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Doctors Perform First Robotic Cardiac Procedure at Westchester Medical Center
August 28, 2025
Westchester Medical Center successfully performed its first robotic cardiac surgery, removing a heart mass through a small incision. The minimally invasive approach enables faster recovery, fewer complications, and marks a new era in advanced heart care.
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Board and Board Committee Meetings
This resource provides the full calendar of Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings, including dates, times, and locations, as well as links to agendas and minutes when available. Whether for Executive or Public Sessions, or for committees such as Audit & Corporate Compliance, Finance, Quality, and others, these meetings are an important opportunity toContinue reading "Board and Board Committee Meetings"
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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"
Healthy Living
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.
Healthy Living
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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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"
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Ally Care Center
The Ally Care Center at Westchester Medical Center welcomes you and all LGBTQ+ individuals, including those living with or at risk for HIV. In our safe and respectful environment, we provide whole-person care that addresses both physical and emotional well-being. This includes routine care, testing, and mental health services. Our committed team will not turnContinue reading "Ally Care Center"
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Clinical Trials
Find a Clinical Trial Now Enrolling at WMCHealth The goal of a clinical trial is to find better ways to detect, prevent, or treat diseases. Clinical trials are used to test newly developed drugs, medical devices, surgical techniques, therapy methods, and screening and diagnostic tools. Sometimes, trials evaluate new ways to use existing treatments orContinue reading "Clinical Trials"
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Valvuloplasty
When you have a heart valve condition, you may experience shortness of breath, fatigue, or discomfort in your chest. In some patients, these symptoms happen when your valve becomes too narrow or stiff, making your heart work harder. Valvuloplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that can widen the valve and allow more blood through, whichContinue reading "Valvuloplasty"