When Raquel Ortiz discovered a lump during a routine gynecology appointment in March 2025, she was stunned.
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From Coma to Full Recovery: Brenda’s Stroke Survival Story at MidHudson Regional Hospital
When Brenda Casillan arrived at
MidHudson Regional Hospital, she was
fighting for her life.
How Stress Affects Women’s Hormones and When to Talk to Your Doctor
Preeclampsia is a health problem that can happen during pregnancy, usually after 20 weeks.
Is It Time for a Geriatric Assessment?
Maybe a loved one has started falling more often. Perhaps they’re forgetting appointments, losing weight or taking a growing list of medications prescribed by different specialists. While each issue may seem unrelated, they can often be connected.
Asthma and Cold Air: How to Manage Symptoms as the Season Changes
For people with asthma, the first cold snap of the season can feel like a warning sign. A short walk outside suddenly triggers coughing and breathing feels tighter. Symptoms that were manageable all summer start flaring up again.
What an Extravascular ICD Means for Patients
If you’re at risk for a dangerous heart rhythm, your doctor may recommend an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). These devices can help treat sudden cardiac arrest by monitoring your heart and providing treatment when needed.
When Bleeding Changes: What Women Should Know About Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer
Bleeding after menopause or changes in your period can be easy to dismiss. Here’s when to call your doctor.
Your Child’s Back-to-School Vaccine Checklist
As summer winds down, most families are focused on school supplies, sports physicals, new schedules and everything else that comes with the new school year. One item that’s easy to overlook is making sure your child’s vaccinations are up to date.
When Something Feels Off: What Women Should Know About Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Faith Selchick, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP, OCN, CPHQSome health changes are easy to notice. Others are quiet and easy to ignore.It may start with bloating that does not go away, feeling full after a small meal, or pain in the lower belly or pelvis.It may also be a change in appetite, bowelContinue reading “When Something Feels Off: What Women Should Know About Ovarian Cancer Symptoms”
Liquid Gold: How WMCHealth’s Donor Milk Bank Helps Fragile Newborns
The Liquid Gold Preemie Donor Milk Bank at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital helps fill that need. It provides donated human milk to premature and medically fragile newborns until their mothers’ own milk is available.