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Children's Health

Fixing a Little Boy’s ‘Swiss Cheese’ Heart

Born with more than a dozen holes in his heart, Maverick Waler was on the path toward transplant, until he traveled across the country to NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, where specialists saved his heart and gave him the chance for a normal life.

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An image of a sideways curved spine with the text 7 things I wish everyone knew about adult scoliosis.

Spine Care

Adult Scoliosis: Seven Facts to Know

An expert from Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian explains how to recognize scoliosis in adults, what causes it, and ways to prevent and treat the spinal condition.

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COVID-19 Outbreak

Summer Travel Tips: How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

An infectious diseases expert shares tips and the COVID-19 precautions that travelers should continue to take.

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Child under 5 gets COVID-19 vaccine

Children's Health

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 5: What to Know

An infectious diseases expert explains the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 5 years old — and why it’s important for this age group to get vaccinated.

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Women's Health Woman ponders pregnancy and COVID vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy Update: What You Need to Know

COVID-19 Vaccine man gets second COVID-19 booster shot

Second COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots: Who Should Get One

COVID-19 Vaccine COVID-19 vaccine vials and immunity

How Long Does COVID-19 Vaccine Immunity Last?

COVID-19 Vaccine

What to Know About Getting a COVID-19 Booster Shot

Children's Health photo of kid getting the COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccine and Kids: What Parents Should Know

Children's Health

What to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine and Young Kids

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Women's Health

A Guide to Pregnancy After 35

An OB-GYN shares what to expect and tips to help you have a healthy pregnancy.

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Transplant

“You Don’t Need Two Kidneys To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro”

To show how living organ donors can still achieve great physical feats, Steve Wilson scaled the tallest mountain in Africa — and has more adventures on the horizon.

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Transplant

Celebrating National Donate Life Month

In recognition of the life-saving power of organ donation, NewYork-Presbyterian honors organ donors and recipients.

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Our Commitment to Children’s Health

Photos of conjoined twins before and after separation surgery

Inside the Successful Separation Surgery of Conjoined Twins: "We Are So Grateful!"

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Ruby Cotter, pediatric heart transplant patient, with her mother Ashley.

A New Heart for Baby Ruby

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“The Ultimate Gift”: A Young Patient Gets a Second Chance at Life

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