medical Center is proud to announce it has been awarded an Education and Outreach Grant from the Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) for 2024. This grant will bolster Open Door’s commitment to providing patient-centered breast health care and case management for underserved communities. The BCA grant supports targeted outreach to women who are