The month of May is dedicated to stroke awareness. However, now that we know that strokes are preventable, it makes sense that all of us should always be stroke aware. What is a stroke? A stroke, or “brain attack,” occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off (ischemic stroke) or...Read More
For the convenience of our patients, we’ve extended the hours of our Atrium – Poughkeepsie Internal Medicine office. Now you have the option of scheduling an appointment Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Please note that Extended Care is by appointment and is only available at our Atrium – Poughkeepsie location: Atrium at MidHudson...Read More
Without intensive early intervention, up to 30 percent of those with prediabetes will progress to type 2 diabetes within five years of their diagnosis. Diabetes is an all too common chronic disease. In 2012, 12.4 percent of the population over the age of 20 had diabetes. Incidence of the disease rises with age: by 2014,...Read More
Premier Medical Group is Pleased to Announce That 2 New Physicians Have Joined Our Group. Dr. Sheeja Francis is a board certified Rheumatologist that specializes in state-of-the-art management of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and many other musculoskeletal and autoimmune disorders. Dr. Francis will be seeing patients at Premier’s Newburgh (327 Fullerton Avenue)...Read More
Dr. Woo & Dr. Cho are board certified in Internal Medicine and have been practicing in the Hudson Valley for 20 years. They will be seeing patients, starting January, 16, 2018 at their new, convenient Poughkeepsie locations. Accepting new patients, Call today to schedule your appointment! David Cho. M.D., FACP Premier Medical Group 243 North...Read More
Obesity is a global epidemic. Nearly 35 percent (78.6 million) of American adults now suffer from obesity, according to a 2014 study by the U.S. Centers of Disease Control. “It is extremely important that we help our patients to address their weight issues successfully,” says Dr. Chinyere Ofonagoro of Premier’s Internal Medicine Division. “Overweight...Read More
