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It’s A Girl!
January 19, 2023
First Baby of 2023 Born at Good Samaritan Hospital SUFFERN, NY – (January 1, 2023) Congratulations to Esther and Akiva Sussholz of Montebello, NY on the delivery of the first baby of 2023 born at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Baby girl Frida Sussholz was born at 3:51 a.m.Continue reading "It’s A Girl!"
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New York State and WMCHealth Usher in New Era of Healthcare in Ulster County with Opening of Reimagined HealthAlliance Hospital
December 13, 2022
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado Attends Ceremonial Opening Event; Emergency and Other Hospital Care Services Begin December 14 KINGSTON, N.Y. (December 13, 2022) – Today, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado joined community influencers and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) leadership for a ceremony celebrating the scheduled December 14, 2022, opening of the new HealthAlliance Hospital onContinue reading "New York State and WMCHealth Usher in New Era of Healthcare in Ulster County with Opening of Reimagined HealthAlliance Hospital"
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EMS Lounge Unveiled at St. Anthony Community Hospital
December 5, 2022
The new lounge is designed to offer a comfortable place for our valuable EMS partners. WARWICK, N.Y. – A dedicated space for our valuable EMS partners was unveiled at St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. The new lounge is designed to offer a comfortable place for them toContinue reading "EMS Lounge Unveiled at St. Anthony Community Hospital"
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Music to Our Ears: 100.7 WHUD Radiothon for the Kids Returning to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
November 11, 2022
100.7 WHUD to Broadcast Live from Hospital November 16-18; Donations Through the Radiothon Support Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s Advanced Pediatric Services VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 11, 2022) – Now hear this! The annual 100.7 WHUD Radiothon for the Kids (Radiothon) is returning to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital November 16-18, after two years of in-studio broadcasts. 100.7 WHUDContinue reading "Music to Our Ears: 100.7 WHUD Radiothon for the Kids Returning to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital"
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Sameh Said, MD, Named Section Chief, Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery
November 7, 2022
Sameh Said, MD has been appointed to the role of Chief of the Section of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery. VALHALLA N.Y. (November 7, 2022) – Sameh Said, MBBCh, MD, FACC, FACS has been appointed to the role of Chief of the Section of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery, within the Department of Surgery, forContinue reading "Sameh Said, MD, Named Section Chief, Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery"
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Margaretville Hospital Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Surpasses Significant Milestone; 100 Potentially Fatal Overdoses Reversed in One Year
November 2, 2022
Hospital and Community Partners Lead Catskills Awareness & Education Effort, Train Almost 1,000 Community Members in Lifesaving Techniques MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. (November 2, 2022) — One hundred potentially fatal opioid overdoses were reversed in the past year because of a Delaware County substance use disorder treatment and education program led by Margaretville Hospital, a member of theContinue reading "Margaretville Hospital Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Surpasses Significant Milestone; 100 Potentially Fatal Overdoses Reversed in One Year"
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Bon Secours Medical Group Recognized as Age-Friendly Health System
October 31, 2022
The initiative is based on a series of practices focused on addressing essential elements of care for older patients Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, was recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System by the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association in partnership with The John A.Continue reading "Bon Secours Medical Group Recognized as Age-Friendly Health System"
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Westchester Medical Center and New York State Nurses Association Reach a Five-Year Contract Agreement
October 28, 2022
NYSNA members ratify contract that will benefit approximately 1,500 Valhalla nurses VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 28, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center and the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) announced a new ratified five-year collective bargaining agreement that will benefit more than 1,500 nurses at Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, and the Behavioral Health Center.Continue reading "Westchester Medical Center and New York State Nurses Association Reach a Five-Year Contract Agreement"
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More Precise Diagnoses, Efficient Monitoring and Comfortable Patient Experiences are Hallmarks of Advanced Medical Technologies in the New HealthAlliance Hospital
October 26, 2022
Executives from WMCHealth and Philips Sign Ceremonial Agreement Symbolizing Technology Partnership KINGSTON, N.Y. (October 25, 2022) – HealthAlliance Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, and Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) a global leader in health technology, held a ceremonial signing today commemorating a partnership that is delivering advanced medical technologies toContinue reading "More Precise Diagnoses, Efficient Monitoring and Comfortable Patient Experiences are Hallmarks of Advanced Medical Technologies in the New HealthAlliance Hospital"
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St. Anthony Community Hospital Recognized by Healthgrades
October 11, 2022
The Kennedy Birthing Center at St. Anthony Community Hospital has received a 5-Star rating in 2022 for both Vaginal Delivery and C-Section Delivery The Kennedy Birthing Center at St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received a 5-Star rating in 2022 for both Vaginal Delivery and C-SectionContinue reading "St. Anthony Community Hospital Recognized by Healthgrades"