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Safer Spine Surgery for Kids, Without the Radiation
September 16, 2026
Spine surgery has come a long way. Surgeons can now fix problems in the back and neck with more accuracy than ever. One of the newest tools helping them do that is a system called 7D FLASH™ Navigation System and MRVision™ (7D technology). What makes it special is simple: It lets surgeons guide spine surgery without using radiation.
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network Advances Spine Surgery with Radiation-Free Navigation Technology, Expands Pediatric Innovation
September 14, 2026
Westchester Medical Center Health Network Advances Spine Surgery with Radiation-Free Navigation Technology, Expands Pediatric Innovation
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HealthAlliance Hospital Named a 2026 Top Hospital for Fair Share Spending by the Lown Institute
September 14, 2026
Kingston hospital ranks 21st among 119 New York hospitals and among the top 20% nationwide for community investment.
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Prostate Cancer Screening: What the PSA Test Can and Can’t Tell You
September 11, 2026
About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime, and this simple blood test is our best tool for finding it early.
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How to Stay Active When the Weather Turns Cold
September 11, 2026
Once it gets dark by five and the sidewalks turn to ice, the gym bag tends to sit by the door for a week, then a month.
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Westchester Medical Center First in the Nation to Offer AeroPace Therapy to Help Trauma Patients Wean from Mechanical Ventilation
September 10, 2026
Westchester Medical Center (WMC), a member of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), today announced it is the first hospital in the nation to implement AeroPace for trauma patients, providing a new option to help critically ill patients strengthen the muscles needed to breathe independently and wean from mechanical ventilation faster.
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Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
When your child has a physical disability, developmental delay, injury, or complex medical condition, daily activities can take extra planning. Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), also called pediatric physiatry, focuses on helping children move, function, and participate as fully as possible. Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) provides pediatric PM&R through Maria Fareri Children’sContinue reading "Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)"
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General Practice Dental Medicine
Program Overview The New York Medical College School of Medicine (NYMC SOM) offers a training program in General Practice Dental Medicine. The primary training sites include Westchester Medical Center. For additional information, please see the NYMC website. Training Curriculum The program encompasses a holistic training approach and offers both didactic and clinical training. Patient careContinue reading "General Practice Dental Medicine"
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What Families Should Know About Childhood Cancer
September 4, 2026
Hearing that a child may have cancer is very scary for any family. Childhood cancer is rare. Today, many children who are diagnosed go on to survive and live full lives.
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Inborn Errors of Immunity
Some children seem to catch infection after infection. Others may have symptoms that are harder to connect, such as inflammation, blood count changes, severe allergies, or autoimmune concerns. These can sometimes be signs of an inborn error of immunity. WMCHealth provides multidisciplinary care for children with suspected or confirmed inborn errors of immunity. If your childContinue reading "Inborn Errors of Immunity"