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Four Children Appointed as Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Ambassadors
June 10, 2024
As ambassadors the children will represent the thousands of children cared for annually by the hospital. VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 10, 2024) – Four brave young children were appointed as ambassadors for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital during a heartwarming ceremony at Clovers Stadium in Pomona, just before a New York Boulders baseball game. As ambassadors the children,Continue reading "Four Children Appointed as Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Ambassadors"
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Westchester Medical Center Appoints Toan Nguyen, MD, as Section Chief of Breast Surgery
June 3, 2024
Dr. Nguyen will oversee breast surgery services and collaborate closely with colleagues in plastic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, and women’s health to provide comprehensive care. VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 3, 2024) – Westchester Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Toan Nguyen, MD, as the Section Chief of Breast Surgery. In this role,Continue reading "Westchester Medical Center Appoints Toan Nguyen, MD, as Section Chief of Breast Surgery"
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WMCHealth to Honor Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Regeneron Co-Founder George D. Yancopoulos, MD, at Annual Gala
June 3, 2024
Physicians and nurses also to receive honors; Gala proceeds will support campaign to build new Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center VALHALLA N.Y. (May 30, 2024) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) 2024 Gala will take place on Saturday, June 1st at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, N.Y.Continue reading "WMCHealth to Honor Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Regeneron Co-Founder George D. Yancopoulos, MD, at Annual Gala"
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Ming Tsai, MD, Joins Westchester Medical Center as Associate Director, Advanced OB-GYN
May 29, 2024
Dr. Tsai brings with him years of experience in leadership and management at large academic medical centers with emphasis on excellence in clinical operations, quality and safety. VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 29, 2024) – Ming Tsai, MD, has joined Westchester Medical Center as the new Associate Director of the Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology. Dr. Tsai brings with himContinue reading "Ming Tsai, MD, Joins Westchester Medical Center as Associate Director, Advanced OB-GYN"
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Fourth Annual Margaretville Hospital Art Auction Raised Funds for New Heliport
May 21, 2024
The successful auction, held at MTC Community Room, featured artwork by local artists MARGARETVILLE, N.Y., (May 21, 2024) –– Artwork sold at auction benefited Margaretville HospitalMore than 100 people attended Margaretville Hospital’s Fourth Annual Art Auction, held on Saturday, May 18 at the MTC Community Room in Margaretville. The event – which featured art by PatriceContinue reading "Fourth Annual Margaretville Hospital Art Auction Raised Funds for New Heliport"
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network Teams with Law Enforcement to Host National Drug Take Back Day Collection Sites
April 29, 2024
Community members can bring tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription, over the counter and veterinary medications VALHALLA, N.Y., (April 25, 2024) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) will partner with local law enforcement to host National Drug Take Back Day collection sites throughout Westchester, Orange, and Rockland counties, Saturday April 27. CommunityContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center Health Network Teams with Law Enforcement to Host National Drug Take Back Day Collection Sites"
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Westchester Medical Center Foundation Announces 2024 Slate of Trustees
April 29, 2024
At the Foundation’s recent quarterly meeting, the Board of Trustees warmly welcomed its newest member, Bill Madden VALHALLA N.Y. (April 29, 2024) – The Westchester Medical Center Foundation is proud to unveil its distinguished slate of trustees for 2024, marking a year of significant growth for the philanthropic arm of Westchester Medical Center, the flagship hospitalContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center Foundation Announces 2024 Slate of Trustees"
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Westchester Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Comprehensive Epilepsy Care
April 23, 2024
Westchester Medical Center Accredited by National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a Level 4 Provider of Comprehensive Epilepsy Care VALHALLA, NY – April 23, 2024 – WMCHealth’s Westchester Medical Center has achieved Level 4 accreditation by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). The Level 4 accreditation from the NAEC is granted to centers that haveContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Comprehensive Epilepsy Care"
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New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Erika Berman Rosenzweig, M.D., to Lead Departments of Pediatrics; Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
April 17, 2024
Dr. Rosenzweig is an internationally recognized expert in the medical field of pulmonary hypertension VALHALLA N.Y., (April 17, 2024) – Academic medical center partners New York Medical College (NYMC) and Westchester Medical Center have jointly announced the appointment of Erika Berman Rosenzweig, M.D., as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at NYMC School of Medicine and Director,Continue reading "New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Erika Berman Rosenzweig, M.D., to Lead Departments of Pediatrics; Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital"
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WMCHealth President and CEO Michael D. Israel to Retire in 2025; Board Announces National Search for Network’s Next Leader
April 16, 2024
Over Nearly Two Decades, Israel Has Overseen WMCHealth’s Revitalization And Expansion Into A Multi-Hospital Regional Healthcare Network Valhalla, N.Y. (April 16, 2024) –– After nearly 20 years as President and Chief Executive Officer of Westchester Medical Center and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), Michael D. Israel will retire from his position at the end of 2025. The Westchester County Healthcare Corporation (WCHCC) Board of Directors has initiated a nationwide searchContinue reading "WMCHealth President and CEO Michael D. Israel to Retire in 2025; Board Announces National Search for Network’s Next Leader"