The Centers for Disease Control reports that 1 in 36 children in the U.S. are identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), boys being 4 times more likely than girls. And the waiting list to see a specialist for Westchester County families can take as long as a year and a half. This is why Dr. […]

While the stress of everyday life – including work, relationships, housing issues, caregiving responsibilities, and financial concerns – can impact your health; it is important to remember that developing strong stress management skills can help you navigate the difficulties and thrive. Dr. Daren Wu, Chief Medical Officer at Open Door Family Medical Center, offers answers […]

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 […]