Through the Tract, blog post #1
December 1, 2020
Unless you’re a medical professional or have some type of digestive issue, you probably haven’t spent much time thinking about gastroenterology. I don’t blame you.
Banana Bread
March 21, 2020
We did it! Week one of self isolation is complete! Note, homeschooling mom’s have the utmost respect from me now. It was a challenging week, trying to homeschool my oldest and also providing all the sensory needs for my 4 year old autistic son, while still trying to work this was multitasking to the extreme. […]
Northern Medical Group to Host Do Blue Bash
January 31, 2019
*****MARCH IS NATIONAL COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH**** Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, a division of Northern Medical Group, is kicking off Colon Cancer Awareness Month with its 5th Annual Do Blue Bash on Thursday, February 28th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Canvas on Main Street in Poughkeepsie. The event will help raise […]
Quick Fix
January 21, 2018
Life gets crazy as we all know and even someone’s best intentions to eat healthier can be spoiled by the unexpectancies of life. It’s all about what you do to try and overcome these little glitches that can shape you (literally). Will you be the one to get take out night after night when life […]
Easy Gluten free sugar cookies
December 11, 2017
This is the week! Our first annual gluten free cookie swap is just days away. Call Digestive Disease Center at 845-452-9800 to reserve your spot! Kids will enjoy decorating gluten free gingerbread men. Below find a recipe for easy gluten free sugar cookies, my own personal recipe. 1 ½ sticks butter 2 eggs 1 ½ […]
Homemade Potato Chips
October 12, 2017
There is one thing that I have to say is delicious when homemade. Potato Chips! Who wouldn’t love the crunch that they have with just a hint of salt. My air crisper is definitely a game changer as well. No messy oil when frying or waiting to flip them! This device is making my life […]
Peanut Buttet and Jelly Kabobs
August 2, 2017
To continue our kids week today we are going to discuss peanut butter and jelly kabobs. These were a big hit with my kids and were very fun to make. I enjoyed these posts of getting kids in the kitchen and hope you did too! I think that we should have our kids involved in […]
Best Marinade
July 22, 2017
If any of you follow us on Instagram you saw my grilling momma post this week. I not only grilled shish kabobs but also leaks. I wanted to share my Marinade recipe with you since it is one of my all time favorites. It’s quick, easy and full of flavor. ½ cup soy sauce 2 […]
Fitness Check in
June 27, 2017
Recently I posted an article on fitness I thought this would be a good time to check in with everyone to see how they are doing. I did not meet all of my goals, unfortunately I definitely tried running too soon and set me back a little. I am back at it though and doing […]
6th Annual Walk for Celiac Disease Kicks Off
May 9, 2017
*****MAY IS NATIONAL CELIAC AWARENESS MONTH***** Poughkeepsie, NY–The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Medical Practice and a division of Northern Medical Group, is putting its digestive muscle behind the Sixth Annual Mid-Hudson Walk for Celiac Disease, Sunday, May 21st, at Walkway over the Hudson. The Walk will kick […]
Dress in Blue on Friday, March 3rd
February 27, 2017
*****MARCH IS NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH**** In recognition of March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley is encouraging everyone to wear blue on Friday, March 3rd, in order to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of getting screened. “Every ten minutes, someone dies of colon […]
November 20-26 is GERD Awareness Week
November 2, 2016
Poughkeepsie–In recognition of the 17th Annual GERD Awareness Week, The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley is encouraging those experiencing symptoms, such as chronic heartburn, acid reflux, nausea, food sticking and blood or weight- loss to get tested. “It’s not a coincidence that GERD Awareness Week is always held during the week of hanksgiving,” […]
Northern Medical Group Opens in Poughkeepsie
September 12, 2016
Poughkeepsie, NY-September 12, 2016—Northern Medical Group will open its doors for the first time in one location on Monday, September 12 at 9:00 am at 159 Barnegat Road in Poughkeepsie, near IBM. The group, which was formed in 2014 from local medical practices that date back to the 1970’s, is a partnership of Community Primary […]
Digestive Disease Adds Interventional Gastroenterologist
August 3, 2016
Poughkeepsie, NY-August 1, 2016—Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Group and a division of Northern Medical Group, has added an Interventional Gastroenterologist to its team of healthcare providers. Domenico Viterbo, MD, PhD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Interventional Gastroenterologist, who specializes in the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders […]
Digestive Disease Launches IBS Support Group
May 25, 2016
Poughkeepsie, NY-May 24, 2016—Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Group, will launch a new support group for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), beginning Tuesday, June 7th, at 5:30 pm at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital’s Conference Room A. Theresa Zangerle-McArtin, RD, CDN is a New York State Certified Dietitian and […]
Digestive Disease Center Kicks off Walk for Celiac Disease
May 11, 2016
Poughkeepsie, NY–The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Medical Practice, is putting its digestive muscle behind the Fifth Annual Mid-Hudson Walk for Celiac Disease, Sunday, May 22th at Walkway over the Hudson. The Walk will kick off on the Highland side of the bridge with registration at 10 am […]
Dress in Blue for a 2016 Free of Colon Cancer
February 29, 2016
*****MARCH IS NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH**** In recognition of March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley is encouraging everyone to wear blue on Friday, March 4th, in order to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of getting screened. “Every ten minutes, someone dies of colon […]
Digestive Disease Center to Give Advice about GERD
November 4, 2015
NOVEMBER 22-28th IS GERD AWARENESS WEEK Poughkeepsie, NY–November 2, 2015–In recognition of the 17th Annual Gerd Awareness Week, The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley is hosting a lecture on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) on Wednesday, November 18th, at 5:30 pm at its Fishkill office, 400 Westage Business Center Drive, Suite 209. “It’s not […]
Digestive Disease Center To Host Healthy Eating Lecture For Children
September 22, 2015
Poughkeepsie, NY-September 22, 2015—Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Group, will host a life-changing discussion for children on Wednesday, October 7th, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. Lunchbox Lessons will begin at 5:30 pm in Conference Room A and will be facilitated by Theresa Zangerle-McArtin, RD, CDN, a […]
Digestive Disease Center to Kick off Healthy Lifestyle Program
June 11, 2015
Poughkeepsie, NY-June 11, 2015–Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Medical Practice, will host a life-changing weight-loss discussion for the entire family on Wednesday, June 24th at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. The program called, Keep it Healthy For Life, will begin at 5:30 pm, and will be facilitated […]
Digestive Disease Center Adds Dietitian to Its Team
April 14, 2015
Poughkeepsie, NY-April 14, 2015–Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Group, has added a Certified Dietician to its team of healthcare providers. Theresa Zangerle-McArtin, RD, CDN is a New York State Certified Dietitian, and Nutritionist, has joined Digestive Disease Center and is available for private, individual nutritional counseling. Zangerle-McArtin, counsels children […]
Digestive Disease Center Encourages All to Dress in Blue
March 1, 2015
*****MARCH IS NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH**** In recognition of March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley is encouraging everyone to wear blue on Friday, March 6th, in order to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of getting screened. “Every ten minutes, someone dies of colon […]
Digestive Disease Center to Host Discussion About Infants and Children and GERD
February 3, 2015
Poughkeepsie, NY-February 3, 2015–Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Medical Practice, will host an informative session on GERD in infants and children on Thursday, February 19th at its Fishkill office, 400 Westage Business Center Drive, Suite 209, in Fishkill The lecture, Is It Normal or is it GERD?, will begin […]
Digestive Disease Center to Host Discussion About Food Intolerances
October 14, 2014
Poughkeepsie, NY-October 10, 2014–Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Medical Practice, will host an informative session on Food Intolerances on Wednesday, October 22nd at the Atrium of Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, 1 Webster Avenue, in Poughkeepsie. The lecture, which begins at 5:30 pm in Conference Room A/B, will be facilitated by […]
Digestive Disease Center Hires Pediatric Gastroenterologist
September 14, 2014
Poughkeepsie, NY-September 14, 2014—Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Group, has added a Pediatric Gastroenterologist to its team of healthcare providers—the first and only Pediatric Gastroenterologist in the Dutchess, Ulster and Putnam Counties. Puneet Gupta, MBBS, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who specializes in the following for children […]
Digestive Disease Center Hires Gastroenterologist
July 7, 2014
Poughkeepsie, NY-July 7, 2014—Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Group, has added a fourth female Gastroenterologist to its team of healthcare providers. Mojdeh Momeni, MD, FACG is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Gastroenterologist who specializes in the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders of the digestive tract, including: Gastro esophageal reflux […]
Digestive Disease Center To Host Hemorrhoid Discussion
June 16, 2014
Poughkeepsie, NY-June 2, 2014–Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Medical Practice, will host an informative session on Hemorrhoid Treatment Options on Thursday, June 19th at its Fishkill office at 400 Westage Business Center Drive in Fishkill. The lecture, which begins at 5:30 pm, will highlight the various ways to treat […]
Digestive Disease Center to Host Colon Cancer Discussion
February 27, 2014
Poughkeepsie, NY-February 25, 2014–Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Medical Practice, will host an informative discussion about Colon Cancer and how to prevent it on Wednesday, March 5th at Hudson Valley Endoscopy Center, located at 400 Westage Business Center Drive in Fishkill. “Colon Cancer 101: Learn how to prevent it” […]
Digestive Disease Center Hosts Lecture on Hepatitis C
January 13, 2014
Poughkeepsie, NY-January 12, 2014–Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Medical Practice, will host an informative session on Hepatitis C on Thursday, January 30th at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Conference Room B. The lecture, which begins at 5:30 pm, will target baby boomers and explain the recent recommendations of the Centers […]
Digestive Disease Center to Host Fatty Liver Lecture
September 23, 2013
Poughkeepsie, NY-September 23, 2013—Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology group, is hosting a discussion on Fatty Liver Disease on Thursday, October 10, at 5:30 pm at its Fishkill office. “The Skinny on Fatty Liver Disease: Symptoms, Treatment Options and How to Avoid It” will be given by Juan Baez, MD, […]
Digestive Disease Center Hires Interventional Gastroenterologist
July 30, 2013
Poughkeepsie, NY-July 28, 2013—Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Group, has added an Interventional Gastroenterologist to its team of healthcare providers. Venkata N. Muddana, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Gastroenterologist who specializes in the following: Endoscopic Ultrasound ERCP (removal of Bile ducts stones) Rectal and Pancreatic Cancer Obstructive Jaundice Pancreatic […]
Digestive Disease Center to Host Discussion about GERD
October 18, 2012
Poughkeepsie, NY-October 18, 2012—Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology group, is hosting a lecture on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) on Wednesday, October 24, at 5:30 pm at its Fishkill office. “Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Taking the Heartache out of Heartburn” will be given by Rachel Paskey, Family Nurse Practitioner with Digestive […]
Digestive Disease Center to Host Talk About Probiotics
August 29, 2012
Fishkill, NY-August 29, 2012—Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology group, is hosting a lecture about Probiotics on Wednesday, September 19th, at 5:30 pm at its Fishkill office. “Probiotics 101” will be presented by Aditya Arya, a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with Digestive Disease Center. The lecture will explore the basics: […]
Digestive Disease Center To Host Talk On Celiac Disease
July 23, 2012
Poughkeepsie, NY-July 23, 2012—Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology group, is hosting a lecture on Celiac Disease on Wednesday, August 1, at 5:30 pm at its Fishkill office. “When Gluten Becomes the Enemy” will be presented by Chandra Balusu, a New York State Certified Dietitian and Nutritionist with Digestive Disease […]
Digestive Disease Center Adds Dietician To Its Team
June 28, 2012
Poughkeepsie, NY-June 27, 2012—Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Group, has added a Certified Dietician to its team of healthcare providers. Chandra Balusu, a New York State Certified Dietitian and Nutritionist with 35 years of experience, has joined Digestive Disease Center and is available for private, individual nutritional counseling. Balusu, […]
Digestive Disease Center Kicks off First Annual Walk for Celiac Disease
April 23, 2012
Poughkeepsie, NY-April 23, 2012–The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading Gastroenterology Medical Practice, is putting its digestive muscle behind the First Annual Mid-Hudson Walk for Celiac Disease, Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Walkway over theHudson. The Walk will kick off on theHighlandside of the bridge with registration at 9 am and […]
Mid-Hudson Bridge Turns Blue for Colon Cancer
March 12, 2012
Poughkeepsie, NY—March 12, 2012—The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley announces the lights on the Mid-Hudson Bridge will turn blue in recognition of March as Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The New York State Bridge Authority is helping to raise awareness of the disease and show its support by displaying blue, LED necklace lighting whenever […]
Digestive Disease Center Launches “Dress in Blue” Campaign
February 27, 2012
*****MARCH IS NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH**** Poughkeepsie, NY-February 8, 2012—In recognition of March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley is encouraging everyone to wear blue on Friday, March 2, in order to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of getting screened. “Every ten minutes, someone […]
Digestive Disease Center Offers Esophageal Manometry
January 11, 2012
Poughkeepsie, NY-January 11, 2012—The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the region’s leading gastroenterology medical practice, has begun offering Esophageal Manometry, a highly sensitive test used to assess the functioning of the esophagus. With the most advanced equipment in the region at its Fishkill location, Digestive Disease Center is the only gastroenterology group in […]
Digestive Disease Center Launches New Website
January 5, 2012
Poughkeepsie, NY-December 20, 2011—The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley, the area’s premier Gastroenterology Medical Practice, has launched its new website. digestivediseaseny.com is a more patient-friendly–and physician-friendly website with nearly 50 pages of useful information for your digestive health. The site is easy to navigate and allows patients to access helpful information, such as […]
Gerd Awareness Week
November 29, 2011
NOVEMBER 20-26 IS GERD AWARENESS WEEK GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE AFFECTS 15 MILLION Poughkeepsie, NY–November 20, 2011–In recognition of the 13th Annual Gerd Awareness Week, The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley is encouraging those experiencing symptoms, such as chronic heartburn, acid reflux, nausea, food sticking and blood or weight-loss to get tested. “It’s not […]
To Our Valued Patients
September 12, 2011
To Our Valued Patients, It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely death of Dr. Qian Xie, our friend and colleague, who was tragically killed in a car accident on September 8. Dr. Xie was an exceptionally skilled and dedicated physician, who cared for his patients daily with the utmost compassion. His level […]