A lifelong athlete and sports fan, Forest had just earned his master’s degree in organizational leadership and started his dream job with the New York Yankees. He grew up in Croton-on-Hudson and had always been active. He played football and basketball, then went on to compete as a Division III football player at Widener University.
Category Archives: Women’s Health Services
Finding a Doctor Who Finally Listened: One Patient’s Endometriosis Story
For years, Amoya Stewart tried to explain her pain to doctors who wouldn’t listen. Her periods were unbearable. Her body was changing in ways she couldn’t explain. Test after test came back inconclusive, and doctor after doctor sent her home with no real answers.
Postpartum Depression Is More Than the “Baby Blues”
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.
Recognizing Anxiety and Depression in School-Age Kids
Preeclampsia is a health problem that can happen during pregnancy, usually after 20 weeks.
Finding Peace in the Right Place: Raquel’s Breast Cancer Journey at Good Samaritan Hospital
When Raquel Ortiz discovered a lump during a routine gynecology appointment in March 2025, she was stunned.
The Hidden Health Risks of Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a health problem that can happen during pregnancy, usually after 20 weeks.
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.
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.
How to Find a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Most pregnancies go smoothly. But some are more complex: a health condition, a concern on an ultrasound, a history of pregnancy loss, or a diagnosis that affects the baby. In those cases, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, or an MFM, may become part of your care team.