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How to Find a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
July 9, 2026
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.
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Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Welcomes Simone, a Canine Companions® Facility Dog, to Support Patients and Families
July 6, 2026
Specially trained facility dog to provide goal-directed therapeutic support across the care continuum
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Could You Benefit from Lung Cancer Screening?
July 2, 2026
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. In 2023, more than 230,000 people across the country were diagnosed. Lung cancer often does not cause symptoms until it is advanced. That is why screening is so important. Finding lung cancer early can save lives.
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Is It Time for Your Teen To See a Gynecologist?
July 2, 2026
Many parents think a first visit to the gynecologist (GYN) can wait until their child is older. But doctors say it helps to start earlier. Seeing a provider during the teen years can support your child’s health, answer questions and build confidence.
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Croc Talk: A Pediatrician’s Perspective on the Popular Shoes for Kids
July 2, 2026
They come in every color imaginable, snap on in seconds and have become a staple in kids’ closets across the country. Crocs are beloved for their ease and fun, but are they actually good for growing feet?
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The Cardiologist Who Helped Build the Cath Lab That Saved His Life
June 30, 2026
For more than four decades, Cary Hirsch, MD has helped shape cardiovascular care in the Hudson Valley. As one of the physicians who helped establish Good Samaritan Hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab, he dedicated his career to bringing advanced heart care closer to home. Then, unexpectedly, he became the patient. When Dr. Hirsch experienced a seriousContinue reading "The Cardiologist Who Helped Build the Cath Lab That Saved His Life"
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Radiation-Free Spine Surgery
If you need radiation-free spine surgery, you want a treatment approach built around precision and careful planning. At WMCHealth, our orthopedic spine specialists use advanced navigation technologies during select spine procedures. We are the only hospital in the northeast that offers treatment with this technology, only 1 of 4 in the country. Technologies such as 7D Surgical Navigation and MRVision® help guide complex proceduresContinue reading "Radiation-Free Spine Surgery"
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International Trauma Research Fellowship
Our Clinical Location Westchester Medical Center Westchester Medical Center shares its leafy campus with New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY, approximately 20 miles north of New York City. It is a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center and a major hub for specialized care referrals. Here, we take care of patients from a veryContinue reading "International Trauma Research Fellowship"
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MidHudson Regional Hospital Receives DNV Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement Certification
June 23, 2026
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. — May 20, 2026 — Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth’s) MidHudson Regional Hospital announced it earned Advanced Hip & Knee Replacement Certification from DNV, one of the world’s leading certification bodies across industries, including healthcare. This certification affirms an organization’s orthopedics excellence across diagnostic evaluation, surgery, therapy and rehabilitation related to hipContinue reading "MidHudson Regional Hospital Receives DNV Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement Certification"