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Rheumatology Division

Learn more about Premier Medical Group’s Rheumatology division in the Hudson Valley

16
Jul

Here’s What Parents Need to Know About Juvenile Arthritis

Isn’t it just growing pains?  Parents wear many hats, and at home, they tend to be “lead diagnosticians” for their families. Of course, not every symptom is as easy to identify as a cough or fever. July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, a good time to refresh our thinking about arthritis, a condition popularly thought...
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26
May

Ticks & Lyme Disease – A Guide for Preventing Lyme Disease

What Is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of an infected deer tick. Untreated, the disease can cause a number of health problems. Patients treated with antibiotics in the early stage of the infection usually recover rapidly and completely. What Are the Symptoms of Lyme Disease? The early symptoms...
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20
May

Premier’s Newburgh and New Windsor Gastroenterology, Urology & Rheumatology Offices Have Moved!

Premier Medical Group is happy to announce that our Newburgh and New Windsor Gastroenterology, Urology & Rheumatology offices have moved… but not too far! Please visit us at our new location:  955 Little Britain Road, New Windsor, NY 12553 Premier’s new location offers our patients multiple specialties under one roof!  Gynecology, Phlebotomy and Ultrasound services...
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12
May

Protecting Your Health is Our Highest Priority

We have been working with local and state health departments and following the latest CDC guidelines to ensure a healthy and safe environment for patients and staff. It is very important to not delay care like well checks and other preventive appointments. Please be assured that we have taken many steps to make sure you will...
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29
Apr

Listen to Dr. Sheeja Francis on the WGNY Morning Show!

Premier Rheumatologist – Dr. Sheeja Francis was a guest on the WGNY Morning show today!   Dr. Francis discussed the benefits of Telemedicine in the current environment. Click below to listen! .
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29
Jan

Can Smoking Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Yes… and there is so much evidence! Research studies show a strong link between smoking and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.   Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders caused by the immune system’s lack of self-control.  The immune system is designed to attack foreign invaders to the body such as bacteria, viruses,...
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