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As Trauma Cases Reach Record Levels, Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Receive Level I Trauma Center Reverification for Adults and Children
June 30, 2023
Trauma Cases Continue to Rise after Pandemic Lockdown; Falls Top Reason for Trauma Admissions VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 27, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital will continue to be lifesaving resources for trauma victims with the recent reverification of the hospitals’ Level I adult and pediatric trauma designations by the Committee on TraumaContinue reading "As Trauma Cases Reach Record Levels, Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Receive Level I Trauma Center Reverification for Adults and Children"
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“Rainbow Baby” Welcomes in the New Year at St. Anthony Community Hospital
June 30, 2023
After two failed pregnancies, Jennifer Kis was able to deliver a healthy baby girl, the first baby of 2023 at St. Anthony Community Hospital. Jennifer and Steven Kis welcomed the new year with a most precious gift: baby girl, Faith Eileen Kis. Born at 7:07 a.m. on January 1 at eight pounds, three ounces, FaithContinue reading "“Rainbow Baby” Welcomes in the New Year at St. Anthony Community Hospital"
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HealthAlliance Hospital Gala 2023 to Support Cancer Infusion Center and Oncology Support Program
June 30, 2023
Esteemed physicians Elias Lader, MD, Somsak Bhitiyaku, MD and O+ Festival to be honored May 5 at Diamond Mills in Saugerties KINGSTON, N.Y. (May 5, 2023) – The HealthAlliance Hospital Gala will be held on Friday, May 5 at Diamond Mills in Saugerties. This year’s event will support HealthAlliance Hospital’s cancer infusion center and its oncology support program. AmandaContinue reading "HealthAlliance Hospital Gala 2023 to Support Cancer Infusion Center and Oncology Support Program"
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Westchester Medical Center Appoints Humayun Islam, MD, as Director of Pathology
June 30, 2023
Dr. Islam’s tenure with Westchester Medical Center has spanned 17 years VALHALLA, NY (August 5, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center, the flagship hospital in the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has appointed Humayun Islam, MD, to Director of Pathology. Dr. Islam currently serves as Clinical Professor and Chairman of the Department of Pathology, Microbiology &Continue reading "Westchester Medical Center Appoints Humayun Islam, MD, as Director of Pathology"
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Two Grants Support WMCHealth’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program
June 30, 2023
TD Charitable Foundation and KeyBank Grants Help Patients with “Long COVID” Symptoms VALHALLA N.Y. (June 7, 2021) –WMCHealth today announced the receipt of grants from the TD Charitable Foundation ($25,000) and KeyBank Foundation ($10,000) in support of the Network’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program. WMCHealth’s program cares for those who have had a COVID-19 infection and continue toContinue reading "Two Grants Support WMCHealth’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program"
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Four WMCHealth Hospitals Earn Awards for Stroke Care Excellence
June 30, 2023
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Recognize Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital VALHALLA, NY (November 11, 2021) ― Four Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals have again been cited by national associations* for stroke care excellence. Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital haveContinue reading "Four WMCHealth Hospitals Earn Awards for Stroke Care Excellence"
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New Advanced Imaging System at Good Samaritan Hospital Provides Enhanced Clarity for Disease Identification
June 30, 2023
A new, low dose CT scanner and MRI with real-time patient monitoring highlight the renovated 5,000 square-foot department. SUFFERN, N.Y. (August 25, 2022) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced today that an expanded radiology department with advanced imaging technology is now open and serving patients at theContinue reading "New Advanced Imaging System at Good Samaritan Hospital Provides Enhanced Clarity for Disease Identification"
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New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Tracey Milligan, MD to Lead Neurology Programs
June 30, 2023
Tracey A. Milligan, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Neurology at NYMC School of Medicine and the Director of Neurology for WMC, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and MidHudson Regional Hospital. VALHALLA N.Y. (September 30, 2021) – Tracey A. Milligan, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Neurology at New York MedicalContinue reading "New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Tracey Milligan, MD to Lead Neurology Programs"
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National Association Accredits Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital as Level 4 Epilepsy Center
June 30, 2023
Hospital Cited for “Highest Level Medical and Surgical Evaluation” of Pediatric Epilepsy Patients VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 23, 2021) –WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has been accredited as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). Under its accreditation process, the NAEC recognized Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital as a Level 4 EpilepsyContinue reading "National Association Accredits Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital as Level 4 Epilepsy Center"
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HealthAlliance Opens Ulster County’s Only Advanced Service Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
June 30, 2023
Now Available in Kingston: Emergent and Preventive Care for Blocked Arteries and Irregular Heartbeats KINGSTON, N.Y. (July 12, 2021) – Fulfilling a promise to deliver more advanced services to Ulster County and surrounding areas, WMCHealth today announced the opening of a new cardiac catheterization laboratory at HealthAlliance Hospital on Broadway in Kingston. The new laboratory offers emergent andContinue reading "HealthAlliance Opens Ulster County’s Only Advanced Service Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory"