Stress is an ever-present part of life, affecting us in various ways and intensities. It can sometimes serve as a motivator; however, chronic or overwhelming stress can lead to serious mental health issues like anxiety and depression. What is stress? Defined as a state of worry or mental tension triggered by challenging circumstances, stress is […]
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Interested in doing yoga on a spring day at the Ossining waterfront? While at the same time helping to continue the delivery of quality health care to the community? If so, bring your mats, props and water bottles to Ossining’s scenic Riverfront at Henry Gourdine Park for “Yoga with Dani” on Wednesday, May 15th at
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On Wednesday, March 27, Open Door continued celebrating National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme of “Beyond the Table” with a live cooking demonstration at our Port Chester site. Our Wellness staff, who are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists cooked a delicious, nutritious vegetable stir fry for attendees to enjoy. We thank our staff and participants who
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To support the needs of young children getting early dental care, the Open Door Family Medical Center goes to where the children are – via a mobile dental van that travels weekly to visit students at the Park and Brookside schools in Ossining. The unit will shortly be adding the Morse and Paulding schools in
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, Open Door partnered with Cancer Support Team, Cancer Services Program of the Hudson Valley, and Family Services of Westchester to present “Mantengase Informado” (“Stay Informed”) at Ossining Open Door. This free seminar, which was presented in Spanish, addressed the importance of understanding the signs and
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On Thursday, March 7, Open Door celebrated National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme of “Beyond the Table” with a live cooking demonstration at our Sleepy Hollow site. Our WIC staff, who are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists cooked a delicious, nutritious vegetable stir fry for attendees to enjoy. We thank our staff and participants who
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While many health care consumers like the convenience of an urgent care center, it’s important to understand the limitations of this type of health care service. Like hospital emergency departments, urgent care centers are focused on addressing the patient’s immediate problem–problems that are not life threatening. However, there remains confusion in understanding how an urgent care
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On February 14, Valentine’s Day, Open Door hosted Women & Heart Health at the Open Door Port Chester. Participants received a warm welcome from Andrea Ruggiero, Executive Vice President of Community Health. Open Door’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Daren Wu, delivered an informative interactive talk about the ABC’s of heart health including getting to know your A1c blood glucose,
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Dr. Andrew Swiderski, a pediatrician at Open Door Family Medical Center in Ossining, takes a systematic approach when discussing body weight with young patients and their families. He shares information that is both objective (by testing) and subjective (through observation) with them, discusses their general health, always focusing on the positive, and leaves them with
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Open Door Family Medical Center has been awarded Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) at all six of its medical sites – in Ossining, Brewster, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, Sleepy Hollow, and Port Chester. The Patient Centered Medical Home is a model of care that puts patients at the
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After-Hours Medical Assistance: If you need urgent medical advice or care when the center is closed, you can reach our on-call provider 24/7 by calling 914-OD-CARES (914-632-2737)
This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. In accordance with Federal law and U.S Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, and familiar status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, write UDSA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
