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Matthew Laghezza never set out to become a runner, let alone someone who runs 26.2 miles.
To lose weight a couple years ago, Laghezza started walking to and from work at Weill Cornell Medicine and @NYPHospital, where he is a physician assistant in emergency medicine, senior director of practice operations and chief of advanced practice providers in emergency medicine.
Wearing a fitness tracker, he watched in awe as he got stronger and quicker. He began a jog-walk routine, and he eventually was jogging city blocks. Then miles. Earlier this year, Laghezza completed his first marathon in Tokyo.
Without a doubt, he is a full-fledged athlete now.
This Sunday, Laghezza will join tens of thousands of other athletes to achieve his longtime goal of running the New York City Marathon.
“You hear about the crowds and how there’s such energy at the starting line with cannons going off — I want to experience it for myself,” says Laghezza, a NYC native.
Laghezza has faced challenges and setbacks while training, but gets support from emergency medicine colleagues who also run.
“They are picking you up when you are feeling discouraged about running and sometimes you doing the same for them,” says Laghezza, who joined Weill Cornell in 2009.
On days when he doesn’t feel like logging miles after work, Laghezza adheres to one rule.
“I will not cancel or skip a run without doing at least the first five minutes of it. I have to at least start because nine times out of ten I will feel better and finish the run,” he says.
For Laghezza, running the @nycmarathon is also a celebration of how far he has come already.
“I appreciate that I’m now able to walk up several flights of stairs without sweating or getting out of breath,” he says. “On the weekends, my morning run is my routine and so I’d rather get good sleep the night before than stay out late. Running is so much of my personality now.”
As he makes his way through the five boroughs, Laghezza looks forward to the cheers and smiles from family and friends along the way.
“Getting to that finish line after struggling for so many miles is going to be a huge accomplishment,” he says. “I want to enjoy it.”
30 Oct 2026
As his Parkinson’s disease progressed over 12 years, everyday activities became battles for Stan Au. His hands shook so badly that he struggled to hold utensils and couldn’t sign his name. After consulting multiple doctors, hope emerged when they met Dr. Harini Sarva, a neurologist specializing in movement disorders at Weill Cornell Medicine and @nyphospital. “Dr. Sarva is very thorough, and she took us more seriously,” his wife Pam says. “And she is the one who recommended the trial.”
That clinical trial—using focused ultrasound waves to target disrupted brain pathways contributing to Parkinson’s symptoms—provided immediate relief to Stan without invasive surgery, 67.
“It’s been a dramatic influence on my life,” he says, noting he still benefits from reduced tremors four years later.
The outpatient treatment starts with shaving the patient's head to prevent ultrasound waves from scattering. Next, the patient wears a helmet and lies inside an MRI machine. The helmet directs a thousand beams of ultrasound focused on a tiny brain target, like spokes on a bicycle wheel coming together at one point.
The Food and Drug Administration approved focused ultrasound to treat tremor in Parkinson’s disease on one side of the brain 8 years ago. Because the body’s right and left sides are controlled separately, patients may need two treatments, one on each side. Last year, the FDA approved focused ultrasound treatment for both sides of the brain, spaced six to nine months apart based on Dr. Kaplitt’s clinical trial results. Medicare began covering the bilateral procedure in March this year.
Stan benefited from treatment on both sides of the brain without serious adverse effects. “I have less stiffness, better coordination, and I am more active—even playing pickleball again,” he says.
The mobility he has regained has also given Stan something especially meaningful to look forward to: he plans to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding next fall.
27 Oct 2026
High cholesterol = higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Heart disease is still the number one killer in the U.S., but there’s good news.
New cholesterol guidelines just dropped! Doctors can now spot risks sooner and help you stay healthy.
If you're worried about your cholesterol or a loved one's, swipe to learn more. Link in bio.
14 Oct 2026
Being a parent, especially a new one, comes with a lot of questions.
Parents are seeing lots of posts on social media about splitting up the MMR shot. There’s so much information out there—it is normal to feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice. If you’re unsure who to trust, you’re not alone.
Here's What We Know:
- There’s no scientific evidence that splitting up the MMR shot (measles, mumps, rubella) is safer or better for your child.
- There are no available separate measles, mumps, or rubella shots in the U.S.— they are only available in the combined MMR.
- Separating the MMR vaccine would require six injections instead of two. More shots mean more appointments and more chances to miss a dose, leaving your child unprotected longer.
- The MMR vaccine has been studied for decades and protects against three serious diseases in one shot.
- Measles, mumps, and rubella cause serious health complications, especially in young children.
- Outbreaks and deaths are happening again in places where fewer kids are getting vaccinated.
- Recommended schedule: two doses—first at 12-15 months, second dose at 4-6 years old.
If you are still unsure about what’s right for your family, your child’s pediatrician can help and consult evidence-based sources such as the American Academy of Pediatrics.
#MMR #Vaccines #ChildhoodVaccines #measles
11 Nov 2026
Dr. Justiss Kallos didn’t always envision herself leading an operating room (OR).
"I actually started interested in psychology and understanding human behavior and the mind," says Dr. Kallos, now a neurosurgeon at @wcmneurosurgery and @NYPHospital with a focus on complex spine conditions, including spine deformity and spine tumors.
In medical school, Dr. Kallos realized that she loved being in the OR. Alongside her mentor, Dr. Lola Chambless, she gained surgical exposure, though she hesitated to commit to the highly demanding, specialized field, which required seven years of residency. But "nothing else measured up," Dr. Kallos recalls.
As one of the few women in the field, she also faced challenges, starting with the surgical equipment.
"I'm only five-one, and a lot of instruments are not really geared towards women," she says.
Undeterred, she figured out how to safely position patients, leverage her body weight in the OR, and adapt spine instruments to fit her frame.
"There was no one there to teach me that. I'm very fortunate now to be teaching in a residency program with quite a few women, and that's one of the things I try to emphasize. They can do all of these things. You have to figure out how."
She also had to push back when people doubted her. When she once expressed interest in general spine surgery, someone suggested she'd need to hire a male physician assistant for "muscle in the OR."
"For the record, I do not have a male PA as my muscle in the OR," Dr. Kallos says. "And I think we're doing just fine."
During her training, Dr. Kallos also became a mom and became only the second woman in her program to do so.
The field's culture and approach to mothers is moving in a positive direction, she says, driven in part by advances like portable pumps that let new mothers continue working while still nursing.
"We need more women doing it, talking about it, and teaching other people how they can balance motherhood with their career in medicine," she says.
To learn more about Dr. Kallos, tap the link in our bio.
10 Nov 2026
Tired of hearing about the flu? Say less.
Cold and flu season is here, and staying healthy doesn't have to be complicated. We asked Dr. Anthony Therattil, a Weill Cornell Medicine and @nyphospital primary care doctor, to share five ways to reduce your risk of getting sick, especially before the holidays.
Link in bio.
06 Nov 2026
What a wonderful evening with @BIRKENSTOCK in support of Shoes for a Cure!
Guests gathered at the BIRKENSTOCK Williamsburg store for an evening of shopping, customization, and meaningful conversation. A special thank you to Constance Zimmer (@constancezimmer) and Dr. Vivian Bea (@drbeamd) for sharing their insights on women’s health, self-advocacy, and the importance of community.
Thank you to the BIRKENSTOCK team and everyone who joined us for making this event such a success and supporting our mission in the fight against cancer!
@weillcornell @wcmsurgery
06 Nov 2026
It's easy to get caught in a loop of nonstop election news consumption and doomscrolling.
Many of us keep checking the news to stay informed, but it can leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious. What can you do instead?
In this episode of On the Mind, psychiatrist Dr. Richard Friedman shares practical tips for managing stress and navigating the emotions that often come with election season. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4eIqsua
02 Nov 2026
Let’s celebrate our Weill Cornell Medicine community members who finished the 2026 @nycmarathon and our students who volunteered along the way!
Pictured left to right:
🏅 Matthew Laghezza, emergency medicine
🏅 Dr. Luigi Marchionni, pathology and laboratory medicine
🏅 Dr. Deena Horn, surgery
🏅Dr. Jaya Kanduri, cardiology
🏅Dr. Christine Garcia, hematology/oncology
🏅Kritika Kasliwal and Emily Goetzler, graduate school
🏅Garret Sulak, external affairs
🏅Physician assistant student volunteers
Congratulations to all! ❤️ 🧡 💛
02 Nov 2026
Having a baby is a joyful time. Yet the year after pregnancy — including the three months sometimes referred to as the “fourth trimester” — can pose significant risks to new moms’ health.
More than 80% of pregnancy-related maternal deaths are preventable. Many women will experience life-threatening complications, and many more will develop chronic conditions caused by or worsened by pregnancy, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and mental health issues.
Identifying the women who are most vulnerable and ensuring they have access to medical care can save lives and lead to better long-term health.
A Weill Cornell Medicine fourth-trimester clinic follows women for up to 12 months after their delivery. “One of my goals is helping women feel like there’s someone who’s there for them,” says Dr. Alexandra King.
“In the past, we didn’t have as much respect for the fact that pregnancy is considered a window into future health,” says Dr. Laura Riley, executive director of women’s health and chair of OBGYN at Weill Cornell Medicine and @nyphospital.
Tap the link in our bio to read “Fourth Trimester” in our latest issue of IMPACT magazine.
29 Oct 2026
Is your teen’s GRWM skincare routine longer than yours?
Serums, toners, exfoliants, masks, and more. Tweens and teens copy elaborate skincare routines they see on social media, but for young skin, more products don’t necessarily mean healthier skin.
Using multiple products with active ingredients can cause burning, stinging, redness, and peeling. And despite all those steps, many social media-inspired routines miss one of the most important: daily sunscreen.
Here’s What We Know:
• Healthy skin doesn’t need a complicated routine.
• “Natural,” “clean” and “chemical-free” don’t automatically mean safer.
• Kids don’t need anti-aging skincare.
• The best routine is based on your child’s individual skin needs, not the latest social media trend.
For most tweens and teens, skincare can stay simple:
🫧 Gentle cleanser
💧 Moisturizer, if needed
🧴 Acne treatment, when appropriate
☀️ Daily sunscreen
Swipe to learn what parents and teens should know before adding another product to the routine.
28 Oct 2026
Greetings from The Seaport (@theseaportnyc) in Lower Manhattan! ⚓️
Our primary care, neurology, urology, and pediatrics teams had a great time connecting with the community @tasteoftheseaport this weekend.
Thanks to all who came out! ❤️🧡💛
25 Oct 2026
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