Health

Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) has launched the Bridge to Faith Council, bringing together more than thirty clergy leaders from various faiths in Staten Island.

Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) has appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees, with terms beginning July 1.

Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) has received the Get With the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award from the American Heart Association.

Richmond University Medical Center’s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute has been recognized as a “Blue Distinction Center” by Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) has received accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), joining a group of just over 8,000 facilities worldwide recognized for meeting rigorous standards in…

Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) has been certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association.

National Consumers League announced the results of a new Morning Consult national poll showing strong public support for comprehensive reforms to the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Joe Grogan, former Director of the Domestic Policy Council under the Trump Administration, has expressed concerns about the misuse of the 340B drug discount program by nonprofit hospitals and pharmacy…

Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency said pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are the primary driver of high drug prices in the U.S., highlighting how PBMs profit from negotiated savings.

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said that Congress needs to reform the federal 340b federal drug discount program, after he released the results of an investigation showing ‘transparency and oversight…

After a stroke, many patients face challenges with mobility and other functions.

Stroke is a major medical event that can result in long-term loss of mobility and other serious complications.

Kasia Mulligan, a spokesperson for the Patients Come First advocacy group, said that the 340B drug discount program lacks transparency and has been exploited by hospitals, preventing savings from reaching…

Sally Greenberg, CEO of the National Consumers League (NCL), said the federal 340B drug discount program, initially intended to assist low-income patients, has become a “financial bonanza for non-profit hospitals.”

Stroke rehabilitation programs must be adapted to the individual needs of each patient, according to Richmond University Medical Center.

Stroke rehabilitation is a critical aspect of recovery for individuals who have experienced a stroke.

Suzanna Masartis, Chief Executive Officer of the Community Liver Alliance, has called for federal reforms to the 340B Drug Pricing Program to enhance transparency and ensure it benefits vulnerable communities.

Northwell Staten Island University Hospital is partnering with the Staten Island Zoo to sponsor Rattlemania, an event focused on reptiles.

In a recent discussion, Dr. Jonathan Rasouli, a neurosurgeon at Northwell Staten Island University Hospital, shared insights into the field of memory modulation. Dr. Rasouli emphasized that current therapies are…

John O’Brien, the president and CEO of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), said reforms to the federal 340b drug discount program are needed to rein in the “growth in profiteering”…

Surviving a stroke can result in significant changes to daily life, with many individuals experiencing disabilities that affect how they live at home.

Northwell Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) has recently announced the appointment of Laura Campisi as the associate executive director of operations for the Prince’s Bay campus.

Northwell Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) has appointed Guruprasad Srinivas, MD, as the new director of cardiac rehabilitation at its Prince’s Bay campus. Dr. Srinivas brings with him a decade…

David Filimon, a retired deputy superintendent of transportation from Staten Island, experienced breathing difficulties while out for a walk last April.