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Pediatric Thrombosis (Blood Clots in Children)
Blood clots can occur in children and adolescents, though they are less common than in adults. Clots can be linked to a medical condition, recent illness, hospitalization, surgery, trauma, or presence of a central venous catheter. Some children may also have inherited conditions that increase the tendency for blood clots to form. At WMCHealth, our Pediatric Hematology and Thrombosis specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and treatmentContinue reading "Pediatric Thrombosis (Blood Clots in Children)"
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Blood Clotting and Bleeding (Thrombosis and Hemostasis) Disorders
When your child has a condition that affects how their blood clots, it can raise many questions. Some children experience too much bleeding, while others may form clots more easily than expected. These differences reflect how the body regulates clotting and bleeding. Thrombosis (blood clotting disorders) and hemostasis (bleeding) disorders are part of the same system inContinue reading "Blood Clotting and Bleeding (Thrombosis and Hemostasis) Disorders"
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When Women Delay Their Own Care
May 14, 2026
Breast Cancer, Busy Lives and the Health We Put Last Medically reviewed by Faith Selchick, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP, OCN, CPHQ May is Women’s Health Month. For many women, health is still the thing that gets moved to the bottom of the list. Appointments are postponed. Symptoms are minimized. Mammograms are rescheduled around work, caregiving,Continue reading "When Women Delay Their Own Care "
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Memory Concerns: Normal Aging vs. When to See a Neurologist
May 14, 2026
Medically reviewed by Katherine Amodeo, MD At some point, most people have a moment when a name won’t come to mind, a word disappears mid-sentence or a doctor’s appointment they were sure they wrote down slips through the cracks. Moments like these often leave people wondering whether it’s simply part of getting older or aContinue reading "Memory Concerns: Normal Aging vs. When to See a Neurologist"
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network Physicians Earn 2026 New York Super Doctors® Recognition
May 13, 2026
VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 13, 2026) — Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announced that 38 doctors have been named to the New York Super Doctors® list in 2026. The honorees are featured in the 2026 New York Super Doctors publication, a special section distributed with The New York Times Magazine. Of the 38 physicians recognized, 25Continue reading "Westchester Medical Center Health Network Physicians Earn 2026 New York Super Doctors® Recognition"
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Emergency Services
If you or a loved one is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately. For other illnesses and injuries that require emergency attention, go to the closest WMCHealth hospital emergency department. You’ll find a highly skilled and advanced team of doctors and facilities that can handle the most critical and complex cases. For decades, WMCHealthContinue reading "Emergency Services"
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network Names Daniel G. Nicastri, MD, Section Chief of Thoracic Surgery
May 5, 2026
VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 5, 2026) — Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announced that Daniel G. Nicastri, MD, has joined the organization as Section Chief of Thoracic Surgery within the Department of Surgery. Dr. Nicastri comes to WMCHealth from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he served as an Associate Professor inContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center Health Network Names Daniel G. Nicastri, MD, Section Chief of Thoracic Surgery"
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Pediatric Gastroenterology
You notice when something shifts in your child’s routine. For example, they skip a meal. You hear a complaint of stomach pain before school. Or a symptom lingers longer than expected. When digestive issues begin affecting daily life, a closer look can provide the support you need. At WMCHealth, our pediatric gastroenterologists take time toContinue reading "Pediatric Gastroenterology"
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Primary Immunodeficiencies
Some children seem to catch every infection that goes around. When illnesses happen often, last longer than expected, or require repeated antibiotics, it may be a sign the immune system needs a closer look. Primary immunodeficiencies affect how the body fights infection, sometimes from birth. At Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), pediatric specialists evaluateContinue reading "Primary Immunodeficiencies"
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The Hidden Effects of Chronic Stress on Your Body and Mind
May 1, 2026
Medically reviewed by Dr. Mill Etienne, MD, MPH, FAAN, FANA, FAESS Everyone feels stressed sometimes. A difficult week at work, a family conflict or a short stretch of poor sleep is temporary, and the body is built to handle it. Chronic stress is different. When stress becomes a constant background condition rather than an occasionalContinue reading "The Hidden Effects of Chronic Stress on Your Body and Mind "