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Good Samaritan Hospital Recognized by Healthgrades
October 11, 2022
The hospital received the Labor and Delivery and Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Awards for the fifth year in a row The Maternity Department at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has again been recognized by Healthgrades, a leading online hospital ratings source. The hospital received the Labor andContinue reading "Good Samaritan Hospital Recognized by Healthgrades"
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Keeping Families Together: Margaretville Hospital Leads Effort to Support New and Expecting Parents Challenged with Addiction
September 12, 2022
The program addresses the unique issues and needs of expecting and newborn families with substance use disorders. MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. (September 12, 2022) – Margaretville Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is leading a comprehensive program that supports expecting and newborn parents challenged with addiction while helping to prevent substance use disorders amongContinue reading "Keeping Families Together: Margaretville Hospital Leads Effort to Support New and Expecting Parents Challenged with Addiction"
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Join Families across the Region September 18 for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day
September 1, 2022
Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day will support Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 31, 2022) – Families from across the region are expected to attend Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s 18th Annual Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day September 18 for a day of fun-filled activities to support pediatric careContinue reading "Join Families across the Region September 18 for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day"
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WMCHealth’s Big 5: Races for Runners of All Levels will Support WMCHealth Hospitals
August 22, 2022
The Healing Half Marathon, The Kyle Goldberg 10K, The Evan Lieberman 5K and the Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day will all be held Sunday, September 18 VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 19, 2022) – Get your heart rate going and support healthcare as you race, jog or walk around and about WMCHealth’s Valhalla campus SeptemberContinue reading "WMCHealth’s Big 5: Races for Runners of All Levels will Support WMCHealth Hospitals"
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Westchester Medical Center First in Region to Offer Brain Tumor Therapy That Can Slow Tumor Progression, Lessen Radiation Site Effects and Reduce Frequency of Post-Surgical Treatments
August 16, 2022
Westchester Medical Center recently became the first neurosurgical oncology program in the Hudson Valley* to offer a targeted therapy for brain tumors that can help delay tumor progression, spare healthy tissue and reduce the number of post-surgical radiation treatments – and the side effects that come along with them. GammaTile® is a radionuclide brachytherapy source cleared forContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center First in Region to Offer Brain Tumor Therapy That Can Slow Tumor Progression, Lessen Radiation Site Effects and Reduce Frequency of Post-Surgical Treatments"
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Inpatient kidney dialysis now offered at Bon Secours Community Hospital
August 12, 2022
This service will decrease the need to transfer patients who may need kidney dialysis to another hospital. PORT JERVIS, NY (August 12, 2022) – Kidney dialysis is now offered at St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, for patients who may need dialysis during a hospital stay. Availability of this lifesavingContinue reading "Inpatient kidney dialysis now offered at Bon Secours Community Hospital"
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MidHudson Regional Hospital Now Providing Lifesaving Stroke Care Procedure
August 10, 2022
WMCHealth Launches Thrombectomy Services at MidHudson Regional Hospital; New Service Closely Tied to Region’s Premier Stroke Center at Westchester Medical Center, Positioning WMCHealth to Provide The Most Comprehensive Stroke Care in Hudson Valley POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (August 3, 2022) — An advanced and potentially lifesaving procedure used in emergent stroke care is now being performed at MidHudsonContinue reading "MidHudson Regional Hospital Now Providing Lifesaving Stroke Care Procedure"
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Four WMCHealth Hospitals Recognized for Stroke Care Excellence
August 2, 2022
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Cite Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital VALHALLA, NY (August 3, 2022) ― 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 HospitalContinue reading "Four WMCHealth Hospitals Recognized for Stroke Care Excellence"
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Wappingers Central School District Donates Special Rube Goldberg Machine to MidHudson Regional Hospital
July 26, 2022
Schools from the district collaborated to create the machine for patient use in the new pediatric unit WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. (July 19, 2022) — Wappingers Central School District is thrilled to have partnered with MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), on a special project. Kindergarten students from Fishkill PlainsContinue reading "Wappingers Central School District Donates Special Rube Goldberg Machine to MidHudson Regional Hospital"
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Cochlear Implant Team Attends American Cochlear Implant Alliance CI 2022 Meeting in DC
July 20, 2022
The Westchester Medical Center cochlear implant team traveled to the first live professional cochlear implant meeting in two years The Westchester Medical Center cochlear implant team traveled to Washington, DC for the first live professional cochlear implant meeting in two years. We were excited to be at the meeting again with colleagues and also pleased toContinue reading "Cochlear Implant Team Attends American Cochlear Implant Alliance CI 2022 Meeting in DC"