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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"
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Free Car Seat Safety Check
July 10, 2021
Saturday, July 10, 2021 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM Installing your child’s car seat can be complicated. But learning to properly install and use your safety seat can help you prevent serious injury and disability to your child. That’s why pediatric nurses at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, in partnership withContinue reading "Free Car Seat Safety Check"
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Collaborators in Care: Westchester Medical Center Recognizes Emergency Medicine Service Personnel During National EMS Week
May 18, 2021
VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 18, 2021) – During National EMS Week (May 16-22), Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is recognizing emergency medical service personnel from the Hudson Valley and beyond for their life-changing and lifesaving efforts. “Emergency medical service personnel are the true, healthcare frontliners,” said Tina Cocuzza,Continue reading "Collaborators in Care: Westchester Medical Center Recognizes Emergency Medicine Service Personnel During National EMS Week "
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WMCHealth Surpasses 25,000 COVID-19 Vaccination Doses at Ulster County Fairgrounds
April 20, 2021
VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 20, 2021) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) administered its 25,000th COVID-19 vaccine dose at the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz, a New York State mass vaccination site. The recipient of the milestone vaccine was Timothy Hargreaves, 37, of Peekskill. The Ulster County Fairgrounds milestone came as WMCHealth celebratedContinue reading "WMCHealth Surpasses 25,000 COVID-19 Vaccination Doses at Ulster County Fairgrounds"