Healthy Living
Being Your Best Summer Self: How to Prevent and Treat Sports Injuries
July 24, 2025
Summer sports are a great way to stay active, but they also carry injury risks. To stay safe, warm up, stay hydrated, use proper gear, and listen to your body. If injured, follow the R.I.C.E. method and seek care when needed. WMCHealth’s Sports Medicine team is here to help you recover and stay in the game, learn more at WMCHealth.org.
Healthy Living
Paths, Parks and Pools: A Summer Wellness Guide to the Hudson Valley
July 24, 2025
This summer, reset screen habits with small changes like outdoor mornings and phone-free time. Nature boosts mood, sleep, and focus. For support, connect with WMCHealth’s behavioral health team or visit our website.
Healthy Living
Digital Detox Summer: Balancing Screen Time and Sunshine
July 24, 2025
This summer, reduce screen time and reconnect with nature to boost mood, sleep, and focus. Simple swaps like outdoor mornings and phone-free hours can make a big difference. Start small, stay intentional, and seek support if habits feel hard to break.
Press Release
Wappingers School Partnership Brings Gifts to Pediatric Unit at MidHudson Regional Hospital
July 16, 2025
370 Wappingers students used STEAM skills to create a mini-golf course, simulator, and nature media for young patients at MidHudson Regional Hospital, blending empathy, real-world learning, and community impact.
Press Release
Patrick Weir Named New Administrator of Mountainside Residential Care Center at Margaretville Hospital
July 16, 2025
Mountainside Residential Care Center, part of WMCHealth, welcomes Patrick Weir as its new Administrator. With 20+ years in long-term care, he brings strong leadership to this award-winning, 5-star-rated facility in Margaretville, NY.
Press Release
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Earns Prestigious National Pediatric Cancer Accreditation – Only One of Three Hospitals in the U.S. to Achieve This Elite Status
July 15, 2025
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has earned Pediatric Specialty Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, one of only three U.S. programs to receive this honor for excellence in pediatric cancer care.
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Trauma
When the unexpected happens, you want the most skilled doctors by your side—immediately. At WMCHealth, we provide around-the-clock trauma, acute care surgery, and critical care from a multidisciplinary team trained to save lives and support healing. Westchester Medical Center is the only Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center in New York’s Hudson Valley, recognizedContinue reading "Trauma"
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
For many people who have experienced an injury, serious health event, or surgery, one of the most critical paths to recovery is through rehabilitation. The Center for Rehabilitation Medicine at WMCHealth provides comprehensive care to patients of all ages with a wide range of health concerns, from routine to complex. Our doctors specialize in physicalContinue reading "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation"
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Laboratory Services
At WMCHealth, our laboratory services are integral to patient care, providing accurate and timely diagnostic testing to support clinical decisions. Our laboratory is staffed by experienced professionals committed to delivering high-quality results and perform approximately 750,000 tests annually, ensuring prompt and precise results for our patients. With locations across the Hudson Valley, we make itContinue reading "Laboratory Services"
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General Surgery
At WMCHealth, our general surgery team treats a broad range of conditions, including abdominal pain and gastrointestinal disease, with expertise and compassion. We use both traditional and minimally invasive techniques, guided by a patient-first approach. Whether for a same-day procedure or complex surgery, we tailor your care plan to your diagnosis, needs and goals. OurContinue reading "General Surgery"