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1.	Emergency Medicine Overview The Emergency Department at Westchester Medical Center (WMC) is the only Level 1 Trauma Center for the Hudson Valley Region. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide complex, multi-disciplinary emergency care 24 hours a day to adult and pediatric patients, including walk-ins, those brought in by EMS, and trauma cases transferred from other facilities. Serving all levels of emergency need, we are the local hospital of choice for the most critically injured patients requiring the most advanced int... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
2.	Emergency Medicine Office Location Westchester Medical Center Emergency Room 1D-17 Valhalla, New York 10595 Phone: (914) 493-7656 Program Director David Goldwag, MD GoldwagD@wcmc.com Program Coordinator Sara Cardi cardis@wcmc.com Site Map Content 5/31/2023
3.	Emergency Department Our 24-hour Emergency Department is part of the Regional Trauma and Burn Center for the entire Hudson Valley. We are fully staffed by experienced board-certified emergency room physicians, nurse practitioners, and critical care nurses, along with physicians in every medical specialty including pediatrics, cardiac care, neurology, neurosurgery and burns. What Happens When I Arrive? When you arrive at our Emergency Department, a triage nurse will obtain a brief medical history and take your vital si... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
4.	Pediatric Emergency Care Symposium Events 9/14/2022
5.	Collaborators in Care: Westchester Medical Center Recognizes Emergency Medicine Service Personnel During National EMS Week VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 18, 2021) – During National EMS Week (May 16-22), Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is recognizing emergency medical service personnel from the Hudson Valley and beyond for their life-changing and lifesaving efforts. “Emergency medical service personnel are the true, healthcare frontliners,’’ said Tina Cocuzza, MD, Director of Westchester Medical Center’s Emergency Medical and Interfacility Patient Transfer Se... News 7/18/2022
6.	WMCHealth Launches New Ambulance Communications Technology to Support Prehospital Care for Seriously Ill and Injured Patients 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... News 7/18/2022
7.	WMCHealth's Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and MidHudson Regional Hospital Bring World Renowned Pediatric Care Services to the Mid-Hudson Valley 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 ... News 6/30/2023
8.	Thousands of Children are Injured Each Year While Sledding – Don't Let Safety Slip Away! VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 1, 2021) – Sledding is a fun wintertime activity for families, however those exhilarating slides down neighborhood hills send more than 20,000 children to emergency rooms each year, according to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics . With a winter storm bringing significant snowfall amounts to our area, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, is reminding parents, caregivers and snow-goers of all ages that sledding injuries are preventable, if... News 7/18/2022
9.	Liver Disease for the Hospitalist... Liver Disease for the Emergency Physician The Intra-Abdominal Transplant program is proud to host it's 4th webinar of 2021. On September 30th, Dr. Bernard Partiula, Transplant Hepatologist, will be presenting on "Liver Disease for the Hospitalist... Liver Disease for the Emergency Physician." Patients with liver disease may present in different ways; some are very ill, some are more stable, and some just need a gentle nudge. This webinar will review common clinical scenarios, using sample cases along the way. We will also discuss how hospitalis... Events 9/22/2021
10.	Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Shares Sledding Safety Tips Sledding is a fun wintertime activity for families, however those exhilarating slides down neighborhood hills send more than 20,000 children to emergency rooms each year, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics*. With winter in full swing, 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, is reminding parents, caregivers and snow-goers of all ages that sleddin... News 7/18/2022
11.	Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 3/28/2025
12.	Beat the Heat: Westchester Medical Center Health Network Offers Hot Weather Safety Tips Summer is a time for outdoor activities and fun in the sun, but the combination of extreme temperatures and high humidity can be very dangerous. When forecasted temperatures rise into the 90s, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network ( WMCHealth ) urges Hudson Valley residents to take extra precautions to stay safe. “A day or two of extreme temperatures and humidity is typically not a cause for concern for most healthy people who limit their exposure to the heat and are caref... News 6/30/2023
13.	For the Press 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... Site Map Content 6/30/2023
14.	Behavioral Health Center The Behavioral Health Center at Westchester Medical Center has been a leading provider of comprehensive behavioral health services since 1929. Located in a freestanding facility on the campus of Westchester Medical Center, the Behavioral Health Center offers a full spectrum of inpatient, outpatient, community and emergency care for individuals and families. Site Map Content 5/31/2023
15.	Heroes Inspiring Heroes Emergency service vehicles from around Westchester County visited our flagship campus in a display of solidarity and recognition for the workforce and patients of WMCHealth’s Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Behavioral Health Center. The procession of emergency service vehicles circled the three hospitals - which serve as regional care centers for the Hudson Valley’s most seriously ill and injured patients – and saluted our WMCHealth Heroes with rolling lights and blaring... News 7/18/2022
16.	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
17.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Encourages Safe Celebrations This Fourth of July Holiday Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks often go hand in hand, but fireworks – especially those that are illegal – can be extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated at hospitals across the United States for serious burns, amputations, and other significant injuries resulting from the use of fireworks. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) encourages all residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals this ... News 6/30/2023
18.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Encourages Safe Celebrations this Fourth of July Holiday Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks often go hand in hand, but fireworks – especially those that are illegal – can be extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated at hospitals across the United States for serious burns, amputations, and other significant injuries resulting from the use of fireworks. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) encourages all residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals ... News 6/30/2023
19.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) Encourages Safe Cycling and Always Wearing a Helmet While Biking Fresh-air outdoor exercise like cycling is key to physical and emotional wellness, explains Dipak Chandy, MD, a pulmonologist at Westchester Medical Center, who also says studies show outdoor exercise improves sleep and burns more calories than indoor activities. Cycling does carry some risk, however, and WMCHealth encourages everyone to follow safety guidelines when venturing out to local roads and trails, such as mask use and social distancing, plus wearing a properly-fitted helmet ce... News 7/18/2022
20.	Census 2020: Shape Your Future. Start Here. Top 5 Reasons to Complete the Census: Your Health: Helps hospitals and communities predict the spread of diseases. Emergency Response: Helps allocate disaster resources. Federal Funding: Determines funding for programs like Medicaid and school lunches. Fair Representation: Determines a community’s number of U.S. House of Representatives seats. Infrastructure: Drives decisions for housing, safety resources and community improvements. Responses to the census are secure,... News 7/18/2022
21.	Westchester Medical Center Encourages Safe Celebrations this Fourth of July Holiday FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Anna Dolianitis (914) 493-3147 Anna.dolianitis@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 28, 2016) – Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks often go hand in hand, but fireworks – especially those that are illegal – can be extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated at hospitals across the United States for serious burns, amputations, and other significant injuries resulting from the use of illegal fireworks... News 6/30/2023
22.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Encourages Safe Celebrations this Fourth of July Holiday Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks often go hand in hand, but fireworks – especially those that are illegal – can be extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated at hospitals across the United States for serious burns, amputations, and other significant injuries resulting from the use of fireworks. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) encourages all residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals this Fourth... News 6/30/2023
23.	Helping to Save Kids from Sudden Cardiac Arrest: WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Urges Schools to Become “Heart Safe” VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 8, 2021) – More than 5,000 children suffer sudden cardiac arrest each year outside of a hospital setting, according to the American Heart Association . Pediatric cardiologists at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), are urging school districts to prepare for the possibility of a student experiencing sudden cardiac arrest on school grounds. To assist schools with a cardiac arrest preparedness plan, Maria Fareri C... News 7/18/2022
24.	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
25.	PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Site Map Content 10/28/2024
26.	Fourth of July Safety CONTACT: David Billig (914) 493 8028 LEAVE FIREWORKS TO THE PROS HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS FROM WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER For many New Yorkers, fireworks and celebrations go together, especially on the Fourth of July, but fireworks particularly illegal fireworks can be extremely dangerous and often lead to serious debilitating injuries or even death. Nationally, fireworks have become a tradition and, in many cases, a prerequisite for all July 4 th celebrati... News 6/30/2023
27.	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
28.	Bon Secours Community Hospital Breaks Ground for Transformative Renovation Project 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... News 6/30/2023
29.	Published Studies Suggest Psychosis is a Symptom of COVID-19 Infection VALHALLA, NY (April 12, 2021) – Paranoia, delusions and other mental health conditions should be considered as potential signs of COVID-19 infection, according to studies authored by behavioral health and emergency medicine specialists at WMCHealth. The medical journals Psychosomatics and the Journal of Psychiatric Research published the studies, which are part of an international sharing of new findings that point to additional, non-traditional symptoms of the COVID-19 virus and its impac... News 6/30/2023
30.	Westchester Medical Center Elevates Kartik Prabhakaran, MD, to Section Chief, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery VALHALLA N.Y. (July 19, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center, the flagship hospital in the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has elevated Kartik Prabhakaran, MD, to Chief of the Section of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, within the Department of Surgery. In his new position, Dr. Prabhakaran will oversee emergency general surgery, trauma and surgical critical care. Westchester Medical Center has the only Level I adult trauma care program verified by the American College of Surgeons in N... News 6/30/2023
31.	Dinner at The Culinary Institute of America Join us as we celebrate significant growth at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). We will honor Frank Castella, Jr., President and CEO of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and a member of MidHudson Regional Hospital Board of Visitors, Lobsang T. Lhungay, MD, Associate Director of Anesthesiology, MidHudson Regional Hospital and Mark A. Papish, MD, Associate Director of Emergency Medicine, MidHudson Regional Hospital. Events 9/12/2022
32.	WMCHealth to Resume Outpatient Ambulatory Surgeries at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 19, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announces that elective outpatient ambulatory surgeries and medical testing will resume tomorrow, May 20, at its flagship hospital Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. New York State approval allows for resumption of outpatient ambulatory surgical services -- those for which the patient enters and leaves a surgical facility on the same day, without an overnight stay – and is based upon the status of coronavirus ... News 7/18/2022
33.	Beat the Heat: Westchester Medical Center Health Network Offers Weather Safety Tips for Hot Temperatures Forecasted this Week VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 18, 2019) – Summer is a time for outdoor activities and fun in the sun, but the combination of extreme temperatures – like those expected this week – and high humidity can be very dangerous. With forecasted temperatures in the 90s this week and nearing triple digits over the weekend, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is urging Hudson Valley residents to take extra precautions to stay safe. “A day or two of extreme temperatures and humidity is typically not a ... News 6/30/2023
34.	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
35.	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
36.	WMCHealth Honors Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Regeneron Co-Founder George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD at 2024 Gala Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey with Michael D. Israel, President and Chief Executive Officer, WMCHealth (L) and Zubeen Shroff, Chairman, Board of Directors, Westchester County Health Care Corporation VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 27, 2024) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth) 2024 Gala saluted former Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Regeneron President George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD, physicians Ivan Miller, MD and Augustine Moscatello, MD, and the dedicated medical/surgical nursing teams at Westch... News 6/27/2024
37.	Beat the Heat: Westchester Medical Center Offers Weather Safety Tips for Forecasted Extreme Heat and Humidity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Anna Dolianitis (914) 493-3147 Anna.dolianitis@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 21, 2016) – Summer is a time for outdoor activities and fun in the sun, but the combination of extreme temperatures – like those expected this week – and high humidity can be very dangerous. With forecasted temperatures in the 90s this week, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is urging residents to take extra precautio... News 6/30/2023
38.	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
39.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Expands Telemedicine Program with Teletrauma Services in Ulster and Delaware Counties 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... News 6/30/2023
40.	Pre-Admission Testing (One Medical Passport) Please pre-register online at least 48 hours before your visit to the hospital to allow adequate time for processing your information. What You'll Need to Pre-Register: Your personal contact information including occupation information Emergency contact information Insurance information, group name and number, policy number, address and telephone number Physician name Date of procedure Surgery Patients Will Additionally Need: The names, addresses and phone numbers of your physicians A list of all medica... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
41.	HealthAlliance Opens Ulster County’s Only Advanced Service Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory KINGSTON, N.Y. (July 12, 2021) – Fulfilling a promise to deliver more advanced services to Ulster County and surrounding areas, WMCHealth today announced the opening of a new cardiac catheterization laboratory at HealthAlliance Hospital on Broadway in Kingston. The new laboratory offers emergent and preventative solutions for blocked arteries, irregular heartbeats and coronary heart disease, services never before available in Ulster County. The service operates under the direction of WMCHealth’s compreh... News 6/30/2023
42.	Clinical Education (Radiology) Site Map Content 5/31/2023
43.	Frequently Asked Questions: Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Announce Plans to Transform Healthcare in Ulster County 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 ... News 7/18/2022
44.	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
45.	With Plans to Transform Healthcare in Ulster County, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network and HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Announce New Hospital Expansion CONTACT: Lynn Nichols (845) 334-3151 Lynn.Nichols@hahv.org KINGSTON, N.Y. (September 8, 2016) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network and HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley (HealthAlliance), a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), unveiled plans for a five-year, $133.6 million project that includes a 110,000 square-foot expansion -- highlighted by a new, four-story tower addition -- and 70,000 square-foot renovation of the HealthAlliance Hospital on Mary’s ... News 7/18/2022
46.	SAAVE, Westchester Medical Center’s Crisis Intervention Program Abuse/Risk Victim If you’re a victim of sexual assault, you are not alone. The FACT and SAAVE programs at Westchester Medical Center are here for you. Our Forensic Acute Care Team (FACT) continues to provide forensic exams and evidence collection in our emergency department . SAAVE also offers free comprehensive advocacy services and support for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and all forms of abuse and sexual misconduct. Our crisis hotline 833.220.2444 is available 24/... News 7/18/2022
47.	WMCHealth to Honor Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Regeneron Co-Founder George D. Yancopoulos, MD, at Annual Gala VALHALLA N.Y. (May 30, 2024) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) 2024 Gala will take place on Saturday, June 1st at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, N.Y. At the Gala, WMCHealth will recognize former Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Regeneron Co-Founder George D. Yancopoulos, MD. Additionally, WMCHealth will salute a skilled nursing team and recognize exemplary physicians for their service to the Network and the community. Proceeds from the event will support A T... News 6/3/2024
48.	Education and Curriculum (Anesthesiology GME) Site Map Content 8/29/2023
49.	Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital to Host Important Symposium for Pediatric Health Care Providers That Could Impact the Lives of Local Children CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org Half-Day Program to be Held January 9 on Westchester Medical Center Campus; Topic is the Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Neurological Concerns VALHALLA, NY (January 7, 2016) – Some of the region’s brightest minds in children’s healthcare will be on the Westchester Medical Center campus this Saturday for an important symposium presented by a multidisciplinary team of advanced pediatric healthcare experts at Mari... News 6/30/2023
50.	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
51.	Billing, Insurance, and Financial Assistance (WMC) It is the Policy of Westchester Medical Center, including MidHudson Regional Hospital, (collectively, "WMC") to provide Financial Assistance in compliance with New York State. Understanding Your Financial Responsibilities Patients at Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and MidHudson Regional Hospital should understand how their bill is processed and be familiar with their insurance coverage. For Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children's Hospital please contact our P... Site Map Content 12/17/2024
52.	Visiting Hours and Guidelines 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 ... Site Map Content 12/1/2024
53.	Parking MFCH WMC 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 ... Site Map Content 10/21/2024
54.	Pediatric Hospital Medicine Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/3/2024
55.	SAAVE, Westchester Medical Center’s Crisis Intervention Program, Guides & Counsels Victims of Sexual Assault 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... News 2/28/2024
56.	WMCHealth Names Megan Baldwin Head of Government and Community Relations Megan Baldwin, Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 11, 2023) - Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced three new additions to guide its Government and Community Relations efforts, to be led by Megan Baldwin, who joins the network as Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations. Baldwin will be supported by Thomas Scaglione, Vice President of Government and Community Relations, and Pavan Naidu, Director of Govern... News 10/11/2023
57.	Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Experts Offer Safety Tips as Parents and Families Prepare for a New School Year VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 13, 2018) – As the summer draws to a close, families are turning their thoughts and preparations to the beginning of a new school year. Amidst the back to school shopping and gathering of school supplies, experts at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, are urging parents to remember the most important back to school focus – their children’s physical and emotional preparedness for the year ahead. Pediatrician Rebekka Levis, MD... News 6/30/2023
58.	Heart Transplant Team Honored as ‘Doctors of Distinction’ Several WMCHealth physicians were among the honorees recognized for their contributions to the field of medicine at the recent Doctors of Distinction award banquet hosted by the Westchester County Business Journal. Michael Gewitz, MD , William Russell McCurdy Physician-in-Chief at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his devotion to caring for pediatric patients and their families in the Hudson Valley since the early 1980s, with many of his on... News 6/30/2023
59.	Annual Notice at WMC 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 ... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
60.	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
61.	HealthAlliance Receives Key State Approval for $92 Million Hospital Transformation HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received contingency approval from the New York State Department of Health for a transformative $92 million expansion and enhancement of HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue Campus, HealthAlliance and WMCHealth announced today. The reimagined HealthAlliance Hospital will have a new, four-story tower and 437,000 square feet of space -- 100,000 square feet more than the hospital’s current conf... News 7/18/2022
62.	Ten WMCHealth Runners “Go the Distance to Make a Difference” for Patients in TCS NYC Marathon on Nov. 4 A special group of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) employees who have trained for months to complete a 26.2 mile race of a lifetime at the TCS New York City Marathon on November 4 will run for their patients and their co-workers and support WMCHealth facilities across the Hudson Valley. The team’s 10 members – five nurses, a nurse manager, occupational therapist, psychiatry resident, nurse practitioner and the network’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer – all... News 7/18/2022
63.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Welcomes Paula Fessler, RN, MSN, MS, FNP-BC as Chief Nurse Executive VALHALLA, N.Y. (December 11, 2018) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) welcomes Paula Fessler, RN, MSN, MS, FNP-BC, as Chief Nurse Executive for the health network’s Valhalla and Poughkeepsie campuses. In her new role, Fessler will oversee all nursing operations at WMCHealth’s flagship Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and the Behavioral Health Center in Valhalla, as well as MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Fessler brings to WMCHealth more than ... News 7/18/2022
64.	WMCHealth Physicians Resumes Medical Practice Office Visits in Westchester County, Following Resumption of Elective Outpatient Procedures VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 21, 2020) – WMCHealth and WMCHealth Physicians/Advanced Physician Services announce that routine office visits are resuming at our medical practices in Westchester County. New York State has approved the resumption of routine medical practice visits based on the status of coronavirus impact, including a drop in COVID-19 cases, in specific counties. WMCHealth Physicians/Advanced Physician Services medical practices have returned to regular office hours in Dutchess, Ulster and De... News 7/18/2022
65.	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
66.	Message from President and CEO Michael D. Israel Dear Colleagues: I am so proud of, and grateful for, our phenomenal WMCHealth workforce. This includes our frontline teams who are caring for our COVID-19 and non-COVID patients, as well as our dedicated army of non-patient care team members who are providing around-the-clock support. As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 situation, I want to underscore that a safe and effective care environment is our highest priority. WMCHealth hospitals and medical practices are taking all necessary steps to prot... News 7/19/2022
67.	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
68.	Senator Gillibrand, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins Stand At Westchester Medical Center Calling For Nearly $180 Million To Address Nation’s Maternal Mortality And Maternal Mental Health Crisis 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... News 9/12/2023
69.	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
70.	Project Fact Sheet: Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Announce Plans to Transform Healthcare in Ulster County Project Fact Sheet The Westchester Medical Center Health Network and HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley (HealthAlliance), a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced plans for a five-year, $133.6 million project that includes a 110,000 square-foot expansion - highlighted by a new, four-story tower addition - and 70,000 square-foot renovation of the HealthAlliance Hospital on Mary’s Avenue, as well as a medical village hub at HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway C... News 7/18/2022
71.	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
72.	Anesthesiology Residency Program - Main Page Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/25/2024
73.	Air Quality: Tips To Limit Your Risk Given the issues with air quality as a result of the Canadian fires, Rachelle J. Lodescar, MD , a burn surgeon for the Westchester Medical Center Burn Center, recommends these tips to limit your risk during this public health crisis: Avoid any unnecessary time outdoors, especially higher-risk groups such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals and those with underlying heart or respiratory conditions If necessary to be outdoors, avoid strenuous activities or exercis... News 6/8/2023
74.	Burn Center at Westchester Medical Center Verified by the American Burn Association VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 8, 2024) – The American Burn Association (ABA) has verified The Burn Center at Westchester Medical Center as an Adult and Pediatric Burn Center, after a rigorous and thorough review of Westchester Medical Center’s burn care program. With this verification, Westchester Medical Center is now home to the only verified burn care program in Westchester County, the Hudson Valley and eastern New York State north of New York City. According to the ABA, there are almost 500,000 burn inju... News 2/8/2024
75.	WMC Spiritual Health Services Chaplains are available to: Offer counsel, a listening presence and emotional support. Provide spiritual counseling and administration of sacraments. Assist in calling your own clergy, if you wish. Chaplains, work alongside physicians, nurses and others as part of the healing team attending to the needs of the human spirit. You need not belong to an organized tradition, house of worship or even consider yourself religious to speak with a Chaplain. Hospital Staff Chaplains are professionally and clinical... Site Map Content 2/8/2024
76.	WMC Physicians Named to Concussion Taskforce CONTACT: David Billig (914) 493 8028 FOUR WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS NAMED TO CONCUSSION TASK FORCE County Executive Astorino announces the creation of a Concussion Task Force in Westchester County—to help schools address and manage the full spectrum of sports-related concussions Recently four physicians from Westchester Medical Center Health Network were named by Westchester County Ex... News 6/30/2023
77.	WMCHealth Offers Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips In Wake of Winter Storms In the wake of two blasts of winter weather across the Hudson Valley, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), urges residents to take necessary safety precautions to prevent avoidable winter-weather emergencies. Each year, more than 400 people in the United States die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including incidents related to portable generator use. Most ca... News 6/30/2023
78.	Refer / Transfer a Patient 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... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
79.	See a Cardiologist within 24 Hours: Same-Day Heart Care Now Available at Westchester Medical Center VALHALLA, NY (March 30, 2023) – Individuals with non-emergent heart concerns can now take advantage of a new program at Westchester Medical Center that offers convenient, same day cardiology appointments. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and according to the American Heart Association, about 80 percent of cardiovascular disease is preventable. Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth) Heart and Vascular Institute is dedicated to preventing hear... News 3/31/2023
80.	Four WMCHealth Hospitals Earn Awards for Stroke Care Excellence 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... News 7/28/2022
81.	Pavan Surendraiah Honored with Inaugural VITAL Value Award President and CEO Michael Israel recently presented the inaugural VITAL Award to Patient Advocate Pavan Surendraiah. Pavan was the first recipient of the Value Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion which recognizes distinguished individuals who embody respect and treat everyone they encounter with dignity and compassion. More than 50 members of our workforce were nominated for this prestigious award. The VITAL Awards recognize and celebrate workforce members who are Advancing our VITAL Values ... News 7/18/2022
82.	WMCHealth Updates Visitation Guidelines at Network Hospitals VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 22, 2020) – Updated visitation guidelines are going into effect at all Westchester Medical Center Health Network ( WMCHealth ) hospitals that enable patient visitation for up to two support persons, designated by the patient or healthcare proxy. WMCHealth worked closely with the New York State Department of Health on the visitation update, which is in alignment with all state guidelines and helps ensure the safety of our patients, their caregivers, our workforce members, and the com... News 7/18/2022
83.	WMCHealth Physicians Welcomes Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Lakshmi A. Gollapudi, MD, to Kingston Practice KINGSTON, N.Y. (May 27, 2021) —WMCHealth Physicians, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), welcomes Lakshmi A. Gollapudi, MD, to the physician group’s practice in Kingston. Dr. Gollapudi has specialties in gastroenterology and hepatology. As a gastroenterologist, she focuses in preventing, diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. These disorders include conditions involving the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon, and her services include... News 7/18/2022
84.	Community Donated $70,000 to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital During Westchester’s Winter Wonderland VALHALLA N.Y. (March 10, 2022) – Representatives from the Westchester Parks Foundation came to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), to present proceeds from a community fundraiser at Westchester’s 2021 Winter Wonderland holiday event. A total of $70,000 was raised and will support the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy program at the hospital. Westchester Parks Foundation (WPF); Christine LaPorta, Deputy Executive Director WPF; Jane S... News 7/18/2022
85.	Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 8/9/2024
86.	Urology: Clinical Research Program Urology: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment ARTEMIS: Ravulizumab to Protect Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) from Cardiac Surgery Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI) and Subsequent Major Adverse Kidney Events (MAKE): A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study ARTEMIS: Ravulizumab to Protect Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) from Cardiac Surgery Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI) and Subsequent Major Adverse Kidney Events (MAKE): A Ph... Site Map Content 3/4/2024
87.	WMCHealth Mental Health Specialists to Provide Consultative Services at Andrus Through a New Community Partnership VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 26, 2023) – In a new partnership that will advance mental health services in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley, Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) behavioral health physicians will now provide care to children and adolescents at Andrus , which has a residence and school for K – 9 students that provides a range of preventive and restorative services for children and families across the tri-state area. For this community collaboration that will have a posi... News 10/26/2023
88.	More than 200 WMCHealth Physicians Named “Top Doctors” by Peers VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 13, 2023) – More than 200 Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) physicians across a wide range of clinical specialties have been recognized as “Top Doctors” by their peers, according to a well-known healthcare research and consumer resource list. Advancing Care in the Hudson Valley Many of the cited doctors are members of the WMCHealth Physicians provider group, which includes the medical practices of Advanced Physicians Services and Bon Secours Medi... News 10/16/2023
89.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Names Roberto Bergamaschi, MD, as Chief of Colorectal Surgery Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) welcomes colorectal surgeon Roberto Bergamaschi, MD, PhD, as Chief of Colorectal Surgery for the health network’s Valhalla and Poughkeepsie campuses. Dr. Bergamaschi will oversee all colorectal surgery services at WMCHealth’s flagship Westchester Medical Center, as well as Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and MidHudson Regional Hospital. Dr. Bergamaschi brings to the department of surgery a wealth of expertise in colorectal surgery and diseases of th... News 6/30/2023
90.	WMCHealth’s Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Awarded Reverification of Level I Trauma Center Status 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 ... News 6/30/2023
91.	As Fall Sports Camps Open, WMCHealth Network Experts Offer Important Health and Safety Tips Across the Hudson Valley, local athletes have reported for fall practices and training camps. Follow these health and safety tips from Westchester Medical Center Health Network experts to ensure everyone is ready to play their best. Hydration is paramount when practicing under the summer sun Even though athletes are preparing for fall sports, they’re practicing in the prime of summer, and that means a potentially dangerous combination of heat and humidity that can cause a number of dangerous heal... News 6/30/2023
92.	New Protocols for Dog-Bite Treatments Receive National Recognition 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, has devised new guidelines to treat dog bites. The regimens result from a research study named “best published paper” in North America in 2018 by Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open, a rigorously peer-reviewed international journal focusing on global plastic and reconstructive surgery. The study was conducted by Kaveh Ali... News 6/30/2023
93.	New Cardiac Imaging Technology at Good Samaritan Hospital Can Increase Diagnostic Accuracy and Enable Faster Recovery Time SUFFERN, N.Y. (May 26, 2021) – The expanded Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Good Samaritan Hospital offers new imaging technologies that deliver sharp images along with anatomical guidance for physicians to use during interventional procedures. Use of this equipment allows for diagnoses that are more accurate, decreases patient discomfort and increases the potential for shorter hospital stays. The guidance system in use Good Samaritan Hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory automatica... News 6/30/2023
94.	Four WMCHealth Hospitals Recognized for Stroke Care Excellence VALHALLA, NY (August 3, 2022) ― Four Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals have again been cited by national associations* for stroke care excellence. Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital have each earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines ® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for 2022. The award recognizes each hospital for its commitment to, and suc... News 12/6/2022
95.	More than 250 WMCHealth Physicians Named “Top Doctors” by Peers VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 20, 2020) – More than 250 Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) physicians across a wide range of clinical specialties have been recognized as “Top Doctors” by their peers, according to a well-known healthcare research and consumer resource list published in Westchester and Hudson Valley magazines. WMCHealth clinical specialists recognized as “Top Doctors” can be found via a search on the websites of Westchester a nd Hudson Valley magazines. Advancin... News 7/18/2022
96.	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
97.	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
98.	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
99.	Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/3/2024
100.	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
101.	Recent Heart Transplant Patient, 19, Among Hundreds to Celebrate Honorees at 37th Annual Westchester Medical Center Gala FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 17, 2016) – More than 600 people were on hand for the 37th Annual Westchester Medical Center Gala to benefit Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Behavioral Health Center, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. The Gala was held earlier this month at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. The evening’s highlight was the surprise appearan... News 6/30/2023
102.	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
103.	Impacted by Organ Donation, Recipients, Donors and Families Join WMCHealth Hospitals to Celebrate Donate Life Month Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), home to the Hudson Valley region’s only transplant center, in Valhalla, will welcome former patients and families impacted by the gift of organ donation back to network campuses in April to observe national Donate Life Month and raise awareness about the critical need for organ donation locally and nationally. Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of WMCHealth performs kidney, liver, heart, pancreas, bone marrow and corneal transplants. The progr... News 6/30/2023
104.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Staff, Patients and Families Celebrate Donate Life Month Westchester Medical Center Health Network Staff, Patients and Families Celebrate Donate Life Month Events raise awareness about organ donation and honor donors and transplant team members Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), home to the Hudson Valley region’s only transplant center, in Valhalla, will welcome former patients and families impacted by the gift of organ donation back to WMCHealth campuses in April to observe national Donate Life Month and raise aw... News 6/30/2023
105.	Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Replacement Surgery Now Offered at St. Anthony Community Hospital WARWICK, N.Y. (June 8, 2021) ― St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, now offers robotic-arm assisted total knee replacement procedures. Robotic-arm assisted surgery assists surgeons by making implant placement more precise and aligned with each patient’s unique anatomy. This personalized precision can reduce surgical discomfort for the patient, speed recovery times and increase the longevity of the implant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , join... News 6/30/2023
106.	Four WMCHealth Hospitals Earn Awards for Stroke Care Excellence VALHALLA, NY (November 11, 2021) ― Four Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals have again been cited by national associations* for stroke care excellence. Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital have each earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines ® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for 2021. The award recognizes each hospital for its commitment to, and ... News 6/30/2023
107.	As Trauma Cases Reach Record Levels, Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Receive Level I Trauma Center Reverification for Adults and Children VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 27, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children's Hospital will continue to be lifesaving resources for trauma victims with the recent reverification of the hospitals' Level I adult and pediatric trauma designations by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The reverifications come at a crucial time as trauma cases have risen steadily at the hospitals for the past three years with a notable spike in the summer of 2020, after the COVID-19... News 6/30/2023
108.	Westchester Medical Center Unveils New Main Concourse in Valhalla VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 3, 2017) – Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently unveiled a new, contemporary main concourse to greet patients and visitors to the region’s advanced care medical center. The new main concourse, now an important extension of the hospital’s care-giving environment, is a functional crossroads that will eventually connect Westchester Medical Center and the future 280,000-square-foot Ambulatory Care Pavilion curren... News 7/18/2022
109.	WMCHealth Launches Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program to Aid Those with Lingering Symptoms VALHALLA N.Y. (October 22, 2020) – An increasing number of people who became ill from the coronavirus have physical, mental and emotional symptoms that linger well after an initial infection* -- health issues that are sometimes referred to as “post-COVID syndrome.” The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has established a Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program for those who have had, or suspect they had, a COVID-19 infection and continue to have health issues. The multidisciplinary program giv... News 7/18/2022
110.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Staff, Patients and Families Celebrate Donate Life Month Westchester Medical Center Health Network Staff, Patients and Families Celebrate Donate Life Month Events raise awareness about organ donation and honor donors and transplant team members Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), home to the Hudson Valley region’s only transplant center, in Valhalla, will welcome former patients and families impacted by the gift of organ donation back to WMCHealth campuses in April to observe national Donate Life Month and raise awar... Events 11/30/2021
111.	Neurocritical Care Fellowship Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 3/25/2025
112.	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
113.	Interdisciplinary Pain Medicine Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/3/2024
114.	WMCHealth Launches Community Taskforce to Serve Needs of Abuse and Trauma Victims in Westchester County Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the leading provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley, will launch the Victim Informed Care & Trauma Recovery (VICTR) Taskforce this week, to serve the needs of abuse victims and those impacted by trauma in Westchester County. The goal of this first-of-its-kind team is to collaborate with community partners to ensure a compassionate and streamlined approach to response and recovery for all victims. The VICTR Taskforce will bring tog... News 6/30/2023
115.	Areas Of Need Listed below are some of our giving campaigns. We invite your kind consideration of a gift to help us support and expand these vital programs. Site Map Content 5/31/2023
116.	Music to Our Ears: 100.7 WHUD Radiothon for the Kids Returning to  Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 11, 2022) – Now hear this! The annual 100.7 WHUD Radiothon for the Kids (Radiothon) is returning to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital November 16-18, after two years of in-studio broadcasts. 100.7 WHUD personalities will speak live from the lobby of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital with children and their families who will share their stories of triumph over significant medical challenges. Maria Fareri Children's Hospital nurses and physicians will also speak live in what is sure... News 11/11/2022
117.	Marathon Team Raises Nearly $50,000 for WMCHealth’s 10 Hospitals in the Hudson Valley A special group of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) employees who competed in the 26.2-mile TCS New York City Marathon on November 4 raised nearly $50,000 for WMCHealth facilities across the Hudson Valley. The team’s 10 members – five nurses, a nurse manager, occupational therapist, psychiatry resident, nurse practitioner and the network’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer – helped raise funds for the life-changing and lifesaving care provided at each of WMCHe... News 7/18/2022
118.	CNS Endovascular Surgery Fellowship Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 2/11/2025
119.	Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Training Program Site Map Content 10/18/2024
120.	Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/3/2024
121.	Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 3/28/2024
122.	Nephrology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 8/30/2024
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