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2022 Top Doctors Report

Presenting the Capital Region’s Top-Performing Primary Care Practices Looking for the best, local doctor? Look no further. Choosing the right doctor is an important decision. That is why we created CDPHP Top Doctors, a comprehensive list of the area’s most trusted and top-performing primary care practices. Now in its sixth year, Top Doctors provides you…

People’s Choice Winners

Primary Care Brian Navarro, MD, Community Care Physicians – CapitalCare Family Practice Guilderland Several years ago, my daughter was having lower abdominal pain. Dr. Navarro knew right away it was her appendix. Several specialists and surgeons disagreed and sent her home. She was in agony for six weeks. Dr. Navarro referred her to one last…

It’s a Family Affair

Four Seasons Pediatrics For the third year in a row, Four Seasons Pediatrics in Clifton Park, NY has topped the list of pediatric practices in the CDPHP Top Doctors report. The practice is run by a husband-and-wife duo – Drs. Harry Miller and Kimberly Elmer – who met 30 years ago while working at Albany…

When Bigger isn’t Better

Sanjay Taneja, MD Dr. Sanjay Taneja knew from an early age he wanted to be a doctor. As a child, he remembers spending his summers at his grandfather’s medical clinic in India where he developed an interest in, and eventually, a lifelong love for medicine. Taneja began medical school at the age of 18 and…

It Takes a Village

Community Care Physicians – Capital Healthcare Associates These days, it’s fairly uncommon to be employed by the same company for 40 years. But when you love your job as much as Dr. Ronald Musto does, it’s a no-brainer. Musto started his career in private practice at Capital Healthcare Associates (formerly Troy Internists) in 1982. Capital…

October 14, 2022

Take the edge off tantrums with these 6 tips

As two moms of young children, we have experience working through tantrums. While we are not child or behavior experts, through our own research and practice we’ve discovered some strategies for dealing with these developmentally appropriate meltdowns. So, the next time your child throws a toy across the room or protests when it’s time to…

October 03, 2022

Six simple ways to a healthier routine this fall

The new school year gives families an opportunity to hit the reset button and create healthier habits. If your family’s routine got disrupted this summer, you’re not alone. Here are six simple ways to boost your well-being and get back on track this fall. 1. Start a gratitude journal With back-to-school, shorter days, and more…

September 23, 2022

Strategies to Relieve Caregiving Stress for the Sandwich Generation

Have you noticed your caregiver responsibilities are taking up more and more of your time and to-do list? If you are feeling overwhelmed by the pinch of taking care of your kids while helping out with aging parents, you are not alone. Nearly half of all adults are caring for one or more parent, all…

September 23, 2022

Infant formula resources in the Capital Region

Becoming a new parent is a joyful part of life, but it can also be stressful. An inability to feed your baby shouldn’t add to that stress. Here are some resources to help you find formula: Use www.findmybabyformula.com to locate formula at area stores. Capital District Moms: formula hunt is a private Facebook group that…

September 13, 2022

Take a Look at Breast Cancer and Screening by the Numbers

Even if you are healthy and have no family history of breast cancer, it is important that you schedule a mammogram. The American Cancer Society reports that the vast majority of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer had no family history of the disease. That is to say these women were the first in…

September 10, 2022

Guiding Your Parents Through Medicare

Whether you’re the primary caregiver for your aging parent or simply an involved son or daughter, understanding the ins and outs of Medicare enrollment will help you guide your parents through the next phase of their health care needs.

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