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Helping to Save Kids from Sudden Cardiac Arrest: WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Urges Schools to Become “Heart Safe”
February 8, 2022
VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 8, 2021) – More than 5,000 children suffer sudden cardiac arrest each year outside of a hospital setting, according to the American Heart Association. Pediatric cardiologists at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), are urging school districts to prepare for the possibility of aContinue reading "Helping to Save Kids from Sudden Cardiac Arrest: WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Urges Schools to Become “Heart Safe”"
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Westchester Medical Center Charts Course for Successful Neurosurgery Outcomes with New “Brain Mapping” Technology
February 3, 2022
Westchester Medical Center neurosurgeons are using new technology that charts the brain’s neural networks VALHALLA, NY (February 3, 2022) – The National Brain Tumor Association estimated that last year alone 84,000 people received a primary brain tumor diagnosis, many of whom required neurosurgery as part of their treatment. Westchester Medical Center neurosurgeons are now usingContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center Charts Course for Successful Neurosurgery Outcomes with New “Brain Mapping” Technology"
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COVID-19 Recovery Program Offers Tailored Care for Active Infection and Post-COVID Syndrome
January 12, 2022
As Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Infection Rise, WMCHealth Alerts Community to Availability of Services at Good Samaritan Hospital, Bon Secours Community Hospital & St. Anthony Community Hospital VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 12, 2022) – With confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection rising across the country, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is alerting community members toContinue reading "COVID-19 Recovery Program Offers Tailored Care for Active Infection and Post-COVID Syndrome"
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It’s A Girl! First Baby of 2022 Born at St. Anthony Community Hospital
January 4, 2022
Congratulations to Madeline DeJesus and Joshua Crespo of Port Jervis, NY on the delivery of the first baby of 2022 born at St. Anthony Community Hospital WARWICK, NY (January 3, 2022) – Congratulations to Madeline DeJesus and Joshua Crespo of Port Jervis, NY on the delivery of the first baby of 2022 born at St. AnthonyContinue reading "It’s A Girl! First Baby of 2022 Born at St. Anthony Community Hospital"
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Clinical Leadership Additions Build Hematology and Oncology Programs at Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College
December 1, 2021
Mark D. Hurwitz, MD Appointed Director/Chair of Radiation Medicine; Daniel C. Cho, MD Named Chief of Hematology and Oncology VALHALLA N.Y. (December 1, 2021) – Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College (NYMC) jointly announce the appointment of two clinical leaders: Mark D. Hurwitz, MD, and Daniel C. Cho, MD, who will further developContinue reading "Clinical Leadership Additions Build Hematology and Oncology Programs at Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College"
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Advanced Diagnostic and Treatment Services Highlight New Endoscopy Suite at Westchester Medical Center
October 21, 2021
Physicians specializing in gastroenterology and liver diseases are now performing endoscopic procedures that help diagnose conditions of the esophagus, stomach, colon, biliary tract and pancreas in a new endoscopy suite at Westchester Medical Center. VALHALLA N.Y. (October 22, 2021) — Physicians specializing in gastroenterology and liver diseases are now performing endoscopic procedures that help diagnoseContinue reading "Advanced Diagnostic and Treatment Services Highlight New Endoscopy Suite at Westchester Medical Center"
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Free Car Seat Safety Check
October 16, 2021
Saturday, October 16, 2021 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday, October 16, 2021 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Installing and using your child’s car seat can be complicated. But learning to properly use and install your safety seat can help you prevent serious injury and disability to your child. That’s why pediatric nurses atContinue reading "Free Car Seat Safety Check"
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St. Anthony Community Hospital Launches New Diabetic Foot Care Program
October 11, 2021
The new Diabetic Foot Care Program helps prevent, diagnose and treat foot conditions caused by diabetes. WARWICK, N.Y. (October 11, 2021) ― St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced the launch of a new Diabetic Foot Care Program at the hospital to help prevent, diagnose and treat footContinue reading "St. Anthony Community Hospital Launches New Diabetic Foot Care Program"
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Margaretville Hospital Now Offers Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
September 6, 2021
MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. (September 2, 2021) — Margaretville Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently launched a medication-assisted treatment program that helps prevent opioid overdose and assists individuals as they combat substance use disorder. The new program, with support from a grant from New York State’s Office of Addiction Services andContinue reading "Margaretville Hospital Now Offers Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction"
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Elected Officials Join WMCHealth to Host Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic Friday in New Rochelle
July 23, 2021
WMCHealth is partnering with elected officials to deliver vaccine education and access to areas where vaccination rates remain low. VALHALLA, NY (July 22, 2021) – U.S. Congressman Jamaal Bowman, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Senator Shelley Mayer, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, New Rochelle City Councilwoman Yadira Ramos-Herbert andContinue reading "Elected Officials Join WMCHealth to Host Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic Friday in New Rochelle"