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Screenings and Treatment for Genetic and Metabolic Conditions for Children and Adults Now Available through WMCHealth
June 30, 2023
WMCHealth Physicians’ Advanced Medical Genetics is now assisting families and individuals with the initial diagnosis and long-term treatment of genetic and metabolic conditions. VALHALLA N.Y. (October 12, 2021) — WMCHealth Physicians, the medical group of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is now assisting families and individuals with the initial diagnosis and long-term treatment ofContinue reading "Screenings and Treatment for Genetic and Metabolic Conditions for Children and Adults Now Available through WMCHealth"
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Respected Physician and Community Leaders Honored at Good Samaritan Hospital Spring Ball
June 30, 2023
$410,000 was raised to support Good Samaritan’s Surgical Services Department. Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, paid tribute to Michael L. Schwartz, MD, Hatzoloh EMS of Rockland County and Harold J. Peterson at its 36th Annual Spring Ball on April 23. At the gala, $410,000 was raised to supportContinue reading "Respected Physician and Community Leaders Honored at Good Samaritan Hospital Spring Ball"
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WMCHealth Expands Wound Care Program to Westchester Medical Center; Services for Slow-Healing Wounds Caused by Traumatic Injuries as well as Diabetic Wounds and Ulcers Now Available
June 30, 2023
Westchester Medical Center Joins Other WMCHealth Hospitals Offering Wound Care Services VALHALLA N.Y. (January 6, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is expanding the Network’s Wound Care Program to Westchester Medical Center. WMCHealth’s flagship hospital now offers advanced outpatient therapy for the management of diabetic wounds and ulcers, as well as slow-healing wounds resultingContinue reading "WMCHealth Expands Wound Care Program to Westchester Medical Center; Services for Slow-Healing Wounds Caused by Traumatic Injuries as well as Diabetic Wounds and Ulcers Now Available"
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New, Larger Inpatient Pediatrics Unit Now Open Closer to Home in Poughkeepsie
June 30, 2023
As community hospitals across the nation reduce or shutter inpatient pediatric services, WMCHealth invests in community-based children’s healthcare with the opening of a new, larger pediatric inpatient unit at MidHudson Regional Hospital. Highlights: POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (January 24, 2023) – MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Health Network (WMCHealth), today held a ribbon cuttingContinue reading "New, Larger Inpatient Pediatrics Unit Now Open Closer to Home in Poughkeepsie"
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MidHudson Regional Hospital Now a Certified Center for Lifesaving Stroke Care Procedure
June 30, 2023
Hospital Secures Primary Plus Designation for Thrombectomy POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (May 10, 2023) — After a rigorous review of services MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, is now certified in thrombectomy, an advanced and potentially lifesaving procedure used in emergent stroke care Blockages of large arteries in the brain cause devastatingContinue reading "MidHudson Regional Hospital Now a Certified Center for Lifesaving Stroke Care Procedure"
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WMCHealth Launches Center to Advance Women’s Health Equity
June 30, 2023
The mission of WMCHealth’s Center for Women’s Health Equity is to help reduce the disparities of health among women in our region VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 29, 2023) –– Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced the launch of its Center for Women’s Health Equity, a new care program that will address the social, economic, culturalContinue reading "WMCHealth Launches Center to Advance Women’s Health Equity"
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New Medication to Combat Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Approved for Use at Westchester Medical Center
June 30, 2023
Westchester Medical Center has the only HCM program in the Hudson Valley with FDA approval for the medication’s use Westchester Medical Center heart specialists are now using a new heart disease therapy – newly approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – they believe is an advancement in the treatment of a geneticContinue reading "New Medication to Combat Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Approved for Use at Westchester Medical Center"
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Pediatric and Adult Advanced ENT Services Now Offered in Fishkill
June 30, 2023
Specialized ear, nose and throat (ENT) services for children and adults are being offered by WMCHealth Advanced ENT Services at a new office in Fishkill, NY. VALHALLA N.Y. (August 5, 2021) — Specialized ear, nose and throat (ENT) services for children and adults are being offered by WMCHealth Advanced ENT Services at a new office inContinue reading "Pediatric and Adult Advanced ENT Services Now Offered in Fishkill"
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Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Replacement Surgery Now Offered at St. Anthony Community Hospital
June 30, 2023
Technology Improves Comfort, Speeds Recovery Times and Can Extend Implant Viability WARWICK, N.Y. (June 8, 2021) ― St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, now offers robotic-arm assisted total knee replacement procedures. Robotic-arm assisted surgery assists surgeons by making implant placement more precise and aligned with each patient’s unique anatomy. This personalized precision can reduce surgical discomfortContinue reading "Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Replacement Surgery Now Offered at St. Anthony Community Hospital"
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For American Heart Month, HealthAlliance Hospital Celebrates 100+ Lifesaving Procedures Performed at Advanced Service Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
June 30, 2023
HealthAlliance Hospital Cardiac Specialists Have Performed More Than 700 Heart Procedures in the Advanced Service Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Since WMCHealth Started Program July 2021 KINGSTON, N.Y. (February 21, 2023) — Heart specialists at HealthAlliance Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), have already performed more than 100 lifesaving cardiac procedures in patientsContinue reading "For American Heart Month, HealthAlliance Hospital Celebrates 100+ Lifesaving Procedures Performed at Advanced Service Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory"