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WMCHealth’s St. Anthony Community Hospital Awarded Prestigious Certification from The Joint Commission
March 18, 2025
St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for its Total Joint Replacement program, recognizing excellence in hip, knee, and shoulder care. The hospital is one of only 64 in the U.S. to receive certification for Total Shoulder Replacement and one of just 10 in New York for hip and knee. This milestone reflects 12 years of dedication to patient safety, quality outcomes, and collaborative orthopedic care.
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Fareri Family Pledges $5 Million to Support Construction of Five-Story Tower for Critical Care
February 26, 2025
Westchester Medical Center’s Critical Care Tower to be Renamed Brenda Fareri Pavilion VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 26, 2025) –– John and Brenda Fareri, whose support for the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has been instrumental in the growth of the Network, have pledged a $5 million gift to support the construction of Westchester Medical Center’sContinue reading "Fareri Family Pledges $5 Million to Support Construction of Five-Story Tower for Critical Care"
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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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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"
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Women’s Heart Health to be Celebrated at Girls’ Night Out
January 13, 2025
WMCHealth Foundation Board Member and former Administrator to be honored at event featuring food, fashion and fun in support of WMCHealth Cardiac Programs VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 13, 2025) – Girls’ Night Out, the annual fundraiser for the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) Heart and Vascular Institute, will feature inspiring stories celebrating heart patients and theirContinue reading "Women’s Heart Health to be Celebrated at Girls’ Night Out"
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It’s A Girl! First Baby of 2025 Born at HealthAlliance Hospital
January 2, 2025
One of 10+ New Year’s Day Babies Born at WMCHealth Hospitals KINGSTON, N.Y. (January 1, 2025) – The first baby of 2025 has arrived at HealthAlliance Hospital. Goldie Rose Trapanese was born at 2:20 a.m. on January 1, weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and measuring 20.5 inches. HealthAlliance Hospital wishes health and happiness for Ms. TrapaneseContinue reading "It’s A Girl! First Baby of 2025 Born at HealthAlliance Hospital"
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Winding Through Warwick: Community Spirit Raises Nearly $54,000 for St. Anthony Community Hospital
December 20, 2024
Beloved Holiday Tradition Brings Festive Cheer and Vital Funds To Local Hospital WARWICK, N.Y. (December 17, 2024) – The holiday season in Warwick was marked by joy and generosity as more than 400 guests joined the Winding Through Warwick holiday house tour on Saturday, December 7th. Attendees were treated to festive holiday decorations at seven stunningContinue reading "Winding Through Warwick: Community Spirit Raises Nearly $54,000 for St. Anthony Community Hospital"
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HealthAlliance Hospital Opens New Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
December 20, 2024
Marks Latest investment by WMCHealth in the Kingston community KINGSTON, N.Y. (December 16, 2024) – The inpatient behavioral health unit at HealthAlliance Hospital reopened today, marking a significant milestone for the local community. Closed during the early height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the unit has been rebuilt and is now part of the renovated HealthAlliance Hospital,Continue reading "HealthAlliance Hospital Opens New Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit"
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Westchester Medical Center Names Lobby Concourse After Former Lt. Governor and County Executive Alfred B. DelBello
December 13, 2024
VALHALLA, N.Y. (December 12, 2024) – Westchester Medical Center honored one of Westchester County’s most esteemed leaders recently by naming its primary hospital concourse after former New York State Lieutenant Governor and Westchester County Executive, Alfred B. DelBello. In a heartfelt ceremony attended by elected officials and community stakeholders, the grand corridor connecting the Westchester MedicalContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center Names Lobby Concourse After Former Lt. Governor and County Executive Alfred B. DelBello"