The Center for Disease Control announced recently the 2014-2015 influenza (flu) season can now be defined as an epidemic. Widespread influenza activity was reported by 43 states including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. So what must Hudson Valley residents do to protect themselves, particularly if they are in the vulnerable young and older age...Read More

Dr. Parajon is a board certified podiatrist that specializes in all aspects of podiatric care. He attended Dr. William A. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, IL where he was awarded his doctorate in Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Parajon has been practicing in Dutchess County for over 25 years,  he is the Assistant Director of...Read More

“We are embarking on what we are calling ‘the year of the physical,’” says Dr. Davide DeBellis, Internal Medicine specialist at Premier Medical Group.  “Insurers, employers, and Medicare are offering a wide variety of financial incentives for patients to get a periodic physical examination, or check up, or health maintenance exam, as different plans call...Read More

Premier Medical Group’s Clinical Research Division had a lot to celebrate this holiday season.   The FDA just approved Viekira Pak™ to treat patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection, including those with a type of advanced liver disease called cirrhosis. Premier Medical’s Clinical Research Division was responsible for eight Viekira Pak™ clinical...Read More

First person: Local doctor touched by trip to Haiti   Poughkeepsie Journal – Editor’s note: Local physician Dr. Dan Katz was among a contingent that traveled to Haiti last month to offer medical assistance at a clinic. For many Haitians, this clinic provides the first medical care of their life. Here, Katz shares his experiences....Read More