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1 week ago | 
patch.com | David Reich-Hale
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer? But so many people don’t get an annual skin cancer screening, either because they’re unaware of the risk or don’t have insurance. The reality is nearly all skin cancers can be treated effectively if they are found early, which is why it’s so important to get examined, especially if you have any lumps, bumps, spots, sores or other marks on your skin that are new or changing, or that worry you for any reason.
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3 weeks ago | 
patch.com | David Reich-Hale
Clear communication between healthcare providers and patients is essential for delivering effective care. At the core of this communication is patient understanding—the ability of individuals to comprehend, retain, and act upon the medical information provided to them. Whether it involves a diagnosis, treatment options, or self-care instructions, patients who grasp their health conditions are better equipped to participate in their care, manage their expectations, and achieve better outcomes.
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1 month ago | 
patch.com | David Reich-Hale
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., with 150,000 new cases diagnosed each year. But here’s the good news: it’s largely preventable with regular screening.
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2 months ago | 
patch.com | David Reich-Hale
As a physician specializing in family medicine, I've seen firsthand the challenges diabetes patients face when they require hospitalization. Improving the care these patients receive is a critical focus, and I believe every hospital can hospitalized patients living with diabetes benefit from adopting strategies that address the multifaceted nature of diabetes.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
patch.com | David Reich-Hale
The adage, “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” doesn’t apply when it comes to our health and wellbeing. The key to having a meaningful impact is by making small, consistent changes. They need to be achievable to be lasting. Quality sleep is the foundation of our wellbeing, giving our bodies and minds a chance to restore and rejuvenate. Establishing good sleep hygiene is all about making incremental changes, and can make a tremendous difference in our health.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
patch.com | David Reich-Hale
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Last month, new regulations under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) took effect, mandating that radiologists document breast density in their mammography reports. This initiative standardizes practices that have already been implemented in several states, including New York. If your mammography report indicates that you have dense breasts, what implications does this have for you?
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
patch.com | David Reich-Hale
Most people would agree that mammograms are a critical component of women’s health, a vital tool in the fight against breast cancer. Annual mammograms can reduce a woman’s chance of dying from breast cancer by up to 40 percent. But what if I told you that these routine scans could also hold a silent clue about a different, yet equally serious threat – heart disease? Hidden within the images of breast tissue, tiny calcium deposits line the arteries in some women.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
patch.com | David Reich-Hale
How important is genetics when it comes to risk for breast cancer? Breast cancer due to a gene abnormality makes up only about 5-10% of all breast cancers. This seems like a low number until you consider that in 2024, the American Cancer Society estimates over 310,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. 5-10% of that number translates to about 15,000-31,000 cases due to genetic causes.
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Aug 11, 2024 | 
patch.com | David Reich-Hale
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. We hope you can join us on Thursday, Aug. 15 for our next Peconic Bay Medical Center's Cancer Survivorship Program meeting. The quarterly seminar is entitled "Survivor Strong: Body and Balance Workshop."This event will provide support, education, and camaraderie to help those who are navigating the cancer survivorship journey. The session will be focused on full body wellness.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
patch.com | David Reich-Hale
Article written by Boback Berookhim, MDI have been a urologist for 17 years, and while technology, techniques and procedures evolve rapidly, the stigma and misinformation around male sexual dysfunction remains stagnant. Erectile dysfunction (ED), the most common of these disorders, affects 52 percent of men between the ages of 40 and 70. I often surprise (unnecessarily) embarrassed patients with this statistic, suggesting they likely have many friends or colleagues facing this same issue.
