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WMCHealth Opens Westchester Medical Center Specialty Pharmacy, Expanding Access to Coordinated Care for Patients with Complex Conditions
July 13, 2026
New in-network specialty pharmacy connects patients, providers and pharmacists to simplify access to high-touch medications and support long-term treatment needs
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Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension
When your child has shortness of breath, heavy breathing, or trouble keeping up with friends, the cause is not always clear. Some children adapt to symptoms over time, which can make pediatric pulmonary hypertension harder to recognize. An early evaluation can help your family understand what is happening and what care may help. At WMCHealth, ourContinue reading "Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension"
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When Something Feels Off: What Women Should Know About Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
July 11, 2026
Medically reviewed by Faith Selchick, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP, OCN, CPHQ Some 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 changeContinue reading "When Something Feels Off: What Women Should Know About Ovarian Cancer Symptoms"
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Liquid Gold: How WMCHealth’s Donor Milk Bank Helps Fragile Newborns
July 11, 2026
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.
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Pediatric Neuromuscular Care
If your child has muscle weakness, delayed motor skills, or trouble walking, climbing stairs, or getting up from the floor, a neuromuscular condition may be the cause. These conditions can affect the muscles, nerves, breathing, heart health, and movement. Families in the Hudson Valley and surrounding region can access specialized pediatric neuromuscular care without traveling into NewContinue reading "Pediatric Neuromuscular Care"
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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?