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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.
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Westchester Medical Center Awarded Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program Grant to Advance Safer Treatments for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
June 16, 2025
Westchester Medical Center has been awarded a $459,333 Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program (ECRIP) grant to advance safer, more precise treatments for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with a focus on children, adolescents, and young adults. Led by Dr. Mitchell S. Cairo, a nationally recognized pediatric oncologist, the clinical trial will evaluate FDA-approved immunotherapies that aim to maintain high cure rates while minimizing long-term side effects such as secondary cancers, infertility, and heart disease. This initiative reflects WMCHealth’s commitment to research that not only saves lives but improves survivors’ long-term health and quality of life.
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Dr. Meelie DebRoy, Chief of Kidney Transplant, elected to Board of Directors at the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network
June 16, 2025
Dr. Meelie DebRoy, Chief of Kidney Transplant at Westchester Medical Center, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). With over 20 years of experience and a strong track record of advancing equity and innovation in transplantation, Dr. DebRoy will help shape national policy at a pivotal moment for the field. Her leadership underscores WMCHealth’s role at the forefront of organ transplant reform and patient-centered care.