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1.	Spiritual Health Leadership The Reverend John R. Simon, M.Div., MTS, BCC Vice President of Network Spiritual Health Services Taylor Pavilion 100 Woods Road Valhalla, NY 10595 Phone: 914.493.7316 Email: John.Simon@WMCHealth.org Rev. Dr. J. Bernard Richardson, D.S.T. ACPE Certified Educator Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. Senior Director of Clinical Pastoral Education & Spiritual Health; Westchester Medical Center 100 Woods Road Valhalla, NY 10595 Phone: 914.493.7123 Email: Joseph.Richa... Site Map Content 2/8/2024
2.	Find a Doctor , Site Map 1/31/2025
3.	Pediatric Emergency Care Symposium Events 9/14/2022
4.	WMC Online Gift Shop Have a question about your order? Do not contact Westchester Medical Center or the on-site gift shop directly. Please contact HospitalGiftShop.com using the Customer Service Contact Form or call us directly at 877.887.3200. Site Map Content 5/31/2023
5.	A Message from Michael D. Israel, WMCHealth President and Chief Executive Officer 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. News 7/18/2022
6.	Application and Instructions Applicant must submit a completed, standard ACPE application form, AVAILABLE HERE . Application non-refundable fee of $50 is included in the tuition. Address all applications and inquiries to: Kaylene Morgan Service Excellence Office Liaison / Chaplaincy Westchester Medical Center 100 Woods Road Valhalla, NY 10595 Phone: (914) 493-5620 Fax: (914) 493-8211 Email: morgank@wcmc.com Site Map Content 5/31/2023
7.	The Big 5 Racing Stronger Together Get your heart rate going and support local healthcare as you race, jog or walk on and around Westchester Medical Center’s beautiful and growing campus. Enjoy a Racer’s Village and Family Fun Day as well as a Kid’s Park, complete with games, merchandise, food and fun! Events 8/12/2022
8.	WMCHealth’s Telemedicine ICU Program Consistently Ranks Tops in National Quality Survey The Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth) eHealth telemedicine program – which provides 24/7 complementary care to more than 100 intensive care unit (ICU) patients daily on hospital campuses across the Hudson Valley – has been recognized as one of the nation’s top telemedicine programs three consecutive times in a national quality survey.* The survey, which measures several, key ICU patient health indicators such as blood sugar levels, ventilator settings and venous thromboembol... News 7/18/2022
9.	2022 Annual Trauma Symposium This five-hour in-person symposium will encompass a multitopic approach to trauma care in an interactive three-part workshop covering both the pre-hospital and in-hospital trauma perspectives. Food will be served during a break between sessions. The first 140 people to RSVP will receive a separate email on or before July 8 notifying them of their accepted registration and the exact event location along with parking instructions. View the symposium's detailed agenda . If you plan on attending, you must r... Events 6/30/2022
10.	Westchester Medical Center Surpasses 500th Ablation Milestone for Atrial Fibrillation Patients The electrophysiology program at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently achieved a 500-procedure milestone for the use of ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation, a common type of arrhythmia that can increase an individual’s risk of stroke, heart failure and other complications. The WMCHealth Heart and Vascular Institute team performs more than 100 atrial fibrillation ablations at Westchester Medical Center each year, typical... News 6/30/2023
11.	2019 Neurovascular Symposium THE COURSE IS FULL. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Course Directors: Justin Santarelli, MD Ramandeep Sahni, MD Attending Physician, Westchester Medical Center Stroke Director, Westchester Medical Center Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology, Neurology and Radiology, New York Medical College New York Medical College Please CLICK HERE for brochure (pdf). Neurovascular disease is the number one cause of permanent adult disability in the United States. New treatmen... Events 11/30/2021
12.	Pearls for Practice Events 7/12/2024
13.	Hope Grows Here Events 6/4/2024
14.	Kidney Transplant Sunday Seminar Events 1/30/2024
15.	Walk and Family Fun Day Events 5/18/2023
16.	Succeeding at School with Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants Events 3/10/2023
17.	Stroke Support Group Events 11/30/2021
18.	Cardiology Fellowship Program Welcome! Click Here to View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 3/11/2025
19.	How Can I Protect My Family From Whooping Cough? Whooping cough can be difficult to distinguish from an upper respiratory infection or cold. Characterized by coughing and fever, and highly contagious in the first 1-2 weeks, whooping cough gets its nickname from the audible “whoop” sound that those infected make when they gasp for air following a coughing fit. “Whooping cough is sometimes known as the ‘100 Day Cough’ because the longer a patient waits to treat it, the longer the coughing symptoms can persist – sometimes up to three months,... News 6/30/2023
20.	Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 3/28/2024
21.	Motorcycle and ATV Awareness REGISTER Events 5/31/2024
22.	Hay fuerza cuando se conecta (Spanish-speaking program for kidney transplant patients) This program is for Spanish-speaking patients in evaluation and on the wait list for a kidney transplant. Events 4/19/2024
23.	Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 9/12/2023
24.	Neurovascular Symposium 2023 More Information Register Events 4/27/2023
25.	2023 Annual Burn Symposium REGISTER Events 1/5/2023
26.	Neurology Symposium Click Here to Register View Agenda Events 10/14/2022
27.	Trauma Mud Run Run through the woods, climb obstacles, scramble through mud, navigate the fire towers all within the Medical Center's Valhalla campus. A fundraiser for the Joel A. Halpern Regional Trauma Center and Burn Center, this 5K obstacle course/run is designed for participants of all ages and athletic abilities. Please CLICK HERE for more information. Events 11/30/2021
28.	Trauma Mud Run Run through the woods, climb obstacles, scramble through mud, navigate the fire towers all within the Medical Center's Valhalla campus. A fundraiser for the Joel A. Halpern Regional Trauma Center and Burn Center, this 5K obstacle course/run is designed for participants of all ages and athletic abilities. Please CLICK HERE for more information. Events 11/30/2021
29.	With a Goal to Improve the Health of Hudson Valley Residents, Hundreds Attend Summit Hosted by WMCHealth PPS VALHALLA, N.Y. (December 14, 2017) – More than 200 Hudson Valley agencies dedicated to bettering community health convened recently at the fourth annual PPS Summit and Quality Meeting hosted by the Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth) Performing Provider System (PPS) and its Center for Regional Healthcare Innovation . The WMCHealth PPS was established to participate in New York State's Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program, a statewide initiative that aims to restru... News 7/18/2022
30.	WMCHealth Provides $1 million in Grants 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... News 7/18/2022
31.	Celebrate "National Pancake Day" at a Hudson Valley or Fairfield County IHOP Restaurant! On Tuesday, February 25, in exchange for a FREE short stack of buttermilk pancakes at IHOP restaurants, please consider making a donation to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a member of the WMCHealth Network , your local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. 100% of your donation will help save the lives of children across the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, CT. Participating IHOPs include: Dutchess County Poughkeepsie IHOP (Route 9 near Route 113/Spackenkill Road) Fairfield County Stamford IHOP (Su... Events 1/3/2020
32.	Cardiology: Clinical Research Program Cardiology: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment PROTOCOL CY 6022 AN OPEN-LABEL STUDY OF CK3773274 FOR PATIENTS WITH SYMPTOMATIC HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY (HCM) Observational Study Protocol CV027-012 DELIVER INSIGHTS IN HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY AND OBSERVATIONAL OUTCOMES IN REAL WORLD (DISCOVER-HCM): UNITED STATES PROSPECTIVE REGISTRY STUDY A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group Phase IIIb study evaluating the effect of inclisiran on atherosclerotic plaque prog... Site Map Content 2/26/2025
33.	Other Resources , Site Map 1/22/2025
34.	Neonatology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 1/25/2024
35.	Directions MFCH WMC Westchester Medical Center Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Center 100 Woods Road Valhalla, NY 10595 (914) 493-7000 By Car Download Driving Directions Get Directions via Google Maps Train Westchester Medical Center is served by Metro North's Harlem line via two stations: White Plains - Bus transfer options available Hawthorne - Taxi service available For train fare and schedule information, call 1-800-METRO-INFO or go to www.mta.info/mnr . Bus There are three bus lines (Westchester Bee... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
36.	About the Foundations Westchester Medical Center Foundation Established in 1999 to support Westchester Medical Center's mission of providing the highest quality healthcare, medical staff and technology, the Foundation depends on the generosity of individuals, families, corporations and foundations to strengthen the world-class medical care that benefits the tens of thousands of people that we treat each year. Your donation directly enhances services and programs at Westchester Medical Center that continue to provide world-cl... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
37.	Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 5/31/2023
38.	Westchester Medical Center Trauma Mud Run Events 11/30/2021
39.	RNICU Reunion - 35th Graduate Reunion Party Please bring a picture of when your baby was in the NICU for a memorable photo opportunity. Events 11/30/2021
40.	Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 9/18/2024
41.	Body Bequeathal Program - Cell Biology This ultimate gift is recognized each May by New York Medical College during the Annual Convocation of Thanks , a forum for first-year medical students to express their gratitude to the families and friends of those who donated their bodies, providing them with one of the most important rites of passage in medical school—the study of human anatomy. Through song, poetry, prose and art, the first-year medical students communicate their indebtedness to the people they did not know in life, yet came t... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
42.	Westchester Medical Center to Host New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Operations Beginning November 19 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), beginning Friday, November 19. Also, vaccination for children ages 5 to 11 is available at WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Both Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital are located at 100 Woods Roa... News 7/18/2022
43.	Contact Us Site Map Content 3/4/2025
44.	CNS Endovascular Surgery Fellowship Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 2/11/2025
45.	Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 8/9/2024
46.	Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 7/14/2023
47.	Phone Directory Westchester Medical Center 100 Woods Rd., Valhalla, NY 10595 Main Number: 914-493-7000 Emergency Department (914) 493-7307 Emergency Department - Pediatric (914) 493-6001 Admitting &nbs... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
48.	Free Car Seat Safety Check Event One-on-One Demonstration, Education and Discussion 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 at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital , a member of WMCHealth, in partnership with Empress EMS, encourage local parents and parents-to-be to join us at a FREE car seat check-up event. Certified technicians will: Ensure your existing car seat is... Events 9/28/2022
49.	Liver 101: For Patients and Their Families Join Westchester Medical Center’s David Wolf, MD, Medical Director, Liver Transplantation, for this free informational webinar on Thursday, June 23 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. This webinar is intended for patients with liver disease and their families. Pre-registration required. To register, visit: https://bit.ly/3HbSE6I . Events 6/16/2022
50.	Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 3/28/2025
51.	NYS-IN: New York Symposium Innovation in Neurosciences 2024 More Information REGISTER Agenda at a glance Prospectus Event sponsors Event parking information Events 6/13/2024
52.	Increase In COVID-19 and Flu Cases During Holidays Leads to Public Health Initiative for Drive-Thru Vaccine Center at Westchester Medical Center WHAT: With the holiday season in full swing and social gatherings bringing people together , the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is reopening its drive-thru vaccination center at Westchester Medical Center. WMCHealth will offer COVID-19 and influenza vaccines for community members ages 12 and older as well as Mpox vaccines for community members 18 years of age and older . WHEN: Starting the week of December 18, WMCHealth will offer vaccinations at the Network’s drive-t... News 12/26/2023
53.	Ophthalmology Residency Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 7/14/2023
54.	Advanced Physician Services Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services, P.C. is home to more than 100 specialty physicians offering advanced care to residents of Westchester, the lower Hudson Valley and metropolitan New York City. Our wide range of services encompass a full service cardiovascular practice delivering comprehensive heart and vascular care from diagnostic services to heart transplant; advanced OBGYN services including urogynecology, gynecologic oncology and maternal fetal medicine; advanc... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
55.	National Falls Prevention and Awareness Week Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a national health campaign with the goal of increasing awareness of falls, health and injury prevention. Join us on Monday September 19, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Westchester Medical Center in the Main Concourse for a nationwide observance to raise awareness of fall prevention and reduce the risk of falls. And help older adults live a safer life without the fear of falling. Falls continue to be a national public health concern. Learn about our resources and strengthen co... Events 9/16/2022
56.	Conception to Cradle: Triage, Transport, Transition Target Audience : Nurses in Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, Well-Baby and Special Care Nurseries, NICU, Patient Transport / Emergency Medical Services, and Emergency Department. Sponsored by The Regional Perinatal Center at Westchester Medical Center. Please CLICK HERE for our "Save the Date" flyer. Please CLICK HERE for our brochure. Only CEU/CNE offered in this conference. If you have a lunch request (Kosher, Vegetarian) please email Marichu.Smith@wmchealth.org . Events 11/30/2021
57.	Oncology: Clinical Research Program Oncology: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment Lymphoma Leukemia Solid Tumors Brain Tumors Urology Radiation Medicine Transplants Myeloma Sarcoma Lymphoma Immunochemotherapy with Obinutuzumab, Ifosfamide, Carboplatin and Etoposide (O-ICE) in CAYA with recurrent refractory CD20+ Mature B-NHL Pilot Study Using Induction Chemo-immunotherapy followed by Consolidation with Reduced Toxicity Conditioning and Allogenic Stem Cell Transplant in Advanced Stage Mature Non-anaplastic T-Cell or N... Site Map Content 4/3/2025
58.	COVID-19: Vaccination, Testing and Treatment COVID-19: Maintaining a Safe and Effective Care Environment A safe and effective care environment is our highest priority, and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals and medical practices have undertaken necessary steps to protect our patients and workforce as the COVID-19 situation evolves. On this site, you will find up-to-date information on our patient and visitor guidelines, as well as details about vaccination, testing and treatment offered at our hospital campuses, ... Site Map Content 2/19/2025
59.	Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 9/15/2023
60.	Physician’s Research Yields New Protocols for Dog-Bite Treatment at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital VALHALLA, NY - (April 11, 2019) – New guidelines to treat children who are the victims of dog bites have been devised at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the only all-specialty pediatric facility in the Hudson Valley. The rate of dog bites continues to rise among children, and WMCHealth plastic surgeons are at the forefront of initial management and outcome of these injuries nationally. The study, conducted by Kaveh Alizadeh, MD,... News 6/30/2023
61.	Recovery and Discharge What to Expect During Your Stay Recovery and discharge practices cover the time immediately following your procedure at Westchester Medical Center up until your exit from the hospital. Recovery times vary from patient to patient, and discharge dates may range from a same-day departure to a week or more after your procedure. Your healthcare team will discuss the specifics of your situation with you both prior to and following your procedure. Recovery Your recovery at Westchester Medical Center is supervi... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
62.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Appoints Joshua Ratner as Senior Vice President for Network Strategy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Laguardia Westchester Medical Center Health Network (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 11, 2017) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announced the appointment of Joshua Ratner as Senior Vice President of Network Strategy. In his new role at WMCHealth, Ratner will collaborate with senior administration and network affiliates to develop and ex... News 7/18/2022
63.	Human Milk for Extreme Preemies: A Kosher Option VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 20, 2024) – Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla, N.Y., has expanded its successful Liquid Gold Preemie Donor Milk Bank to include a rabbinical-certified kosher donor human milk option for families with babies in the hospital’s Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Regional NICU). Boriana Parvez, MD, neonatologist and newborn nutrition expert, who founded and directs the Liquid Gold Preemie Donor Milk Bank, spearheaded this initiative to meet the needs of families requi... News 11/20/2024
64.	Nephrology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 8/30/2024
65.	36TH Annual Westchester Medical Center Gala CONTACT: David Billig (914) 493 8028 36 th Annual Westchester Medical Center gala brings two new endowments Annual Westchester Medical Center Foundation fundraiser raises more than $3 million from supporters to help support the mission of the Medical Center The Westchester Medical Center Foundation, a 501c(3) which supports the mission of Westchester Medical Center recently held its annual fund raiser. This year’s event which was a... News 6/30/2023
66.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Offers Cold Weather Safety Tips as Temperatures Plummet Temperatures are expected to drop to the frigid single digits this week, bringing with them serious health concerns such as hypothermia and frostbite, especially in young children, older adults, and those who work outdoors. Westchester Medical Center Health Network reminds Hudson Valley residents to take the necessary precautions and offers cold-weather tips to help keep families safe during the forecasted plunge in temperatures. “The key to staying safe during our colder winter days a... News 6/30/2023
67.	$1.6 Million Donated in Support of WMCHealth Stronger Together Benefit VALHALLA, N.Y. (December 1, 2020) – Through the generosity and thoughtfulness of supporters, sponsors and the community at large, $1.6 million was raised for Westchester Medical Center Health Network hospitals (WMCHealth) during the WMCHealth Stronger Together benefit. The streamed event, supporting the life-changing and lifesaving care and services of WMCHealth hospitals, remains available for viewing at WMCHealthStrongerTogether.org where donations to can be made through December 15. WMCHealth Stronge... News 6/30/2023
68.	New York State Designates Westchester Medical Center as a Comprehensive Stroke Center 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 ... News 7/28/2022
69.	Philips and Westchester Medical Center Health Network Announce USD 500 Million, Multi-year Enterprise Partnership to Transform Patient Care 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 ... News 7/18/2022
70.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Appoints Susan Gerry, Kelly MacMillan and Mecca Santana to Leadership Positions The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare services in New York’s Hudson Valley region, recently appointed Susan Gerry as Senior Vice President for Strategic Alliances and Partnerships, Kelly MacMillan as Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Mecca Santana as Senior Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement. All three bring extensive public policy, legislative and leadership experience to their position... News 7/18/2022
71.	For Patients with Previous Heart Attacks, Myocardial Viability Tests Found Inconclusive In Determining the Benefit of Cardiac Bypass Surgery A common test, currently used to determine whether patients who have previously suffered one or more heart attacks should undergo bypass surgery, is actually inconclusive and should not be relied on solely for the decision, according to a new study published today in the The New England Journal of Medicine . Julio A. Panza , MD, Chief of Cardiology at Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), led the study of Myocardial Viability testing, which found that a more comprehensive and personaliz... News 7/18/2022
72.	Westchester Medical Center Certified as the Only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the Hudson Valley 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... News 7/18/2022
73.	WMCHealth Appoints Pair to Senior Leadership Positions VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 5, 2022) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has appointed Matilde Roman as Senior Vice President, Chief Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Officer and John Brand as Senior Vice President for Marketing and Communications. Matilde Roman Roman brings extensive public policy, legislative and leadership experience to her new position at WMCHealth. The Network’s mission is to provide the highest quality care for all and in her new role, Roman will develop strategic... News 7/18/2022
74.	Virtual Go the Distance Walk Join us virtually for one of the region’s biggest and most important events! It’s the 16th Annual Go the Distance Walk, the largest annual fundraiser for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County. Create a team and join for a socially distant one-mile walk on the course of your choosing anytime between NOW and Sunday, September 13th, 2020. Share a photo or video with us by using the hashtag #GoTheDistanceGoes... Events 11/30/2021
75.	2018 Updates in Lung Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Course Director: Anna Rozenshtein, MD, MPH, FACR Director, Thoracic and Cardiac Imaging Department of Radiology Westchester Medical Center Overview: This conference will seek to educate primary and specialty providers on the new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for lung cancer screening. Through lectures and case presentations attendees will learn about these guidelines for low-dose CT screening in former and current smokers as well as the services offered by WMCHealth. Please C... Events 11/30/2021
76.	Procurement Opportunities Welcome to the Procurement Opportunities page of Westchester Medical Center Health Network. As a public benefit corporation, Westchester Medical Center procures goods, services, and construction on a competitive basis so as to ensure the prudent and economical use of public funds. This page provides suppliers and contractors interested in doing business with Westchester Medical Center Health Network information about procurements solicited by the medical center and its procurement related poli... Site Map Content 10/28/2024
77.	Six Westchester Medical Center Health Network Staff Members to Go the Distance to Make a Difference at TCS New York City Marathon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org Donations are Being Accepted for Team Members Running on November 6 in Support of Patients at 10 Hospital Affiliates Across the Hudson Valley VALHALLA, N.Y. (September 1, 2016) - Six Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) employees from network facilities across the Hudson Valley will channel the fighting spirit demonstrated by so many of their patients when they team up to Go th... News 6/30/2023
78.	Telepsychiatry Brings Specialists to Delaware County Students via Innovative Mental Health Services Program 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 ... News 6/30/2023
79.	Westchester Medical Center Charts Course for Successful Neurosurgery Outcomes with New “Brain Mapping” Technology VALHALLA, NY (February 3, 2022) – The National Brain Tumor Association estimated that last year alone 84,000 people received a primary brain tumor diagnosis , many of whom required neurosurgery as part of their treatment. Westchester Medical Center neurosurgeons are now using a new technology that charts the brain’s neural networks during procedures to assist in finding the correct path for an optimal surgical outcome. The human brain has neural pathways, often referred to as networks, which transmit in... News 6/30/2023
80.	100.7 WHUD Joins Community in Support of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Through the 11th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org 100.7 WHUD Personalities to Broadcast Live and Speak with Families from Lobby of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital November 18, 19 and 20 VALHALLA, NY (November 17, 2015) -- 100.7 WHUD, Westchester and the Hudson Valley’s music and information station, is once again teaming up with the local community to support seriously ill and injured local children by hosting its 11th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon supporting... News 7/18/2022
81.	Mud, Sweat and Cheers: Hundreds Expected to Get Dirty for a Good Cause in the Evan Lieberman Westchester Medical Center Mud Run WHEN: Saturday, June 25. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. Heats begin at 8:30 a.m. WHAT: The Evan Lieberman Westchester Medical Center Trauma Mud Run is a 5K foot race where participants traverse over, under and through a series of challenging obstacles including tire swings, cargo nets, fire towers, running streams, a giant mud put and more. Adding to the fun this year will be a new course feature – spray guns – that will douse participants with bright colors as they traverse tw... News 7/18/2022
82.	Westchester Medical Center’s Fast-Growing Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Program Receives Prestigious Recognition as National Center of Excellence VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 5, 2018) – The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy program at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), was recently awarded the prestigious Center of Excellence recognition from the national Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA). Westchester Medical Center is one of only 29 institutions in the country to receive this honor for its fully comprehensive, patient-centered program for patients suffering from the hereditar... News 7/18/2022
83.	2019 Alcoholic Liver Disease and New Challenges for Liver Transplant ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. If you would like to attend the event, we will be taking walk-ins on site. Course Director: David C. Wolf, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD Professor of Clinical Medicine, New York Medical College Medical Director of Liver Transplantation, Westchester Medical Center Overview: Alcoholic liver disease presents a new set of unique challenges for healthcare professionals. As the population of patients requiring liver transplant shifts away from hepatit... Events 11/30/2021
84.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Teams with Law Enforcement to Host National Drug Take Back Day Collection Sites VALHALLA, N.Y., (April 25, 2024) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) will partner with local law enforcement to host National Drug Take Back Day collection sites throughout Westchester, Orange, and Rockland counties, Saturday April 27. Community members can bring tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription, over the counter and veterinary medications to the collection sites for proper disposal, free and anonymously. At some locations, WMCHealth representatives a... News 4/29/2024
85.	National Prescription Drug Take Back Day On Saturday, April 27, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. For more than a decade, the event has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications — those that are old, unwanted, or expired — that too often become a gateway to addiction. Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneede... Events 4/22/2024
86.	Same-Day Cardiology and Heart Disease Prevention Programs Saving Lives at Westchester Medical Center VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 5, 2024) – Fern, a Westchester County resident, awoke recently with excruciating pain. It passed and she didn’t think much of it until the headaches started and persisted. Finally, knowing that she had a history of heart disease in her family, Fern decided to see a cardiologist, but she couldn’t get an appointment. Then a friend told her about Westchester Medical Center’s Same-Day Cardiology program . Fern called and got an appointment the very next day. “It’s a good thing I did... News 2/8/2024
87.	Activity Kits Like all children, our patients and their brothers and sisters need to keep busy! We have a lot of wonderful programs at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, but sometimes a bag-full-of-fun is exactly what they need. Gathering materials for and building activity bags makes for a great "way to give" project for individuals and groups of all ages! Below are some suggestions of activities that can be put together and placed in a Ziploc bag to be distributed to children on our traveling art cart. Pick one or m... Site Map Content 7/20/2023
88.	Hot weather warning CONTACT: David Billig (914) 493 8028 HOT WEATHER WARNING Westchester Medical Center offers health and safety tips as forecasters call for potentially dangerous hot and humid conditions this week The warm weather usually means lots of summer fun and outdoor activities. Unfortunately, the combination of high heat and high humidity often become very dangerous. Temperatures for the next few days of ... News 6/30/2023
89.	WMCHealth to Celebrate All Healthcare Heroes During Virtual Benefit VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 10, 2020) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) will recognize the heroism of its workforce, thank the community for its unwavering support and celebrate the fortitude of its patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic during the WMCHealth Stronger Together Benefit scheduled for November 12. The event will stream at WMCHealthStrongerTogether.org at 7 p.m. and there is no cost to watch. Proceeds from the virtual benefit will support the life-changing and lifes... News 6/30/2023
90.	Westchester Medical Center Training Local Law Enforcement Personnel How to “Stop the Bleed” VALHALLA N.Y. (November 1, 2021) - Specialists from Westchester Medical Center’s Level I trauma center recently trained Westchester County Police Department Emergency Services Unit personnel on techniques that help mitigate excessive bleeding caused by a traumatic injury. The effort is a component of Westchester Medical Center’s Stop the Bleed education initiative for which the Westchester Medical Center trainers are certified by the American College of Surgeons. The Westchester County Police Dep... News 6/30/2023
91.	Clinical Pastoral Education FAQs How can CPE prepare me to be a chaplain? Is a Masters degree required for this CPE program? Is there a stipend? What does overnight on-call involve? How much clinical (and other) time is required each week? In what way(s) does my learning in CPE enable me to become more effective in carrying out my own liturgical and/or homiletical responsibilities in my own religious denomination? What is the cost for the program? Is one unit of CPE required before applying for a serial-internship? How many units of CP... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
92.	Clinical Trials FAQs 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... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
93.	Confocal Microscopy - Cell Biology One-photon laser scanning microscope: An Olympus Fluoview FV300 scan unit is mounted on a BX51W upright fluorescence microscope equipped with an argon laser. The single photon imaging can be combined with electrophysiological recordings and the equipment for this microscope includes a Multiclamp 700A-2, DigiData 1322A, PClamp 8 (Axon Instruments), a Master-8 pulse generator (A.M.P.I) and one micromanipulator (Sutter Instruments). Photolysis of caged compounds can be performed with a LSI 337 nm pulsed UV... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
94.	WMCHealth’s Big 5: Races for Runners of All Levels will Support WMCHealth Hospitals 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 September 18. The Big 5, Westchester Medical Center Health Network's fall active fundraiser supports a range of medical services while supplying the perfect opportunity to get fit and have fun. 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, Septemb... News 8/22/2022
95.	FAQs: How the WMC Health Network (WMCHealth) and Bon Secours Charity Health System Will Transform Healthcare in Port Jervis Frequently Asked Questions: How the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and Bon Secours Charity Health System Will Transform Healthcare in Port Jervis Q. What did WMCHealth and Bon Secours Charity Health System announce? A. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), along with the Bon Secours Charity Health System, today announced a $40+ million investment in Bon Secours Community Hospital and the Port Jervis area that is expected to transform healthcare delivery in the... News 7/18/2022
96.	Astorino and Westchester Medical Center Team on New Ambulatory Building 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... News 7/18/2022
97.	Kindergartner Overcomes Extreme Prematurity at Birth to Lead Thousands as Grand Marshal of Event Supporting Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia WMCHealth (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, NY, (March 31, 2016) – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, has named Eli Carson Whittaker of New City as the Grand Marshal of the 12th Annual Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day. The event, which includes a casual, one-mile walk and a host of family activities, is the bigge... News 7/18/2022
98.	100,000 COVID-19 Vaccination Doses and Counting: Milestone Surpassed at Westchester County Center 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... News 7/18/2022
99.	Free Car Seat Safety Check 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 with Empress EMS, encourage local parents and parents-to-be to join us at a FREE car seat safety check event. Certified technicians will: Provide recommendations on car seats that are best for your vehicle and child (infan... News 7/18/2022
100.	Free Car Seat Safety Check 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 at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, in partnership with Empress EMS, encourage local parents and parents-to-be to join us at a FREE car seat check-up event. Certified technicians will: Provide recommendations on car sea... News 7/18/2022
101.	Evidence-Based Management and Treatment of Chronic Headaches Course Director(s): Kaveh Alizadeh, MD Section Chief, Plastic Surgery Department of Surgery Westchester Medical Center Nitin Sekhri, MD Section Chief, Pain Management Department of Anesthesiology Westchester Medical Center Overview: The goal of this activity is to review the latest evidence-based literature on the treatment of chronic migraines and other headache disorders, and discuss novel alternative methods of headache management. The course will focus on improving patient outcomes by improving their... Events 11/30/2021
102.	Evidence-Based Management & Treatment of Chronic Headaches 2018 Overview: Over 35 million Americans are affected by debilitating headaches. However, the management of chronic daily headaches is usually limited to the use of pharmaceutical medications with a low degree of efficacy. The goal of this activity is to review the latest evidence-based literature on the treatment of chronic migraines and other headache disorders, and discuss novel alternative methods of headache management. The course will focus on improving patient outcomes by improving their function... Events 11/30/2021
103.	Ask the Experts: Advances in the Management of Liver Cancer Course Director: David C. Wolf, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD Professor of Clinical Medicine New York Medical College Medical Director of Liver Transplantation Westchester Medical Center Click here for the Brochure . Course Overview: The incidence of cirrhosis and liver cancer are increasing and are responsible for more than 40,000 deaths annually in the United States. The Liver Transplant Center at Westchester Medical Center, flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), a... Events 11/30/2021
104.	2020 Pearls for Practice Pearls for Practice Insights, Education and Trends in Ophthalmology A one-day continuing medical education program The Department of Ophthalmology at Westchester Medical Center, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is pleased to present its annual continuing education program, “Pearls for Practice.” Through lectures, panel discussions and case presentations, this conference will address cutting-edge advances in medications and technology in all specialty areas of ophtha... Events 11/30/2021
105.	2018 WMCHealth Cardiovascular Symposium for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Online Registration is Currently Closed! Overview: This WMCHealth Cardiovascular Symposium for nurses and allied healthcare professionals will offer a comprehensive update on conditions related to cardiovascular disease including topics related to, Valvular Heart Disease, Inherited and Congenital Heart Disease and Cardiomyopathies. This course will include a review of a comprehensive CV history and exam, including heart sounds, hemodynamics and ECG interpretation, evidence-based guidelines for medical m... Events 12/3/2019
106.	Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 4/4/2025
107.	Interdisciplinary Pain Medicine Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/3/2024
108.	Westchester Medical Center Breaks Ground on $220 Million Critical Care Tower 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... News 7/24/2024
109.	Rheumatology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 12/11/2023
110.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Launches New Precision Medicine Initiative to Personalize Cancer Care, Powered by Philips IntelliSpace Genomic Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Valhalla, NY – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA) and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the leading provider of advanced medical care in New York’s Hudson Valley, today announced the launch of WMCHealth’s new precision medicine initiative for personalized cancer treatment, which will use Philips’ IntelliSpace Genomics solution to integrate large-scale genomic analysis with extensive patient clinical data. WMCHealth leverages Philips IntelliSpace ... News 6/30/2023
111.	After Undergoing Stem Cell Transplant to Combat Sickle Cell Disease Girl, 7, Named Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Ambassador VALHALLA, N.Y. (September 20, 2021) -- Seven year-old Camryn Kellam was cheered by her family and her care team from M a r i a Fa r e r i C h il d r en ' s H osp i t a l during a recent ceremony in which she was presented with an official sash designating her as a hospital ambassador for the G o t he Di s t ance Virtual W al k . Camryn was born with Sickle Cell Disease and underwent a successful stem cell transplant at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in March 2020. Camryn's oldest sister, Skylar,... News 6/30/2023
112.	WMCHealth Launches Center to Advance Women’s Health Equity 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... News 6/30/2023
113.	Preparing for Your Visit Preparing for your visit to Westchester Medical Center is just a mouse click away! Here at Westchester Medical Center, we believe that you, the patient, are the most important member of your health care team. That’s why we offer Emmi programs. Using voice and animation, these web-based programs will teach what steps you can take to prepare for your visit to the hospital. The Emmi patient safety programs outline essential safety guidelines to help ensure your safety a... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
114.	About Us (WMC Foundation) Site Map Content 5/31/2023
115.	Clinical Research Program Site Map Content 3/26/2025
116.	Neurology: Clinical Research Program 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... Site Map Content 3/11/2025
117.	Internal Medicine: Clinical Research Program Genetics Disease: Clinical Studies Open for Enrollment Perspectives on Treatment with CAB+RPV LA Injectable Therapy from People Living with HIV (PWH) in the US with Prior Adherence Challenges to Oral ART A retrospective real-world study of the effectiveness and tolerability of the antiretroviral treatment regimens DTG/3TC compared to BIC/FTC/TAF in older persons living with HIV A Phase 2b Single Arm, Repeat Dose Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetic Profile, Safety, and Tolerability of A New Formulation... Site Map Content 2/12/2025
118.	Pulmonology: Clinical Research Program Pulmonology: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment A Multicenter, Single-arm, Open-label, Post-Authorization, Phase 4 Effectiveness and Safety Study of Tezepelumab in Adult and Adolescent Participants with Severe Asthma including Several Under-Studied Populations in the United States (PASSAGE). Strength and Muscle Related Outcomes for Nutrition and Lung Function in CF (STRONG-CF) Nightingale: Clinical Utility of Management of Patients with CT and LDCT Identified Pulmonary Nodules Using the Percepta Nasal... Site Map Content 12/2/2024
119.	Pediatric Hospital Medicine Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/3/2024
120.	Hematology Oncology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 9/26/2023
121.	Division of Trauma Roadside to Bedside Event: An Overwhelming Success! On March 20th, 2019, the Westchester Medical Center (WMC) Division of Trauma sponsored a Roadside to Bedside Event that brought together professionals from our EMT community, nursing staff, physicians, surgeons, and patient-care providers to learn about topics related to caring for geriatric patients, management and pre-hospital care of traumatic brain injury patients, management of the difficult airway, and efforts of the “Stop the Bleed” initiative. Guest speakers presented on these topics and provide... News 6/30/2023
122.	Clinical Leadership Additions Build Hematology and Oncology Programs at Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College 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 develop the oncology and hematology programs at both institutions. Dr. Mark Hurwitz Dr. Hurwitz is currently the Director of Radiation Medicine at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the Chair of the School o... News 6/30/2023
123.	Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Training Program Site Map Content 10/18/2024
124.	Endocrinology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/3/2024
125.	Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/12/2023
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