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Montefiore Health System Montefiore is one of New York’s premier academic health systems. Visit Montefiore.org to learn more.

Montefiore is renowned for its leading medical school, groundbreaking research and technology, and highly specialized, coordinated care for diverse populations in the New York region, across the country and globally.

09/08/2026

988 Reasons: Your reason is reason enough.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress, facing substance use challenges, or loneliness. Help is three numbers away.

If you or a loved one is at risk, there is help. Call the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or text HOME to 741741 to access the Crisis Text Line.

If you are looking for care, Montefiore Einstein Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences also provides compassionate, patient-focused treatment for mental health disorders and addiction across the Bronx and Westchester.To learn more, call 718-920-4321 or visit
https://montefioreeinstein.org/patient-care/services/psychiatry?utm_source=ecd_fb&utm_medium=organic-social_eng&utm_campaign=2026_gen_NA&utm_content=___na_na

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline ***dePrevention

09/07/2026

Before the Bell... 🔔

Help kids get ready to thrive with a few healthy habits for the school year ahead:

🏃 Make time for daily movement and active play
🥦 Fuel busy days with balanced meals and snacks
📱 Take breaks from screens and make time for other activities
😴 Establish a consistent sleep schedule and routine
🎒 Ensure backpacks fit properly and aren’t overloaded to avoid back, neck and should strain

Healthy routines can support everything from energy and focus to physical and emotional well-being throughout the school year.

09/06/2026

These brownies are unbelievably rich, fudgy, and delicious, and the best part is that nobody will ever guess the secret ingredient: black beans. They’re the ultimate in healthy baking.

Beans provide protein and fiber without saturated fat, trans fats, or cholesterol. High-fiber diets can lower your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes and will leave you feeling full for a long time, helping maintain a healthy weight. They’re also high in folate, which helps cell growth, metabolism, and neurological health.

What you’ll need:

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 3/4 cup canned low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
• 1 whole egg + 1 egg white
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon Splenda Sugar Blend OR 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar, for dusting

How to make them:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan.
• Puree beans with oil in a blender or food processor.
• Add eggs, cocoa, sugar, coffee, and vanilla.
• Melt half the chocolate chips and add them. Blend on medium-high until smooth.
• Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips.
• Add wet ingredients to the bowl. Whisk batter until smooth without overmixing.
• Bake for approximately 25 minutes, until the surface looks matte around the edges and is still shiny in the middle.
• Let cool for 15 minutes before cutting and removing from the pan.
• Dust with confectioner’s sugar and serve.

This recipe serves 16, so it’s perfect for parties, and it tastes so good, no one will suspect it’s good for them.

09/06/2026

Felicitaciones a Marina Konopleva, MD, directora asociada de Ciencias Traslacionales del Programa de Leucemia del Centro Oncológico Integral de Montefiore Einstein (MECCC) y codirectora del Instituto Traslacional de Cánceres de la Sangre, por recibir el Premio y Conferencia Ernest Beutler de la American Society of Hematology (ASH).

Este premio es uno de los más prestigiosos en este campo. Nombrado en honor al expresidente de ASH Ernest Beutler, MD, reconoce descubrimientos científicos trascendentales que han contribuido a avanzar la comprensión y el tratamiento de las enfermedades de la sangre.

Lee más aquí: https://montefioreeinstein.org/es/news/2026/07/13/marina-konopleva-md-phd-receives-american-society-hematologys-ernest-beutler-lecture-and-prize?utm_source=ecd_fb&utm_medium=organic-social_esp&utm_campaign=2026_gen_NA&utm_content=___na_na

09/05/2026

It’s almost back to school! Have a Healthy start to the school year 🎒

It’s time to get the backpacks ready! As you check off the back-to-school list, don’t forget to make your child’s health part of the preparation.

A visit with the pediatrician/family physician can help:

✔️ Keep immunizations up to date
✔️ Check vision and hearing
✔️ Address allergies, sleep or other behavioral health concerns
✔️ Support emotional health and well-being

From physical health to emotional well-being, checking in now can make a meaningful difference throughout the school year.

Your Montefiore Einstein pediatricians and family physicians are ready to care for your children. Learn more: https://montefioreeinstein.org/patient-care/services/primary-care/locations?utm_source=ecd_fb&utm_medium=organic-social_eng&utm_campaign=2026_gen_NA&utm_content=___na_na

09/04/2026

Wear Teal Day

Wear teal to show support for those affected by ovarian cancer and help raise awareness of the symptoms that might be early signs of ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer symptoms can be easy to overlook because they are often associated with other, more common conditions. What matters is recognizing changes that are new, persistent or unusual for you.

Common symptoms may include:
- Persistent bloating or increased abdominal size
- Pelvic or abdominal pain that is worsening
- Feeling full quickly, or indigestion and upset stomach lasting weeks

These symptoms can resemble digestive, reproductive or hormonal issues. If you notice symptoms that persist or are different from what is normal for you, talk with a healthcare provider.

Learn more about ovarian cancer and the gynecologic cancer specialists at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center:
https://montefioreeinstein.org/cancer/types/gynecologic?utm_source=ecd_fb&utm_medium=organic-social_eng&utm_campaign=2026_gen_NA&utm_content=___na_na



A New Level of Personalized Cancer Treatment.Cancer treatment has traditionally been guided by one tumor type and one pr...
09/04/2026

A New Level of Personalized Cancer Treatment.

Cancer treatment has traditionally been guided by one tumor type and one protocol model.

A new approach called individualized neoantigen therapy (INT) takes personalization further—using mutations unique to one patient’s tumor to create a treatment specifically for them. The goal is to teach the immune system to recognize and attack that patient’s cancer cells.

Along with showing significant promise in melanoma, INT is now being studied in lung cancer. Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center is proud to be part of this early research, with patients currently enrolled.

Learn more about our cancer clinical trials:
https://montefioreeinstein.org/cancer/research/clinical-trials?utm_source=ecd_fb&utm_medium=organic-social_eng&utm_campaign=2026_gen_NA&utm_content=___na_na

09/04/2026

We’re proud to announce that Alice Lee, MD, of the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein (CHAM), has received a $100,000 pediatric cancer research grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels.

Dr. Lee, Director of the Pediatric Sarcoma Program and Early Phase Clinical Trials Program at CHAM, will use the funding to advance her research into more targeted and safer treatments for children with cancer.

During a special presentation, young patients at CHAM dipped their hands in colorful paint and added their handprints to Dr. Lee’s lab coat—a meaningful reminder of the children at the heart of her work.

More than 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year in the U.S. Since 1998, Hyundai Hope on Wheels has committed $303 million to pediatric cancer research, supporting more than 1,500 grants at over 175 hospitals and research institutions.

Thank you, Hyundai Hope On Wheels, for supporting this vital research and the scientists working to improve outcomes for children with cancer.

The Children's Hospital at Montefiore

09/03/2026

Ann Miller O'Keefe had lived with psoriasis since she was 20. Decades later, her skin was finally clearing—but her joint pain had become so severe that some mornings, she could barely stand.

The diagnosis was psoriatic arthritis, a condition that can affect up to 30% of people with psoriasis. At Montefiore Einstein, dermatologist Shira Wieder, MD, and rheumatologist Anand Kumthekar, MD, worked side by side to build one treatment plan for both her skin and her joints.

Today, Ann is back in the pool, playing with her grandchildren and even dancing with her oldest granddaughter.

At Montefiore Einstein’s Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Clinic, patients see dermatology and rheumatology specialists together for a more comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment.

Learn more about Ann’s story:
https://montefioreeinstein.org/news/2026/03/05/happy-her-own-skin-how-combined-approach-psoriasis-and-psoriatic-arthritis-improving-life-patients?utm_source=ecd_fb&utm_medium=organic-social_eng&utm_campaign=2026_gen_NA&utm_content=___na_na

09/02/2026

JOIN US in Building Generational Health — A Community Affairs Initiative.

🧠 Adults can play a powerful role in supporting youth mental health.

Montefiore Einstein Office of Community Affairs has partnered with the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS) to offer Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, a program designed for adults who work with or support adolescents ages 12–18.

📅 Sessions take place online September 23 and 24. These trainings will be conducted in Spanish. Submit your application by September 8.

This training teaches adults how to recognize signs of depression, substance use, and other mental health challenges, respond with care, and connect young people to appropriate support.

This effort complements Montefiore Einstein's broader commitment to youth mental health, including mental health services embedded across 35 school-based health centers serving more than 40,000 students and the recently opened Montefiore Einstein Center for Children's Mental Health.

Learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE):

✔ Assess for risk of su***de or harm.

✔ Listen nonjudgmentally.

✔ Give reassurance and information.

✔ Encourage appropriate professional help.

✔ Encourage self-help and other support strategies

Additional dates for training are available. To learn more or register, email [email protected].

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