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Croc Talk: A Pediatrician’s Perspective on the Popular Shoes for Kids
July 2, 2026
They come in every color imaginable, snap on in seconds and have become a staple in kids’ closets across the country. Crocs are beloved for their ease and fun, but are they actually good for growing feet?
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The Cardiologist Who Helped Build the Cath Lab That Saved His Life
June 30, 2026
For more than four decades, Cary Hirsch, MD has helped shape cardiovascular care in the Hudson Valley. As one of the physicians who helped establish Good Samaritan Hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab, he dedicated his career to bringing advanced heart care closer to home. Then, unexpectedly, he became the patient. When Dr. Hirsch experienced a seriousContinue reading "The Cardiologist Who Helped Build the Cath Lab That Saved His Life"
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Radiation-Free Spine Surgery
If you need radiation-free spine surgery, you want a treatment approach built around precision and careful planning. At WMCHealth, our orthopedic spine specialists use advanced navigation technologies during select spine procedures. We are the only hospital in the northeast that offers treatment with this technology, only 1 of 4 in the country. Technologies such as 7D Surgical Navigation and MRVision® help guide complex proceduresContinue reading "Radiation-Free Spine Surgery"
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International Trauma Research Fellowship
Our Clinical Location Westchester Medical Center Westchester Medical Center shares its leafy campus with New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY, approximately 20 miles north of New York City. It is a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center and a major hub for specialized care referrals. Here, we take care of patients from a veryContinue reading "International Trauma Research Fellowship"
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MidHudson Regional Hospital Receives DNV Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement Certification
June 23, 2026
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. — May 20, 2026 — Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth’s) MidHudson Regional Hospital announced it earned Advanced Hip & Knee Replacement Certification from DNV, one of the world’s leading certification bodies across industries, including healthcare. This certification affirms an organization’s orthopedics excellence across diagnostic evaluation, surgery, therapy and rehabilitation related to hipContinue reading "MidHudson Regional Hospital Receives DNV Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement Certification"
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Westchester Medical Center Highlights Critical Role in Phase III ROADS Trial Evaluating GammaTile® Therapy Delivering Promising Results for Patients with Newly Diagnosed Operable Brain Metastases
June 18, 2026
WMC is the third-highest enrolling site nationally for study finding that patients receiving GammaTile® therapy experienced a greater than 50% reduction in the risk of recurrence or death, and two-year overall survival rates that doubled.
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Menopause Myths, Debunked: What the Science Says
June 17, 2026
Few life stages come with as much misinformation as menopause. For decades, women have been given conflicting advice from magazines, social media, well-meaning friends and even some clinicians who trained before the research caught up. The result is a swirl of half-truths that can make a normal life transition feel confusing or alarming.
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Women’s Health Spotlight: Pelvic Health After Childbirth
June 15, 2026
Pregnancy and childbirth are incredible experiences that transform your body in many ways. While much attention is given to newborn care, one important aspect of postpartum recovery is sometimes left out of the conversation: pelvic health. Changes to the pelvic floor after childbirth are common, but they shouldn’t be ignored. Understanding what’s normal, what’s not and how to seek help can make a world of difference in a new parent’s comfort, confidence and quality of life.