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New JAMA Neurology Study Links Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy Patients Reporting Suicidality to Higher Risk of Treatment-Resistant Seizures
April 7, 2026
VALHALLA, NY – April 7, 2026 – Adults newly diagnosed with focal epilepsy who report suicidality may be far more likely to develop treatment-resistant seizures, according to a new study published in JAMA Neurology. Findings from the international Human Epilepsy Project (HEP) suggest that psychiatric symptoms present early in a patient’s diagnosis may be anContinue reading "New JAMA Neurology Study Links Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy Patients Reporting Suicidality to Higher Risk of Treatment-Resistant Seizures"
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) Announces 2026 Board of Directors and Board Committee Meeting Schedule
March 16, 2026
VALHALLA, NY – March 16, 2026 – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has outlined the scheduled meeting dates for the WMCHealth Board of Directors and its Board Committees for calendar year 2026. In accordance with New York’s Open Meetings Law requirements, these meetings are open to the public unless otherwise noted. Meeting agendas, materials,Continue reading "Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) Announces 2026 Board of Directors and Board Committee Meeting Schedule"
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Region’s Largest Medicaid Provider Launches Systemwide Social Care Screening to Address Food, Housing and Transportation Needs
March 3, 2026
Hudson Valley Care Coalition and WMCHealth Partnership Expected to Reach Thousands of Medicaid Members Across Hospitals and Outpatient Sites WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY – March 3, 2026 – In a major step toward whole-person healthcare, Hudson Valley Care Coalition (HVCC) and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced a partnership to integrate health-related social needsContinue reading "Region’s Largest Medicaid Provider Launches Systemwide Social Care Screening to Address Food, Housing and Transportation Needs"
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Westchester Medical Center Appoints Georges Ephrem, MD, MSc, to Lead New Adult Congenital Heart Disease Section
February 27, 2026
VALHALLA, NY – February 27, 2026 – Westchester Medical Center, the flagship hospital of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced today the appointment of Georges Ephrem, MD, MSc, an internationally recognized specialist in adult congenital heart disease, as the founding Section Chief of Adult Congenital Heart Disease. This is the only program of itsContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center Appoints Georges Ephrem, MD, MSc, to Lead New Adult Congenital Heart Disease Section"
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New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Kartik Prabhakaran, MD, to Lead Department of Surgery
February 25, 2026
VALHALLA, NY – February 24, 2026 – Kartik Prabhakaran, MD, MHS, FACS, has been named The Felicien M. Steichen, M.D., Chair of Surgery at New York Medical College (NYMC) and Chair of the Department of Surgery at Westchester Medical Center, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). A nationally recognized trauma surgeonContinue reading "New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Kartik Prabhakaran, MD, to Lead Department of Surgery"
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Westchester Medical Center Nurses Earn Prestigious PRISM Award for Excellence in Medical-Surgical Care
February 11, 2026
First PRISM recognition in WMCHealth history underscores nurses’ extraordinary dedication to patient safety, quality, and compassionate care VALHALLA, NY – February 11, 2026 – The Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) nursing team at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship hospital of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has been awarded the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) PRISM Award®.Continue reading "Westchester Medical Center Nurses Earn Prestigious PRISM Award for Excellence in Medical-Surgical Care"
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New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Shaun Desai, MD to Lead Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
February 7, 2026
VALHALLA, NY – February 5, 2026 – Shaun Desai, MD, a national leader in facial plastic and microvascular reconstructive surgery, has been named Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at New York Medical College (NYMC) and Westchester Medical Center, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Dr. Desai willContinue reading "New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Shaun Desai, MD to Lead Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery"
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Westchester Medical Center Foundation Names David DeMilia as Chairman of the Board of Trustees
February 6, 2026
VALHALLA, NY – February 5, 2026 – The Westchester Medical Center (WMC) Foundation is pleased to announce that David DeMilia will serve as the new Chairman of its Board of Trustees. A seasoned financial leader and dedicated community advocate, Mr. DeMilia succeeds Navy Djonovic in leading the philanthropic efforts for the Hudson Valley’s flagship healthcareContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center Foundation Names David DeMilia as Chairman of the Board of Trustees"
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Margaretville Hospital Receives $200,000 Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Grant to Complete Helipad Construction, Paving the Way for Faster Emergency Care in Delaware County
February 3, 2026
Margaretville Hospital, a member of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received a $200,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, completing the funding needed to construct its new on-campus helipad.
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Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Opens New Pediatric Rehabilitation Gym, Enhancing Care for Hospitalized Children Impacted by Serious Illness and Injury
February 2, 2026
New child-friendly facility elevates standard of care for pediatric patients by expanding access to specialized therapy and supporting recovery for hospitalized children VALHALLA, NY – February 2, 2026 – Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth) Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital today announced the opening of its new pediatric rehabilitation gym, a child-friendly therapy space designed toContinue reading "Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Opens New Pediatric Rehabilitation Gym, Enhancing Care for Hospitalized Children Impacted by Serious Illness and Injury"