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, […]