The first week in December is designated as National Influenza Vaccination Week.
The first week in December is marked as National Handwashing Awareness Week.
The holiday season is the best time of the year to buy toys for children.
Winter can be a particularly harsh season for our skin.
2020 has been a year where we have altered so many aspects of our daily lives
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, the American Cancer Society encourages everyone to take part in the Great American Smokeout.
Thanksgiving is typically a holiday where we gather with our family and friends but this year is unlike any other.
Flushing Hospital Medical Center is delivering a series of brand new, state-of-the-art in-patient upgrades to benefit women and newborns.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an inflammatory lung disease that makes breathing difficult.
Perhaps there is no other day of the year associated with eating more than Thanksgiving.
To keep you safe as concerns about the coronavirus rise, we are pausing our recently announced plan to offer computer appointments.
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that destroys memory and other mental functions over time.
The existence of COVID-19 has introduced us to many new terms that we may not completely understand. One of those terms is “herd immunity.”
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damages the eye’s optic nerve.
November is Prematurity Awareness Month which is defined as a baby born before the mother reaches 37 weeks of pregnancy.
Depression is a mood disorder that makes you feel constant sadness or lack of interest in life.
Anorexia nervosa-often used interchangeably with anorexia, is an eating disorder and psychological condition.
Flushing Hospital Medical Center’s (FHMC) October Employee Spotlight shines on Geraldine Brennan.
October 29th has been designated as World Psoriasis Day by the International Federation of Psoriasis Association to raise awareness.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition that is characterized by unreasonable thoughts or obsessions.
Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease that typically affects parts of the body where joints are weight bearing.
A foot ulcer is a break in the skin or a deep sore, which can become infected.
Breast Cancer awareness campaigns have empowered women to take a pro-active approach to early detection of the disease.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common mental disorder diagnosed in children and teens.
Bursitis is a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the bones, tendons and muscles.
October 8th has been designated as National Depression Screening day.
Mental illness affects millions of Americans, yet not surprisingly, many of those who need help do not receive it.
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.
Doctors are seeing a growing number of patients who are enduring lingering symptoms for an extended period of time.
This observance serves to bring international attention to the dangers of cardiovascular disease.
If your child has a fever of 101 to 103 degrees F for more than three days and any of the signs of this disease are noticed, see a doctor.
As a Care Coordinator, Nicole provides appointments for high-risk patients to ensure they receive the care they need in a timely manner.
Flushing CSA seeks to expand healthier and sustainable food options for local families as community recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic
The Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center's pool will close for at least six weeks starting next month.
Nearly 40 runners braved brisk temperatures Wednesday for Queens College's annual Fall Fun Run Turkey Trot around the campus quad.
Free Information Session at Flushing House on Friday, October 18, 11am
Free Giveaways, Cooking Demonstrations & Local Farmers Every Wednesday to November 27 at the Flushing Greenmarket at Maple Playground
A Flushing woman is one of 14,000 people suing Johnson & Johnson over its baby powder, which she believes gave her ovarian cancer.
Lawrence Choy's prescriptions led to three overdose deaths.
The Flushing area has the highest rate of uninsured residents in New York City and no public hospitals to care for them, the IBO finds.