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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.
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HealthAlliance Hospital Marks 4 Years of Lifesaving Heart Care at Kingston-Based Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
July 1, 2025
WMCHealth’s HealthAlliance Hospital marks 4 years of delivering advanced cardiac care in Ulster County, with over 2,300 procedures performed since 2021 at the region’s only Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
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Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Reaffirms Its Position as the Region’s Undisputed Leader in Pediatric Epilepsy Care
June 27, 2025
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has earned Level 4 Epilepsy Center reaccreditation, affirming its national leadership in complex pediatric epilepsy care and bringing cutting-edge treatments and hope to families across the Hudson Valley
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Dr. Andrew Pickens Appointed as Executive Director of WMCHealth Network’s Western Region Hospitals
June 26, 2025
WMCHealth has appointed Dr. Andrew Pickens as Executive Director of its Western Region hospitals, solidifying his leadership role as he continues to advance world-class care across the Hudson Valley.