To say September 11, 2001 was a traumatic date would be a gross understatement — especially in regards to the first responders who rushed to the World Trade Center. For many of these heroes, the fight is still on-going, due to environmentally-impacted health conditions many now face 21 years later. OEM Specialist, Dr. Eli J. […]
PFAS Exposure and Expanded Testing
According to a new study from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and MEdicine (NASEM), it is critical that individuals exposed to PFAS receive additional testing following prolonged exposure. Environmental Medicine Specialist Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz discusses the suggestion: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) are urging the CDC to adopt new […]
Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals Could Result in Childhood Disease
Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz, Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physician, takes a look at a recent study out of Mount Sinai that draws potential connections between chemical exposure and liver disease: In a study published in New York, NY on July 6, 2022, researchers at Mount Sinai have reported that there may be a link between […]
Motion Infusion Fuses Motivation and Mobility into Workplace Wellness
In 2008, Laura Putnam founded Motion Infusion out of a realization that movement is essential not only for the body, but also for the brain. Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz discusses her forward thinking take on workplace wellness: According to leader in the industry, Laura Putnam, wellness should be fun. But there’s no ‘would’ve, could’ve, should’ve’ […]
What’s up, Doc? podcast features OEM Specialist
In the latest episode of the What’s up, Doc? Podcast from Mercyhealth, OEM Robert Marshall, MD discusses a variety of topics within his area of specialty. Fellow physician, Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz highlights key moments from the episode: In his What’s up, Doc? podcast episode debut, Occupational Medicine Specialist Dr. Robert Marshall discusses the overall […]