Pinned#GetScreenedDid you know that deaths due to cancers in the colon or rectum are the leading cause of cancer death in the United States? …Crc Screening3 min readCrc Screening3 min read
PinnedNational COVID-19 Vaccination Administration: The Missing PieceAuthored by Gabe Gaviola, MD, Medical Director at PWNHealth Six weeks after the first COVID vaccine received emergency use authorization from the FDA, the worst pandemic in 102 years continues. The challenge ahead is not one of creating a vaccine, but of logistics, building confidence, and supporting the rollout to…Covid-194 min readCovid-194 min read
PinnedAdvances in Genetics: The Impact on Families Today and in the FuturePerspective from Courtney Sebold, CGC, a Genetic Counselor at PWNHealth Twenty years ago, I started my training to become a genetic counselor. I had long been intrigued by the fast-moving world of genetics, and I knew that there would always be something new to learn in my chosen career field…3 min read3 min read
PinnedGenetic Counseling While BlindfoldedI provided genetic counseling in a traditional clinical setting for more than ten years prior to joining PWNHealth. Patients would arrive at the clinic, check-in at the reception desk, hear their name called from the waiting room, and then be guided into a small conference room to await their appointment…Covid-194 min readCovid-194 min read
Dec 28, 20202020 Year in Review: The Physician PerspectiveThis year has been tough to say the least, but with promising reports of new vaccines, expanded testing, and a renewed focus on controlling the pandemic, we can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. …Covid-194 min readCovid-194 min read
Oct 7, 2020Making an Impact: My Passion for Genetic Counseling and Personal Mission to Increase Access for AllWhen I began thinking about my career nearly 20 years ago, I had never heard of genetic counseling. Now, I try to be a champion for the profession as I can see the positive effects it has on a daily basis on patients across the country. …5 min read5 min read
Oct 1, 2020Shifting Focus: Individual Narratives From COVID-19As the clock struck midnight and we rang in the new year, the novel coronavirus was still a distant issue that was affecting other people in other countries, while we in New York remained untouched. Time passed though and the virus quickly seeped into our country, our communities, and our…4 min read4 min read
Sep 3, 2020Antibodies: A Piece of the COVID-19 PuzzleCOVID-19 has relentlessly ravaged cities throughout the world as public health and science experts scramble to gather knowledge to combat the virus and solve the mysteries of SARS-CoV-2. In its wake, the virus has left behind traces of its activity. One important piece of the puzzle is antibodies. While it…2 min read2 min read
Aug 24, 2020A Storm is Coming America — COVID-19 & FluThere are currently two tropical storms approaching the Gulf Coast, an unprecedented weather phenomenon. While the immediate threat to Texas, Louisiana and other states is clear from satellite models, another menace to America silently looms. That is, coupling the coming flu season with simmering COVID-19 outbreaks. Indeed, experts have already…Covid-193 min readCovid-193 min read
Aug 21, 2020The Opposite of ZebrasWill we ever get over the coronavirus without standardization? Doctors learn about the dangers of “zebras” early in their medical training. The term refers to an uncommon disease, the sort that everyone knows about but rarely sees in practice. It’s critical for doctors to keep potential zebras in mind. …Covid-196 min readCovid-196 min read
