You just found out you're pregnant! Now what? Our latest episode of The Healthy Dose, a health and wellness podcast that addresses our community's healthcare needs, discusses various pregnancy-related health concerns, and what all those OB appointments are really for. Join our host, Dr. Jonathan Nasser, and Dr. Melissa Kubenik, an Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Crystal Run Healthcare, as they discuss what to expect from scheduled visits with your OB/GYN, optimizing health for mom and baby, prenatal screenings, and when to call your doctor. During the Podcast, learn about how ultrasounds at different gestation periods can help you prepare for your baby, the benefits of working with a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist for women considered high-risk, and why it's important to discuss your birth plan with your OB/GYN.

About Melissa Kubenik, MD, FACOG
Melissa Kubenik, MD, FACOG is Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She earned her Medical Degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Kubenik completed her Residency and Internship in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Magee-Women’s Hospital, in Pittsburgh, PA. Her clinical interests include all aspects of women's health, in every phase of life, including adolescent care. Dr. Kubenik is providing care to patients in Rock Hill.

About Jonathan Nasser, MD
Jonathan Nasser, MD is Crystal Run Healthcare’s Chief Clinical Integration Officer, Medical Director for the Divisions of Pediatrics and Hospitalist Medicine, and Physician Leader for Crystal Run Healthcare’s Med-Peds division. Dr. Nasser is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and completed his Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Nasser is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians as well as the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Nasser is currently seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, NY.

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Women's Health Specialties at Crystal Run Healthcare:

• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Gynecologic Oncology
• Urogynecology
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Genetic Counseling

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There are so many dieting do’s and don’ts trending each week that trying to keep up can make your head spin. Don’t worry – it was confusing us, too! That’s why in this month's episode of The Healthy Dose, our host, Dr. Johnathan Nasser, learns all about dieting trends, whether carbohydrates are really 'evil', and more from Laura Ronen, a Registered Dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Clinical Nutritionist at Crystal Run Healthcare. Laura breaks down key components of eating healthy, when dieting tricks are helpful vs. when they can be unsustainable, and how to be your healthiest self (if maybe with a little bit of ice cream every now and then).

About Laura Ronen MS, RD, CDE
Laura Ronen MS, RD, CDE, is a Registered Dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Clinical Nutritionist. She earned her BS from Florida International University in Miami, FL, and earned her Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Studies from New York University in New York, NY. Leveraging a variety of skills and expertise, Mrs. Ronen offers comprehensive nutritional care, including counseling for weight control and disease management, and coordinates aspects of the practice’s diabetes education program, where she provides guidance on diabetes prevention and lifestyle modifications for patients of the practice. Laura is currently seeing patients in Monroe, Newburgh, and West Nyack.

About Jonathan Nasser, MD
Jonathan Nasser, MD is Crystal Run Healthcare’s Chief Clinical Integration Officer, Medical Director for the Divisions of Pediatrics and Hospitalist Medicine, and Physician Leader for Crystal Run Healthcare’s Med-Peds division. Dr. Nasser is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and completed his Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Nasser is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians as well as the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Nasser is currently seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, NY.

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• Clinical Nutrition at Crystal Run Healthcare
• Calorie King
• WeightWatchers

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Is your child always glued to a screen? Are you worried they may be exposed to more than dance trends on social media? Now streaming on our latest episode of The Healthy Dose Podcast, Dr. Jonathan Nasser discusses social media safety and mental health with Dr. Lisa Batson, a Board Certified Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at Crystal Run Healthcare. From navigating online friendships to peer pressure and social isolation, Dr. Batson explains how social media can impact your child’s life. During the Podcast, they discuss positive and negative screen time, how to stay safe online, talking to your child about sharing photos and personal information, and how to identify signs of extreme stress and get help for your child.

About Lisa Batson, MD
Lisa Batson, MD, is a Board Certified Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. Dr. Batson earned her BA from Quinnipiac University School of Health Sciences in Hamden, CT, and earned her Medical Degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy St. Maarten. She completed her Residency in Psychiatry at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, and completed her Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY. Her clinical interests include treating children, adolescents, and adults with mood disorders, ADHD, disruptive behavioral disorders, psychotic disorders, and school-based psychiatry. Dr. Batson is currently seeing patients in Middletown.

About Jonathan Nasser, MD
Jonathan Nasser, MD is Crystal Run Healthcare’s Chief Clinical Integration Officer, Medical Director for the Divisions of Pediatrics and Hospitalist Medicine, and Physician Leader for Crystal Run Healthcare’s Med-Peds division. Dr. Nasser is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and completed his Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Nasser is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Physicians as well as the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Nasser is currently seeing patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, NY.

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Psychiatry at Crystal Run Healthcare

• 24-Hour Mobile Mental Health Team: 1-888-750-2266
• Garnet Behavioral Health/OR ER: 845-333-1623 Inpatient Behavioral Health Services
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Are you in crisis? Are you feeling desperate, alone, or hopeless? Call or Text 988 to connect to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)

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