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Region’s Largest Medicaid Provider Launches Systemwide Social Care Screening to Address Food, Housing and Transportation Needs
March 3, 2026
Hudson Valley Care Coalition and WMCHealth Partnership Expected to Reach Thousands of Medicaid Members Across Hospitals and Outpatient Sites WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY – March 3, 2026 – In a major step toward whole-person healthcare, Hudson Valley Care Coalition (HVCC) and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced a partnership to integrate health-related social needsContinue reading "Region’s Largest Medicaid Provider Launches Systemwide Social Care Screening to Address Food, Housing and Transportation Needs"
Healthy Living
Colonoscopy Myths, Debunked
March 2, 2026
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.
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Staying Safe on the Slopes: TBI Prevention and When to Seek Care
February 28, 2026
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.
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Epilepsy Safety Tips for Patients and Families
February 28, 2026
That first blast of winter air might feel invigorating, but your cardiovascular system is working harder than you realize. Within seconds of stepping into freezing temperatures, your blood vessels constrict to preserve body heat, raising your blood pressure and increasing the workload on your heart.
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A Day in the Life of a Hospitalist: The Backbone of Inpatient Care
February 28, 2026
Medically reviewed by Andrea Porrovecchio, MD When you’re admitted to the hospital, one of the most important doctors you meet is someone you may not have heard of before: a hospitalist. A hospitalist is a physician who specializes in caring for admitted hospital patients. Unlike primary care doctors who see patients in an office setting,Continue reading "A Day in the Life of a Hospitalist: The Backbone of Inpatient Care"
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Raising the Standard in Pediatric Epilepsy Care
February 28, 2026
For families of children living with epilepsy, every seizure matters. Each one can disrupt learning, development and quality of life. That’s why Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s recent Level 4 Epilepsy Center reaccreditation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) is such an important milestone. “Our program is designed to stop seizures, not just manage them—and that’s what thisContinue reading "Raising the Standard in Pediatric Epilepsy Care"
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A Stroke in a Snowstorm: How Speed and Teamwork Saved a 14-Year-Old’s Future
February 28, 2026
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.Continue reading "A Stroke in a Snowstorm: How Speed and Teamwork Saved a 14-Year-Old’s Future"
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Westchester Medical Center Appoints Georges Ephrem, MD, MSc, to Lead New Adult Congenital Heart Disease Section
February 27, 2026
VALHALLA, NY – February 27, 2026 – Westchester Medical Center, the flagship hospital of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced today the appointment of Georges Ephrem, MD, MSc, an internationally recognized specialist in adult congenital heart disease, as the founding Section Chief of Adult Congenital Heart Disease. This is the only program of itsContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center Appoints Georges Ephrem, MD, MSc, to Lead New Adult Congenital Heart Disease Section"
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New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Kartik Prabhakaran, MD, to Lead Department of Surgery
February 25, 2026
VALHALLA, NY – February 24, 2026 – Kartik Prabhakaran, MD, MHS, FACS, has been named The Felicien M. Steichen, M.D., Chair of Surgery at New York Medical College (NYMC) and Chair of the Department of Surgery at Westchester Medical Center, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). A nationally recognized trauma surgeonContinue reading "New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Kartik Prabhakaran, MD, to Lead Department of Surgery"
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