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The Harlem Surgeon Who Helped Saved Dr. Martin Luther Kings Life

Posted on January 15, 2013 by | 1 Comment

Fifty-four years ago this month, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was in Harlem signing copies of his book, Continue reading →

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New Clinical Dean at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem

Posted on August 23, 2011 by | 1 Comment

Touro College has announced the appointment of Kenneth J. Steier, DO, as clinical dean at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine(TouroCOM).

Dean Steier joins Touro from Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he served as medical director for pre-surgical testing.  Continue reading →

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What We Need To Know About The Swine Flu

Posted on April 28, 2009 by | 2 Comments

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Q & A On Swine Flu

hogsA never-before-seen strain of swine flu has turned killer in Mexico and is causing milder illness in the United States and elsewhere. While authorities say it’s not time to panic, they are taking steps to stem the spread and also urging people to pay close attention to the latest health warnings and take their own precautions.

“Individuals have a key role to play,” Dr. Richard Besser, acting chief of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Monday.

Here’s what we need to know:

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