Medically reviewed by David Moore, MDMost people think of heat stroke as something that happens to other people, like marathon runners in extreme conditions, or someone who spends hours in the direct sun without any water. The reality is that heat-related illness can develop faster and more subtly than that, even in people who feelContinue reading “Heat-Related Illness: Recognizing and Preventing Summer’s Hidden Danger “
Category Archives: Emergency Care
He Stopped to Help a Stranger. Then He Almost Lost His Own Life
Michael McCutchan has spent his entire life looking out for other people. At 16, he joined his local fire department as a junior volunteer. He went on to serve as a New York Police Department detective and later as an investigator with the New York State Attorney General’s Office. Along the way, he developed aContinue reading “He Stopped to Help a Stranger. Then He Almost Lost His Own Life “
Staying Safe on the Slopes: TBI Prevention and When to Seek Care
Winter in the Hudson Valley offers ideal conditions for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other cold-weather activities. While these activities can provide great exercise and family enjoyment, they also come with risks.
Your Heart in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond: What Changes and What to Watch
Your 40s, 50s, and beyond are pivotal times to understand how your heart is changing. Stay current with screenings and take advantage of expert care to help prevent future problems.
Understanding Heart Disease in Women
Symptoms of heart disease look different in women than men, often resulting in overlooked risk factors and missed diagnoses. Understanding how heart disease affects women specifically, and knowing when and where to seek care, can be lifesaving.
Winter Slips and Falls: Staying Safe on Ice and Snow
As winter conditions take hold across the Hudson Valley, icy sidewalks, slick driveways, and hidden black ice become more frequent.
Celebrate Safely: Fireworks Dos and Don’ts
Fireworks add summer fun across the Hudson Valley—but can also cause serious injury. In NY, only certain sparkling devices are legal, and rules vary by county. WMCHealth urges caution and recommends enjoying professional shows for safe celebrations.
WMCHealth Surgeons Offer Same Procedure that Helped NFL Star
When NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss shared his cancer diagnosis, he also brought attention to one of medicine’s most complex surgeries: the Whipple procedure.
Stomach Pains Led Her to the ER – The Diagnosis Was a Heart Attack
What began as severe stomach pain for 53-year-old Ulster County resident Anne Pelham turned into a life-threatening cardiac event. Four days before her emergency room visit, Pelham experienced pain in her upper stomach, just below the breastbone.“I suffer from several stomach problems and assumed the pain was related,” she recalls.As the days passed, the pain intensified,Continue reading “Stomach Pains Led Her to the ER – The Diagnosis Was a Heart Attack”