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We’re Here For You
If you suspect a substance overdose, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. Too many of us know the anguish of losing a loved one to substance use. Often, the person we cherish feels lost to us long before any medical emergency. We’ve been told that tough love or cutting someone out isContinue reading "We’re Here For You"
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Preparing Your Young Athlete for Sports Season: Injury Prevention and Treatment
August 21, 2025
WMC offers tips to help parents keep young athletes safe this sports season. Focus on conditioning, nutrition, hydration, and proper gear to prevent injuries. Watch for sprains, fractures, and heat-related issues. For treatment, WMC recommends early care and the RICE method for minor injuries.
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Late Summer Air Quality: Navigating Ragweed and Preparing for Cold and Flu Season
August 21, 2025
Late summer brings ragweed pollen, poor air quality, and rising cold and flu risks. WMC recommends monitoring pollen, limiting exposure, using purifiers, staying hydrated, getting vaccinated, and practicing good hygiene.
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Beat the Bite: Tick Prevention and Lyme Disease Awareness
August 21, 2025
Warm weather in upstate NY brings more outdoor fun but also higher tick risks. Lyme disease, mainly from black-legged ticks, can cause serious health issues. Protect yourself: use repellent, wear long sleeves, stay on trails, check for ticks, and seek care if symptoms appear.
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Nicole Rose Ferrigno-Layton
Nicole R. Ferrigno-Layton, DO is a New York-based physician who specializes in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
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Deo Darius Balumuka
Deo D. Balumuka, MBChB is a New York-based Westchester Medical Center Health Network physician who specializes in Craniofacial Plastic Surgery and Pediatric Plastic Surgery.
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Yelena Bender
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Julia Arena
Julia Arena, MD is a New York-based Westchester Medical Center Health Network physician who specializes in Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care.
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Comprehensive Hernia Center
At the Comprehensive Hernia Center at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), you receive state-of-the-art hernia care. We treat all types of abdominal wall hernias, from routine to the most complex cases. Our team specializes in minimally invasive, robotic, and open surgical techniques. We work with you toContinue reading "Comprehensive Hernia Center"