Healthy Living
Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Senility: What are the Differences?
August 28, 2023
Learn the differences between dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and senility. WMCHealth neurologist Dr. Katherine Amodeo explains symptoms, causes, and treatments, helping families understand cognitive decline and when to seek care.
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Healthier Communities ACO Recognized by Becker’s Healthcare
August 23, 2023
Our Healthier Communities Accountable Care Organization (ACO) has been lauded by a leading national healthcare publication for “identifying cost-savings in healthcare delivery.” Our Healthier Communities Accountable Care Organization (ACO) has been lauded by a leading national healthcare publication for “identifying cost-savings in healthcare delivery.” Created through a WMCHealth – Bon Secours Medical Group collaboration withContinue reading "Healthier Communities ACO Recognized by Becker’s Healthcare"
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HealthAlliance Hospital Earns “A” Ratings for Social Responsibility, Health Equity, Value of Care and Community Benefit
August 16, 2023
HealthAlliance Hospital among best in nation at serving its patients and community, according to healthcare think tank KINGSTON, N.Y. (August 16, 2023) –– HealthAlliance Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding social responsibility, receiving an “A” grade on the 2023-24 Lown Institute HospitalsContinue reading "HealthAlliance Hospital Earns “A” Ratings for Social Responsibility, Health Equity, Value of Care and Community Benefit"
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St. Josephs Place Secures Another Five-Star Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
August 15, 2023
The overall star rating for nursing homes comes from a combination of health inspections, staffing and quality of resident care measures. PORT JERVIS, N.Y. (August 15, 2023) –– St. Josephs Place, located on the campus of WMCHealth’s Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, N.Y., recently received a five-star Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) nursingContinue reading "St. Josephs Place Secures Another Five-Star Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services"
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WMCHealth’s St. Anthony Community Hospital and Schervier Pavilion Receive Highest Ratings from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
August 15, 2023
5-Star Ratings for WMCHealth facilities located in Warwick, N.Y. WARWICK N.Y. (August 15, 2023) –– The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) bestowed its highest ratings – five stars – on St. Anthony Community Hospital and Schervier Pavilion, as part of the organization’s ratings release for 2023. Both facilities operate under the banner of theContinue reading "WMCHealth’s St. Anthony Community Hospital and Schervier Pavilion Receive Highest Ratings from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services"
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Cochlear Implant Team Attends American Cochlear Implant Alliance 2023 Meeting in Dallas, TX
August 4, 2023
The Cochlear Implant Center team recently attended the annual ACIA Conference held in Dallas, TX. Several posters were submitted by the team and can be viewed below. Hearing Together Success with a cochlear implant does not just depend on a successful surgery or successful programming of the cochlear implant. It really does require a teamContinue reading "Cochlear Implant Team Attends American Cochlear Implant Alliance 2023 Meeting in Dallas, TX"
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Westchester Medical Center to Host New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Operations Beginning November 19
July 18, 2023
State Vaccination Efforts for Ages 12+ Transitioning from Westchester County Center; Vaccines for Ages 5-11 Now Available VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 18, 2021) – New York State COVID-19 vaccination efforts for ages 12 and older will transition from the Westchester County Center to Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), beginningContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center to Host New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Operations Beginning November 19"
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Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Names Former Patients as Youth Ambassadors
July 17, 2023
Ambassadors to Represent Hospitalized Children, and Lead Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Walk and Family Fun Day VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 17, 2023) – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has named three former patients as its newest youth ambassadors. The children – all of whom underwent successful treatment for severe illnesses at WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital –Continue reading "Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Names Former Patients as Youth Ambassadors"
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Leadership Rockland Recognizes GSH as Business Leader of the Year
July 14, 2023
Mary Leahy, MD, MHA accepted the award with with Mark Geller, MD Mary Leahy, MD, MHA, CEO of WMCHealth’s Bon Secours Charity Health System, accepted the Business Leaders of the Year Award from Leadership Rockland for Good Samaritan Hospital with Mark Geller, MD, President & CEO of Montefiore Nyack. They are pictured with Rockland CommunityContinue reading "Leadership Rockland Recognizes GSH as Business Leader of the Year"
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WMCHealth Appoints Josh Ratner as Chief Executive Officer of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley
July 11, 2023
Ratner will continue to serve as WMCHealth Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer in addition to taking on duties of newly created leadership position in the northern region Valhalla, N.Y. (July 11, 2023) –– Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced that Josh Ratner, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of WMCHealth, isContinue reading "WMCHealth Appoints Josh Ratner as Chief Executive Officer of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley"