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CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc., 100.7 WHUD and Saw Mill Auto Sales are Major Corporate Sponsors VALHALLA, N.Y. (December 28, 2015) - The 11th edition of 100.7 WHUD’s annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon was its most successful yet, with more than $480,000 raised for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, the children’s hospital for New York’s Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, Connecticut. ...
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CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org Gaming Day Marathon Set for Saturday, November 7; Proceeds from Fundraising Event Will Benefit Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Highlights: Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital will host a 12-hour, fundraising gaming marathon on Saturday, November 7. The event is a local activation of the national Extra Life gaming program, which supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the United States. Maria Fareri Childre...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 10, 2024) - Four brave young children were appointed as ambassadors for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital during a heartwarming ceremony at Clovers Stadium in Pomona, just before a New York Boulders baseball game. As ambassadors the children, all of whom received successful treatment for serious illnesses at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, will represent the thousands of children cared for annually by the hospital. During the ceremony, 8-year-old Gabe and his 4-year-old sister Rei,...
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VALHALLA N.Y. (October 12, 2021) — WMCHealth Physicians, the medical group of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is now assisting families and individuals with the initial diagnosis and long-term treatment of genetic and metabolic conditions, such as phenylketonuria (PKU), lysosomal disorders and Pompe disease through WMCHealth Physicians' Advanced Medical Genetics. Advanced Medical Genetics is an established team of physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians and other board-cer...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia WMCHealth (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org Baby Weighed Just 9 ounces at Birth; One of the Lightest to Survive Extreme Prematurity in New York State VALHALLA, NY (April 28, 2016) -- Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital held a birthday party today for a very special girl. Born at only 25 weeks last April, Tamaya Berry weighed just 9 ounces when she arrived at the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Maria Fareri Children’s Hosp...
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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...
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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 hosted a heartwarming dedication ceremony for Maria’s Garden, an outdoor area of respite for patients and families under the hospital’s care. The serene and beautifully-landscaped Maria’s Garden is just steps away from the hospital’s front doors. Within its 20,000 square feet are meandering walkways; shaded seating areas; colorful f...
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As the summer draws to a close, parents and children in the Hudson Valley are turning their thoughts and preparations to the start of the 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, ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. and POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (July 15, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announces the establishment of onsite, dedicated pediatric services at MidHudson Regional Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY, under the auspices of the Network's Maria Fareri Children's Hospital (MFCH). The new MFCH pediatric center of the region's only children's hospital will provide pediatric emergency room services as well as inpatient care. Expected to be fully operational by late summer 2020, the ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital's Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy department bridges the gap between home and the hospital by providing developmental and age-appropriate activities designed to help hospitalized children understand and adapt to the hospital experience. We can only help children and families at holiday time because of the kindness of individuals like you. Any hospitalization can be stressful, but spending a holiday in the hospital can be very upsetting for children and families...
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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...
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The Cochlear Implant Center team recently attended the annual ACIA Conference held in Dallas, TX. Several posters were submitted by the team and can be viewed below. Hearing Together Success with a cochlear implant does not just depend on a successful surgery or successful programming of the cochlear implant. It really does require a team effort. A comprehensive team management with real-time feedback of medical, mapping and therapeutic approaches positively impacts patients’ performance. View the full ...
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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...
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Cellular Therapies: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant to Induce Mixed Donor Chimerism in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease & Thalassemia NYMC 556 Cancer and Blood & Marrow Transplantation Wellness & Survivorship Research Registry Safety and Efficacy of Prophylactic Defibrotide Administration in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease Following Myeloablative Conditioning (MAC) & Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation Utilizing C...
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Hematology: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant to Induce Mixed Donor Chimerism in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease & Thalassemia NYMC 556 A prospective Natural History Study of Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcomes of Children with SCID Disorders The use of dose dense rituximab for high risk patients with newly diagnosed acute immune thrombocytopenic purpura A Pilot Study to Determine the Safety of Defibrotide in Children with High Risk Kawasaki Disease (NYMC-204) NYMC...
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CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org Anna Dolianitis (914) 493-3147 Anna.dolianitis@wmchealth.org After Caring for Many Seriously Injured Children, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Urges Young Riders to Follow Safe ATV Operation Guidelines VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 1, 2016) – With Memorial Day behind us and summer around the corner, many Hudson Valley residents are jumping on their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for the warm-weather riding season. ATVs are an essential work tool...
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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,...
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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...
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Anesthesiology Anesthesiology Residency Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship Program Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship Interdisciplinary Pain Medicine Fellowship Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology) Otolaryngology Residency Program Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship Endocrinology Fello...
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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 ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 17, 2023) – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has named three former patients as its newest youth ambassadors. The children - all of whom underwent successful treatment for severe illnesses at WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital - will represent the thousands of seriously ill and injured children served annually by the hospital’s advanced pediatric services. A signature duty of the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital ambassadors will be to lead the hundreds-strong procession fo...
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VALHALLA N.Y. (June 2, 2022) – Whether the tunes are rock, rap, jazz or a bedtime lullaby, music is employed as a healing therapy at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). With $2,500 in support from the Million Dollar Roundtable Foundation (MDRT), the music therapy program at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital now extends beyond the walls of the hospital with the MusiConnection Initiative, a program that connects hospitalized children to f...
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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...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 4, 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 announced that the academic internship program coordinated by its Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy team is among the first hospital-based programs of its kind accredited by the Child Life Cou...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 24, 2017) – More than 50 medical professionals from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), successfully separated 11-month-old twin girls Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho during a rare and complex 21-hour procedure January 17-18. The separation surgery was the most significant in a series of procedures for Ballenie and Bellanie performed at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. The earlier procedures, which included gastr...
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More than 30,000 children benefit from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital services each year. And we stand by each and every one of them! We hope you in enjoy this inspiring music video that celebrates the fortitude of our young patients and the staff dedicated to their care.
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Contact: Andy LaGuardia, (914) 493-6532; laguardiaa@wcmc.com A day on the water is one of the most enjoyable ways to spend a summer afternoon and thanks to members of the American Yacht Club in Rye, young patients treated at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center will spend a relaxing and fun-filled day on Long Island Sound during the Sail4Kids “Make a Memory” Cruise Sunday, July 19. The event is a positive and educational distraction for children and families challenged with comp...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 16, 2020) – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is once again teaming up with 100.7 WHUD for the 16 th Annual 100.7 WHUD Radiothon for the Kids (Radiothon). For the health and safety of all Radiothon participants as well as current Maria Fareri Children Hospital families and workforce members, this year’s Radiothon event will be hosted from the 100.7 WHUD studios rather than the hospital’s lobby. All donations w...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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When we think of seasonal depression, we typically think of winter. But what about the people who find difficulties during other times of the year? Is there such a thing as August depression? Stephen Ferrando, MD, Director of Psychiatry at WMCHealth's Behavioral Health Center recently highlighted this lesser-known variety of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in a first-person New York Magazine piece written by Katie Heaney. READ THE ARTICLE IN NEW YORK MAGAZINE
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Endocrinology: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Retatrutide Compared to Tirzepatide in Adults Who Have Obesity (TRIUMPH-5) A Phase 2, Randomized, Human Growth Hormone-Controlled, Multicenter, Basket Study of Vosoritide in Children with Turner Syndrome, Short Stature Homeobox-Containing Gene Deficiency, and Noonan Syndrome with an Inadequate Response to Human Growth Hormone A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind Stud...
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Tricia Hiller and Boriana Parvez, MD, were recently recognized as 2018 Healthcare Heroes by Westchester Magazine . Hiller, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s Director of Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy, was presented by Gary Tatz, MD, an intensivist in the hospital’s pediatric intensive care unit. In his presentation, Tatz applauded Hiller for her work with children and families during challenging times in the hospital. Ed LaGamma, MD, Chief of Newborn Medicine at Maria Fareri Childre...
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VALHALLA, NY (March 29, 2022) – Patients who suffer long-term effects of COVID-19 infection show significantly more subjective cognitive complaints in the areas of memory, language and cognition months after their initial infection, according to a study authored by behavioral health specialists from the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). The study, which appears in the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry , found that the participants – all of whom were see...
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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...
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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...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 11, 2017) – The VanderWoude family from Larchmont, New York will be on Capitol Hill Thursday, July 13, as part of the Children’s Hospital Association’s Family Advocacy Day effort. Polly and Dan VanderWoude are heading to Washington, D.C., spurred by their own experiences. The younger of their two children, Olivia, was diagnosed as an infant with Aicardi Syndrome, a rare condition caused by a genetic mutation that limits physical and cognitive development. When the family moved...
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In 2013, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital established the Family Advisory Council (FAC), a group consisting primarily of family members of patients, hospital staff, and administrative leadership, coming together as partners to advocate for patient needs, improve the quality of care, and enhance the experience of patients and their family members. As of today, the FAC has had over 30 family members and 10 hospital leaders participate and has gone above and beyond its original purpose. In the past t...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 7, 2018) – Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is now the only hospital in the New York metropolitan area that can provide the fastest and most precise genetic testing available for cystic fibrosis, a chronic and often fatal disease that primarily affects the respiratory and digestive systems of children and young adults. The test is currently available to patients at Valhalla’s Westchester Medical Center and network ...
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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...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 13, 2019) – As we enter flu season, which typically commences in October and can last until May, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) urges everyone in the community to get vaccinated. The flu vaccine is the only viable safeguard against the flu and can help protect against life-threatening complications that can arise from contracting the virus. Young people, the elderly and people with underlying health conditions are most at risk for the flu and for contr...
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Contacts: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 laguardiaa@wcmc.com Sharbari Bose Kamat (914) 493-5412 kamats@wcmc.com Valhalla, NY – June 8, 2015 – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center—the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County—is proud to announce that former patient Ryan Reyes, now in remission from non-Hodgkin lymphoma, has been named the 2015 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion for New York State. As Champion, Ryan, 16, of Brooklyn, New York, will...
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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...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 6, 2017) – Just two weeks after undergoing a groundbreaking, 21-hour separation surgery, formerly conjoined twin girls Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho celebrated their first birthday this past weekend at 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. The rare and complex surgery, which spanned from January 17 until the early morning hours of January 18, ...
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Infectious Disease: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment A Multi Center Observational Study: The RECOVER Post Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) Pediatric Cohort Study Frozen Tissue for Immunopeptidomic Analysis A Multi Center Observational Study: The RECOVER Post Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) Pediatric Cohort Study Eligibility Subject is 25 years of age or younger Suspected, probable, confirmed, or asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection History of MIS-C Children 3 years of age or younger born ...
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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...
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Carrie Muh, MD, was recently named Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, leading the largest and most comprehensive pediatric neurosurgery program in the Hudson Valley. In her new role, Dr. Muh will oversee all pediatric neurosurgery services at the 136-bed pediatric hospital, which performs more than 250 pediatric neurosurgical procedures each ...
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VALHALLA N.Y. (August 5, 2021) — Specialized ear, nose and throat (ENT) services for children and adults are being offered by WMCHealth Advanced ENT Services at a new office in Fishkill, NY. Also known as otolaryngologists, WMCHealth’s ENT specialists utilize the latest equipment and techniques to diagnose and treat ear, nose, and throat issues including hearing loss and vestibular therapy for balance issues. In addition, WMCHealth Advanced ENT Services provides both inpatient and ambulatory care ...
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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...
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Valentine’s Day has always been a good time to mend “broken hearts.” Mid-February is also a perfect time to celebrate the mending of actual hearts and for the eleventh year, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital will host “A Day for Hearts,” a celebration event for children with congenital heart defects. Heart-warming stories will abound at this reunion of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital pediatric cardiac surgery patients. Join Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, its pediatric cardiology staff and other pedia...
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Scope of the Problem and Practical Skills to Screen, Engage and Treat Online Registration is Currently Closed. Course Director Stephen J. Ferrando, MD Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry Behavioral Health Center, Westchester Medical Center This conference will educate primary and specialty providers on the scope of the opioid addiction problem in adolescents and young adults both nationally and locally. Through lecture and case presentations, attendees will acquire a personal perspective on...
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Scope of the Problem and Practical Skills to Screen, Engage and Treat Course Director Stephen J. Ferrando, MD Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry Behavioral Health Center, Westchester Medical Center This conference will educate primary and specialty providers on the scope of the opioid addiction problem in adolescents and young adults both nationally and locally. Through lecture and case presentations, attendees will acquire a personal perspective on the impact of opioid addiction on patien...
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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...
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Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has established a first-of-its-kind program in New York State that makes it possible for patients at WMCHealth’s Behavioral Health Center to virtually attend mental hygiene hearings without leaving the hospital. Under the auspices of Lawrence K. Marks, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, the videoconferencing pilot program permits patients to voluntarily attend...
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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.
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CONTACT: Kara Bennorth (914) 493-7805 Kara.Bennorth@wmchealth.org New Officers Take Posts January 1, 2016 VALHALLA, N.Y. (December 11, 2015) – Mitchell C. Hochberg has been named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC), which operates the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the leading and pre-eminent provider of integrated health care services in the Hudson Valley. “The new Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHea...
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Registration is Closed. Scope of the Problem and Practical Skills to Screen, Engage and Treat Course Director Stephen J. Ferrando, MD Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry Behavioral Health Center, Westchester Medical Center This conference will educate primary and specialty providers on the scope of the opioid addiction problem in adolescents and young adults both nationally and locally. Through lecture and case presentations, attendees will acquire a personal perspective on the impact...
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In London, England, a family faced a heart-wrenching situation. Their unborn son had been diagnosed in the womb with a rare congenital condition known as Tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve syndrome. This threatened the proper development of both his heart and his lungs, putting his life at risk. "This is a rare and complex condition," explained Michael Gewitz, MD , WMCHealth Senior Vice President, Clinical Operations and Physician-in-Chief of WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children's Hospital. "I...
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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...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) launched a new communications technology at its network hospitals this week to provide the highest level of prehospital care and preparation for Hudson Valley patients while en route to the hospital’s emergency departments. WMCHealth – home to the only hospital in the Hudson Valley with a Level I trauma center for both children and adults at Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, and a Level II trauma center at M...
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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, ...
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VALHALLA, NY – April 12, 2018 – Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital recently received reverification of the hospitals’ Level I trauma statuses – the highest level awarded by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons – for both its adult and pediatric trauma centers. Both members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital are the only Level I trauma center in the Hudson Valley ...
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A Grammy-nominated performer and songwriter chose Maria Fareri Children's Hospital as the venue to announce the debut of a benefit vocal competition December 3rd at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. Westchester native Kara DioGuardi, who was a judge for two seasons of Fox television's American Idol , said the inaugural Tri-State Rocks show is open to aspiring singers between the ages of 12 and 21 living in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The winner will receive a two-hour mentoring...
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VALHALLA, NY (February 14, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center, the flagship hospital in the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) appointed Edmond Ritter, MD to the position of Chief, Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery. In his new position, Dr. Ritter is directing the reconstructive and plastic surgery services offered at Westchester Medical Center as well as WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, where he is working in collaboration with specialists in pediatric reconstruct...
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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...
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Living Arrangements Some residents live in New York City (benefiting from a “reverse commute”), but the majority choose a more suburban home life in Westchester County. Limited hospital housing for the initial year of training is available by application. The City of White Plains offers a rent reduction program to Residents: https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/719/Affordable-Rental-Housing-Program Residents with dependents may qualify for Section 8 housing in nearby municipalities. For residents with youn...
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VALHALLA N.Y. (November 7, 2022) – Sameh Said, MBBCh, MD, FACC, FACS has been appointed to the role of Chief of the Section of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery, within the Department of Surgery, for Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and Westchester Medical Center. Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and Westchester Medical Center are members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and serve as comprehensive heart care centers under the banner of the WMCHealth Heart & V...
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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...
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Delaware County students who previously had to travel long distances to access mental healthcare can now receive it in their own school through a new program provided by Margaretville Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), that combines in-person therapy and a special telepsychiatry program. Students and their families in the Roxbury Central School District were the first to benefit from the program, which started there in June. The program has been available to ...
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A little more than a year after their groundbreaking separation surgery at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), formerly conjoined twins Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho are happy, healthy, and exceeding expectations as they meet growth milestones that seemed unattainable at birth. Ballenie and Bellanie were connected at the sacrum, a triangular bone at the base of the spine. They had gastrointestinal, urinary, neurologic and orthope...
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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,...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 4, 2017) – 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, recently named three inspiring former patients – Kaylee Fried, 7, Zechia Mickler, 6, and Tyrus Castrovinci, 6 – as ambassadors for the 13th annual Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day, representing the pediatric patients cared for at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. The annual event benefits Mar...
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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...
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A 7-ye ar-old Cornwall boy who has endured multiple surgeries to overcome a rare congenital condition and a 7-year-old Ossining boy stricken with a rare bone disorder, were cheered on by second-grade classmates at separate ceremonies held recently at their respective schools. Asher Levy-Dahl, 7, and Giovanni “Gio” Toribio, 7, were named among three ambassadors for Maria Fareri Children's Hospital ’ s 15 t h A nnual G o t he Di s t ance W al k and Fa m il y Fun D a y , schedu l ed f or September 15. A th...
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WMCHealth is a 1,700-bed healthcare system with nine hospitals in New York's Hudson Valley region. WMCHealth has 13,000 workforce members and nearly 3,000 attending physicians. Approximately 600 of our providers are employed in one of our two medical groups – Advanced Physician Services and the Bon Secours Medical Group, which make up WMCHealth Physicians. WMCHealth services includes Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers, plus Level II trauma centers; a dedicated burn center; the region’s only adva...
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CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org “Today’s New York State grant awards are transformational for the Westchester Medical Center Health Network,” said Michael D. Israel, WMCHealth President and CEO. “The infusion of $24.5 million toward the development of a robust medical village in Port Jervis is critical to the continued provision of healthcare services for that community. Additionally, our ongoing affiliation talks with HealthAlliance are cert...
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Westchester Medical Center and Empire BlueCross BlueShield announced today that Empire BlueCross BlueShield has reached a tentative multi-year agreement with HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, which operates the hospitals on Broadway and Mary’s Avenue in midtown Kingston. It is expected that HealthAlliance will rejoin Empire’s networks as a participating provider starting September 1, 2017. Covered services provided by the hospitals to Empire members will resume on an in-network basis. “We are pleased...
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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...
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VALHALLA, NY – April 23, 2024 – WMCHealth’s Westchester Medical Center has achieved Level 4 accreditation by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). The Level 4 accreditation from the NAEC is granted to centers that have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the most advanced medical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy. Level 4 is the highest designation given by the NAEC. This esteemed designation underscores the Advanced Adult Epilepsy Program ...
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CONTACT: Anna Dolianitis (914) 493-3147 Anna.dolianitis@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 11, 2016) – Westchester Medical Center welcomes Hiroshi Sogawa, MD, FACS, as the Surgical Director of Kidney Transplantation. In his new role at Westchester Medical Center, Dr. Sogawa will oversee the continuing growth of Westchester Medical Center’s kidney transplant program and help expand the liver transplant, hepatobiliary surgery, and living donor transplantation programs at the hospital. Dr. Sog...
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CONTACT: David Billig (914) 493 8028 Celebrate dad’s health this father’s day Each Father’s Day, we celebrate dads and thank them for all they do for our families. This year, help give dad the gift of a long, healthy life by emphasizing the importance of prostate health. All men are at risk for prostate cancer, and one in six will be diagnosed with the disease...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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On Monday, August 21, the Hudson Valley will experience a partial solar eclipse. Just as looking at the sun for 10-20 minutes on an average day without eye protection or pointing a laser in your eye for 10 seconds can cause irreparable damage, even a split second looking directly at the sun during the solar eclipse is too long. Without proper protection, looking directly at the solar eclipse can cause permanent vision loss. The sun is an intense light source and an eclipse intensifies that light, which ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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The recent retirement of football star Andrew Luck, along with the emotional comments of fellow football retiree Rob Gronkowski, brought to light another side to chronic pain: mental anguish. And this anguish is not unique to NFL players. More than 50 million Americans have been diagnosed with chronic pain, a startling figure. Nitin Sekhri, MD, Medical Director of Pain Management at Westchester Medical Center describes chronic pain as any pain that lasts longer than expected. Luck, like Gronkowski, desc...
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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...
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Our History of Providing Specialty Care What is now known as Westchester Medical Center began in 1917 when the U.S. Army took over county buildings to set up an Army Hospital for treating troops affected by the Spanish Influenza epidemic. Caring for the Critically Ill After renaming the campus Grasslands Hospital, the county began caring for those suffering from several prevalent diseases of the 1920s and 1930s. Entire buildings were devoted to treating both adult and child patients with tuberculosis, a...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 31, 2022) – Families from across the region are expected to attend Maria Fareri Children's Hospital's 18th Annual Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day September 18 for a day of fun-filled activities to support pediatric care in the Hudson Valley. Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day Supporting Maria Fareri Children's Hospital is September 18 Families are welcome to attend the free event featuring activities including face painting, crafts, carnival games, music, character ap...
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CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org WMCHealth Telehealth Initiative Aimed at Providing Integrated Care Across the Hudson Valley VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 24, 2016) – A state-of-the-art, technology-driven eHealth Program linking the 15-bed intensive care unit (ICU) at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie to Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth) specialized telehealth operations center is now operational, further establishing WMCHealth ...
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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...
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CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org New, Cutting-Edge eHealth Center with Telehealth Technology to Provide Care Teams with Additional Support Valhalla, New York – In a major step to enhance patient care throughout the Hudson Valley, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) unveiled its new, technology-driven eHealth program, an initiative that is expected to improved patient outcomes throughout the Hudson Valley. At the core of WMCHealth’s e...
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CONTACT: Kara Bennorth (914) 493-7805 Kara.Bennorth@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 5, 2016) – The Honorable Nan Hayworth, MD, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC), which operates the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the pre-eminent provider of integrated health care services in the Hudson Valley. “With the recent expansion of Westchester Medical Center Health Network to welcome HealthAlliance of the Hu...
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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...
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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...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 3, 2018) – Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has named 11-year-old Emilié Saltzman as the 2019 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Hudson Valley Champion. After being thrown from her horse during a lesson in 2015 and suffering severe brain injuries, Emilié has shown determination in her journey back to recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury. After spending a week on life support, and four months in rehabilitation...
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15th Annual 100.7 WHUD Radiothon For The Kids - Special Birthday Edition! Three days can help save the lives of local kids! November 20, 21, and 22, 2019 Help us celebrate the 15th birthday of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital! Tune into the 15th Annual 100.7 WHUD Radiothon For The Kids cared for at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, broadcasting live from our hospital lobby November 20-22. We’ll feature stories of triumph ...
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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 Course Overview: The incidence of cirrhosis and liver cancer is on the rise in the United States. Each year these disease states are responsible for more than 45,000 deaths in this country. Liver transplantation has the potential to save many individuals whose lives would have been cut short by cirr...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 14, 2024) - WMCHealth’s Westchester Medical Center is the first hospital in New York State to complete a cochlear implant procedure with a new, FDA-approved robotic-assisted cochlear implant insertion system. The pioneering procedure was successfully performed by Katrina Stidham, MD , Westchester Medical Center’s Section Chief of Neurotology and the Medical Director of the Cochlear Implant Center at Westchester Medical Center . The new iotaSOFT® Insertion System &nbs...
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VALHALLA N.Y., (April 17, 2024) – Academic medical center partners New York Medical College (NYMC) and Westchester Medical Center have jointly announced the appointment of Erika Berman Rosenzweig, M.D., as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at NYMC School of Medicine and Director, Department of Pediatrics at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship hospital in the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Dr. Rosenzweig will also assume the role of William Russell McCurdy Physician-...
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VALHALLA N.Y. (November 8, 2023) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is continuing its effort to increase healthcare access and equity for all through a new partnership with the Westchester Community Health Center, formerly known as Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center. Through this partnership, patients of Westchester Community Health Center can receive care from a WMCHealth physical medicine doctor (physiatrist) and WMCHealth orthopedic surgeon at a location convenient for...
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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...
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Gynecologic oncologist Tana Pradhan, DO, FACOG, was recently appointed Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Dr. Pradhan will oversee the gynecologic oncology program, which provides multidisciplinary and integrated oncology care with the latest treatment options for all types of gynecological cancers, including minimally invasive, robotic and radical surgery, as well as chemotherapy and targeted therapies. ...
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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...
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CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org After Tragedy, Local Family Spearheads Effort to Create the Evan Lieberman Friends and Family Lounge Valhalla, New York – Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, is now hosting families with loved ones in its Trauma Intensive Care Unit in a spectacular, new caregiver waiting area. The new space is more than twice the size of the previous Trauma Intensive Care Unit waiting room a...
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Philips to supply innovative medical technologies and consulting services to improve care delivery across the Health Continuum Partnership allows WMCHealth to continue to expand access to quality care and improve results The WMCHealth-Philips partnership aims to improve all care areas, including radiology, cardiology, neurology, oncology and pediatrics Andover, Mass. and Valhalla, NY – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced a ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia WMCHealth (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org Special Opening of ‘The Children’s Gallery’ Showcases Works of Brittany Beckmann and Other Young Artists VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 7, 2016) – During many lengthy stays at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Brittany Beckmann gained tremendous joy and comfort from her participation in the hospital’s art therapy program, and she became close with many of the doctors, nurses, staff members and patients. On Friday...
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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 three inspiring former patients –– Jose "Armani" Curet, 11, of Sleepy Hollow, Joy Degl, 6, of Mahopac, and Adriana Pratt, 8, of Danbury , as ambassadors for the 14 th annual Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day, representing the pediatric patients cared for at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital. The annual event b...
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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 ...
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VALHALLA, NY (July 22, 2021) – U.S. Congressman Jamaal Bowman, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Senator Shelley Mayer, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, New Rochelle City Councilwoman Yadira Ramos-Herbert and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) are encouraging residents of New Rochelle and its surrounding areas to get the COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up clinic to be held Friday, July 23 outside the Wash and Shop Laundromat at 467 North Avenue...
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Valhalla, N.Y. (April 16, 2024) –– After nearly 20 years as President and Chief Executive Officer of Westchester Medical Center and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), Michael D. Israel will retire from his position at the end of 2025. The Westchester County Healthcare Corporation (WCHCC) Board of Directors has initiated a nationwide search for his replacement. “After almost two decades in this role, this is the right time to move on to my next phase, and for a new leader to come ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 24, 2024) – Solidifying its position as a leading voice for maternal-child health in New York State, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) began this month its four year-term as the organization leading the 17-member New York State Association of Regional Perinatal Programs & Networks (ARPPN). Under the direction of perinatal specialists at the Network’s Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital , WMCHealth was elected by peer hospita...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 24, 2017) – Following the success of their rare, complex and groundbreaking 21-hour separation surgery, formerly conjoined twins Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho are being released from 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. Ballenie’s and Bellanie’s surgery was the first separation of conjoined twins ever performed at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospita...
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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...
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VALHALLA , N.Y. (May 27, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network's (WMCHealth) 2022 Gala to be held at the Caramoor Center for Music and Arts in Katonah, NY on June 4 will salute 10 local organizations for their support of the Network during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, WMCHealth will recognize Michael Gewitz, MD, Executive Director, and William Russell McCurdy, Physician-in-Chief of WMCHealth's Maria Fareri Children's Hospital for his decades-long accomplishments in pediatric cardiolog...
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CONTACT: Ned McCormack, Communications Director (914) 995-2932 (Westchester County) Phil Oliva, Deputy Director (914) 995-2990 (Westchester County) Andrew LaGuardia, Director of Communications (914) 493-6532 (WMCHealth) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hospital’s $230 Million Pavilion Is Largest Healthcare Project In Westchester In Decades Initiative Made Possible With Financing Help of County Local Development Corporation The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) unveiled plans today to build a $2...
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Frequently Asked Questions: Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Announce Plans to Transform Healthcare in Ulster County Q. What are the details of the project? A. HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue Campus will undergo a 70,000-square-foot renovation and a new, 110,000-square-foot bed tower addition will be constructed to accommodate all inpatient medical services currently located there and HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway Campus. The ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (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...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (September 25, 2019) – Fueled by their commitment to Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) patients, a dedicated group of 11 WMCHealth workforce members will compete in the TCS New York City Marathon November 3. Each runner has his or her own motivation and has taken up the marathon challenge in support of the life-changing and lifesaving care provided to patients at WMCHealth hospitals across the Hudson Valley. Six are running a marathon for the first time. Team WMCHealth...
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Recognizing the role of food and good nutrition in staying healthy, fighting disease and promoting healing and general well-being, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is putting its weight behind a new initiative to address food policy issues in the Hudson Valley. Headed by powerhouse leaders in the food arena such as Feeding Westchester, Chef Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Group, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, ShopRite, Pace University College of Health Professions, Westch...
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