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Two Grants Support WMCHealth’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program
June 30, 2023
TD Charitable Foundation and KeyBank Grants Help Patients with “Long COVID” Symptoms VALHALLA N.Y. (June 7, 2021) –WMCHealth today announced the receipt of grants from the TD Charitable Foundation ($25,000) and KeyBank Foundation ($10,000) in support of the Network’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program. WMCHealth’s program cares for those who have had a COVID-19 infection and continue toContinue reading "Two Grants Support WMCHealth’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program"
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Four WMCHealth Hospitals Earn Awards for Stroke Care Excellence
June 30, 2023
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Recognize Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital VALHALLA, NY (November 11, 2021) ― Four Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals have again been cited by national associations* for stroke care excellence. Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital haveContinue reading "Four WMCHealth Hospitals Earn Awards for Stroke Care Excellence"
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New Advanced Imaging System at Good Samaritan Hospital Provides Enhanced Clarity for Disease Identification
June 30, 2023
A new, low dose CT scanner and MRI with real-time patient monitoring highlight the renovated 5,000 square-foot department. SUFFERN, N.Y. (August 25, 2022) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced today that an expanded radiology department with advanced imaging technology is now open and serving patients at theContinue reading "New Advanced Imaging System at Good Samaritan Hospital Provides Enhanced Clarity for Disease Identification"
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New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Tracey Milligan, MD to Lead Neurology Programs
June 30, 2023
Tracey A. Milligan, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Neurology at NYMC School of Medicine and the Director of Neurology for WMC, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and MidHudson Regional Hospital. VALHALLA N.Y. (September 30, 2021) – Tracey A. Milligan, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Neurology at New York MedicalContinue reading "New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Tracey Milligan, MD to Lead Neurology Programs"
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National Association Accredits Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital as Level 4 Epilepsy Center
June 30, 2023
Hospital Cited for “Highest Level Medical and Surgical Evaluation” of Pediatric Epilepsy Patients VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 23, 2021) –WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has been accredited as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). Under its accreditation process, the NAEC recognized Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital as a Level 4 EpilepsyContinue reading "National Association Accredits Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital as Level 4 Epilepsy Center"
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HealthAlliance Opens Ulster County’s Only Advanced Service Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
June 30, 2023
Now Available in Kingston: Emergent and Preventive Care for Blocked Arteries and Irregular Heartbeats KINGSTON, N.Y. (July 12, 2021) – Fulfilling a promise to deliver more advanced services to Ulster County and surrounding areas, WMCHealth today announced the opening of a new cardiac catheterization laboratory at HealthAlliance Hospital on Broadway in Kingston. The new laboratory offers emergent andContinue reading "HealthAlliance Opens Ulster County’s Only Advanced Service Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory"
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Screenings and Treatment for Genetic and Metabolic Conditions for Children and Adults Now Available through WMCHealth
June 30, 2023
WMCHealth Physicians’ Advanced Medical Genetics is now assisting families and individuals with the initial diagnosis and long-term treatment of genetic and metabolic conditions. VALHALLA N.Y. (October 12, 2021) — WMCHealth Physicians, the medical group of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is now assisting families and individuals with the initial diagnosis and long-term treatment ofContinue reading "Screenings and Treatment for Genetic and Metabolic Conditions for Children and Adults Now Available through WMCHealth"
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Respected Physician and Community Leaders Honored at Good Samaritan Hospital Spring Ball
June 30, 2023
$410,000 was raised to support Good Samaritan’s Surgical Services Department. Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, paid tribute to Michael L. Schwartz, MD, Hatzoloh EMS of Rockland County and Harold J. Peterson at its 36th Annual Spring Ball on April 23. At the gala, $410,000 was raised to supportContinue reading "Respected Physician and Community Leaders Honored at Good Samaritan Hospital Spring Ball"
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WMCHealth Expands Wound Care Program to Westchester Medical Center; Services for Slow-Healing Wounds Caused by Traumatic Injuries as well as Diabetic Wounds and Ulcers Now Available
June 30, 2023
Westchester Medical Center Joins Other WMCHealth Hospitals Offering Wound Care Services VALHALLA N.Y. (January 6, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is expanding the Network’s Wound Care Program to Westchester Medical Center. WMCHealth’s flagship hospital now offers advanced outpatient therapy for the management of diabetic wounds and ulcers, as well as slow-healing wounds resultingContinue reading "WMCHealth Expands Wound Care Program to Westchester Medical Center; Services for Slow-Healing Wounds Caused by Traumatic Injuries as well as Diabetic Wounds and Ulcers Now Available"
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New, Larger Inpatient Pediatrics Unit Now Open Closer to Home in Poughkeepsie
June 30, 2023
As community hospitals across the nation reduce or shutter inpatient pediatric services, WMCHealth invests in community-based children’s healthcare with the opening of a new, larger pediatric inpatient unit at MidHudson Regional Hospital. Highlights: POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (January 24, 2023) – MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Health Network (WMCHealth), today held a ribbon cuttingContinue reading "New, Larger Inpatient Pediatrics Unit Now Open Closer to Home in Poughkeepsie"