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Skip the hospital: How to get help at virtual urgent care without going to the ER

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Skip the hospital: How to get help at virtual urgent care without going to the ER

Too often, when people need medical care quickly — especially at night or on weekends — there’s only been one option: Head to an emergency department or urgent care facility and prepare to wait.  Now there’s another option: NYU Langone Virtual Urgent Care, which allows existing and new patients to see a medical professional online, … Read more

Childhood respiratory illnesses: What to do during cold and influenza season

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Childhood respiratory illnesses: What to do during cold and influenza season

Every winter brings colds, influenza and other respiratory ailments that can spread quickly, particularly among children. Laura Santos, MD, associate division director of pediatric critical care at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, offers some reassurance for parents, including how to care for children with respiratory illnesses, signs that may indicate more serious illness and tips … Read more