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1.	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
2.	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
3.	Neurocritical Care Fellowship Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 3/25/2025
4.	Alumni Anatomy Laboratory Schedule - Cell Biology The Alumni Anatomy Laboratory at New York Medical College is open 24 hours - 7 days a week, unless an exam is in-progress or setting-up. Please view Alumni Anatomy Laboratory schedule below. Site Map Content 5/31/2023
5.	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
6.	Neurology: Clinical Research Program Neurology: Clinical Studies Open for Enrollment Responsive Stimulation for Adolescents with Epilepsy (RESPONSE) Study A multinational observational longitudinal study to describe the patient characteristics, health care interventions, and health outcomes of patients with major bleedings in the presence of Factor Xa inhibitor treatment Validation of Early Prognostic Data for Recovery Outcome after Stroke for Future, Higher Yield Trials (VERIFY) SEAL™ IT: Saccular Endovascular Aneurysm Lattice System Firs... Site Map Content 3/11/2025
7.	Cardiology: Clinical Research Program Cardiology: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment PROTOCOL CY 6022 AN OPEN-LABEL STUDY OF CK3773274 FOR PATIENTS WITH SYMPTOMATIC HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY (HCM) Observational Study Protocol CV027-012 DELIVER INSIGHTS IN HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY AND OBSERVATIONAL OUTCOMES IN REAL WORLD (DISCOVER-HCM): UNITED STATES PROSPECTIVE REGISTRY STUDY A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group Phase IIIb study evaluating the effect of inclisiran on atherosclerotic plaque prog... Site Map Content 2/26/2025
8.	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
9.	Current Programs and Tuition Westchester Medical Center's Clinical Pastoral Education Program and Center are fully accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE) . All students completing work in the WMC's program will be professionally registered at: ACPE 1 Concourse Parkway Suite 800 Atlanta, GA 30308 Phone: 404.320.1472 Fax: 404.320.0849 Email: acpe@acpe.edu For all programs, at least seventy-five percent of time is spent in ministry to patients, families, and staff; twenty-five percent is spent in se... Site Map Content 3/20/2024
10.	Education and Curriculum (Anesthesiology GME) Site Map Content 8/29/2023
11.	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
12.	Clinical Pastoral Education FAQs How can CPE prepare me to be a chaplain? Is a Masters degree required for this CPE program? Is there a stipend? What does overnight on-call involve? How much clinical (and other) time is required each week? In what way(s) does my learning in CPE enable me to become more effective in carrying out my own liturgical and/or homiletical responsibilities in my own religious denomination? What is the cost for the program? Is one unit of CPE required before applying for a serial-internship? How many units of CP... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
13.	TCS New York City Marathon WMCHealth Network’s Westchester Medical Center Foundation is proud to announce it has been selected as an official charity partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon. Where: NYC When: Sunday, November 7, 2021 Support Team WMCHealth and learn more about our runners by visiting Give.WMCHealth.org/Marathon . For more information, please e-mail us at marathon@wmchealth.org Site Map Content 5/31/2023
14.	WMCHealth’s Gala 2022 to Honor Community Champions & Present Lifetime Achievement to Children’s Hospital Physician-in-Chief 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... News 6/30/2023
15.	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
16.	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
17.	Seeing Brain Tumors in a New Light: Westchester Medical Center Neurosurgeons First in Region to Use New Treatment for Brain Tumor Removal VALHALLA, N.Y. (September 3, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is the first hospital in the Hudson Valley to utilize a new treatment that that makes it easier for neurosurgeons to identify and remove brain tumor tissue. The treatment is an FDA-approved* liquid solution, Gleolan (aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride; 5-ALA), ingested by the patient two to four hours before neurosurgery. Brain tumors absorb the Gleolan solution... News 7/18/2022
18.	Qualifications for Clinical Pastoral Education Westchester Medical Center is accredited by ACPE to offer Level I and II CPE units. There are two options for participation: Residency: A theological degree, Certificate, or other documentation of Biblical/religious studies, depending on the requirements of the denomination or faith group of the applicant to be considered an equivalency of a M.Div. degree. At minimum, there must be an equivalent of 60 hours toward a M.Div. degree. Evidence of faith group approval/endorsement for CPE training. In the cas... Site Map Content 3/20/2024
19.	Spiritual Health Services Inter-faith Chapel A worship space for all faiths is open 24 hours a day for prayer and meditation. It is located on the main floor of the hospital in Macy, Room 01. All Faiths and Spiritual Practices Our Spiritual Health team is intentionally diverse to provide a depth and richness in meeting the emotional and spiritual care needs of all persons with compassion, presence and cultural sensitivity. If we are unable to address your specific request, we will partner with you or your loved ones to ensure th... Site Map Content 6/9/2023
20.	Convenient Online Scheduling for COVID-19 Antibody & Diagnostic Test Appointments VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 12, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) offers a convenient online appointment scheduling service for COVID-19 antibody and diagnostic tests, via WMCHealth.org/Testing . Community members requesting an appointment online will be contacted by a WMCHealth representative within 72 hours, and scheduled at one of several convenient locations in the Hudson Valley. Members of the public can also schedule COVID-19 antibody and diagnostic appointments by call... News 7/18/2022
21.	Anesthesiology Residency Program - Main Page Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/25/2024
22.	Don't Fear Getting A Colonoscopy Despite the fact that colon cancer is the third most common cancer found in men, fear and anxiety stop many from making a colonoscopy appointment. But Roberto Bergamaschi, MD, Chief of Colorectal Surgery at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the WMCHealth Network, says the procedure is nothing to be scared of, and it remains your best chance to prevent colon cancer. “Colon cancer rarely presents easily identifiable symptoms, especially in its early stages,” says Dr. Bergamaschi. “By havi... News 6/30/2023
23.	Eleven Members of WMCHealth Workforce to Compete in TCS New York City Marathon 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... News 6/30/2023
24.	Westchester Medical Center is one of few Centers to Offer Trans-Radial Approach for Cerebral Aneurysm Repair A corporate chef for more than 30 years, Karla Grimaldi, 57, of Ossining, learned five years ago – quite by accident, while trying to diagnose a case of vertigo and headaches – that she had a large brain aneurysm. She underwent a coiling procedure at a New York City hospital through the traditional, femoral approach. The conventional approach to treating aneurysms, the procedure involves the placement of a catheter through a patient’s groin and navigation to reach the brain. The procedure removed the ma... News 6/30/2023
25.	Formerly Conjoined Twins Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho Celebrate First Birthday at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital 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, ... News 7/18/2022
26.	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
27.	Directions MFCH WMC Westchester Medical Center Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Center 100 Woods Road Valhalla, NY 10595 (914) 493-7000 By Car Download Driving Directions Get Directions via Google Maps Train Westchester Medical Center is served by Metro North's Harlem line via two stations: White Plains - Bus transfer options available Hawthorne - Taxi service available For train fare and schedule information, call 1-800-METRO-INFO or go to www.mta.info/mnr . Bus There are three bus lines (Westchester Bee... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
28.	Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 9/15/2023
29.	Women’s Heart Health Celebrated By Hundreds at Girls’ Night Out WHITE PLAINS, NY- (February 20, 2020) – Girls’ Night Out, an annual fundraiser for the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) Heart and Vascular Institute, celebrated female heart patients as survivors and “heart heroes” and recognized the physicians and medical teams whose groundbreaking techniques and compassionate care helped to save their lives. The heartwarming event raised awareness about women’s heart health, as well as hope that new advances in cardiology will save more lives in t... News 6/30/2023
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32.	Hematology: Clinical Research Program 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... Site Map Content 1/30/2025
33.	Music to Children’s Ears: Grant Helps Children’s Hospital Families Stay Connected through Music 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... News 7/18/2022
34.	2019 WMC Safety & Security Workshop Course Description Because of your commitment to the patient, family and workforce experiences at Westchester Medical Center, you have been selected to participate in an important Safety and Security Tabletop Exercise on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. This training will be delivered by the Westchester County Department of Public Safety (WCPD), as part of our ongoing review of policies, procedures and practices related to safety and security in our organization. The exercise will provide train... Events 11/30/2021
35.	Neurosurgery: Clinical Research Program Neurosurgery: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment Embolization of the Middle Meningeal Artery with ONYX™ Liquid Embolic System In the Treatment of Subacute and Chronic Subdural Hematoma (EMBOLISE) Middle Meningeal Artery EMbolization for the Treatment of SuBduRal HemAtomas with TRUFILL® n-BCA (MEMBRANE) A Prospective, Multi-Center, Single Arm Study to Obtain "Real World" Clinical Data and Characterize the Acute and Long-Term Performance of the Micrusframe and Galaxy Coils Including the Pulserider Aneur... Site Map Content 2/20/2025
36.	Surgery: Clinical Research Program Surgery: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment Post-Market Registry in Europe and US for the Use of VascuCel A Phase 3, Prospective, Randomized, Open-label, Adaptive Group Sequential, Multicenter Trial with Blinded Endpoint Assessment to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of PROTHROMPLEX TOTAL for the Reversal of Direct Oral Factor Xa Inhibitor-induced Anticoagulation in Patients Requiring Urgent Surgery/Invasive Procedure. Profiling of plasma before and after anticoagulant therapy in patients diagn... Site Map Content 8/8/2024
37.	Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 3/28/2024
38.	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
39.	Patient Portal Access myCare The myCare Patient Portal is a secure online website that provides our patients with convenient 24-hour access to personal health information including: medical history, medication lists, discharge instructions, test results, educational materials and non-urgent communications with participating WMCHealth providers. At your next visit, the Registration team will ask if you want to enroll in the myCare Patient Portal. Then, if you have not received your myCare email invitation or ther... Site Map Content 6/17/2023
40.	Cellular Therapies: Clinical Research Program 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... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
41.	Growing to Care for More NICU Babies: WMCHealth Initiates Capital Campaign for $1.2 Million Expansion and Enhancement of Regional Neonatal ICU at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 23, 2019) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has initiated a capital fundraising campaign to support a multiphase, $1.2 million investment project to expand and enhance the advanced-care services provided to families in the Isaac and Naomi Kaplan Family Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RNICU) at the Network’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. The RNICU provides care for the Hudson Valley’s most at-risk newborns, including extreme low-birth-weight ba... News 7/18/2022
42.	National Guard Recognizes WMCHealth Workforce for Antibody Testing at Westchester County Center VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 16, 2020) – National Guard Troop Bravo Company Joint Task Force Two recognized more than 50 Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) workforce members in a special, surprise ceremony for their dedication and skill in developing and directing a temporary COVID-19 antibody testing operation at the Westchester County Center. WMCHealth has collected more than 16,000 COVID-19 antibody test specimens in its network-wide program with all specimens processed by Westchest... News 7/18/2022
43.	Clinical Pastoral Education As a teaching hospital with a diverse register of medical specialties, WMC offers medical residency programs for as many as 340 physicians seeking specialty training. The New York Medical College offers a setting rich in opportunities for learning, providing training for skilled professionals in all medical specialties, technologies, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, radiology, respiratory care, and public administration. The integrated approach to holistic patient care offers learners opportunities... Site Map Content 3/20/2024
44.	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
45.	During Your Procedure General Guidelines Westchester Medical Center is dedicated to making your hospital stay as comfortable as possible, no matter what type of procedure you are undergoing. General guidelines are in place to help you prepare for and recover from your procedure, although instructions specific to your needs will be provided by your physician in advance of your scheduled stay. Preparing for Procedures Preparation for individual procedures may vary, but in all cases, you should follow your physician's pre... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
46.	Clinical Education (Radiology) Site Map Content 5/31/2023
47.	COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing and Treatment at WMCHealth COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing and Treatment at WMCHealth Use the links below to a WMCHealth location for testing and vaccine appointment scheduling. Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and our Behavioral Health Center HealthAlliance Hospital Margaretville Hospital MidHudson Regional Hospital Bon Secours Community Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital St. Anthony Community Hospital WMCHealth Physicians Advanced Physician Services Bon Secours Medical Group More COVID-19 and Antibody Te... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
48.	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
49.	New eHealth Program Connects MidHudson Regional Hospital ICU with Specialized Westchester Medical Center Health Network Hub to Enhance Patient Outcomes 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 ... News 7/18/2022
50.	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
51.	Former Pediatric Patients to Lead Thousands as Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Ambassadors at the Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day 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... News 7/18/2022
52.	Cigna Expands Network in New York with Addition of Westchester Medical Center Health Network Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), a 1,700-bed, 10-hospital healthcare system based in Valhalla, NY, have entered into a multi-year contract that adds most of the health network’s hospitals and employed physicians to Cigna's network of participating hospitals and doctors in the NY Metro market. The agreement became effective August 15, 2017. With this addition to the network, Cigna customers who receive acute care and other medical services from WMCHe... News 7/18/2022
53.	WMCHealth Expands COVID-19 Antibody Testing for Public at Westchester County Center VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 18, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is expanding its antibody testing program. Beginning today, COVID-19 antibody testing for the public is available by appointment at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY. Members of the public interested in COVID-19 antibody testing can call 914.326.2060, Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for screening and to make an appointment. After testing samples are secured, they are brought ... News 7/18/2022
54.	Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 3/28/2025
55.	Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/3/2024
56.	Westchester Medical Center Surgeon Performs First “Beating Heart” Transplant in Hudson Valley VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 21, 2024) – A Westchester Medical Center cardiothoracic surgeon has become the first physician in the Hudson Valley, and one of the first on the eastern coast of the United States, to perform a procedure that transplants a heart while it is still beating. In the procedure, the heart is procured from the donor and kept warm and beating mechanically during transport and transplantation . This innovative approach reduces potential damage to the heart caused by a lack of blood flow. B... News 8/21/2024
57.	Four Children Appointed as Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Ambassadors 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,... News 6/10/2024
58.	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
59.	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
60.	Same-Day Cardiology and Heart Disease Prevention Programs Saving Lives at Westchester Medical Center VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 5, 2024) – Fern, a Westchester County resident, awoke recently with excruciating pain. It passed and she didn’t think much of it until the headaches started and persisted. Finally, knowing that she had a history of heart disease in her family, Fern decided to see a cardiologist, but she couldn’t get an appointment. Then a friend told her about Westchester Medical Center’s Same-Day Cardiology program . Fern called and got an appointment the very next day. “It’s a good thing I did... News 2/8/2024
61.	Resident Life (Anesthesiology) 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... Site Map Content 8/29/2023
62.	After a Successful Recovery from Separation Surgery, Formerly Conjoined Twins Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho Released from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital 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... News 6/30/2023
63.	Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Experts Offer Safety Tips as Hudson Valley Families Head Back to School 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, ... News 6/30/2023
64.	WMCHealth Urges Community to Take Caution and Get Vaccinated This Flu Season 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... News 6/30/2023
65.	General Rules and Precautions Make Your Stay a Safe One To help speed your recovery, please adhere to the following rules and guidelines during your stay at Westchester Medical Center: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Westchester Medical Center and restricted to the designated smoking areas outside the buildings. You should not leave your patient care unit without permission. Take all medication only as prescribed. Please do not take any medication brought from home, including over-the-counter medications. Follow the die... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
66.	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
67.	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
68.	Westchester Medical Center Debuts a New, Visionary Area of Solace and Comfort for Trauma Intensive Care Unit Families 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... News 7/18/2022
69.	Topping-Off: Westchester Medical Center Health Network Celebrates Ambulatory Care Pavilion Construction Milestone VALHALLA, N.Y. (September 27, 2017) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and Westchester County celebrated the height of construction on the health network’s new Ambulatory Care Pavilion adjacent to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla – the largest healthcare construction project in Westchester County in decades – on Wednesday with a ceremony recognizing the construction milestone. Representatives from WMCHealth, Westchester County, and the Hudson Valley community gathered for a “t... News 7/18/2022
70.	Former Pediatric Patients to Lead Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day 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... News 7/18/2022
71.	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
72.	Westchester Medical Center Certified as the Only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the Hudson Valley VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 21, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center has been certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a designation that represents the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area*. With this certification, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is now the only hospital in New York’s Hudson Valley region recognized by the New York State Department of Health as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The Centers for... News 7/18/2022
73.	Oncology: Clinical Research Program Oncology: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment Lymphoma Leukemia Solid Tumors Brain Tumors Urology Radiation Medicine Transplants Myeloma Sarcoma Lymphoma Immunochemotherapy with Obinutuzumab, Ifosfamide, Carboplatin and Etoposide (O-ICE) in CAYA with recurrent refractory CD20+ Mature B-NHL Pilot Study Using Induction Chemo-immunotherapy followed by Consolidation with Reduced Toxicity Conditioning and Allogenic Stem Cell Transplant in Advanced Stage Mature Non-anaplastic T-Cell or N... Site Map Content 4/3/2025
74.	PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Site Map Content 10/28/2024
75.	Hematology Oncology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 9/26/2023
76.	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
77.	Formerly Conjoined Twins Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho Thriving After Separation Surgery at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital 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... News 6/30/2023
78.	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
79.	Salary and Benefits (Anesthesiology GME) You can find all the information on the CIR website: https://www.cirseiu.org/westchester-medical-center/ Salary 10/01/2019 - 09/30/2020 PGY Year Annual Salary 1 $64,260 2 $67,626 3 $70,747 4 $72,828 There is an automatic raise effective: 10/01/2020 PGY Year Annual Salary 1 $65,545 2 $68,979 3 $72,162 4 $74,285 Vacation Vacation for all house staff officers shall be 4 weeks from July 1 through June 30 each year. Vacation is typically scheduled one week at a time. Before the annual rot... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
80.	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
81.	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
82.	Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 9/18/2024
83.	COVID-19: Vaccination, Testing and Treatment COVID-19: Maintaining a Safe and Effective Care Environment A safe and effective care environment is our highest priority, and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals and medical practices have undertaken necessary steps to protect our patients and workforce as the COVID-19 situation evolves. On this site, you will find up-to-date information on our patient and visitor guidelines, as well as details about vaccination, testing and treatment offered at our hospital campuses, ... Site Map Content 2/19/2025
84.	Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/12/2023
85.	Nephrology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 8/30/2024
86.	Neurology Residency Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 12/21/2023
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