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Cold-weather medicine: Barriers to care that patients may face in the winter

By The DO Staff

02.09.24

After fall, winter is my other favorite season. Fuzzy socks, big blankets, hot chocolate … I think of winter and see some of my favorite things. I embrace the cold air because I have a warm home and dependable transportation readily available. I’m also from Florida, so my experience with the cold might be a little limited. However, now that I’m a resident of New York City and I’ve come to experience a few true winter months, I realize that not everyone who comes into the hospital or clinic feels the same way.