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 […]
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 […]
Is long COVID a qualifying condition for SSDI?
Across the country and around the world, many people are still struggling to deal with the effects and symptoms of ‘long COVID.’ Occupational Medicine Specialist, Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz responds to a difficult question many Americans are now asking: does long COVID qualify for SSDI? The short answer is ‘yes, no and maybe — it […]