Stony Brook Medicine

@StonyBrookMed

4 hospitals • 200+ locations • In 45+ communities #WeAreStonyBrookMedicine

Stony Brook, NY

Joined November 2010

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Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Aug 14, 2023

This is an authentic X account representing Stony Brook Medicine. This is the only account for @stonybrookmed, run by SBM. You can verify our identity by confirming our handle at: stonybrookmedicine.edu/social-media You can also find us on IG, TH, FB & LI (stonybrookmedicine).

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William A. Wertheim, MD, MBA@SBM_EVP · 13 h

I recently joined @News12LI's Be Well segment to talk #MensHealth and why regular #HealthScreenings matter. Thanks to @Elizabethnews12 and team for having me, and for helping shine a light on this important topic. bit.ly/4m74vGj

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Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 22

The @FDA approved a new food additive: #gardenia (genipin) blue. #SBexperts break down what families should know via @parents. #FoodSafety #Nutrition bit.ly/4kFSXJ9

StonyBrookMed's tweet card. Months after the FDA approved three natural food additives, it's added another to the list. Experts share what parent should know.

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Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · 7 h

Developmental & Behavioral #Pediatrics is a specialized area that looks at how a child’s growth, behavior and emotions affect their overall health. #SBexperts focus on identifying and managing issues that can influence a child’s development and well-being. bit.ly/3H1bxO8

StonyBrookMed's tweet card. Developmental and behavioral pediatrics looks at how a child's growth, behavior and emotions affect their overall health.

Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · 10 h

🚶 👣 @nytimes: 10,000 steps? Not always necessary. #SBexperts say #health benefits kick in at just 2,500 - 7,000 steps/day. Small #steps = big wins! 💪 nyti.ms/4m9SoIC

StonyBrookMed's tweet image. 🚶 👣 @nytimes: 10,000 steps? Not always necessary. #SBexperts say #health benefits kick in at just 2,500 - 7,000 steps/day. Small #steps = big wins! 💪 nyti.ms/4m9SoIC

Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 23

📢 #HealthAlert: #NassauCounty health officials have declared an imminent #PublicHealth threat due to an ⬆️ in #rabies cases. #SBexperts weigh in via @totalnewsinc. bit.ly/3UygMI5

StonyBrookMed's tweet image. 📢 #HealthAlert: #NassauCounty health officials have declared an imminent #PublicHealth threat due to an ⬆️ in #rabies cases. #SBexperts weigh in via @totalnewsinc. bit.ly/3UygMI5

Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 23

Q: Can #heat really cause #diarrhea? 💩 A: Yes, it can! And extreme heat can impact your body in many other ways, as well, including your ❤️ #HeartHealth. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/458y2ca #TheMoreYouKnow #Summer

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Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 23

#EarPain after #swimming? It could be #SwimmersEar. 🏊👂 Learn how to spot the signs, prevent #infection, and learn when to seek treatment. ⬇️ #Summer #SummerSafety #SBexperts bit.ly/4m6ZqxR

StonyBrookMed's tweet card. While ear infections are common, swimmer’s ear can be painful and can keep coming back if the underlying causes aren't addressed.

Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 23

Struggling with #sleep? 💤 You're not alone. But a good night’s rest isn’t just nice—it’s essential for your overall #health. Let’s talk about it! 🎙️HEALTH Yeah! Ep16: bit.ly/4lJeDFi 📲 #podcast #vodcast #health #sleepapnea #insomnia #SBexperts #lifestylemedicine

Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 22

Q: Do all #ticks carry #LymeDisease? 🤔 A: No! Blacklegged ticks (#deerticks) are the primary carriers of Lyme disease, but other ticks can still spread different tick-borne illnesses. bit.ly/3EP2VJx

StonyBrookMed's tweet card. Hear from experts at Stony Brook Medicine discuss tick bites, Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases in this podcast episode.

Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 22

.@stonybrooku's Dr. Marci Lobel recently joined HerNotebook with Cristina Aire to talk #prenatal stress, #maternal health, #fertility treatment and why we need better #stressmanagement in #pregnancy care. 🎙️Listen on @spotify. 👇 bit.ly/3UnT7tR #SBexperts

StonyBrookMed's tweet card. In this conversation, Dr. Marci Lobel discusses thecritical issue of prenatal maternal stress, its implications on birth outcomes, and the importance of understanding and measuring stress during...

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News12LI@News12LI · Jul 22

BE WELL 🩺 Dr. William Wertheim, executive vice president with @StonyBrookMed, joined the show to share why regularly scheduled checkups are important for men. Watch News 12 and tune into our stories for more. @SBM_EVP READ MORE: bit.ly/3IGxdj9

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Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 22

A Simple Wish, A Sweet Memory. ❤️👑 PatientStory #Cancer #WeAreStonyBrookMedicine 📹: youtube.com/watch?v=1ld-b9…

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Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 21

Warmer weather = more #ticks. #StonyBrook’s Dr. Handel spoke with @News12 about the recent surge in #TickBites and how to protect yourself from #TickBorne illnesses. #SBexperts #SummerSafety bit.ly/3IlB8Sm

StonyBrookMed's tweet card. Dr. Andrew Handel noted that rising deer populations may be contributing to the spread of ticks, which use deer as one of their primary hosts.

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Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 21

Myopia, (#nearsightedness or short-sightedness) is on the ⬆️. But why? #SBexperts dive into the signs, symptoms, and causes of #myopia. #ophthalmology #KidsHealth bit.ly/46mLyuY

StonyBrookMed's tweet card. In recent years, there's been an alarming increase in myopia among children, and many experts link this trend to the rise in screen time.

Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 21

ICYMI: Incredible #PatientStory ➡️ fox5ny.com/video/1672521 #KidneyTransplant #KidneyDonor #LivingDonor @fox5ny

StonyBrookMed's tweet card. Scott underwent his life-saving kidney transplant at Stony Brook University Hospital in April. Ann Marie Hassett heard about the urgent need for organ donors and the struggles they faced and wanted...

Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 18

When it comes to #Ticks and #TickBorne diseases, knowledge and early detection are 🔑. Protect yourself this summer, #LongIsland! bit.ly/3EP2VJx #SummerSafety #TickSeason #SBexperts

Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 18

‼️ Happening TOMORROW ‼️ Join us for #StonyBrook Cancer Center's 'Block the Sun, Not the Fun' event at #JonesBeach from 11am-2pm. Stop by for free #SkinCancer screenings & #SunSafety education. 😎 👋 *Closest parking: Lot 6

StonyBrookMed's tweet image. ‼️ Happening TOMORROW ‼️

Join us for #StonyBrook Cancer Center's 'Block the Sun, Not the Fun' event at #JonesBeach from 11am-2pm. Stop by for free #SkinCancer screenings &amp; #SunSafety education. 😎 👋 *Closest parking: Lot 6

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Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 18

ICYMI: #StonyBrook urologists deploy catheter-free bladder monitoring system via @LIBN. #Urology #BladderHealth bit.ly/4nPNkuI

StonyBrookMed's tweet card. Stony Brook University Hospital pioneers catheter-free bladder monitoring with Bright Uro's wireless Glean system, designed to improve comfort and diagnostic accuracy.

Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 18

What if small, everyday changes could help prevent - or even reverse - chronic illness? 🎙️HEALTH Yeah! Ep16: bit.ly/4lJeDFi 📲 #podcast #vodcast #sbexperts #healthyliving #exercise

StonyBrookMed's tweet image. What if small, everyday changes could help prevent - or even reverse - chronic illness?

🎙️HEALTH Yeah! Ep16: bit.ly/4lJeDFi
📲 #podcast #vodcast #sbexperts #healthyliving #exercise

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Stony Brook Medicine@StonyBrookMed · Jul 17

🎥 Coming soon (7/22 & 7/24): A special segment on @News12 with @sbm_evp focused on #MensHealth, the importance of #HealthScreenings and the @rydercup.⛳️ Stay tuned! 👀

StonyBrookMed's tweet image. 🎥 Coming soon (7/22 &amp; 7/24): A special segment on @News12 with @sbm_evp focused on #MensHealth, the importance of #HealthScreenings and the @rydercup.⛳️ Stay tuned! 👀

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