New York Methodist Hospital's Comprehensive Lung Cancer Center (CLCC) now offers navigational bronchoscopy, a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure that provides new options for the diagnosis and treatment of lung disease.

New York Methodist Hospital's Center for Allied Health Education recently held a joint graduation ceremony for students in five of its schools. The Honorable Michael Nelson, New York City Council Member for District 48, where the Center for Allied Health Education is located, was the guest speaker. The schools in the ceremony included the Bartone School of Radiography, the NYM School of Radiation Therapy, the NYM School of Clinical Laboratory Science, the NYM School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and the EMS Institute. A total of 145 graduates received diplomas.

New York Methodist Hospital recently acquired a robotic-assisted rehabilitation system, known as the Lokomat, and it is already helping many patients recover from diseases and disorders like spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson’s disease. These conditions often leave patients with a decreased range of motion due to injury or abnormality of the brain. While there is currently no cure, certain treatments have been shown to greatly improve quality of life.

Stroke is now the third-leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability, with almost 800,000 Americans experiencing a stroke every year. A stroke—which is actually a "brain attack"—comes in two forms: ischemic, caused by the blockage of a blood vessel supplying the brain, and hemorrhagic, caused by bleeding into or around the brain.

When it comes to treating Parkinson’s disease, deciding which of the many treatments to choose can be overwhelming for both patients and caregivers; the number of doctors, specialists and treatment options available are numerous. While there is currently no cure for Parkinson’s, there are numerous treatment options, including medications, surgical procedures and specialized therapies. Use of these treatments has been shown to improve quality of life, but Parkinson’s is a very individualized disease, and personal assessment is necessary for successful treatment. However, a personalized approach to treatment could involve services at multiple locations from multiple physicians, therapists, and other specialists. The New York Methodist Hospital Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders simplifies this process by consolidating all services related to the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

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