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Sameh Said, MD, Named Section Chief, Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery
November 7, 2022
Sameh Said, MD has been appointed to the role of Chief of the Section of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery. VALHALLA N.Y. (November 7, 2022) – Sameh Said, MBBCh, MD, FACC, FACS has been appointed to the role of Chief of the Section of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery, within the Department of Surgery, forContinue reading "Sameh Said, MD, Named Section Chief, Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery"
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Margaretville Hospital Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Surpasses Significant Milestone; 100 Potentially Fatal Overdoses Reversed in One Year
November 2, 2022
Hospital and Community Partners Lead Catskills Awareness & Education Effort, Train Almost 1,000 Community Members in Lifesaving Techniques MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. (November 2, 2022) — One hundred potentially fatal opioid overdoses were reversed in the past year because of a Delaware County substance use disorder treatment and education program led by Margaretville Hospital, a member of theContinue reading "Margaretville Hospital Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Surpasses Significant Milestone; 100 Potentially Fatal Overdoses Reversed in One Year"
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Bon Secours Medical Group Recognized as Age-Friendly Health System
October 31, 2022
The initiative is based on a series of practices focused on addressing essential elements of care for older patients Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, was recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System by the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association in partnership with The John A.Continue reading "Bon Secours Medical Group Recognized as Age-Friendly Health System"
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Westchester Medical Center and New York State Nurses Association Reach a Five-Year Contract Agreement
October 28, 2022
NYSNA members ratify contract that will benefit approximately 1,500 Valhalla nurses VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 28, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center and the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) announced a new ratified five-year collective bargaining agreement that will benefit more than 1,500 nurses at Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, and the Behavioral Health Center.Continue reading "Westchester Medical Center and New York State Nurses Association Reach a Five-Year Contract Agreement"
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More Precise Diagnoses, Efficient Monitoring and Comfortable Patient Experiences are Hallmarks of Advanced Medical Technologies in the New HealthAlliance Hospital
October 26, 2022
Executives from WMCHealth and Philips Sign Ceremonial Agreement Symbolizing Technology Partnership KINGSTON, N.Y. (October 25, 2022) – HealthAlliance Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, and Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) a global leader in health technology, held a ceremonial signing today commemorating a partnership that is delivering advanced medical technologies toContinue reading "More Precise Diagnoses, Efficient Monitoring and Comfortable Patient Experiences are Hallmarks of Advanced Medical Technologies in the New HealthAlliance Hospital"
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St. Anthony Community Hospital Recognized by Healthgrades
October 11, 2022
The Kennedy Birthing Center at St. Anthony Community Hospital has received a 5-Star rating in 2022 for both Vaginal Delivery and C-Section Delivery The Kennedy Birthing Center at St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received a 5-Star rating in 2022 for both Vaginal Delivery and C-SectionContinue reading "St. Anthony Community Hospital Recognized by Healthgrades"
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Good Samaritan Hospital Recognized by Healthgrades
October 11, 2022
The hospital received the Labor and Delivery and Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Awards for the fifth year in a row The Maternity Department at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has again been recognized by Healthgrades, a leading online hospital ratings source. The hospital received the Labor andContinue reading "Good Samaritan Hospital Recognized by Healthgrades"
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Keeping Families Together: Margaretville Hospital Leads Effort to Support New and Expecting Parents Challenged with Addiction
September 12, 2022
The program addresses the unique issues and needs of expecting and newborn families with substance use disorders. MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. (September 12, 2022) – Margaretville Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is leading a comprehensive program that supports expecting and newborn parents challenged with addiction while helping to prevent substance use disorders amongContinue reading "Keeping Families Together: Margaretville Hospital Leads Effort to Support New and Expecting Parents Challenged with Addiction"
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Join Families across the Region September 18 for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day
September 1, 2022
Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day will support Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 31, 2022) – Families from across the region are expected to attend Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s 18th Annual Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day September 18 for a day of fun-filled activities to support pediatric careContinue reading "Join Families across the Region September 18 for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day"
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WMCHealth’s Big 5: Races for Runners of All Levels will Support WMCHealth Hospitals
August 22, 2022
The Healing Half Marathon, The Kyle Goldberg 10K, The Evan Lieberman 5K and the Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day will all be held Sunday, September 18 VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 19, 2022) – Get your heart rate going and support healthcare as you race, jog or walk around and about WMCHealth’s Valhalla campus SeptemberContinue reading "WMCHealth’s Big 5: Races for Runners of All Levels will Support WMCHealth Hospitals"