Dr. Iftikhar Syed Joins Ellis General Surgery
Dr. Iftikhar Syed has long served the Schenectady community and has been a leader in surgical services at Ellis Hospital for years. Ellis is proud to welcome Dr. Syed to its General Surgery practice, joining Dr. Mark Sanchez and Dr. Satish Muthavarapu. [more]
What are the Odds? Happy Birthday X 3
An Amsterdam woman recently gave birth to a baby boy at Bellevue Woman's Center on her birthday, which happens to also be the birthday of her older son. Three family members now sharnig the same birthday! Watch the remarkable story.
QuickCare Now Open in Latham and Malta
Feeling sick with common illnesses such as allergies, cough, muscle aches or the flu? QuickCare is now open daily inside the Price Choppers in Latham and Malta. Walk in to see an Ellis Medicine provider within minutes. No appointment needed. [more]
Lose Weight in 2015!
We understand that losing weight is hard. It’s not easy to change the behaviors and conditions that cause obesity, but with expert help and support there is hope. The Ellis Bariatric Care Center offers many options to help qualified patients safely lose weight and keep it off.
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Be Heart Healthy in 2015
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in America. Even though they can reduce their risks with diet and exercise, people avoid dealing with it or choose not to take proper steps to avoid heart disease. Learn your risks for heart disease, and then have a healthy heart-to-heart talk with your doctor.
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Breathe Easier With Early Detection
Lung Cancer Screening Program
Lung cancer accounts for more deaths than any other cancer in both men and women. Early screening and diagnosis is essential to treatment and survival. Ellis' new Lung Cancer Screening programs uses low dose CT exams and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy to detect lung cancer earlier, producing greater treatment outcomes for patients.
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