Topic: Respiratory Illness Prevention
Dr. Phanumas will discuss how to prevent respiratory illnesses by recognizing early symptoms like cough, sore throat, congestion, and fever. She will cover common risk factors such as chronic conditions, smoking, and weak immunity that increase your chances of getting sick. Treatment options, including rest, hydration, and when to seek medical care, will also be explained. Most importantly, she will highlight the vital role of hand-washing and staying up to date on immunizations in keeping you and your family healthy.Dr. Donna Phanumas is a graduate of New York Medical College. She completed her internal medicine residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY and her geriatrics fellowship at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, NY. She works as a geriatrician at Family Centers Health Care Center and Greenwich Hospital.
Registration is required. To register, visit myactivecenter.com, stop by the Center or call 203-862-6721.
