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  What is a Stroke? A stroke cuts off blood flow to the brain, depriving brain cells of oxygen and nutrients. If a person does not get medical attention quickly, they are at risk of permanent brain damage or death. Signs of a Stroke in Men and Women: The most common type of stroke is an ischemic one. It involves a piece of plaque or a blood clot blocking an artery in the brain. The acronym  FAST  can help a person to remember the most common symptoms of a stroke, which are: F ace drooping. A stroke can cause numbness or weakness on one side of the face. When a person with this symptom tries to smile, only one side of the mouth may respond. A rm weakness. A person having a TIA or stroke may be unable to raise one or both arms above the head and keep them there. S peech difficulty. A person may have difficulty speaking, or their words may not make sense. T ime. If a person has any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical assistance. A stroke is a medical emergency, and rec...

  Flu season is upon us and we are here to help you stay healthy this flu season. The CDC has established National Influenza Vaccination Week to educate the public on why it’s important to get your flu shot.  Call us at 845-352-6800 to schedule an appointment to get your flu shot TODAY!  Or just walk in.  We’re here to help. The following article was published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC established National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) in 2005 to highlight the importance of continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond. NIVW Timing Previous flu vaccination coverage data have shown that few people get vaccinated against influenza- after the end of November. CDC and its partners choose December for NIVW to remind people that even though the holiday season has begun, it is not too late to get a flu vaccine. As long as flu viruses are spreading and causing illness, vaccination should continue throughout flu season in or...