Obesity is an epidemic that impacts over nine million Americans. More and more people who are affected by obesity are seeking to learn about surgical weight reduction. New York Methodist Hospital offers a free Surgical Weight Reduction Information Seminar and Support Group.

New York Methodist Hospital has recently added a new support group for individuals who have been diagnosed with or think they may have chronic fatigue syndrome and/or fibromyalgia.

Studies show carotid artery stent is safer, more effective than invasive surgery for some patients. Brooklyn, NY November 2007 – New York Methodist Hospital is among just a handful of medical centers

The prevalence of diabetes across the United States continues to rise at an alarming rate especially in urbanized areas of the country where sedentary lifestyles and obesity abound. One out of every th

Recognizing the growing demand for hemodialysis treatment among patients in the community, New York Methodist Hospital (NYM) has expanded its inpatient dialysis unit. The Hospital recently purchased new, state-of the art dialysis machines with help from a federal grant that was supported by Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

Many advanced cancers, including those originating in the breast, lung and prostate, may metastasize (spread) to the spine. A new, innovative treatment that has been proven to be effective against cancer that has spread to the spine is now available at New York Methodist Hospital (NYM).

New York Methodist Hospitals Division of Urology, headed by Ivan Grunberger, M.D., is seeking qualified individuals to participate in three clinical research trials.

New York Methodist Hospital’s total joint replacement surgery program has been designated a UnitedHealth Premium Total Joint Replacement Specialty Center. The designation is based on detailed information about the Hospital''s joint replacement program, including specialized training, practice capabilities and outcomes.