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Mountainside Residential Care Center Receives Five-Star Rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
October 16, 2023
82-bed skilled nursing facility providing senior care in Margaretville, N.Y., consistently ranked among best nursing homes in the country MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. (August 14, 2023) –– Mountainside Residential Care Center, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently received a five-star, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home rating for excellence in specializedContinue reading "Mountainside Residential Care Center Receives Five-Star Rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services"
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Good Samaritan Hospital Adds Hematologist-Oncologist Carrie Brooke Wasserman, MD, to Bobbi Lewis Cancer Program
October 16, 2023
Prior to joining Good Samaritan Hospital, Dr. Wasserman served as the Interim Chief of Hematology/Oncology at One Brooklyn Health SUFFERN, N.Y. (October 16, 2023) –– Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced that hematologist/oncologist Carrie Brooke Wasserman, MD, has been named Associate Director of the Bobbi Lewis Cancer Program. “Dr. Wasserman is aContinue reading "Good Samaritan Hospital Adds Hematologist-Oncologist Carrie Brooke Wasserman, MD, to Bobbi Lewis Cancer Program"
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HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Experiences Potential Cyber Attack
October 16, 2023
HealthAlliance Hospital, Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center are experiencing a potential cybersecurity threat HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley including HealthAlliance Hospital, Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center are experiencing a potential cybersecurity threat and an IT system outage. Patient care has not been impacted during this time. We are working to resolveContinue reading "HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Experiences Potential Cyber Attack"
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WMCHealth Names Megan Baldwin Head of Government and Community Relations
October 11, 2023
Baldwin joins WMCHealth after serving as the acting Executive Deputy Commissioner for the New York State Department of Health VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 11, 2023) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced three new additions to guide its Government and Community Relations efforts, to be led by Megan Baldwin, who joins the network as SeniorContinue reading "WMCHealth Names Megan Baldwin Head of Government and Community Relations"
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Westchester Medical Center Awarded Designation as Center of Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening
October 9, 2023
Westchester Medical Center Recognized for Commitment to Highest Standards in Lung Cancer Early Detection through Low Dose CT Screening VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 10, 2023) – Westchester Medical Center’s status as the premier destination in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley for lung cancer detection and therapy was solidified recently with the naming of Westchester Medical CenterContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center Awarded Designation as Center of Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening"
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Many Children Aren’t Completing Their Vaccination Series. Here’s Why.
September 26, 2023
Most early-childhood vaccinations require multiple doses, but about 17 percent of toddlers are not getting all of the necessary doses, according to a recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. “This is significant for many reasons,” says Kathryn Snyder, MD, a pediatrician at WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Incomplete vaccination leaves children vulnerable to preventable illnesses suchContinue reading "Many Children Aren\’t Completing Their Vaccination Series. Here\’s Why."
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Rep. Molinaro Announces Federal Funding to Address EMS Personnel Shortage in Delaware County
September 13, 2023
With this funding, Margaretville Memorial Hospital will expand EMS training opportunities Margaretville, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced $180,000 is being delivered to Margaretville Memorial Hospital to address the shortage of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel in Delaware County. The funding is available through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), whichContinue reading "Rep. Molinaro Announces Federal Funding to Address EMS Personnel Shortage in Delaware County"
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Senator Gillibrand, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins Stand At Westchester Medical Center Calling For Nearly $180 Million To Address Nation’s Maternal Mortality And Maternal Mental Health Crisis
September 12, 2023
Black Non-Hispanic Women in the United States Are Up To 3 Times As Likely To Die From Pregnancy-Related Complications WESTCHESTER, N.Y. — Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins stood at Westchester Medical Center calling for legislation and nearly $180 million in federal funding to address the nation’s maternal mortality and maternal mental healthContinue reading "Senator Gillibrand, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins Stand At Westchester Medical Center Calling For Nearly $180 Million To Address Nation’s Maternal Mortality And Maternal Mental Health Crisis"
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SACH Echocardiography Team Recognized by IAC
August 31, 2023
The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission has awarded St. Anthony Community Hospital’s echocardiography team with Green Milestone Recognition for 10 years of continuous accreditation Our hospital continues to exceed the highest standards for care! Just ask the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), which awarded WMCHealth’s St. Anthony Community Hospital and our echocardiography team with Green Milestone Recognition for 10Continue reading "SACH Echocardiography Team Recognized by IAC"
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Healthier Communities ACO Recognized by Becker’s Healthcare
August 23, 2023
Our Healthier Communities Accountable Care Organization (ACO) has been lauded by a leading national healthcare publication for “identifying cost-savings in healthcare delivery.” Our Healthier Communities Accountable Care Organization (ACO) has been lauded by a leading national healthcare publication for “identifying cost-savings in healthcare delivery.” Created through a WMCHealth – Bon Secours Medical Group collaboration withContinue reading "Healthier Communities ACO Recognized by Becker’s Healthcare"