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Pediatric Rheumatology
Children with autoimmune or inflammatory conditions may experience joint pain, swelling, fevers, rashes, or changes in mobility. Because these conditions can affect different parts of the body and symptoms may come and go, it is not always easy to recognize what is causing them at first. WMCHealth pediatric rheumatology specialists are experienced in evaluating complex inflammatory and autoimmuneContinue reading "Pediatric Rheumatology"
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Thoracic Surgery
Conditions affecting the lungs, esophagus, and chest can make everyday activities more difficult. You may notice ongoing reflux, trouble swallowing, chest discomfort, or changes in your breathing that require further evaluation. Thoracic surgery focuses on treating conditions inside the chest that are not related to the heart. At WMCHealth, our thoracic surgeons coordinate care across the network soContinue reading "Thoracic Surgery"
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease
More than two million adults in the United States are living with congenital heart disease. Even if you had treatment or surgery as a child, your heart health needs can change over time. You may experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, palpitations, fatigue, or changes in exercise tolerance as an adult. You may also need supportContinue reading "Adult Congenital Heart Disease"
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Breathe Better Clinic
Having Trouble Breathing? Do you often experience the following: ✔ Abnormal breathing ✔ Chest pain or tightness ✔ Coughing ✔ Wheezing Does any of this apply to you? If you said YES to any of the above, you qualify for our FREE Breathe Better with Us program. Our program offers free individual sessions with a Respiratory Therapist and convenientContinue reading "Breathe Better Clinic"
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Pediatric Thrombosis (Blood Clots in Children)
Blood clots can occur in children and adolescents, though they are less common than in adults. Clots can be linked to a medical condition, recent illness, hospitalization, surgery, trauma, or presence of a central venous catheter. Some children may also have inherited conditions that increase the tendency for blood clots to form. At WMCHealth, our Pediatric Hematology and Thrombosis specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and treatmentContinue reading "Pediatric Thrombosis (Blood Clots in Children)"
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Blood Clotting and Bleeding (Thrombosis and Hemostasis) Disorders
When your child has a condition that affects how their blood clots, it can raise many questions. Some children experience too much bleeding, while others may form clots more easily than expected. These differences reflect how the body regulates clotting and bleeding. Thrombosis (blood clotting disorders) and hemostasis (bleeding) disorders are part of the same system inContinue reading "Blood Clotting and Bleeding (Thrombosis and Hemostasis) Disorders"
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Emergency Services
If you or a loved one is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately. For other illnesses and injuries that require emergency attention, go to the closest WMCHealth hospital emergency department. You’ll find a highly skilled and advanced team of doctors and facilities that can handle the most critical and complex cases. For decades, WMCHealthContinue reading "Emergency Services"
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Pediatric Gastroenterology
You notice when something shifts in your child’s routine. For example, they skip a meal. You hear a complaint of stomach pain before school. Or a symptom lingers longer than expected. When digestive issues begin affecting daily life, a closer look can provide the support you need. At WMCHealth, our pediatric gastroenterologists take time toContinue reading "Pediatric Gastroenterology"
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Primary Immunodeficiencies
Some children seem to catch every infection that goes around. When illnesses happen often, last longer than expected, or require repeated antibiotics, it may be a sign the immune system needs a closer look. Primary immunodeficiencies affect how the body fights infection, sometimes from birth. At Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), pediatric specialists evaluateContinue reading "Primary Immunodeficiencies"
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Same-Day Cardiology Program
With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, your heart health can’t wait. You should have a quick and convenient way to address your heart-related concerns before they become a serious problem. If you’re experiencing non-emergency but worrisome symptoms, the WMCHealth Same-Day Cardiology Program offers weekday appointments with cardiologists within 24 hours.Continue reading "Same-Day Cardiology Program"