Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley will be observing World Hepatitis Day (July 28) by urging baby boomers and other at-risk people to get screened for viral hepatitis, which is the leading cause of liver damage, cirrhosis and liver cancer. This “silent epidemic” affects more than 5 million Americans, yet according to the...Read More
The secrets to longevity and overall health have long been debated. Exercise programs, constantly evolving diet regimens, vitamin supplements and pharmaceutical medications have all been mentioned as essential components to maintain health. However, recent studies indicate that the secret lies along the Mediterranean coast and is much less expensive than a cruise around the Greek...Read More
Dr. Arif M. Muslim, a physician in Premier’s gastroenterology division, spent his vacation in the Philippines. There were transportation snafus on the way to distant islands, stifling heat and humidity, but none of it phased him because he was on a mission. “I’ve been involved for quite some time with the Rotary Clubs of America...Read More
Since the 1960s, the US has seen a significant rise in the obese and extremely obese population. According to the CDC, approximately 50 percent of Americans will be obese by 2030. Obesity is classified using the body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat based on height and weight. Under this classification, a BMI of...Read More
Our newest issue features informative articles on COPD, Diabetes, Mediterranean Diet, Erectile Dysfunction, and more! Click here to read more!Read More
Three Premier Medical Group Physicians Chosen as Region’s Top Doctors Premier Medical Group is proud to announce that Gastroenterologist – Dr. Khurram Ashraf and Urologists – Dr. Paul Pietrow and Dr. Paul Pomerantz , have made the prestigious Castle Connolly list of the Region’s Top Doctors for 2016. Castle Connolly determines the rankings based on...Read More
