Health News
The Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene has recommended that influenza vaccinations be offered to all hospital staff and patients through Saturday, May 23. This recommendation is due to the increase in influenza cases throughout the state.
As of March 18, there have been 94 confirmed cases of influenza here at Sinai Hospital, most of which were pediatric cases.
It's not to late to get the flu shot. Protect yourself and your family by calling your primary care doctor today. Need help finding a physician? Baltimore residents in need of an internist can consult our physician finder by clicking here.
- Get Your Flu Shot
As 2011 ramps up, you do not want to be waylaid by the flu. Getting your flu vaccine is the single best way to prevent the flu (although don't forget to wash your hands). Northwest Hospital is pleased to offer the flu vaccine to family members of...
- Seasonal Flu Vaccines Available Saturday
Have you had your seasonal flu shot yet? Northwest Hospital is hosting a Community Seasonal Flu Vaccination Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, October 24. Vaccinations will take place in the Pikes-Reister-Owings Educational Rooms. According to...
- Nice Shot!
LifeBridge Health leadership set the tone for this year's flu season yesterday: get your flu shot as soon as possible. LifeBridge Health CEO Warren Green, Sinai Hospital President Neil Meltzer, Northwest Hospital President Erik Wexler and Levindale...
- As "swine Flu" Excitement Fades, Hand Washing Should Still Remain
by: John Cmar, MDFaculty, Division of Infectious DiseasesSinai Hospital of Baltimore Good news, everyone! We have not seen the End of Days due to pandemic "swine flu" in the past week, and society still stands! What we have seen is the expected progression...
- "swine Flu" Is No Cause For Panic, But A Good Cause To Wash Your Hands
by: John Cmar, MD Faculty, Division of Infectious Diseases Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Anyone exposed to the media reporting on "swine flu" this past week could come away with the impression that the whole of civilization is soon to collapse under the...
Health News
Have you had your flu shot yet?
The Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene has recommended that influenza vaccinations be offered to all hospital staff and patients through Saturday, May 23. This recommendation is due to the increase in influenza cases throughout the state.
As of March 18, there have been 94 confirmed cases of influenza here at Sinai Hospital, most of which were pediatric cases.
It's not to late to get the flu shot. Protect yourself and your family by calling your primary care doctor today. Need help finding a physician? Baltimore residents in need of an internist can consult our physician finder by clicking here.
- Get Your Flu Shot
As 2011 ramps up, you do not want to be waylaid by the flu. Getting your flu vaccine is the single best way to prevent the flu (although don't forget to wash your hands). Northwest Hospital is pleased to offer the flu vaccine to family members of...
- Seasonal Flu Vaccines Available Saturday
Have you had your seasonal flu shot yet? Northwest Hospital is hosting a Community Seasonal Flu Vaccination Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, October 24. Vaccinations will take place in the Pikes-Reister-Owings Educational Rooms. According to...
- Nice Shot!
LifeBridge Health leadership set the tone for this year's flu season yesterday: get your flu shot as soon as possible. LifeBridge Health CEO Warren Green, Sinai Hospital President Neil Meltzer, Northwest Hospital President Erik Wexler and Levindale...
- As "swine Flu" Excitement Fades, Hand Washing Should Still Remain
by: John Cmar, MDFaculty, Division of Infectious DiseasesSinai Hospital of Baltimore Good news, everyone! We have not seen the End of Days due to pandemic "swine flu" in the past week, and society still stands! What we have seen is the expected progression...
- "swine Flu" Is No Cause For Panic, But A Good Cause To Wash Your Hands
by: John Cmar, MD Faculty, Division of Infectious Diseases Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Anyone exposed to the media reporting on "swine flu" this past week could come away with the impression that the whole of civilization is soon to collapse under the...