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Oncology: Clinical Research Program
Oncology clinical trials are at the forefront of progress in the fight against cancer, offering patients access to promising new treatments while advancing medical knowledge. These carefully designed studies test innovative therapies—from cutting-edge immunotherapies to targeted treatments—with the goal of improving survival rates, reducing side effects, and enhancing quality of life. By participating in anContinue reading "Oncology: Clinical Research Program"
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Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Reaffirms Its Position as the Region’s Undisputed Leader in Pediatric Epilepsy Care
June 27, 2025
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has earned Level 4 Epilepsy Center reaccreditation, affirming its national leadership in complex pediatric epilepsy care and bringing cutting-edge treatments and hope to families across the Hudson Valley
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Dr. Andrew Pickens Appointed as Executive Director of WMCHealth Network’s Western Region Hospitals
June 26, 2025
WMCHealth has appointed Dr. Andrew Pickens as Executive Director of its Western Region hospitals, solidifying his leadership role as he continues to advance world-class care across the Hudson Valley.
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Cardiology: Clinical Research Program
Cardiology: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment Cardiac Transplant At this time, there are no open clinical trials available through WMCHealth. Clinical research opportunities may change, and new trials may become available in the future. Cardiomyopathy Interventional Cardiology Heart Failure Cardiac Electrophysiology Pulmonary Hypertension / Right Heart Disease
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Financial Assistance
It is the Policy of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) to provide Financial Assistance in compliance with New York State. New York State Uniform Hospital Financial Assistance Application You may be eligible for hospital financial assistance to pay your bills if you are uninsured, if your insurance is exhausted, or if you have healthContinue reading "Financial Assistance"
Healthy Living
“This Is My Now – Not My Forever”: One Patient’s Breast Cancer Journey
June 20, 2025
When Caryn Bartley found a lump in her breast, she knew she had to act quickly. A diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer led her to WMCHealth’s Good Samaritan Hospital, where expert, responsive care from Dr. Karen Karsif and Dr. Bilal Farooqi has guided her through surgery and chemotherapy. Her story is a powerful reminder that compassionate, coordinated cancer care can make all the difference.
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Westchester Medical Center Awarded Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program Grant to Advance Safer Treatments for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
June 16, 2025
Westchester Medical Center has been awarded a $459,333 Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program (ECRIP) grant to advance safer, more precise treatments for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with a focus on children, adolescents, and young adults. Led by Dr. Mitchell S. Cairo, a nationally recognized pediatric oncologist, the clinical trial will evaluate FDA-approved immunotherapies that aim to maintain high cure rates while minimizing long-term side effects such as secondary cancers, infertility, and heart disease. This initiative reflects WMCHealth’s commitment to research that not only saves lives but improves survivors’ long-term health and quality of life.
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Dr. Meelie DebRoy, Chief of Kidney Transplant, elected to Board of Directors at the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network
June 16, 2025
Dr. Meelie DebRoy, Chief of Kidney Transplant at Westchester Medical Center, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). With over 20 years of experience and a strong track record of advancing equity and innovation in transplantation, Dr. DebRoy will help shape national policy at a pivotal moment for the field. Her leadership underscores WMCHealth’s role at the forefront of organ transplant reform and patient-centered care.