Health Quest's new online home, healthquest.org, makes it
easier for you to find information about services and medical
conditions, whether you use a computer, smartphone or tablet.
e website features simple navigational pathways and a variety
of new and enhanced elements, including:
• 3-D maps of Health Quest's hospital campuses
• "Meet Your Physician" videos and physician directory
• online bill pay
• the MYHQ247 patient portals
• Hudson Valley Health Hub, a blog written by physicians and
staff about health and wellness topics
• CancerConnect, a forum where cancer patients, survivors
and their loved ones can share inspiration and tips for coping
with treatment
• an extensive medical library
• access to all Health Quest social media channels
• a calendar of classes and events
Want to brighten the day of a hospitalized friend or family
member? You can use healthquest.org to send a greeting card
in English or Spanish. When you visit the website, don't forget
to subscribe to the My Health Quest e-newsletter, a resource for
everyday health.
e new website will put everything you need to know about
your health and Health Quest's services at your fingertips —
fast. Happy browsing!
YOUR FINGERTIPS
Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses. Taking one for a viral
illness might make you resistant to antibiotics' helpful effects
when you really need them, particularly if you have had
recurrent hospitalizations or have chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Kelly Der Cola, a primary care physician with Health
Quest Medical Practice, explains:
• Common colds need to run their course. Treat them with
saline spray and a decongestant, while drinking plenty of
water to thin secretions.
• Prevent a cold with good hand washing, thorough cleaning
and avoiding sick people.
• Antibiotics may help treat secondary sinus infections, which
are caused by bacteria that grow in moist, congested nasal
passages. If your congestion persists for more than a week,
or you have a high fever with congestion, it is a good idea to
see your doctor to determine if you have a bacterial infection
in yoursinuses.
In the throes of a nose-dripping, headache-y,
awful cold, your first instinct may be to ask
your doctor for an antibiotic — but that
won't necessarily help you get better.
an Antibiotic?
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