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Understanding pacemakers vs internal defibrillators: A guide by Richmond University Medical Center

Pacemakers and internal defibrillators are both medical devices used to manage arrhythmias, which occur when the heart beats irregularly.

By Staten Island Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

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Richmond University Medical Center outlines post-cardiac arrest care

Following a cardiac arrest, patients and their families often seek guidance on follow-up care and support.

By Staten Island Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

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Understanding cardiac electrophysiology: Diagnosing and treating heart's electrical system

By Staten Island Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

Cardiac electrophysiology is a medical field that focuses on the heart's electrical system, diagnosing and treating related issues.

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Richmond University Medical Center offers angioplasty for various cardiovascular conditions

By Staten Island Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

Angioplasty is a medical procedure used to restore blood flow in clogged or narrowed arteries, often caused by plaque buildup.

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Health Analysts: DOGE should 'look no further than the 340b drug discount program' utilized by 128 NY Hospitals

By Staten Island Reporter Reports | Feb 12, 2025

Two health analysts said the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should "look no further than the 340b drug discount program' in the department's efforts to "overhaul government spending."

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Speech therapy's role in post-stroke recovery highlighted by Richmond University Medical Center

By Staten Island Reporter | Jan 28, 2025

Strokes can significantly impact individuals, often affecting their ability to speak, listen, or communicate.

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Stroke rehabilitation: What to expect at Richmond University Medical Center

By Staten Island Reporter | Jan 28, 2025

Stroke rehabilitation is a critical process for patients recovering from the serious medical emergency of a stroke.

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Richmond University Medical Center offers neurological rehabilitation services in Staten Island

By Staten Island Reporter | Jan 21, 2025

Neurological rehabilitation is a comprehensive approach aimed at treating diseases or injuries within the nervous system.

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Health Analyst: Drug discount program utilized by NY hospitals is ‘funneling money from hardworking Americans to hospital systems’

By Staten Island Reporter Reports | Dec 19, 2024

A national health analyst said the federal 340b drug discount program is leading to increased health care costs for patients.

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What was 3rd largest nursing home in Richmond County as of Q4 2023?

By Staten Island Reporter | Feb 23, 2024

Richmond Center for Rehabilitation and Specialty Healthcare, the third largest nursing home in Richmond County, aided an average of 352.3 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Richmond County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center

By Staten Island Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center was the second largest nursing home in Richmond County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. Q4 2023’s largest nursing home in Richmond County

By Staten Island Reporter | Feb 21, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. was the largest nursing home in Richmond County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Verrazano Nursing and Post-Acute Center, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

By Staten Island Reporter | Feb 20, 2024

Owned by David Gelley, Heidi Gelley, and Simone Kraus since Oct. 16, 2018, Verrazano Nursing and Post-Acute Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Staten Island Care Center in Q4 2023?

By Staten Island Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

Owned by Constance Leifer and Joel Leifer since Jan. 1, 2015, Staten Island Care Center boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Silver Lake Specialized Rehabilitation and Care Center in Q4 2023?

By Staten Island Reporter | Feb 18, 2024

Silver Lake Specialized Rehabilitation and Care Center was one of the seven for-profit facility nursing homes in Richmond County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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A look at New Vanderbilt Rehabilitation and Care Center, Inc., a nursing home in Staten Island, New York

By Staten Island Reporter | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Anna Schon, Baron Schon, and Henry Schon, New Vanderbilt Rehabilitation and Care Center, Inc. boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Richmond County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Golden Gate Rehabilitation and Health Care Center?

By Staten Island Reporter | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by Estate of Deborah Philipson, Estate of Mayer Rispler, and Benjamin Landa, Golden Gate Rehabilitation and Health Care Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Inc.: 2-star nursing home in Richmond County

By Staten Island Reporter | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by four stakeholders, Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.