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Westchester Medical Center Breaks Ground on $220 Million Critical Care tower
August 7, 2024
Federal, State, and County Officials Share their Support for Westchester Medical Center’s Vital Project VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 24, 2024) – Today, New York State Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, along with state and local elected officials, key community influencers, and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) leadership, gathered to commemorate the start of construction for the CriticalContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center Breaks Ground on $220 Million Critical Care tower"
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Westchester Medical Center First in New York to Deploy “Heart-in-a-Box” Technology That Can Increase Number of Hearts Available for Transplantation
July 17, 2024
VALHALLA, NY (May 25, 2021) – Westchester Medical Center is the first hospital* in New York State to transplant a heart with the assistance of a portable medical technology that keeps the donor heart pumping blood after its procurement. Currently, nearly 10,000 New York State residents are in need of an organ transplant and each year,Continue reading "Westchester Medical Center First in New York to Deploy “Heart-in-a-Box” Technology That Can Increase Number of Hearts Available for Transplantation"
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WMCHealth Honors Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Regeneron Co-Founder George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD at 2024 Gala
July 15, 2024
WMCHealth Physicians and Nurses Also Honored; Gala Proceeds Support New Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 27, 2024) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth) 2024 Gala saluted former Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Regeneron President George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD, physicians Ivan Miller, MD and Augustine Moscatello, MD, and the dedicated medical/surgical nursingContinue reading "WMCHealth Honors Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Regeneron Co-Founder George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD at 2024 Gala"
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WMCHealth Honors Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Regeneron Co-Founder George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD at 2024 Gala
June 27, 2024
WMCHealth Physicians and Nurses Also Honored; Gala Proceeds Support New Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 27, 2024) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth) 2024 Gala saluted former Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Regeneron President George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD, physicians Ivan Miller, MD and Augustine Moscatello, MD, and the dedicated medical/surgical nursingContinue reading "WMCHealth Honors Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Regeneron Co-Founder George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD at 2024 Gala"
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From London to New York: A Community Comes Together to Save a Baby
June 26, 2024
In London, a family’s unborn son had been diagnosed in the womb with a rare congenital condition known as Tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve syndrome In London, England, a family faced a heart-wrenching situation. Their unborn son had been diagnosed in the womb with a rare congenital condition known as Tetralogy of FallotContinue reading "From London to New York: A Community Comes Together to Save a Baby"
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After a Heart Transplant This TV Chef Has a New Life Recipe
June 26, 2024
For actor, chef and former professional tennis player Lorenzo Beronilla, a series of seemingly minor health issues led to a life-threatening discovery—his heart was failing. 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 LevelsContinue reading "After a Heart Transplant This TV Chef Has a New Life Recipe"
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Westchester Medical Center First in New York to Use Robotic-Assisted System to Help Restore Hearing Loss
June 25, 2024
The pioneering procedure was successfully performed by Katrina Stidham, MD VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 14, 2024) – WMCHealth’s Westchester Medical Center is the first hospital in New York State to complete a cochlear implant procedure with a new, FDA-approved robotic-assisted cochlear implant insertion system. The pioneering procedure was successfully performed by Katrina Stidham, MD, Westchester Medical Center’s Section Chief ofContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center First in New York to Use Robotic-Assisted System to Help Restore Hearing Loss"
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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"