On January 25, 2026, a winter storm was intensifying in the Hudson Valley. Molly McCoskey, a healthy 14-year-old, was relaxing in her room while her mom, Laurie, got ready for work.Molly felt fine when she woke up that day, but a few hours later, she texted Laurie that she couldn’t move her left arm.“I wentContinue reading “A Stroke in a Snowstorm: How Speed and Teamwork Saved a 14-Year-Old’s Future”
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Stroke Season: Why Fall Brings a Subtle Uptick in Neurological Emergencies
Research shows strokes slightly increase during colder months due to factors like blood vessel constriction and thicker blood. WMCHealth experts stress prevention: manage risks, stay active, and know BE FAST stroke signs to act quickly and protect your health.
Can Flossing Prevent Stroke?
Flossing is important for dental health, but did you know it can also prevent stroke? A new study suggests that flossing at least once a week may lower your risk of stroke caused by a blood clot.
Your Golf Swing is Hurting Your Game. It’s Also Hurting Your Back
Golf offers a healthy escape, but watch out for common injuries like back issues. Prevent them with warm-ups, core strength, proper grip & equipment, and varied practice. Learn more about spine care at WMCHealth.
A Medical Mystery Solved: Motorcyclist Finally Regains Function After Nerve Injury
After a motorcycle accident left Andrew McGrath unable to move his arm, a rare nerve injury threatened his dexterity and career. Thanks to a complex nerve transfer by WMCHealth’s Dr. Jared Pisapia, Andrew regained function and got his life back. Expert care makes all the difference.
Same-Day Brain Tumor Surgery: A New Era in Neurosurgical Care at WMCHealth
When 29-year-old Tania Zuniga learned she needed brain surgery for the second time in two years, she expected another long hospital stay. Instead, she was home just hours after her procedure, thanks to an innovative treatment approach being explored at WMCHealth.Zuniga was first diagnosed with a benign meningioma in 2023, following surgery to remove aContinue reading “Same-Day Brain Tumor Surgery: A New Era in Neurosurgical Care at WMCHealth”
Can You Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Nearly 7 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior.