Mount Sinai Brooklyn

04/24/2026

In recognition of Workplace Violence Prevention Month and Earth Day, we hosted a tabling event focused on education, awareness, and action.

Staff learned practical tips for preventing workplace violence and how our local Workplace Violence Prevention Committee supports a culture of safety and zero tolerance. We also highlighted the important role every team member plays in sustainability: reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, and creating healthier environments through everyday practices.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and took part in these important conversations.

04/22/2026

Today the staff attended a tabling to learn more about Workplace Violence Prevention and how the local Workplace Violence Prevention Committee keeps staff safe and promotes a zero-tolerance culture for violence in any form.

We also celebrated Earth Day. Climate change affects the health of patients and the communities we serve. All staff play an active role in reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, and creating healthier environments.

04/22/2026

Early stomach cancer often causes no symptoms, or only mild stomach discomfort.
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stomach cancer, when you should see your doctor, and the different treatment options from Nyein Nyein Thaw Dar, MD, MS, hematologist and medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers...

https://health.mountsinai.org/blog/what-a-cancer-specialist-says-you-should-know-about-stomach-cancer/

What a Cancer Specialist Says You Should Know About Stomach Cancer Updated on Apr 21, 2026 | Cancer, Your Health Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, occurs when cells in the lining of the stomach grow uncontrollably, forming tumors. Although it is one of the more aggressive cancers, there....

04/21/2026

Think that weird ache or bulge might be a ? 🤔
It’s more common than you think—and the signs aren’t always obvious. Get the facts on symptoms, when to worry, and what to do next, from Jenny Zhang, MD, an expert in hernia, bariatric, and minimally invasive surgery:
https://health.mountsinai.org/blog/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-hernia/

How Do I Know If I Have a Hernia? Updated on Mar 27, 2026 | Surgery, Your Health Are you wondering if that ache you feel in the lower belly area is a hernia? Hernias are very common in women and men and symptoms can vary. Typically, they cause a lingering pain and discomfort that doesn’t go away. ...

04/08/2026

On April 1st, Mount Sinai Brooklyn celebrated National Walking Day with a stroll around the campus as a team. Walking is a great exercise and a fun way to stay active!

03/27/2026

Congratulations to Scott Lorin, MD, MBA, President and Chief Operating Officer of Mount Sinai Brooklyn, on being named to 's 2026 Brooklyn Power 100.
For more than a decade, Dr. Lorin has led the transformation of Mount Sinai Brooklyn into an integral medical center serving one of the borough's most diverse patient bases. He oversaw the renovation of its ambulatory pavilion, developed a new residency program, and expanded its faculty practice, including the Tisch Cancer Center.
This recognition reflects his steadfast leadership and commitment to advancing health in Brooklyn.

03/26/2026

Dr. Beth Oliver kicked off the 2026
Breakfast with Beth series by visiting the nurses and nurse leaders at Mount Sinai Brooklyn. The group
reflected on what it means to be a Mount Sinai Nurse: dedicated to providing exceptional clinical care and empathy for our patients. Dr. Oliver and the team also discussed staffing and how we can best support our nurses.

01/02/2026

There are times during the cold and flu season when everyone seems to have the sniffles. While you may be tempted to book an appointment with a pediatrician at the sight of a runny nose, several symptoms can be managed with at-home remedies and over-the-counter medications.

Noha Basouny, MD, a pediatrician at Mount Sinai Doctors-Brooklyn Heights, explains what can be done at home, when you need to see the doctor, and how best to protect your child.

12/15/2025

Avnish Deobhakta, MD, a retina specialist at NYEE, discusses the eye symptoms he always takes seriously and why you shouldn’t ignore them either.

You don't want to put off getting these symptoms checked out.

12/07/2025

Whether you are an office worker or an avid gym-goer, your elbow can take a beating from repeated movements. Dave Shukla, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Mount Sinai Brooklyn, explains some of the most common causes of elbow pain and non-surgical and surgical treatment options, including recent advances in implant design and surgical technique that have improved the success rate of elbow replacements.

Understanding Elbow Pain, And What You Can Do About It Updated on Apr 3, 2025 | Your Health Nearly everyone will experience elbow pain at some point in their lives. Tennis and golf enthusiasts are especially prone to such injuries. Baseball players, both professionals and little leaguers, often deve...

12/06/2025

HoLEP is a gold standard minimally invasive surgical treatment of BPH, a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, commonly found in men over the age of 50. Osama Zaytoun, MD, a urologist and HoLEP expert at Mount Sinai Brooklyn, explains what this procedure is and why it is becoming more popular due to its unique benefits for patients.

The ABCs of an Innovative Procedure for BPH Updated on Apr 22, 2025 | Your Health Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a newer treatment option for patients with a condition called benign prostrate hyperplasia (BPH). As a man gets older, the prostate increases in size and blocks the....

12/05/2025

Neck and low back pain doesn't have to hold you back. Dr. Gary Esses, a pain specialist at Mount Sinai Brooklyn, explains why seeing a pain management specialist to understand how to manage low back, neck, and sciatic pain, is the first step to a better life.

How Pain Management Specialists Can Help Your Neck or Low Back Pain Updated on Feb 4, 2025 | Your Health Almost everyone at some point deals with pain in the lower back and neck. Many people heal with time, while others may try to live with it. If left untreated, this pain can interfere with your qu...