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Why Clinical Trials?
December 5, 2024
Any prescription or over-the-counter drug you’ve taken has gone through a clinical trial. If you’ve had surgery, the technique has likely been through a clinical trial. And if you were ever diagnosed with a health condition like heart disease or cancer, a clinical trial was part of the testing techniques and the treatments. Behind allContinue reading "Why Clinical Trials?"
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Why Does My Head Hurt?
December 5, 2024
Your head is pounding. Is it a normal headache or a migraine? Or something worse? And does it really matter what kind of headache it is? “An occasional throbbing that goes away after taking some aspirin may not be a problem. But if your headaches are regular or they make it hard to live aContinue reading "Why Does My Head Hurt?"
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Meet the Robots at WMCHealth
December 5, 2024
When you go in for any medical procedure, you want to meet your doctors, nurses, anesthesiologist, and anyone on your team who will provide care. After all, you are in their hands. At WMCHealth, you can have confidence being in those hands—we have some of the top surgeons in the region providing expert care andContinue reading "Meet the Robots at WMCHealth"
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Patient Experience
The Patient Experience team collaborates with clinical and non-clinical teams to ensure the consistent delivery of patient-centered care. The team serves as a liaison between patients and the hospital, providing patients’ rights information, details on hospital services, solutions to requests for special needs, and complaint resolution. Patient Experience Contact Numbers: Westchester Medical Center 914-493-8877 MariaContinue reading "Patient Experience"
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Visitor Information
At WMCHealth, we believe the patient experience extends far beyond any stay in a hospital room. Our commitment to patient care includes visitors and caregivers as well. We welcome our patients’ friends and family and make every effort to help them feel at home and accommodate them during their visits. Here, you’ll find WMCHealth’s hospitalContinue reading "Visitor Information"
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Patient and Family Guide
Whether you arrived due to an unexpected emergency or a pre-planned procedure, we understand that your ultimate goal is to get home as soon as possible. We want to make your stay as comfortable and easy as possible while you’re here. WMCHealth is committed to safe quality, state-of-the-art care for all our patients. For us,Continue reading "Patient and Family Guide"
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Patient Feedback
How Does Westchester Medical Center Health Network WMCHealth Gather Patient Feedback? WMCHealth values your experience and uses your feedback to continually improve the care we provide. Patients can share their thoughts in three primary ways: What is Press Ganey? Press Ganey is a trusted leader in patient satisfaction, partnering with over 10,000 healthcare organizations nationwide.Continue reading "Patient Feedback"
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Urology
The Department of Urology at Westchester Medical Center offers highly specialized urological care in a comfortable, patient-friendly environment. Our full-time, board-certified, and fellowship-trained faculty provide the latest in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, including laser and sonic lithotripsy for urinary stone disease, office treatments for urinary difficulties and prostate enlargement, and counseling and therapy forContinue reading "Urology"
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Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Services
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Earns National Ranking from US News & Report for the First Time as a Best Children’s Hospital in Pediatric Cancer Any parent will say there is nothing more important than the health of their child. Our team of experienced pediatricians knows that, and we are dedicated to the overall health andContinue reading "Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Services"