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Access myCare The myCare Patient Portal is a secure online website that provides our patients with convenient 24-hour access to personal health information including: medical history, medication lists, discharge instructions, test results, educational materials and non-urgent communications with participating WMCHealth providers. At your next visit, the Registration team will ask if you want to enroll in the myCare Patient Portal. Then, if you have not received your myCare email invitation or ther...
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Regional / Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy Regional chemotherapy uses drugs to treat the cancer, and is a non-surgical treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma. It takes advantage of direct access to the blood vessels to provide the arterial blood supply to the liver. Using steerable micro-catheters, the intervention radiologist is able to gain access to the arterial supply of the liver and then more selectively of the cancer in the liver. Getting the catheter appropriately positioned generally takes less tha...
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Recognizing the role of food and good nutrition in staying healthy, fighting disease and promoting healing and general well-being, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is putting its weight behind a new initiative to address food policy issues in the Hudson Valley. Headed by powerhouse leaders in the food arena such as Feeding Westchester, Chef Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Group, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, ShopRite, Pace University College of Health Professions, Westch...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s Performing Provider System (PPS) and its Center for Regional Healthcare Innovation (CRHI ) have made significant progress to date with partnerships and investments in community initiatives that close gaps in access to healthcare resources and create sustainable, healthier communities at the grassroots level. The WMCHealth PPS was established to participate in New York State’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program, a statewide p...
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A corporate chef for more than 30 years, Karla Grimaldi, 57, of Ossining, learned five years ago – quite by accident, while trying to diagnose a case of vertigo and headaches – that she had a large brain aneurysm. She underwent a coiling procedure at a New York City hospital through the traditional, femoral approach. The conventional approach to treating aneurysms, the procedure involves the placement of a catheter through a patient’s groin and navigation to reach the brain. The procedure removed the ma...
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Philips to supply innovative medical technologies and consulting services to improve care delivery across the Health Continuum Partnership allows WMCHealth to continue to expand access to quality care and improve results The WMCHealth-Philips partnership aims to improve all care areas, including radiology, cardiology, neurology, oncology and pediatrics Andover, Mass. and Valhalla, NY – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced a ...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) Mission: WMCHealth’s vital mission is to provide the highest-quality care for all residents of the Hudson Valley regardless of ability to pay. WMCHealth will build on its long tradition of delivering the most advanced services in the region by providing a fiscally sound network that ensures access to a coordinated continuum of care for its community. As the only academic medical center-led network, WMCHealth is committed to educating the next generat...
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VALHALLA, NY (November 1, 2024) – Law enforcement officers can experience undue stress while doing their jobs. To ensure they are fit in the field, Westchester Medical Center is partnering with the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association Surgeons Group to offer heart disease exams to state troopers through its Cardiovascular Health Promotion and Disease Prevention program . Police officers may face a risk of cardiac death up to 70 times higher than normal when involved in stressful situati...
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Delaware County students who previously had to travel long distances to access mental healthcare can now receive it in their own school through a new program provided by Margaretville Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), that combines in-person therapy and a special telepsychiatry program. Students and their families in the Roxbury Central School District were the first to benefit from the program, which started there in June. The program has been available to ...
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Regional / Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy Regional chemotherapy uses drugs to treat the cancer, and is a non-surgical treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma. It takes advantage of direct access to the blood vessels to provide the arterial blood supply to the liver. Using steerable micro-catheters, the intervention radiologist is able to gain access to the arterial supply of the liver and then more selectively of the cancer in the liver. Getting the catheter appropriately positioned generally takes less tha...
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Warren Silverman is a provider at WMCHealth. View locations, contact information and more.
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Some gynecologic procedures enable surgeons to access the target anatomy using a vaginal approach, which may not require an external incision. But for complex hysterectomies and other gynecologic procedures, robotic assisted surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may be the most effective, least invasive treatment option. Hysterectomy Myomectomy Sacrocolpopexy da Vinci Robotic Hysterectomy When medication and other treatments cannot relieve your symptoms, hysterectomy is often recommended. It can pro...
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VALHALLA N.Y. (November 8, 2023) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is continuing its effort to increase healthcare access and equity for all through a new partnership with the Westchester Community Health Center, formerly known as Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center. Through this partnership, patients of Westchester Community Health Center can receive care from a WMCHealth physical medicine doctor (physiatrist) and WMCHealth orthopedic surgeon at a location convenient for...
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Log in below to view and pay your bills from: Bon Secours Community Hospital Bon Secours Medical Group Good Samaritan Hospital Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital MidHudson Regional Hospital St. Anthony Community Hospital Westchester Medical Center WMCHealth Physicians Advanced Physician Services Access Bill Pay Please note: Bon Secours Medical Group, Bon Secours Community Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Anthony Community Hospital patients: If your date of service was prior to...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released a report on evidence-based treatment recommendations for childhood obesity . The report grabbed headlines across the country, as it mentioned medication and surgery as two of the treatment options for children struggling with their weight. While the AAP did suggest medication or bariatric surgery for certain children as young as age 13, these recommendations represented a very small portion of the complete report. “There is scientific evidence t...
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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 and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) are encouraging residents of New Rochelle and its surrounding areas to get the COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up clinic to be held Friday, July 23 outside the Wash and Shop Laundromat at 467 North Avenue...
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Traditional open gynecologic surgery, using a large incision for access to the uterus and surrounding anatomy, has for many years been the standard approach to many gynecologic procedures. Yet with open surgery can come significant pain, trauma, a long recovery process and threat to surrounding organs and nerves. For women facing gynecologic surgery, the period of pain, discomfort and extended time away from normal daily activities that usually follows traditional surgery can understandably cause signif...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 27, 2017) – While many physicians travel around the globe to treat patients in underdeveloped nations, few like Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS, Director of the Department Surgery and Chief of Trauma and General Surgery at Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), can say they are responsible for bringing advanced medicine to those countries in a more permanent form. Dr. Latifi was recently honored by the Westchester County Business Journal with a Doctors of Distinction awar...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. and POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (July 15, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announces the establishment of onsite, dedicated pediatric services at MidHudson Regional Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY, under the auspices of the Network's Maria Fareri Children's Hospital (MFCH). The new MFCH pediatric center of the region's only children's hospital will provide pediatric emergency room services as well as inpatient care. Expected to be fully operational by late summer 2020, the ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 9, 2021) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and United Way’s 211 Helpline are partnering to distribute information about the COVID-19 vaccine to residents in the Hudson Valley. “WMCHealth and our Health Equity Task Force are committed to making sure the COVID-19 vaccine information is distributed in an equitable and inclusive manner,” said Michael D. Israel, President and CEO of WMCHealth. “Partnering with United Way’s 211 Helpline allows us to reach ...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Dialysis Approximately 45,000 hemodialyses are done each year by the physicians at Westchester Medical Center. Our physicians are experts in all areas of kidney disease including kidney transplantation and kidney dialysis. Dialysis is a procedure that cleans and filters the blood when the kidneys are not working. Healthy kidneys clean the blood by filtering out extra water and waste products. When the kidneys fail, the body holds fluid and harmful wastes build up. Dialysis is used to treat people with k...
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Anthony Maffei is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Bariatric Medicine, General Surgery. View locations, contact information and more.
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 25, 2019) – Recognizing the physical and mental trauma endured by victims of sexual assault Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is offering crisis intervention and advocacy services through SAAVE (Sexual Assault, Abuse and Victim's Empowerment), a 24-hour support program for Westchester County residents. SAAVE offers comprehensive assistance for victims, and their significant others, who have been affected by sexual...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 13, 2020) – Access to immediate, expert care as soon as possible when stroke symptoms appear is vital. In fact, the critical period to obtain treatment that can mitigate or prevent long-term disability or death immediately after a stroke is referred to as the "golden hour" by the American Stroke Association. In recognition of its abilities to handle the most complex stroke cases, the New York State Department of Health recently designated Westchester Medical Center, the flagship ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 21, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center has been certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a designation that represents the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area*. With this certification, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is now the only hospital in New York’s Hudson Valley region recognized by the New York State Department of Health as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The Centers for...
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CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org “Today’s New York State grant awards are transformational for the Westchester Medical Center Health Network,” said Michael D. Israel, WMCHealth President and CEO. “The infusion of $24.5 million toward the development of a robust medical village in Port Jervis is critical to the continued provision of healthcare services for that community. Additionally, our ongoing affiliation talks with HealthAlliance are cert...
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We continue to encourage everyone to catch up on routine medical care that may have been delayed during the pandemic. Renewing a commitment to keep up with health screenings, tests and immunizations is a great gift to yourself and your loved ones. Scan the QR code here to access a guide to routine healthcare at every age. If you do not already have a physician, or need a new provider for any reason, call WMCHealth Physicians at 1.833.329.0095 for a convenient connection to a medical practice in Westches...
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Westchester Medical Center and Empire BlueCross BlueShield announced today that Empire BlueCross BlueShield has reached a tentative multi-year agreement with HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, which operates the hospitals on Broadway and Mary’s Avenue in midtown Kingston. It is expected that HealthAlliance will rejoin Empire’s networks as a participating provider starting September 1, 2017. Covered services provided by the hospitals to Empire members will resume on an in-network basis. “We are pleased...
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(April 24, 2020) - WMCHealth is now offering COVID-19 antibody testing to our workforce throughout our network, including for employees based in the hospitals and medical practices at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Antibody testing, also known as serological testing, detects antibodies present in the blood when the body is responding to a specific infection, like COVID-19. The antibody test may show if an individual has ever been infected with the virus, even if they did not h...
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For over 100 years, the WMCHealth Network has served the Hudson Valley. We are proud of our long tradition of ensuring access to care for all, regardless of who you are, where you come from or your ability to pay. Our environments are safe and protected and they are inclusive and welcoming to all. Now, more than ever, we ask that you don't delay care. We are here to help you.
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 24, 2024) – Today, New York State Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, along with state and local elected officials, key community influencers, and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) leadership, gathered to commemorate the start of construction for the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center. The Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center, a $220 million project, will span 162,000 square feet and rise five stories when complete. Adjacent to Westch...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 29, 2023) –– Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced the launch of its Center for Women’s Health Equity, a new care program that will address the social, economic, cultural and racial determinants of health that can result in increased maternal morbidity and mortality among women across the Hudson Valley. Supported by a $750,000 New York State grant secured by New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and with the support of New York State Senate Majority...
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Dmitri Alden is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in General Surgery. View locations, contact information and more.
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Neurologic Protection Prevention of stroke remains one of the central challenges in aortic surgery, and our practice takes numerous precautions to minimize the risk of neurologic complications. Strokes in complex aortic surgery may be the result of emboli (usually tiny particles of calcium or debris) which travel to the brain and cause damage. Some of our strategies for neurologic protection are below. Axillary Cannulation As many patients with aortic disease have widespread atherosclerotic disease thro...
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Stuart Greenstein is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Transplant Surgery and Vascular Surgery. View locations, contact information and more.
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Hear in the Hudson Valley Appointments, Referrals, Information: 914.493.4634 WMCHealth is the First Robotic Cochlear Implant Center in New York Robotic-assisted cochlear implant insertion allows a slower more controlled insertion of the cochlear implant electrode. Slower, controlled insertion of the electrode decreases trauma to the inner ear with enhanced potential to preserve residual hearing and improve outcomes with the cochlear implant. This procedure is available to both pediatric and adult patien...
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Neurologic Protection Prevention of stroke remains one of the central challenges in aortic surgery, and our practice takes numerous precautions to minimize the risk of neurologic complications. Strokes in complex aortic surgery may be the result of emboli (usually tiny particles of calcium or debris) which travel to the brain and cause damage. Some of our strategies for neurologic protection are below. Axillary Cannulation As many patients with aortic disease have widespread atherosclerotic disease thro...
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Accessible 24-Hour Service With just one phone call, Westchester Medical Center's full-service 24-hour One-Call Transfer Center makes the referral process easier and improves communication with referring physicians and institutions. When you call our toll-free number, you will have immediate access to the Transfer Center and to one of our on-site attending specialists at Westchester Medical Center. To Transfer a Patient: Call 1-866-GO TO WMC. Have your patient's information ready, including name, condit...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 28, 2019) – As the leading provider of cardiovascular services in the Hudson Valley, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently elevated its cardiology section to create the Department of Cardiology, to be led by cardiologist Julio A. Panza, MD. Previously a subsection of the Department of Medicine, the creation of the new department is a reflection of the scope and scale of the program and a testament to the gr...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (December 11, 2024) –– The Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC) Board of Directors announced today that, after a nationwide search, David Lubarsky, MD, MBA, FASA, will be the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). A nationally recognized healthcare leader and innovator, Dr. Lubarsky will join WMCHealth from UC Davis Health, where he currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences and CEO. He w...
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When Anamaria first started experiencing recurring moments of déjà vu, she assumed these brief out-of-body experiences were the result of exhaustion caused by her busy lifestyle — after all, she was a single mother of three with a hectic work schedule. It wasn’t until a grand mal seizure landed her in MidHudson Regional Hospital’s emergency department that she received life-changing news: She had a brain tumor. Photo courtesy of Anamaria: Hiking in Germany after receiving treatment “My initial reaction ...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) recently welcomed Robert S. Ross, FACHE, to the health network’s leadership team as Executive Vice President for the Northern Region. In his new role, Ross will serve as lead executive for the health network’s hospitals in Dutchess, Ulster and Delaware counties working to advance an integrated delivery system in which patients have seamless access to care in the Hudson Valley communities where they live. Ross will provide leadership and work collabora...
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To Our Patients, Families and Visitors Beginning on October 17, WMCHealth is transitioning to a new patient portal, called myCare. myCare is a secure online website that provides our patients with convenient 24-hour access to personal health information including: Medical History, Medication Lists, Discharge Instructions, Test Results, Educational Materials and Non-Urgent Communications. As we conduct this transition, additional staff will be on site to support our clinical team. We anticipate minimal i...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 12, 2021) – A new milestone in COVID-19 vaccine administration was surpassed yesterday when Catalina Restrepo of Valley Cottage received the 100,000 th COVID-19 vaccine dose to be administered at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, a New York State Mass Vaccination site. Lenora Clarke, LPN of Westchester Medical Center administers the milestone COVID-19 vaccine to Catalina Restrepo. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has been collaborating with New...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 16, 2021) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth ) has surpassed another milestone in the COVID-19 vaccination effort with the announced coordination of more than 1 million doses to vaccination sites across the Hudson Valley. New York State selected WMCHealth to be the vaccine distribution coordinator for the Hudson Valley Region Hub in its Regional Vaccine Network. As such, WMCHealth leads a group consisting of more than 300 hospitals, healthcare organizations, com...
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The Liver Transplant Program at Westchester Medical Center is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary and the performance of one thousand liver transplant surgeries . This webinar will review what has changed in the field of liver transplantation over the last two and one-half decades, and what lies ahead. The webinar will review epidemiologic trends in hepatology, changes in organ allocation that have improved patients' access to donor organs, use of HCV-positive organs in HCV negative recipients, and...
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Surgery: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment Post-Market Registry in Europe and US for the Use of VascuCel A Phase 3, Prospective, Randomized, Open-label, Adaptive Group Sequential, Multicenter Trial with Blinded Endpoint Assessment to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of PROTHROMPLEX TOTAL for the Reversal of Direct Oral Factor Xa Inhibitor-induced Anticoagulation in Patients Requiring Urgent Surgery/Invasive Procedure. Profiling of plasma before and after anticoagulant therapy in patients diagn...
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WESTCHESTER, N.Y. — Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins stood at Westchester Medical Center calling for legislation and nearly $180 million in federal funding to address the nation’s maternal mortality and maternal mental health crisis. The United States continues to have the highest rate of maternal mortality in the developed world, driven in large part by the high mortality rates among women of color. Gillibrand’s approach would support mothers at eve...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has expanded its telemedicine program to include a teletrauma service at the network’s Kingston and Margaretville hospitals, bringing the immediate care that traumatic injuries require to communities where access to Level I trauma care is limited. The teletrauma program connects providers at HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway Campus in Kingston and Margaretville Hospital in Margaretville, both members of WMCHealth, with the advanced care trauma experti...
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Javier Tellagorry Perello Vascular Surgeon is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Endovascular Surgery, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery. View locations, contact information and more.
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Ashanda Saint Jean Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, Medical Director, Advanced OB-GYN Associates, Kingston, Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is a provider at WMCHealth who spe
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Kalyani Bhuta Attending, Department of Surgery Assistant Professor of Surgery New York Medical College is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in General Surgery. View locations, contact information and more.
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Pediatric In-Patient Suite at MidHudson Regional Hospital More Children’s Health Services, Closer to Home Now open and providing care to children from the region and beyond, the new inpatient pediatrics unit or “neighborhood” at MidHudson Regional Hospital, features 10 private rooms – double the number of the hospital’s prior inpatient pediatrics unit – with private bathrooms, showers and sleeping accommodations for a child’s caregivers. The inpatient neighborhood also features a new infusion cen...
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The Westchester Medical Center cochlear implant team traveled to Washington, DC for the first live professional cochlear implant meeting in two years. We were excited to be at the meeting again with colleagues and also pleased to contribute to the scientific content of the meeting. Michelle Albera conducted a platform presentation on group aural rehabilitation in the infant/toddler population. Dr. Mindy Schmelzer presented a poster presentation on older adult group aural rehabilitation. Dr. ...
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CONTACT: Ned McCormack, Communications Director (914) 995-2932 (Westchester County) Phil Oliva, Deputy Director (914) 995-2990 (Westchester County) Andrew LaGuardia, Director of Communications (914) 493-6532 (WMCHealth) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hospital’s $230 Million Pavilion Is Largest Healthcare Project In Westchester In Decades Initiative Made Possible With Financing Help of County Local Development Corporation The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) unveiled plans today to build a $2...
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Executive Session is at 6 - 7 p.m. Public Session to follow. Meetings are in the Executive Board Room, with public broadcast from the MFCH Conference Room. The schedule for meetings of the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation are below. Click the date to access meeting agenda and minutes. 2025 Dates January 8 ( Agenda | Minutes ) February 5 ( Agenda | Minutes ) March 5 ( Agenda ) April...
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Medically reviewed by Stephanie Cristofano, MD In an unprecedented move, the Surgeon General of the United States sounded the alarm on an unexpected health crisis: parenting. Usually reserved for health risks like tobacco or alcohol, this 35-page report cites that parents’ stress has become an urgent public health issue. According to data from the American Psychological Association, parents today are facing more stress than ever before. Over half of parents say that their stress is “completely overwhelm...
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VALHALLA, NY – April 12, 2018 – Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital recently received reverification of the hospitals’ Level I trauma statuses – the highest level awarded by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons – for both its adult and pediatric trauma centers. Both members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital are the only Level I trauma center in the Hudson Valley ...
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Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has established a first-of-its-kind program in New York State that makes it possible for patients at WMCHealth’s Behavioral Health Center to virtually attend mental hygiene hearings without leaving the hospital. Under the auspices of Lawrence K. Marks, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, the videoconferencing pilot program permits patients to voluntarily attend...
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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 to have health issues, a condition referred to as “ Long COVID . ” The grants help fund a clinical patient navigator who guides patients through a personalized treatment plan. Currently located on the campus of...
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Frequently Asked Questions: Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Announce Plans to Transform Healthcare in Ulster County Q. What are the details of the project? A. HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue Campus will undergo a 70,000-square-foot renovation and a new, 110,000-square-foot bed tower addition will be constructed to accommodate all inpatient medical services currently located there and HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway Campus. The ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 28, 2020) - The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced $1 million in grants to 10 Hudson Valley organizations to address behavioral health and substance use disorders, primary care accessibility and engagement, and linkages to social determinates of health services, such as housing and food security. Part of the New York State “promising practices” initiative, these grants are designed to help WMCHealth partners develop sustainable models and services a...
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Neurology: Clinical Studies Open for Enrollment Responsive Stimulation for Adolescents with Epilepsy (RESPONSE) Study A multinational observational longitudinal study to describe the patient characteristics, health care interventions, and health outcomes of patients with major bleedings in the presence of Factor Xa inhibitor treatment Validation of Early Prognostic Data for Recovery Outcome after Stroke for Future, Higher Yield Trials (VERIFY) SEAL™ IT: Saccular Endovascular Aneurysm Lattice System Firs...
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Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a specialized technology that uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to create images of the heart's arteries from the inside out. The IVUS machine is a miniature transducer that is mounted at the end of a flexible catheter which inserted in the artery over a wire with the aid of x-ray imaging to help physicians visualize where they want to further investigate. By looking at the inside of the artery, the physician can see if there...
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About Us Patient-Centered Medical Home is a way of providing primary health care in which a team of healthcare professionals get to know you, your family situation, your medical history and current health issues in order to work with you so that you get the best care possible. They provide you with a care plan that fits you and your family. Within the PCMH we work in teams that include a doctor, nurse, nutritionist, care coordinator and social worker. When you first join the medical hom...
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About Us Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a way of providing primary health care in which a team of healthcare professionals get to know your child, your family situation, your medical history and current health issues in order to work with you so that your child gets the best care possible. They provide you with a care plan that fits your child and your family. Within the PCMH we work in teams that include a doctor, nurse, nutritionist, care coordinator and social worker. When you first joi...
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The flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), Westchester Medical Center is a 415-bed academic hospital, one of three hospitals located on the Network’s Westchester County, NY campus. Founded in 1917, Westchester Medical Center is the regional base of tertiary and quaternary care and is the primary referral facility for other hospitals, serving as a lifeline for millions of people in the Hudson Valley. Westchester Medical Center’s mission includes providing the highest ...
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Boriana Parvez is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Neonatology. View locations, contact information and more.
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Shekher Maddineni is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology. View locations, contact information and more.
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Heena Rajdeo Attending, Department of Surgery Vice Chair & Associate Director Diversity & Inclusion New York Medical College Westchester Medical Center is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in General Surgery. View locations, contact information an
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VALHALLA N.Y. (October 18, 2021) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announces the award of a $50,000 grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Trust. WMCHealth will use the grant to increase the services provided through support groups, a key component of treatment plans for many patients in a Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program based here. “Expansion of WMCHealth’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program will ensure the Post-COVID Syndrome patients...
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For Neurological Emergencies Please Call 866-Go-To-WMC ( 866.468.6962 )
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Nicholas Belasco is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Family Medicine, Sports Medicine. View locations, contact information and more.
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Inpatient Services Adult Inpatient Treatment Treatment is focused on reducing the patient's symptoms and moving the patient on to continuing outpatient care in the community. The multi-disciplinary team approach utilizes the skills of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses and recreational and expressive therapists. In addition to two acute care psychiatric adult units, the Behavioral Health Center has a third unit which serves as a general inpatient psychiatric population and those with c...
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Westchester Medical Center: 914.493.1500 Bradhurst Number: 914.372.7887
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Sei Iwai MD is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine. View locations, contact information and more.
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Medically reviewed by Sonia Solomon, DO There are more than 101,000 people in the United States on the waiting list for a kidney transplant . Despite this great need, only 17,000 people on the waiting list receive a kidney each year, resulting in 12 people dying each day waiting for a kidney. For one Westchester County family, these statistics became a reality when they least expected. At 9 months old, Hadley Frusciante was admitted to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital with a congenital disorder that pre...
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VALHALLA, NY – April 23, 2024 – WMCHealth’s Westchester Medical Center has achieved Level 4 accreditation by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). The Level 4 accreditation from the NAEC is granted to centers that have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the most advanced medical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy. Level 4 is the highest designation given by the NAEC. This esteemed designation underscores the Advanced Adult Epilepsy Program ...
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While the allure of victory is undeniable, life as an NCAA Division 1 student-athlete is about more than just winning games. It's about maintaining optimal health, which includes everything from injury prevention and education to post-game recovery rituals. One local institution, Marist College, sought a partner to provide that foundation of comprehensive medical care — and they found it in WMCHealth. At the heart of this collaboration is the dedicated expertise of Daniel Zelazny, MD, an orthopaedic spo...
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What is Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)? Why do we need a new way to do minimally invasive surgery? What are the benefits of da Vinci Surgery compared with traditional methods of surgery? Where is the da Vinci Surgical System being used now? Has the da Vinci Surgical System been cleared by the FDA? Is da Vinci Surgery covered by insurance? Will the da Vinci Surgical System make the surgeon unnecessary? Is a surgeon using the da Vinci Surgical System operating in "virtual reality"? Is this telesurgery? ...
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VALHALLA, NY (April 1, 2022) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) debuted this week a new cardiovascular program that aims to stop preventable coronary death and disease in its tracks. Located at Westchester Medical Center and MidHudson Regional Hospital, the Cardiovascular Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program (CHPDP ) , prioritizes prevention, education and wellness while using best-practice methodologies to assess and manage the myriad of factors...
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Clinical Overview The Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Westchester Medical Center is comprised of four cardiothoracic surgeons, Drs. Lansman, Lafaro, Malekan, and Spielvogel, who are committed to providing the best results with the most reliable of current therapies in this specialty. CORONARY BYPASS GRAFTING (CABG) remains a large part of our practice. The age range, acuity, spectrum of severity and co-morbidities in this group truly constitute "high risk," tertiary referral patients, yet...
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Brain Tumor Program We treat the individual, not just the disease If you have been diagnosed with a malignant or benign tumor, the specialists at Westchester Medical Center's brain tumor program will work with you to deliver a treatment plan based on your individual needs. We will address the unique pathology of your tumor, and carefully consider your overall health as well as your clinical and functional status to determine the most effective course of treatment. Our brain tumor exper...
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Take an Active Role in Your Healthcare To ensure the best care possible, Westchester Medical Center patients must take an active and responsible role in their healthcare. By partnering with your healthcare team, you will be better equipped to make informed decisions about your treatment needs and options. Plan Ahead Whenever possible, schedule tests, optional treatments, etc., in advance and in cooperation with your physician. Respect Staff Members Westchester Medical Center's highly trained staff is de...
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Igor Laskowski Chief, Vascular Surgery is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Vascular Surgery. View locations, contact information and more.
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Joseph J. Fulton Chief, Vascular Surgery (MHRH) is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Hyperbaric Medicine, Vascular Surgery. View locations, contact information and more.
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While most people assume that eye trauma is more common for people working in factories or on construction sites, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Ocular Trauma (ASOT) report that 40 percent of eye injuries happen during home repairs, yard work, cooking and cleaning. Abha Amin, MD Abha Amin, MD , an ophthalmologist and section chief of Complex Anterior Segment Surgery at Westchester Medical Center, sees one to two patients a week during landscaping season with seve...
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VALHALLA, NY - (August 18, 2020) ― Four member hospitals of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) – Westchester Medical Center, in Valhalla, NY; Good Samaritan Hospital, in Suffern, NY; MidHudson Regional Hospital, in Poughkeepsie, NY; and HealthAlliance Hospital, in Kingston, NY – have earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines ® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes each hospital for its commitment to, an...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 12, 2017) – The Heart and Vascular Institute, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently celebrated the opening of its first Long Island practice, which brings comprehensive cardiac care to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients living in the area. WMCHealth’s unique program led by Srihari S. Naidu, MD, Director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) program, launched in 2016 to offer advanced care to patients with the rare, life-threatening car...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) launched a new communications technology at its network hospitals this week to provide the highest level of prehospital care and preparation for Hudson Valley patients while en route to the hospital’s emergency departments. WMCHealth – home to the only hospital in the Hudson Valley with a Level I trauma center for both children and adults at Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, and a Level II trauma center at M...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s Master Chefs of the Hudson Valley: Corks & Forks dinner showcased the talents of seven master chefs from across the Hudson Valley for a good cause: supporting WMCHealth‘s10 hospitals in the Hudson Valley. Held at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park on September 30, the evening featured a six-course culinary feast prepared by some of the region’s top chefs. Organized by Chef Peter X. Kelly, Xaviars Restaurant Group, courses were prepared by Peter ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 7, 2019) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced the launch of the Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness, a comprehensive network service devoted to providing women living in and around the Hudson Valley with high-quality, comprehensive, multidisciplinary care as close to their homes as possible. The Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness will deliver to Hudson Valley families the convenience of women’s health services at WMCHealth communi...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 2, 2019) – Dignitaries that included His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, were at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), today for the ceremonial dedication of the hospital’s new Ambulatory Care Pavilion. The new, 260,000-square-foot, eight-story Ambulatory Care Pavilion is Westchester Medical Center’s new focal point for ambulatory care services. The construction of the Ambulatory Care Pavili...
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WMCHealth is saddened to learn of the passing of former Westchester County Legislator Sue Swanson. Ms. Swanson was instrumental, along with many others, including current board member Mark Tulis and former board chair Steven Galef, in drafting the legislation establishing the Westchester County Health Care Corporation. This enabled Westchester Medical Center, and later WMCHealth, to grow and thrive to the success it is today. We recognize her contribution to secur...
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Medically reviewed by Shreya Nagula, MD Bullying is a pervasive issue that affects countless children and adolescents. While much attention is rightly given to the victims, it is equally important to understand the motivations driving the bullies as well. Contrary to popular belief, bullies often need as much mental health support as their victims. Common underlying issues include: Insecurity and Low Self-Esteem : Many bullies struggle with their own insecurities and low self-esteem. By putting others d...
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Westchester Medical Center is proud to offer a revolutionary treatment for arrhythmia patients who have exhausted other options: cardiac radioablation . This leading-edge procedure combines electrophysiology, cardiology, and radiation medicine to terminate faulty electrical pathways in the heart, offering new hope to patients with limited therapy options. Understanding Arrhythmia and Ventricular Tachycardia Most people know the feeling of an arrhythmia or racing heartbeat—whether it’s from an intense wo...
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A safe and effective care environment is our highest priority, and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals in accordance with current NYS DOH requirements have undertaken necessary steps to protect our patients and workforce. Effective December 2, 2024 , visitation at Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is as follows: Visiting hours are 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. All visitors will be screened for COVID and flu like symptoms upon arrival. Visitors who ...
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Visitor Self-parking is available in: Lot 1 – Ambulatory Care Pavilion * and Main Hospital Lot 4 - Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Lot 5 - Emergency Department Lot 10 - Taylor Pavilion Lot 16 - Cedarwood Hall Valet Parking is available in front of the main hospital and the Ambulatory Care Pavilion. Payment Method Credit Card payment available in all exit lanes. Cash Payment - To pay with cash for Lots 1, 2, 4, 5, 10 and 16 please use the payment station in the lobby of the respective building. Parking ...
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Medically reviewed and approved by Stephen Ferrando, MD Suicide is a critical public health issue that demands our attention. Alarmingly, instances of suicide can sometimes surge collectively, a distressing occurrence known as a suicide cluster . These clusters are characterized by a sudden and concentrated spike in suicides or attempts within a short period, often within a specific community or region. Such patterns highlight the pressing need for immediate intervention and support. While the exac...
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Deciding to place a loved one in a long-term care facility can be a challenging and emotional process. Each caregiver or family may face this decision at various times and for various reasons. “While guilt may accompany this difficult choice, recognizing when it's the right time and understanding that it's for the best will lead to better outcomes for both the caregiver and the loved one,” says Maureen Torelli, Administrator at St. Josephs Place , a WMCHealth nursing home and rehabilitation center locat...
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When you suffer a stroke, time is of the essence. According to research from the American Heart Association , the average patient loses 1.9 million neurons, 13.8 billion synapses and seven miles of axonal fibers every minute that a stroke goes untreated. That’s because a stroke disrupts blood flow to the brain and deprives it of life-sustaining oxygen, causing it to start to die almost immediately. And when brain tissue dies, it cannot be recovered. The good news? Your chances of surviving a stroke and ...
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WMCHealth is a 1,700-bed healthcare system with nine hospitals in New York's Hudson Valley region. WMCHealth has 13,000 workforce members and nearly 3,000 attending physicians. Approximately 600 of our providers are employed in one of our two medical groups – Advanced Physician Services and the Bon Secours Medical Group, which make up WMCHealth Physicians. WMCHealth services includes Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers, plus Level II trauma centers; a dedicated burn center; the region’s only adva...
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WATCH NOW: PORT JERVIS, NY (April 26, 2018) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), along with the Bon Secours Charity Health System, welcomed local leaders and New York State officials to Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, for a special ceremony heralding the beginning of construction on a transformative $40 million hospital renovation project. The Investing in a Healthier Community project is expected to usher in a new era of healthcare in the Cit...
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Carrie Muh, MD, was recently named Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, leading the largest and most comprehensive pediatric neurosurgery program in the Hudson Valley. In her new role, Dr. Muh will oversee all pediatric neurosurgery services at the 136-bed pediatric hospital, which performs more than 250 pediatric neurosurgical procedures each ...
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VALHALLA N.Y. (October 5, 2020) — Advanced ENT Services is the newest practice within WMCHealth Physicians, the medical group of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network ( WMCHealth ). The 10-office practice provides a wide range of otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) primary care and specialty services throughout the Hudson Valley as well as the Bronx. Services include primary ear, nose and throat care, including treatment for hearing loss and therapy for balance problems and, thro...
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VALHALLA , N.Y. (May 27, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network's (WMCHealth) 2022 Gala to be held at the Caramoor Center for Music and Arts in Katonah, NY on June 4 will salute 10 local organizations for their support of the Network during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, WMCHealth will recognize Michael Gewitz, MD, Executive Director, and William Russell McCurdy, Physician-in-Chief of WMCHealth's Maria Fareri Children's Hospital for his decades-long accomplishments in pediatric cardiolog...
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By Katrina Stidham, MD Section Chief, Neurotology Westchester Medical Center Many people experience some degree of hearing loss as they get older. A third of people over 65 have hearing loss, and by the age of 75 the frequency increases 50 percent. There are many variables that affect the degree of hearing loss an individual has as they age including genetics, prior history of noise exposure and even some other health problems. Hearing loss has many negative effects on an individual’s well-b...
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Annual Notice at Westchester Medical Center Annual Notice must be published annually prior to the CPE program start and appear in the student and center handbooks in addition to other sources at the center’s discretion. It contains *: I. This ACPE CPE center/program guarantees to its students the rights to inspect and review education records, to seek to amend them, to specified control over release of record information, and to file a complaint against the program for alleged violations of these ...
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What are the different phases of Clinical Trials? Why are Clinical Trials needed? Why should I consider participating in a Clinical Trial? Are Clinical Trials safe? What are the different phases of Clinical Trials? Clinical Trials are performed in different phases. Each phase evaluates treatments in a slightly different way. Phase I - These trials are used to determine the best dosage of a new drug to be used and if it is safe (side effects). These trials typically involve small numbers...
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The largest manufacturer of insulin recently announced it will cap out-of-pocket co-pays on insulin at $35 for those with commercial insurance and lower the price of some insulin products by 70 percent. This comes on the heels of a $35 co-pay cap for seniors on Medicare that took effect in January as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. “This is great news and will make a difference for patients,’ said Erika Brutsaert, MD, MPH , an endocrinologist at Westchester Medical Center. “The cost of insulin has ...
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Sameh Said, MD, with pediatric cardiothoracic surgery patient Aadhya Mohanraj. This photo was captured just a few days after the procedure. Credit: WMCHealth. An innovative procedure performed at WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is helping infants and children bounce back from cardiac surgery faster than ever. In traditional open-heart surgery, doctors make a large incision in the center of a child's chest, cutting through muscle and the breastbone to reach and repair the heart. &...
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