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New Study Brings Hope and Guidance for People Newly Diagnosed with Focal Epilepsy
September 8, 2025
A WMCHealth-led study finds most people with newly diagnosed focal epilepsy can achieve seizure freedom, but it often takes over a year and multiple treatments. The research offers hope, clearer expectations, and highlights the value of specialized care.
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Good Samaritan Hospital’s Bloodless Surgery Program Achieves 41% Reduction in Blood Transfusions
September 8, 2025
Good Samaritan Hospital, part of WMCHealth, cut red blood cell transfusions by 41% since 2017, over six times the national average. Led by Dr. Richard Evans, the Bloodless Medicine Program improves patient outcomes and serves as a model for other hospitals.
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Doctors Perform First Robotic Cardiac Procedure at Westchester Medical Center
August 28, 2025
Westchester Medical Center successfully performed its first robotic cardiac surgery, removing a heart mass through a small incision. The minimally invasive approach enables faster recovery, fewer complications, and marks a new era in advanced heart care.
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WMCHealth Trauma Chief Tapped to Shape National Standards for Lifesaving Care
August 14, 2025
Dr. Kartik Prabhakaran, Director of Trauma at Westchester Medical Center, has been appointed an ACS national site reviewer, recognizing his leadership in advancing trauma care standards nationwide and reinforcing WMCHealth’s role as a regional leader.
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Westchester Medical Center First in Region to Perform Groundbreaking TAMBE Procedure
August 13, 2025
Westchester Medical Center is the first in Hudson Valley to perform TAMBE, an FDA-approved, minimally invasive procedure for thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysms, offering safer, faster recovery than open-heart surgery for high-risk patients.
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Good Samaritan Hospital Now Offering Groundbreaking AI-Powered Robotic Treatment for Enlarged Prostate
August 13, 2025
Good Samaritan Hospital now offers Aquablation® therapy using the AI-powered HYDROS™ Robotic System to treat enlarged prostate (BPH). This precise, minimally invasive option provides lasting relief while preserving sexual function and continence.
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WMCHealth’s Behavioral Health Programs Recognized Among the Nation’s Best by Becker’s Hospital Review
August 12, 2025
WMCHealth’s psychiatric and behavioral health programs have been named among the nation’s best by Becker’s Hospital Review, recognizing their compassionate care, innovation, and commitment to improving mental wellness in the Hudson Valley.
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Wappingers School Partnership Brings Gifts to Pediatric Unit at MidHudson Regional Hospital
July 16, 2025
370 Wappingers students used STEAM skills to create a mini-golf course, simulator, and nature media for young patients at MidHudson Regional Hospital, blending empathy, real-world learning, and community impact.
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Patrick Weir Named New Administrator of Mountainside Residential Care Center at Margaretville Hospital
July 16, 2025
Mountainside Residential Care Center, part of WMCHealth, welcomes Patrick Weir as its new Administrator. With 20+ years in long-term care, he brings strong leadership to this award-winning, 5-star-rated facility in Margaretville, NY.
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Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Earns Prestigious National Pediatric Cancer Accreditation – Only One of Three Hospitals in the U.S. to Achieve This Elite Status
July 15, 2025
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has earned Pediatric Specialty Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, one of only three U.S. programs to receive this honor for excellence in pediatric cancer care.