You just found out you're pregnant! Now what? Our latest episode of The Healthy Dose, a health and wellness podcast that addresses our community's healthcare needs, discusses various pregnancy-related health concerns, and what all those OB appointments are really for.  Join our host, Dr. Jonathan Nasser, and Dr. Melissa Kubenik, an Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Crystal Run Healthcare, as they discuss what to expect from scheduled visits with your OB/GYN, optimizing health for mom and baby, prenatal screenings, and when to call your doctor. During the Podcast, learn about how ultrasounds at different gestation periods can help you prepare for your baby, the benefits of working with a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist for women considered high-risk, and why it's important to discuss your birth plan with your OB/GYN.

About Melissa Kubenik, MD, FACOG
Melissa Kubenik, MD, FACOG is Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She earned her Medical Degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Kubenik completed her Residency and Internship in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Magee-Women’s Hospital, in Pittsburgh, PA. Her clinical interests include all aspects of women's health, in every phase of life, including adolescent care. Dr. Kubenik is providing care to patients in Rock Hill.

About Jonathan Nasser, MD
Jonathan Nasser, MD is Crystal Run Healthcare’s Chief Clinical Integration Officer, Medical Director for the Divisions of Pediatrics and Hospitalist Medicine, and Physician Leader for Crystal Run Healthcare’s Med-Peds division. Dr. Nasser is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and completed his Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Nasser is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians as well as the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Nasser is currently seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, NY.

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Women's Health Specialties at Crystal Run Healthcare:

• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Gynecologic Oncology
• Urogynecology
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Genetic Counseling

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There are so many dieting do’s and don’ts trending each week that trying to keep up can make your head spin. Don’t worry – it was confusing us, too! That’s why in this month's episode of The Healthy Dose, our host, Dr. Johnathan Nasser, learns all about dieting trends, whether carbohydrates are really 'evil', and more from Laura Ronen, a Registered Dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Clinical Nutritionist at Crystal Run Healthcare. Laura breaks down key components of eating healthy, when dieting tricks are helpful vs. when they can be unsustainable, and how to be your healthiest self (if maybe with a little bit of ice cream every now and then).

About Laura Ronen MS, RD, CDE
Laura Ronen MS, RD, CDE, is a Registered Dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Clinical Nutritionist. She earned her BS from Florida International University in Miami, FL, and earned her Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Studies from New York University in New York, NY. Leveraging a variety of skills and expertise, Mrs. Ronen offers comprehensive nutritional care, including counseling for weight control and disease management, and coordinates aspects of the practice’s diabetes education program, where she provides guidance on diabetes prevention and lifestyle modifications for patients of the practice. Laura is currently seeing patients in Monroe, Newburgh, and West Nyack.

About Jonathan Nasser, MD
Jonathan Nasser, MD is Crystal Run Healthcare’s Chief Clinical Integration Officer, Medical Director for the Divisions of Pediatrics and Hospitalist Medicine, and Physician Leader for Crystal Run Healthcare’s Med-Peds division. Dr. Nasser is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and completed his Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Nasser is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians as well as the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Nasser is currently seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, NY.

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• Clinical Nutrition at Crystal Run Healthcare
• Calorie King
• WeightWatchers

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Is your child always glued to a screen? Are you worried they may be exposed to more than dance trends on social media? Now streaming on our latest episode of The Healthy Dose Podcast, Dr. Jonathan Nasser discusses social media safety and mental health with Dr. Lisa Batson, a Board Certified Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at Crystal Run Healthcare. From navigating online friendships to peer pressure and social isolation, Dr. Batson explains how social media can impact your child’s life. During the Podcast, they discuss positive and negative screen time, how to stay safe online, talking to your child about sharing photos and personal information, and how to identify signs of extreme stress and get help for your child.

About Lisa Batson, MD
Lisa Batson, MD, is a Board Certified Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. Dr. Batson earned her BA from Quinnipiac University School of Health Sciences in Hamden, CT, and earned her Medical Degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy St. Maarten. She completed her Residency in Psychiatry at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, and completed her Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY. Her clinical interests include treating children, adolescents, and adults with mood disorders, ADHD, disruptive behavioral disorders, psychotic disorders, and school-based psychiatry. Dr. Batson is currently seeing patients in Middletown.

About Jonathan Nasser, MD
Jonathan Nasser, MD is Crystal Run Healthcare’s Chief Clinical Integration Officer, Medical Director for the Divisions of Pediatrics and Hospitalist Medicine, and Physician Leader for Crystal Run Healthcare’s Med-Peds division. Dr. Nasser is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and completed his Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Nasser is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians as well as the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Nasser is currently seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, NY.

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Psychiatry at Crystal Run Healthcare

• 24-Hour Mobile Mental Health Team: 1-888-750-2266
• Garnet Behavioral Health/OR ER: 845-333-1623 Inpatient Behavioral Health Services
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Are you in crisis? Are you feeling desperate, alone, or hopeless? Call or Text 988 to connect to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. 
• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)

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Actively exercising or hardly active? You may need a Sports Medicine specialist regardless. Now streaming on our latest episode of The Healthy Dose Podcast, Dr. Jonathan Nasser discusses all things Sports Medicine with Dr. Justin Conway, a Sports Medicine physician at Crystal Run Healthcare. From working with competitive athletes and notable teams to helping Dr. Nasser get to the starting line of the NYC Marathon, Dr. Conway explains how people at all activity levels can benefit from seeing a sports medicine physician. During the Podcast, learn about various injuries that can occur while exercising at any level, the benefits of adding exercise to determine our nutritional vital signs, and the benefits of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP).

About Justin Conway, MD
Justin Conway, MD, is a Board Certified Family Medicine and Sports Medicine Physician at Crystal Run Healthcare. He earned his Medical Degree at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Conway completed his Residency in Family Practice at Mount Sinai-Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY, and a Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical and the Hospital for Special Surgery. A former college basketball player for Princeton University, he is currently the Team Physician for Mount Saint Mary College Athletics, Hudson Valley Renegades, and Kingston Stockade, and a Member of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Medical Pool. Dr. Conway is seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Monroe and Newburgh.

To view a list of Dr. Conway's publications, please visit his bio page.

About Jonathan Nasser, MD
Jonathan Nasser, MD is Crystal Run Healthcare’s Chief Clinical Integration Officer, Medical Director for the Divisions of Pediatrics and Hospitalist Medicine, and Physician Leader for Crystal Run Healthcare’s Med-Peds division. Dr. Nasser is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and completed his Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Nasser is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians as well as the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Nasser is currently seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, NY.

Podcast Resources:
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine
Exercise is Medicine®: A Global Health Initiative
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You had questions for an OB/GYN and we answered! In our latest episode of The Healthy Dose, a health and wellness podcast that addresses the health care needs of our community, we discuss a variety of OB/GYN concerns from questions asked by our listeners. Join our host, Dr. Jonathan Nasser, and Dr. Tapti Panda, an Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Crystal Run Healthcare, as they discuss common reasons to visit your OB/GYN, age recommendations for PAP smears, and different types of birth control available at Crystal Run Healthcare. During the Podcast, learn about long-term versus short-term birth control, why weight gain is a common side effect of menopause, and why it is important to visit your OB/GYN every year, even if you’re not scheduled for a PAP smear.

About Tapti Panda, MD
Tapti Panda, MD, is Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She earned her Medical Degree from Rajah Muthiah Medical College and completed her Residency and Internship in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, Bronx, NY. Her clinical interests include Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrine, and Pediatric Gynecology. Dr. Panda is providing care to patients in Warwick and Rock Hill.


About Jonathan Nasser, MD
Jonathan Nasser, MD is Crystal Run Healthcare’s Chief Clinical Integration Officer, Medical Director for the Divisions of Pediatrics and Hospitalist Medicine, and Physician Leader for Crystal Run Healthcare’s Med-Peds division. Dr. Nasser is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and completed his Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Nasser is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Nasser is currently seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, NY.

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Women's Health Specialties at Crystal Run Healthcare:

• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Gynecologic Oncology
• Urogynecology
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Genetic Counseling

Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
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Are those allergies, serious sinus problems, or a viral illness? With COVID-19 still spreading, it’s important to recognize that there are similar symptoms between viruses, seasonal allergies, or something more serious. In our latest episode of The Healthy Dose, a health and wellness podcast that addresses the health care needs of our community, we discuss a variety of ENT problems in children and adults and their symptoms. Join our host, Dr. Jonathan Nasser, and Dr. Sam Spinowitz, Otolaryngologist at Crystal Run Healthcare, as they discuss the lesser-known side effects of COVID-19, symptoms of severe sinus issues, recurrent ear infections in children, and surgical options for those suffering from chronic conditions. During the Podcast, learn about why you can get a runny nose while eating, when to stop self-diagnosing your allergies and start scheduling a visit with an ENT specialist, and hear about some of the weirdest objects Dr. Spinowitz has pulled out of people’s ears (and not in a magical way).

About Sam Spinowitz, MD
Sam Spinowitz, MD, is an Otolaryngologist and is Board Certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, NY, and completed his Residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Montefiore Medical Center in New York, NY. His clinical interests include general otolaryngology, pediatric otolaryngology, sinus surgery, hearing and speech disorders, and thyroid and parathyroid disorders. Dr. Spinowitz is providing care to patients in Middletown and Rock Hill.


About Jonathan Nasser, MD
Jonathan Nasser, MD is Crystal Run Healthcare’s Chief Clinical Integration Officer, Medical Director for the Divisions of Pediatrics and Hospitalist Medicine, and Physician Leader for Crystal Run Healthcare’s Med-Peds division. Dr. Nasser is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and completed his Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Nasser is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians as well as the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Nasser is currently seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, NY.

Podcast Resources:
Otolaryngology (ENT) at Crystal Run Healthcare
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Article: An In-Depth Look At Sinus Infections
Article: What is Sinusitis?

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Should you be worried about colon cancer? In our latest episode of The Healthy Dose, a health and wellness podcast designed to address the health care needs of our community, we discuss current screening recommendations along with the signs and symptoms of colon cancer. Join our host, Dr. Jonathan Nasser, and Crystal Run Healthcare Gastroenterologist, Dr. Jessica Harris, as they discuss the types of colon cancer screenings available and updated age recommendations to begin screenings. During the Podcast, they compare the benefits of colonoscopy screening and stool testing, address fears about preparing for a colonoscopy, and also give answers for a tricky limerick or two.

About Jessica Harris, MD
Jessica Harris, MD, is a Gastroenterologist and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. She earned her Medical Degree at Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan, NY. She completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at SUNY Stony Brook in Stony Brook, NY. She completed her Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY. Her clinical interests include gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, colon cancer prevention, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Dr. Harris is seeing patients in Middletown and Newburgh.


About Jonathan Nasser, MD
Jonathan Nasser, MD is Crystal Run Healthcare’s Chief Clinical Integration Officer, Medical Director for the Divisions of Pediatrics and Hospitalist Medicine, and Physician Leader for Crystal Run Healthcare’s Med-Peds division. Dr. Nasser is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and completed his Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Nasser is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians as well as the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Nasser is currently seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, NY.

Podcast Resources:
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer
American College of Gastroenterology
National Digestive Diseases, Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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February is American Heart Month and a perfect reason to promote heart-healthy habits with the fifth episode of The Healthy Dose, a health and wellness podcast designed to address the health care needs of our community. Join our host, Dr. Jonathan Nasser, and Dr. Sandeep Singh, Board Certified Cardiologist and Co-Director of the Division of Cardiology at Crystal Run Healthcare, as they discuss the ABCs of heart health, the importance of health screenings, and how incremental lifestyle changes create long-term health improvements. During the Podcast, they take a deep dive into who benefits from focusing on their heart health (everyone), who really needs to take aspirin for heart disease prevention (not everyone), and how your PCP and cardiologist can get you on a heart-healthy path. Dr. Singh also answers an important question from a listener about their concerns with Statin medications and the long-term effects of heart medication.

About Sandeep Singh, MD, FAAC
Sandeep Singh, MD, FACC, is a Cardiologist Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Singh earned his BA from the University of Connecticut in Mansfield, CT, and earned his Medical Degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Mansfield, CT. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worchester, MA, and completed his Fellowship in Cardiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA. His clinical interests include Inflammation and Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Singh is currently seeing patients in Middletown, NY, and Monroe, NY.

About Jonathan Nasser, MD
Jonathan Nasser, MD is Crystal Run Healthcare’s Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, Medical Director for the Divisions of Pediatrics and Hospitalist Medicine, and Physician Leader for Crystal Run Healthcare’s Med-Peds division. Dr. Nasser is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and completed his Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Nasser is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians as well as the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Nasser is currently seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, NY.

Podcast Resources:
Crystal Run Healthcare Cardiology Specialty Page
Interactive BMI Calculator
Heart-healthy Diet: Low-fat Vs. Mediterranean

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The second year of the global COVID-19 pandemic has seen a year filled with additional surges, new variants, including Delta and Omicron, widespread illness, and general confusion on where COVID is going, and what we can do as a society to achieve a new normal. Dr. Gregory Spencer, Primary Care physician, and Chief Medical Officer at Crystal Run Healthcare helps those curious, concerned, and confused stay up-to-date with a general NY state of address in our fourth episode of The Healthy Dose, a health and wellness podcast designed to address the health care needs of our community. Join our host, Dr. Jonathan Nasser, and Dr. Spencer as they discuss important information (and misinformation) on what the resurgence of COVID looks like as of January 20, 2022. During the Podcast, we'll take a deep dive into the current effects COVID-19 currently has on our community, how healthcare practices adopt NY Department of Health vs. CDC guidelines, steps for taking control of your health whether it be for COVID or the flu this season, and where to turn to for guidance and trusted health information.

About Dr. Gregory A. Spencer, MD
Gregory A. Spencer, MD, FACP is the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Medical Information Officer at Crystal Run Healthcare. Dr. Spencer graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin (Marquette University) Medical School and completed his Residency in Internal Medicine while in the US Air Force at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Spencer joined Crystal Run as an Internist in 1996 and was appointed as Chief Medical Officer and Chief Medical Information Officer in 2008. Dr. Spencer is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

About Jonathan Nasser, MD
Jonathan Nasser, MD is Crystal Run Healthcare’s Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, Medical Director for the Divisions of Pediatrics and Hospitalist Medicine, and Physician Leader for Crystal Run Healthcare’s Med-Peds division. Dr. Nasser is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and completed his Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Nasser is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians as well as the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Nasser is currently seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, NY.

Podcast Resources:
Crystal Run Healthcare COVID-19 hotline at 845-643-3909
Find a locally run testing facility here
Crystal Run Healthcare COVID-19 Page
Is The COVID-19 Vaccine Necessary Blog
COVID-19 Vaccine for Chi

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There are thousands of diets out there – is it even possible to find one that actually works? Dr. Joseph Souto advises his patients to focus less on the fads of what to eat and more about when to eat in our third episode of The Healthy Dose, a health and wellness podcast designed to address the health care needs of our community. Join our host, Dr. Jonathan Nasser, and Dr. Souto as they discuss how a person can take control of their eating habits in a healthy, productive way. Learn about the fast facts of intermittent fasting, how to speak to your doctor about it, and how your body interacts with the food you put in it.

About Dr. Joseph Souto, MD
 Joseph Souto, MD, is a primary care physician specializing in Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program in Hempstead, New York. His clinical interests include preventative and obesity medicine. Dr. Souto is seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Monroe, NY.

About Jonathan Nasser, MD
Jonathan Nasser, MD is Crystal Run Healthcare’s Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, Medical Director for the Divisions of Pediatrics and Hospitalist Medicine, and physician leader for Crystal Run Healthcare’s Med-Peds division. Dr. Nasser is board certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and completed his Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Nasser is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians as well as the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Nasser is currently seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, NY.
 
 
 

 Podcast Resources

•  Crystal Run Healthcare’s Primary Care Specialty
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• What is Intermmittent Fasting? 
• The Peter Attia Drive Podcast 
• The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss, Dr. Jason Fung 

 
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