TA&YAM News
Protect Your Skin, Now & for the Future
Summer is here, and that means sun, sweat, and lots of outdoor fun. While we all enjoy the warmth and vitamin D that the sun provides, it's important to remember that overexposure can be harmful, particularly to young skin. Why is Sun Safety Important? Adolescents are...
Skin Deep: Understanding Acne
Hello from all of us at Tribeca AYAM! June is Acne Awareness Month, so we're delving into a topic that pops up frequently for many of our families—acne. We understand that acne is often more than just a skin issue; it can be an emotional and psychological challenge...
Brighter Days Ahead: Spotlighting Depression in Adolescence
Adolescence is a time of growth, resilience, and discovery. At the same time, it can also be challenging, marked by emotional turbulence, confusing body changes, and new academic and social pressures. It’s not uncommon that one’s mental health can suffer during this...
In Full Bloom: Navigating STIs This Spring
Hello to our wonderful Tribeca AYAM community! As all of us in NYC shed our winter coats, let’s also take a minute to peel back the layers of myths and stigma surrounding sexually transmitted infections (STIs). To put it in plainer words: here’s the truth about STIs,...
Concussion Nation
Hello Tribeca AYAM Family! Did you know that March is Brain Injury Awareness Month? To stay “on-brand,” we’re covering the most common brain injury we treat at Tribeca AYAM: concussions. The CDC estimates 2.3 million (3% of all) children and adolescents aged ≤17 years...
Welcome to our newest administrator, Asel Swango!
To Our Patients and Their Families, I am thrilled to announce the addition of Ms. Asel Swango to Tribeca Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine (Tribeca AYAM). Ms. Swango is a graduate of Otterbein University with a B.F.A in Acting and joins us with prior experience as...
Building (Heart) Healthy Relationships
Hello to our wonderful Tribeca AYAM community! Have you seen the red hearts out yet? We’re not just talking about the ones for Valentine’s Day. February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on your heart and speak up for its health! While most teens have...
Ready? Set … Goal!
Hello Tribeca AYAM Family! We hope this newsletter finds you in good health and high spirits in the new year. This month, we're zooming in on a skill that we often find ourselves helping patients with: setting goals. With these tools, you can learn to set goals for...
Truths About Binge Drinking
Hello from all of us at Tribeca AYAM! In this celebration-filled month, we're shining a spotlight on a behavior that is easily missed but surprisingly common, especially during holiday festivities: binge drinking. Binge drinking is just like anything else you can...
Understanding Social Media “Challenges”
Hello from Tribeca AYAM! The negative impact of social media on young minds is a concern we often discuss with patients and families at our practice. Risks from social media include cyberbullying, threats to self-esteem, negative influence on body image, and more. A...
The Importance of Flu Vaccines
Hello Tribeca AYAM community, With the flu season already underway, it's vital to arm ourselves with the best line of defense we have: the flu vaccine. In this edition, we aim to shed light on the importance of the vaccine. The...
Tribeca AYAM welcomes Dr. Olga Myszko!
To My Esteemed Colleagues, I am thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Olga Myszko to Tribeca Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine (Tribeca AYAM). Dr. Myszko is a highly accomplished and compassionate adolescent medicine physician, who has an exceptional academic...