Healthy Living
Same-Day Brain Tumor Surgery: A New Era in Neurosurgical Care at WMCHealth
February 18, 2025
When 29-year-old Tania Zuniga learned she needed brain surgery for the second time in two years, she expected another long hospital stay. Instead, she was home just hours after her procedure, thanks to an innovative treatment approach being explored at WMCHealth. Zuniga was first diagnosed with a benign meningioma in 2023, following surgery to removeContinue reading "Same-Day Brain Tumor Surgery: A New Era in Neurosurgical Care at WMCHealth"
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David Lubarsky, MD, MBA, FASA, Begins Tenure as WMCHealth President and CEO
February 18, 2025
Nationally recognized healthcare leader returns to Westchester to lead innovation and expansion of patient-centered care VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 18, 2025) – David Lubarsky, MD, MBA, FASA, a nationally recognized healthcare leader, returns to his Westchester roots as he assumes the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Dr. Lubarsky,Continue reading "David Lubarsky, MD, MBA, FASA, Begins Tenure as WMCHealth President and CEO"
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FamilyFirst
Remote enrollment: Family members can enroll remotely to the iOS or Android device of their choice before arriving at the hospital. The patient’s care team will send a text message with enrollment details to their device. Real-time updates: Get personal updates directly from the clinical team as they happen. Preferred language: Read messages in the language that’s most comfortableContinue reading "FamilyFirst"
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Request Medical Records
You may request a copy of your Medical Records at any time. Make your request online below or complete the authorization form at the bottom of this page. Online Requests Records can be provided upon request via CD or flash drive, or sent to you electronically by e-delivery. Please specify your preferred format on theContinue reading "Request Medical Records"
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Pain Relief, Confidence Fuel Breast Reduction Surge
February 14, 2025
Medically Reviewed by Edmond Ritter, MD In recent years, breast reductions among women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) have been gaining popularity. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported a 54 percent increase in breast reduction procedures from 2019 to 2022 and a 7 percent increase in 2023 alone. While getting aContinue reading "Pain Relief, Confidence Fuel Breast Reduction Surge"
Healthy Living
After a Heart Transplant This TV Chef Has a New Life Recipe
February 7, 2025
Lorenzo Beronilla is an actor and former tennis player who gained recognition as a food influencer. His initial fame came as a regular on the widely popular, Epicurious YouTube “Four Levels of…” series, which has tens of millions of views. Lorenzo later competed – and won – an episode Bravo TV’s Top Chef Amateurs series. Healthy andContinue reading "After a Heart Transplant This TV Chef Has a New Life Recipe"
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Women Can Have Heart Attacks, Too: Signs You Should Know
February 7, 2025
Medically reviewed by Amala Chirumamilla, MD Heart attacks aren’t discriminatory — they can affect anyone, regardless of gender. However, the signs of a heart attack in women can sometimes differ from the classic symptoms often portrayed in the media. Understanding these signs is crucial for timely intervention and potentially life-saving actions. What to Look ForContinue reading "Women Can Have Heart Attacks, Too: Signs You Should Know"
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Center for Women’s Health Equity
Committed to Reducing Health Disparities Welcome to WMCHealth’s Center for Women’s Health Equity. Established in 2023 with the help of a $750,000 grant from New York State, the Center is the first of its kind based in New York State’s Hudson Valley region. Our aim is to reduce the disparities of health among women inContinue reading "Center for Women’s Health Equity"
Press Release
Westchester Medical Center Health Network Appoints Leo Bodden CCIE, CHCIO, CDH-E, as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
January 30, 2025
VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 30, 2025) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is pleased to announce the appointment of Leo Bodden, MBA, CHCIO, CDH-E, CCIE as its new Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer (CIO). In his role as CIO, Bodden will drive the integration and standardization of all technologies, including the digital transformationContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center Health Network Appoints Leo Bodden CCIE, CHCIO, CDH-E, as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer"
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New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint John Phillips, M.D., FACS, to Lead Department of Urology
January 27, 2025
VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 27, 2025) – John Phillips, M.D., FACS, has been named Chair of the Department of Urology at New York Medical College (NYMC) School of Medicine (SOM) and Director of the Department of Urology at Westchester Medical Center. He succeeds Muhammad Choudhury, M.D., who has led the department as Chair at NYMC sinceContinue reading "New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint John Phillips, M.D., FACS, to Lead Department of Urology"