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New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Shaun Desai, MD to Lead Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
February 7, 2026
VALHALLA, NY – February 5, 2026 – Shaun Desai, MD, a national leader in facial plastic and microvascular reconstructive surgery, has been named Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at New York Medical College (NYMC) and Westchester Medical Center, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Dr. Desai willContinue reading "New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Shaun Desai, MD to Lead Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery"
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Westchester Medical Center Foundation Names David DeMilia as Chairman of the Board of Trustees
February 6, 2026
VALHALLA, NY – February 5, 2026 – The Westchester Medical Center (WMC) Foundation is pleased to announce that David DeMilia will serve as the new Chairman of its Board of Trustees. A seasoned financial leader and dedicated community advocate, Mr. DeMilia succeeds Navy Djonovic in leading the philanthropic efforts for the Hudson Valley’s flagship healthcareContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center Foundation Names David DeMilia as Chairman of the Board of Trustees"
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Margaretville Hospital Receives $200,000 Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Grant to Complete Helipad Construction, Paving the Way for Faster Emergency Care in Delaware County
February 3, 2026
Margaretville Hospital, a member of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received a $200,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, completing the funding needed to construct its new on-campus helipad.
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Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Opens New Pediatric Rehabilitation Gym, Enhancing Care for Hospitalized Children Impacted by Serious Illness and Injury
February 2, 2026
New child-friendly facility elevates standard of care for pediatric patients by expanding access to specialized therapy and supporting recovery for hospitalized children VALHALLA, NY – February 2, 2026 – Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth) Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital today announced the opening of its new pediatric rehabilitation gym, a child-friendly therapy space designed toContinue reading "Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Opens New Pediatric Rehabilitation Gym, Enhancing Care for Hospitalized Children Impacted by Serious Illness and Injury"
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Three Leading Institutions Unite to Advance Inhaled Gene Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis
January 23, 2026
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Health Physicians and New York Medical College Partner to Administer Novel Inhaled mRNA Therapy to Treat Cystic Fibrosis VALHALLA, NY – January 23, 2026 – Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth’s) Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Health Physicians (BCHP) and New York Medical College (NYMC) have joined forcesContinue reading "Three Leading Institutions Unite to Advance Inhaled Gene Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis"
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American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Recognizes Three Westchester Medical Center Units with Beacon Award for Excellence
January 22, 2026
National recognition highlights unit-level nursing excellence, exceptional patient outcomes, and healthy work environments VALHALLA, NY – January 22, 2026 – The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has awarded a Silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence to three inpatient units at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship hospital of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). This nationalContinue reading "American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Recognizes Three Westchester Medical Center Units with Beacon Award for Excellence"
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It’s A Boy! First Baby of 2026 Born at Good Samaritan Hospital
January 2, 2026
One of Twelve New Year’s Day Babies Born at WMCHealth Hospitals SUFFERN, NY – January 2, 2026 – The first baby of 2026 has arrived at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Baby Boy Alexis was born at 1:13 a.m. on January 1, weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces (heightContinue reading "It’s A Boy! First Baby of 2026 Born at Good Samaritan Hospital"
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HealthAlliance Hospital Unveils Advanced 3D Mammography™ Technology, Elevating Imaging Capabilities, Early Detection, and Patient Outcomes
December 17, 2025
Funding for advanced 3D Mammography™ technology in Ulster County provided by HealthAlliance Foundation KINGSTON, NY – December 16, 2025 – HealthAlliance Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the pre-eminent provider of integrated health care in New York’s Hudson Valley region, today celebrated a significantadvancement in women’s healthcare in Ulster CountyContinue reading "HealthAlliance Hospital Unveils Advanced 3D Mammography™ Technology, Elevating Imaging Capabilities, Early Detection, and Patient Outcomes"
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WMCHealth and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Launch Dedicated Pediatric Ophthalmology Division
December 15, 2025
New division offers advanced, comprehensive pediatric eye care across the Hudson Valley VALHALLA, NY – December 15, 2025 – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has officially launched a dedicated Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology, expanding its Department of Ophthalmology. The creation of the new pediatric-focused division within the Department of Ophthalmology reinforces WMCHealth’s commitmentContinue reading "WMCHealth and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Launch Dedicated Pediatric Ophthalmology Division"
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St. Anthony Community Hospital Donates Advanced 12-Lead EKG to Greenwood Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Strengthening Cardiac Care Across Warwick
December 12, 2025
New device delivers real-time cardiac data from the field directly to St. Anthony Emergency Department WARWICK, NY – December 12, 2025 – St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has donated a state-of-the-art 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (EKG) to the Greenwood Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps., in partnership with Town ofContinue reading "St. Anthony Community Hospital Donates Advanced 12-Lead EKG to Greenwood Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Strengthening Cardiac Care Across Warwick"