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1.	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
2.	Patient Portal , Site Map 6/17/2023
3.	Beginning on October 17, WMCHealth is transitioning to a new patient portal called myCare To Our Patients, Families and Visitors Beginning on October 17, WMCHealth is transitioning to a new patient portal, called myCare. myCare is a secure online website that provides our patients with convenient 24-hour access to personal health information including: Medical History, Medication Lists, Discharge Instructions, Test Results, Educational Materials and Non-Urgent Communications. As we conduct this transition, additional staff will be on site to support our clinical team. We anticipate minimal i... News 7/18/2022
4.	Portal Hypertension Medical Services 5/31/2023
5.	Portal Hypertension Site Map 11/30/2021
6.	Cellular Therapy and Stem Cell Transplantation Medical Services 12/4/2023
7.	Patient Stories (Cardiothoracic Surgery) Read About Our Patients Surgical Solutions for Adult Congenital Heart Disease Heart defects diagnosed at birth can lead to health problems in adulthood. This is the type of surgeon you should seek to correct them. Minimally invasive heart surgery leaves less scaring, faster recovery Traditional heart surgery requires cutting through bone and muscle down the center of ones chest, but Cruz found an alternative at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Westchester County. &n... Medical Services 1/16/2024
8.	Patient Testimonials "I had a number of friends who had (traditional) hysterectomies, but I was holding out because I didn't want the lengthy recovery period, I didn't want to be laid up. I didn't see how I was going to be able to fit it into my schedule. Once I had it (da Vinci Hysterectomy), it was amazing!" &... Medical Services 5/31/2023
9.	Patient Centered Medical Home The Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a way of providing primary health care in which a team of healthcare professionals get to know you, your family situation, medical history and current health issues in order to work with you to achieve better health outcomes. They provide you with a care plan that fits you and your family. All services are provided to every individual regardless of ability to pay. If you are not able to pay for your medical care, you will be given information on how to get med... Medical Services 5/31/2023
10.	Becoming a Patient Site Map Content 5/31/2023
11.	Becoming a Patient Making an Appointment Westchester Medical Center offers advanced healthcare services in many specialty areas and accepts patients who seek treatment on their own or who are referred through their physician or another hospital. If you are not referred to Westchester Medical Center by another physician, please be sure you check with your insurance company to determine if specialty care will be covered—many insurance companies will not cover care or will only cover it at a reduced rate if you have no... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
12.	Patient Rights and Responsibilities Take an Active Role in Your Healthcare To ensure the best care possible, Westchester Medical Center patients must take an active and responsible role in their healthcare. By partnering with your healthcare team, you will be better equipped to make informed decisions about your treatment needs and options. Plan Ahead Whenever possible, schedule tests, optional treatments, etc., in advance and in cooperation with your physician. Respect Staff Members Westchester Medical Center's highly trained staff is de... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
13.	Refer / Transfer a Patient Accessible 24-Hour Service With just one phone call, Westchester Medical Center's full-service 24-hour One-Call Transfer Center makes the referral process easier and improves communication with referring physicians and institutions. When you call our toll-free number, you will have immediate access to the Transfer Center and to one of our on-site attending specialists at Westchester Medical Center. To Transfer a Patient: Call 1-866-GO TO WMC. Have your patient's information ready, including name, condit... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
14.	Becoming a Patient Site Map Content 5/31/2023
15.	Becoming a Patient Making an Appointment Westchester Medical Center offers advanced healthcare services in many specialty areas and accepts patients who seek treatment on their own or who are referred through their physician or another hospital. To make an appointment, simply call (914) 493-2250 or request an appointment online and you will be contacted via phone or email. If you are not referred to Westchester Medical Center by another physician, please be sure you check with your insurance company to determin... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
16.	Becoming a Patient Site Map Content 5/31/2023
17.	Becoming a Patient Site Map Content 5/31/2023
18.	Becoming a Patient Site Map Content 5/31/2023
19.	Becoming a Patient Site Map Content 5/31/2023
20.	Patient Family Advisory Councils , Site Map 5/17/2023
21.	Patient Experience , Site Map 5/17/2023
22.	Patient Experience , Site Map 5/17/2023
23.	Patient Information , Site Map 5/17/2023
24.	Patient Rights , Site Map 5/17/2023
25.	Refer/Transfer a Patient Site Map 11/30/2021
26.	Refer a Patient Site Map 11/30/2021
27.	Liver Transplant Patient Guide Site Map 11/30/2021
28.	Patient Centered Medical Home Site Map 11/30/2021
29.	Patient Stories , Site Map 11/30/2021
30.	Surgery in the Patient with Cirrhosis Presenter: Gregory Veillette, MD, FACS Assistant Professor of Surgery, New York Medical College Section Chief, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Westchester Medical Center Click below to Register in Webex Course Overview: Surgery in the cirrhotic patient can be done safely. However, this requires a firm understanding of the pathophysiology and complications of portal hypertension and liver decompensation. Furthermore, these patients should be managed in a multidisciplinary setting with the involveme... Events 7/13/2020
31.	Kidney Transplant Our Phone Number: 914.493.1990 Medical Services 7/15/2024
32.	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program (HCM) Request An Appointment or Refer a Patient \| Call 866.WMC.HEART or 866.962.4327 Medical Services 1/16/2024
33.	Hematologic Malignancies (Blood Cancers) Request An Appointment, Get Information or Refer a Patient \| Call 914.246.6600 . Medical Services 5/31/2023
34.	WMCHealth to Resume Outpatient Ambulatory Surgeries at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 19, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announces that elective outpatient ambulatory surgeries and medical testing will resume tomorrow, May 20, at its flagship hospital Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. New York State approval allows for resumption of outpatient ambulatory surgical services -- those for which the patient enters and leaves a surgical facility on the same day, without an overnight stay – and is based upon the status of coronavirus ... News 7/18/2022
35.	The Power of the Family Advisory Council: Celebrating 10 Years of Success 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... News 2/15/2024
36.	Transplant Center Request An Appointment or Refer a Patient \| Call 914.493.1990 Medical Services 10/11/2024
37.	Press Policies Thank you for your interest in covering the WMCHealth Network. No matter where your story originates, the following policies apply. For campus-specific information, please see the News Vehicles and Press Parking tab below. Site Map Content 4/22/2024
38.	Back and Neck \| Spine Care Program Request An Appointment or Refer a Patient \| Call 914.493.2363 Medical Services 1/26/2024
39.	Forensic Acute Care Team (FACT) WHAT IS THE FORENSIC ACUTE CARE TEAM (FACT)? FACT is a team of experienced, highly qualified and compassionate physicians and nurses available 24 x 7 to offer various aspects of medical and/or forensic care to patients presenting with concerns for recent (within 96 hours) sexual abuse or assault. FACT is one of five programs in New York State certified as a Center of Excellence for children , adolescents and adults presenting with concerns for abuse and/or assault. Please CLICK HERE for Medical Pr... Medical Services 5/31/2023
40.	Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 9/15/2023
41.	Recent Heart Transplant Patient, 19, Among Hundreds to Celebrate Honorees at 37th Annual Westchester Medical Center Gala FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 17, 2016) – More than 600 people were on hand for the 37th Annual Westchester Medical Center Gala to benefit Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Behavioral Health Center, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. The Gala was held earlier this month at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. The evening’s highlight was the surprise appearan... News 6/30/2023
42.	New Spectral CT Imaging Technology at Westchester Medical Center Captures Patient Scans Faster with Enhanced Clarity than Conventional CT Imaging for More Accurate Disease Diagnosis VALHALLA N.Y. (October 14, 2021) — Medical imaging is a crucial tool in disease identification and diagnosis. Now, medical imaging specialists at Westchester Medical Center can capture inpatient scans fast and with enhanced clarity with a new spectral computed tomography imaging system. Westchester Medical Center’s new Philips Spectral Computed Tomography (CT) 7500 captures high quality scans with more information than conventional CT imaging. High quality images with spectral data acquired by the Spect... News 6/30/2023
43.	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
44.	Philips and Westchester Medical Center Health Network Announce USD 500 Million, Multi-year Enterprise Partnership to Transform Patient Care Philips to supply innovative medical technologies and consulting services to improve care delivery across the Health Continuum Partnership allows WMCHealth to continue to expand access to quality care and improve results The WMCHealth-Philips partnership aims to improve all care areas, including radiology, cardiology, neurology, oncology and pediatrics Andover, Mass. and Valhalla, NY – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced a ... News 7/18/2022
45.	16-year-old Artist and Former Patient to Represent Thousands as 2015 New York State Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion Ambassador 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... News 7/18/2022
46.	Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Opens New Gallery in Honor of Former Patient Who Found Joy, Respite Through Art Therapy Program 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... News 7/18/2022
47.	APS - Heart and Vascular Institute \| Home Request An Appointment or Refer a Patient \| Call 866.WMC.HEART or 866.962.4327 Click here to request an appointment Medical Services 10/31/2024
48.	Ear Nose Throat Request An Appointment or Refer a Patient \| Call 914.693.7636 Click here to request an appointment Medical Services 10/22/2024
49.	24/7 Comprehensive Stroke Care Emergencies: Call 911. Request an Appointment or Refer a Patient: Call 914.449.4880 . Medical Services 9/11/2024
50.	Bill Pay Log in below to view and pay your bills from: Bon Secours Community Hospital Bon Secours Medical Group Good Samaritan Hospital Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital MidHudson Regional Hospital St. Anthony Community Hospital Westchester Medical Center WMCHealth Physicians Advanced Physician Services Access Bill Pay Please note: Bon Secours Medical Group, Bon Secours Community Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Anthony Community Hospital patients: If your date of service was prior to... Site Map Content 6/17/2023
51.	Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery Request An Appointment or Refer a Patient \| Call 914.493.2363 Medical Services 3/22/2024
52.	Laboratory Services Medical Services 10/30/2024
53.	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
54.	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
55.	Radiation Medicine Medical Services 10/27/2023
56.	Ear Surgery and Procedures Ear Surgery and Procedures at Advanced ENT Services From placing a cochlear implant in an 87-year-old patient with sudden hearing loss to treating a nine-month-old with a severe congenital birth defect in the ear, the physicians at WMCHealth Physicians: Advanced ENT Services offer care that’s personally tailored to each patient’s needs. Today, the 87-year-old is dancing again now that he can hear music, and the formerly deaf infant is a happy, talkative second grader thriving in the classroom. Request A... Medical Services 3/5/2024
57.	Neurosurgical Oncology and Skull Base Surgery Request An Appointment, Get Information or Refer a Patient \| Call 914.493.2363 . Medical Services 9/20/2023
58.	Preparing for Your Visit Preparing for your visit to Westchester Medical Center is just a mouse click away! Here at Westchester Medical Center, we believe that you, the patient, are the most important member of your health care team. That’s why we offer Emmi programs. Using voice and animation, these web-based programs will teach what steps you can take to prepare for your visit to the hospital. The Emmi patient safety programs outline essential safety guidelines to help ensure your safety a... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
59.	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
60.	With Plans to Transform Healthcare in Ulster County, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network and HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Announce New Hospital Expansion CONTACT: Lynn Nichols (845) 334-3151 Lynn.Nichols@hahv.org KINGSTON, N.Y. (September 8, 2016) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network and HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley (HealthAlliance), a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), unveiled plans for a five-year, $133.6 million project that includes a 110,000 square-foot expansion -- highlighted by a new, four-story tower addition -- and 70,000 square-foot renovation of the HealthAlliance Hospital on Mary’s ... News 7/18/2022
61.	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 11/19/2024
62.	Implementation of Cognitive and Hearing Handicap Measures Into Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluations Implementation of Cognitive and Hearing Handicap Measures Into Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluations Katrina Stidham, MD Samantha Morgan, AuD Significance and Background: A link between hearing loss and cognitive impairments has been established. A study by Lin et al. in 2011 revealed an increased hazard ratio for a dementia diagnosis for those with hearing impairment. The ratio was higher for those with the most severe degrees of hearing loss. Fortunately, research has shown that addressing hearing im... Medical Services 8/17/2023
63.	With its New, eHealth Program, Westchester Medical Center Health Network Will Connect 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... News 7/18/2022
64.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Launches New Precision Medicine Initiative to Personalize Cancer Care, Powered by Philips IntelliSpace Genomic Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Valhalla, NY – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA) and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the leading provider of advanced medical care in New York’s Hudson Valley, today announced the launch of WMCHealth’s new precision medicine initiative for personalized cancer treatment, which will use Philips’ IntelliSpace Genomics solution to integrate large-scale genomic analysis with extensive patient clinical data. WMCHealth leverages Philips IntelliSpace ... News 6/30/2023
65.	Urology Medical Services 7/9/2024
66.	Internal Medicine Medical Services 6/20/2024
67.	Vascular and Interventional Radiology Medical Services 5/30/2024
68.	Westchester Medical Center Breaks Ground on $220 Million Critical Care Tower VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 24, 2024) – Today, New York State Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, along with state and local elected officials, key community influencers, and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) leadership, gathered to commemorate the start of construction for the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center. The Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center, a $220 million project, will span 162,000 square feet and rise five stories when complete. Adjacent to Westch... News 7/24/2024
69.	Neurology Residency Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 12/21/2023
70.	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
71.	Oncology: Clinical Research Program Oncology: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment Lymphoma Leukemia Solid Tumors Brain Tumors Urology Radiation Medicine Transplants Pediatrics Myeloma 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 o... Site Map Content 10/23/2024
72.	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 Responsive Stimulation for Adolescents with Epilepsy (RESPONSE) Study Eligibility Patient is between 12-17 years of age Disabling motor simple partial seizure... Site Map Content 11/11/2024
73.	Nephrology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 8/30/2024
74.	Pain Management Division Our Phone Number: 914. 493.2363 Medical Services 4/12/2024
75.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Expands Telemedicine Program with Teletrauma Services in Ulster and Delaware Counties Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has expanded its telemedicine program to include a teletrauma service at the network’s Kingston and Margaretville hospitals, bringing the immediate care that traumatic injuries require to communities where access to Level I trauma care is limited. The teletrauma program connects providers at HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway Campus in Kingston and Margaretville Hospital in Margaretville, both members of WMCHealth, with the advanced care trauma experti... News 6/30/2023
76.	Adult Primary Care Clinic PCMH About Us Patient-Centered Medical Home is a way of providing primary health care in which a team of healthcare professionals get to know you, your family situation, your medical history and current health issues in order to work with you so that you get the best care possible. They provide you with a care plan that fits you and your family. Within the PCMH we work in teams that include a doctor, nurse, nutritionist, care coordinator and social worker. When you first join the medical hom... Medical Services 5/31/2023
77.	The Learning Environment 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. In the same way our Department of Chaplaincy Services offers Clinical Pastoral... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
78.	WMCHealth’s Telemedicine ICU Program Consistently Ranks Tops in National Quality Survey The Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth) eHealth telemedicine program – which provides 24/7 complementary care to more than 100 intensive care unit (ICU) patients daily on hospital campuses across the Hudson Valley – has been recognized as one of the nation’s top telemedicine programs three consecutive times in a national quality survey.* The survey, which measures several, key ICU patient health indicators such as blood sugar levels, ventilator settings and venous thromboembol... News 7/18/2022
79.	Grant from Westchester Community Foundation Supports WMCHealth’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program VALHALLA N.Y. (October 18, 2021) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announces the award of a $50,000 grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Trust. WMCHealth will use the grant to increase the services provided through support groups, a key component of treatment plans for many patients in a Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program based here. “Expansion of WMCHealth’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program will ensure the Post-COVID Syndrome patients... News 7/18/2022
80.	Total Joint Replacement Surgery (Hip and Knee) Request An Appointment or Refer a Patient \| Call 914.789.2700 or Fax 914.789.2745 Medical Services 8/16/2024
81.	Balance Issues Request An Appointment or Refer a Patient \| Call 914.493.4634 Click here to request an appointment Common Balance Issues: Dizziness, Vertigo, BPPV and More What is dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance? The terms dizziness, vertigo and imbalance are descriptions of symptoms that an individual may have that are affecting his or her normal ability to stay balanced. These symptoms can include a lightheaded sensation, spinning and difficulty walking without falling. They may be continuous or may come and ... Medical Services 3/5/2024
82.	Sanford, Brittany H., MD 1 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
83.	Football Retirements Highlight Link Between Mental Anguish & Chronic Pain 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... News 6/30/2023
84.	Two Grants Support WMCHealth’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program VALHALLA N.Y. (June 7, 2021) –WMCHealth today announced the receipt of grants from the TD Charitable Foundation ($25,000) and KeyBank Foundation ($10,000) in support of the Network’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program. WMCHealth’s program cares for those who have had a COVID-19 infection and continue to have health issues, a condition referred to as “ Long COVID . ” The grants help fund a clinical patient navigator who guides patients through a personalized treatment plan. Currently located on the campus of... News 6/30/2023
85.	Gynecologic Oncology Medical Services 10/7/2024
86.	Advanced Adult Epilepsy Program Call Now: 914.345.1313 (Patient Appointments) \| 914.493.7192 (EEGs and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Referrals – Providers Only) Medical Services 7/15/2024
87.	Vascular Conditions Medical Services 12/7/2023
88.	Collaborators in Care: Westchester Medical Center Recognizes Emergency Medicine Service Personnel During National EMS Week VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 18, 2021) – During National EMS Week (May 16-22), Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is recognizing emergency medical service personnel from the Hudson Valley and beyond for their life-changing and lifesaving efforts. “Emergency medical service personnel are the true, healthcare frontliners,’’ said Tina Cocuzza, MD, Director of Westchester Medical Center’s Emergency Medical and Interfacility Patient Transfer Se... News 7/18/2022
89.	Stress Testing Medical Services 5/31/2023
90.	Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Contact Information: 914.493.8793 Medical Services 10/25/2023
91.	HealthAlliance and WMCHealth Partner for the Betterment of Hudson Valley Healthcare CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia WMCHealth (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org Lynn Nichols, HealthAlliance (845) 334-3116 lynn.nichols@hahv.org HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Becomes the Latest Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network KINGSTON, N.Y. (March 30, 2016) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley (HealthAlliance) today announced an important agreement that will enhance and expand healthcare for an entire region, w... News 7/18/2022
92.	Kinon, Merritt D., MD 1 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
93.	Wolf, David C., MD 1 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
94.	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 5/16/2024
95.	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
96.	Advanced Imaging Center Medical Services 11/27/2023
97.	WMCHealth Launches Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening Program for High-Risk Patients on Valhalla and Poughkeepsie Campuses A new Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening program at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), and network affiliate MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie now offers life-saving early lung cancer detection to help high-risk Hudson Valley patients identify lung cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages. Accredited by the American College of Radiology, the program offers high-quality imaging with state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT)... News 6/30/2023
98.	Good Samaritan Hospital’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Institute Earns Accreditation from Leading Medical Society SUFFERN, NY (October 15, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is pleased to announce the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Institute has received a reaccreditation from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). UHMS accreditation means the facility has met or exceeded the highest standards of care and patient safety through rigorous evaluation of the operations, including equipment, staff and training to ensure that the utmost quality ... News 6/30/2023
99.	Our Facility Our Facility The Cancer Center at Westchester Medical Center is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, state-of-the-art diagnostic, preventive, therapeutic and supportive oncology services. The Center is also a leader in cancer education and translational research. We offer a full range of sophisticated specialty services and programs for such cancers as leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and prostate, brain, breast, lung and all types of gynecologic cancers – all in a quality-driven, patient-center... Medical Services 5/31/2023
100.	Flu Vaccine Appointments and Screening To request an appointment for the flu vaccine, please follow the link below and fill out the form. After completing, a Patient Service Representative will contact you to setup an appointment. Medical Services 5/31/2023
101.	Recovery and Discharge What to Expect During Your Stay Recovery and discharge practices cover the time immediately following your procedure at Westchester Medical Center up until your exit from the hospital. Recovery times vary from patient to patient, and discharge dates may range from a same-day departure to a week or more after your procedure. Your healthcare team will discuss the specifics of your situation with you both prior to and following your procedure. Recovery Your recovery at Westchester Medical Center is supervi... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
102.	Patient's Bill of Rights CLICK HERE to go to New York State Department of Health's Patient Bill of Rights page. The Patients' Bill of Rights is available in Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Creole and Korean. Site Map Content 5/31/2023
103.	WMCHealth Launches New Ambulance Communications Technology to Support Prehospital Care for Seriously Ill and Injured Patients Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) launched a new communications technology at its network hospitals this week to provide the highest level of prehospital care and preparation for Hudson Valley patients while en route to the hospital’s emergency departments. WMCHealth – home to the only hospital in the Hudson Valley with a Level I trauma center for both children and adults at Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, and a Level II trauma center at M... News 7/18/2022
104.	CNS Endovascular Surgery Fellowship Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/30/2023
105.	Breast Cancer Program Medical Services 7/31/2023
106.	WMCHealth Launches Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program to Aid Those with Lingering Symptoms VALHALLA N.Y. (October 22, 2020) – An increasing number of people who became ill from the coronavirus have physical, mental and emotional symptoms that linger well after an initial infection* -- health issues that are sometimes referred to as “post-COVID syndrome.” The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has established a Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program for those who have had, or suspect they had, a COVID-19 infection and continue to have health issues. The multidisciplinary program giv... News 7/18/2022
107.	Al Mufti, Fawaz A., MD 1 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
108.	Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Training Program Site Map Content 10/18/2024
109.	Cardiology Fellowship Program Welcome! Click Here to View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/3/2024
110.	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
111.	Endocrinology and Metabolism Medical Services 6/7/2024
112.	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 May 20, 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 are ... Site Map Content 5/16/2024
113.	Rheumatology Request an Appointment or Refer a Patient. Call 914.372.7887 . Medical Services 8/21/2023
114.	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
115.	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
116.	Brain and Spine Institute For Neurological Emergencies Please Call, 866-Go-To-WMC (866.468.6962) For Office Appointments Please Call, 914.493.2363 Medical Services 9/11/2024
117.	Spine and Scoliosis 914.789.2700 (Appointments and Referrals) \| 866.468.6962 (24-Hour Emergency) Medical Services 7/11/2023
118.	Pediatric Care Clinic PCMH About Us Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a way of providing primary health care in which a team of healthcare professionals get to know your child, your family situation, your medical history and current health issues in order to work with you so that your child gets the best care possible. They provide you with a care plan that fits your child and your family. Within the PCMH we work in teams that include a doctor, nurse, nutritionist, care coordinator and social worker. When you first joi... Medical Services 5/31/2023
119.	Genitourinary Oncology Program Medical Services 5/31/2023
120.	Maffei, Anthony, MD 0 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
121.	Knoller, Naomi R., OD 0 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
122.	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
123.	During Your CT Scan The CT scan process is painless. Here is what to expect on exam day: CT scans of your head require that you remove all jewelry, hair pins, etc. You will need to don a patient gown if you are undergoing a CT scan of your chest, abdomen, or pelvis. If your exam requires a contrast agent, which improves organ visibility in certain tests, you will be asked to sign a consent form. You will be positioned on the table for the scan and an I.V. will be started, if required. Once the table is moved into the scann... Medical Services 5/31/2023
124.	The Burn Team The Burn Team The Burn Team consists of doctors, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and other supportive services who will work together to provide the best possible care. The doctors in charge of patient care are plastic surgeons who specialize in caring for burn victims. These doctors will perform any necessary grafting or reconstructive surgery your family member will require. All the Burn Center nurses are Critical Care RNs specially trained to provide care for adult an... Medical Services 5/31/2023
125.	Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) IMRT has been used safely and effectively against a wide variety human cancers, including metastases to the liver. If IMRT is safe and effective in reducing the size of HCCs in patients with cirrhosis, it may be a new alternative to traditional minimally invasive treatment strategies. IMRT, in contrast to standard radiation, permits the radiation oncologist to vary both the intensity and the angle at which a radiation beam is delivered to the patient. IMRT permits the delivery of a high dose... Medical Services 5/31/2023
126.	e-Health Program Medical Services 5/31/2023
127.	Pavan Surendraiah Honored with Inaugural VITAL Value Award President and CEO Michael Israel recently presented the inaugural VITAL Award to Patient Advocate Pavan Surendraiah. Pavan was the first recipient of the Value Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion which recognizes distinguished individuals who embody respect and treat everyone they encounter with dignity and compassion. More than 50 members of our workforce were nominated for this prestigious award. The VITAL Awards recognize and celebrate workforce members who are Advancing our VITAL Values ... News 7/18/2022
128.	APS - Cardiology Home Request An Appointment or Refer a Patient \| Call 866.WMC.HEART or 866.962.4327 Medical Services 11/14/2024
129.	Trauma Center Medical Services 9/5/2024
130.	Neurocritical Care For Neurological Emergencies Please Call 866-Go-To-WMC ( 866.468.6962 ) Medical Services 11/15/2023
131.	Infectious Diseases Request an Appointment or Refer a Patient. Call 914.372.7887 . Medical Services 11/19/2024
132.	Cardiothoracic Surgery \| Heart Surgery and Advanced Cardiac Care Contact Information: 914.493.8793 Medical Services 9/12/2024
133.	Transcatheter Valve Program For additional information please call 914.493.8793 Click here to refer a patient Medical Services 4/18/2024
134.	Balance Testing and Therapy Balance, Dizziness, Vertigo \| Comprehensive Evaluation and Care Millions of adults and children suffer from vertigo, balance, and dizziness issues. These chronic conditions, which may be caused by inner-ear problems, migraines, neurological conditions or head injuries, can have a serious impact on overall quality of life. Specialists at WMCHealth Physicians: Advanced ENT Services provide diagnostic and therapeutic care for these medical issues in partnership with The Balance Center at Westchester Medica... Medical Services 12/5/2023
135.	Our Research Current Research Cochlear Implantation for Single-Sided Deafness: The Relationship Between Aural Rehabilitation, Processor Wear-Time and Outcomes While all cochlear implant users can benefit from aural rehabilitation and adequate wear time, this may be even more important for patients with Single Sided Deafness (SSD). This ongoing prospective evaluation looks at the variables of wear time and auditory rehabilitation and the effects on word and sentence test scores. Learn more. Outcomes of Gro... Medical Services 8/17/2023
136.	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
137.	General Surgery Overview The Section of General Surgery at Westchester Medical Center is comprised of outstanding technical surgeons committed to providing high-quality patient care and educating residents, medical students and the community. Through scholarly pursuits and research, our active surgical faculty stays at the forefront of modern surgical medicine. Our general surgery team adheres to the philosophy that the surgeons trained to perform highly specialized complex procedures in all areas of the b... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
138.	Healthcare’s New Face: Westchester Medical Center Celebrates the Opening of its New Ambulatory Care Pavilion VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 2, 2019) – Dignitaries that included His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, were at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), today for the ceremonial dedication of the hospital’s new Ambulatory Care Pavilion. The new, 260,000-square-foot, eight-story Ambulatory Care Pavilion is Westchester Medical Center’s new focal point for ambulatory care services. The construction of the Ambulatory Care Pavili... News 7/18/2022
139.	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
140.	Post-Operative Care Post-Operative Care After your heart transplant surgery, you will be transferred to an intensive care unit (ICU). In the ICU, your blood pressure, heart rate and heart rhythm will be continuously monitored. Several tubes will be put in place during your operation. A breathing tube will be inserted into your windpipe through your mouth and will be connected to a ventilator. You will not be able to speak until the tube is removed. You will need to communicate using a word board and hand gestures. A tube w... Medical Services 5/31/2023
141.	Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) IMRT has been used safely and effectively against a wide variety human cancers, including metastases to the liver. If IMRT is safe and effective in reducing the size of HCCs in patients with cirrhosis, it may be a new alternative to traditional minimally invasive treatment strategies. IMRT, in contrast to standard radiation, permits the radiation oncologist to vary both the intensity and the angle at which a radiation beam is delivered to the patient. IMRT permits the delivery of a high dose ... Medical Services 5/31/2023
142.	Westchester Medical Center First in Region to Offer Brain Tumor Therapy That Can Slow Tumor Progression, Lessen Radiation Site Effects and Reduce Frequency of Post-Surgical Treatments Westchester Medical Center recently became the first neurosurgical oncology program in the Hudson Valley* to offer a targeted therapy for brain tumors that can help delay tumor progression, spare healthy tissue and reduce the number of post-surgical radiation treatments - and the side effects that come along with them. GammaTile® is a radionuclide brachytherapy source cleared for use by the Food and Drug Administration for appropriate patients with newly diagnosed malignant and recurrent brain neoplasms... News 8/16/2022
143.	Jain, Supriya S., MD 0 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
144.	Thoracic Surgery Medical Services 9/5/2024
145.	Gynecology: Clinical Research Program Gynecology: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment Two-Stage, Randomized, Controlled Trial Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Iltamiocel with Placebo in the Treatment of Female Participants with Chronic Fecal Incontinence and a History of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (DigniFI) A Phase 2 Open-Label, Multicenter Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of ZN-c3 in Adult Women with Recurrent or Persistent Uterine Serous Carcinoma Protocol GOG 3065/ZN-c3-004 A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label, Randomized St... Site Map Content 7/18/2024
146.	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
147.	Westchester Medical Center Awarded Designation as Center of Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening VALHALLA, N.Y. ( October 10, 2023 ) - Westchester Medical Center’s status as the premier destination in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley for lung cancer detection and therapy was solidified recently with the naming of Westchester Medical Center as a Center of Excellence by GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2), a national and recognized organization that supports lung cancer care and research. GO2 bestowed Westchester Medical Center with Center of Excellence designation for the hospital’s “ongoing commitmen... News 10/9/2023
148.	Case Report: After Recovery from COVID-19 Infection, Prospective Organ Recipients Should Be Considered for Transplantation VALHALLA, NY (February 11, 2021) – The Transplant Center team at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of WMCHealth, successfully transplanted a liver in a patient who had recently recovered from COVID-19, demonstrating that appropriate, prospective organ recipients who have recovered from the viral infection can be safely considered for organ transplantation. The publication detailing the transplant – which was performed in the midst of the initial pandemic surge - was published in the journal Trans... News 6/30/2023
149.	New Protocols for Dog-Bite Treatments Receive National Recognition Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the only all-specialty pediatric facility in the Hudson Valley, has devised new guidelines to treat dog bites. The regimens result from a research study named “best published paper” in North America in 2018 by Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open, a rigorously peer-reviewed international journal focusing on global plastic and reconstructive surgery. The study was conducted by Kaveh Ali... News 6/30/2023
150.	Study Shows: Surgical Management of Patients is Safe and Highly Effective for a Leading Cause of Cardiovascular Death VALHALLA, NY (November 11, 2020) – Surgical management of patients with pulmonary embolisms – the third leading cause of cardiovascular death* - is safe and effective at saving lives, according to a study led by surgeons at Westchester Medical Center and recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. A pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening condition that is the result of a blood clot breaking loose and traveling through the bloodstream before becoming lodged-in the lungs. Pu... News 6/30/2023
151.	New Cardiac Imaging Technology at Good Samaritan Hospital Can Increase Diagnostic Accuracy and Enable Faster Recovery Time SUFFERN, N.Y. (May 26, 2021) – The expanded Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Good Samaritan Hospital offers new imaging technologies that deliver sharp images along with anatomical guidance for physicians to use during interventional procedures. Use of this equipment allows for diagnoses that are more accurate, decreases patient discomfort and increases the potential for shorter hospital stays. The guidance system in use Good Samaritan Hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory automatica... News 6/30/2023
152.	Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes Earn American Academy of Sleep Medicine Accreditation SUFFERN, N.Y. (October 1, 2019) – The Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), were recently granted a five-year reaccreditation term by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for all categories of sleep studies. A sleep study is a non-invasive test performed overnight that evaluates factors such ... News 7/18/2022
153.	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
154.	Capparelli, Maria F., MD 1 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
155.	Rosencrantz, Richard A., MD 0 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
156.	Balance Testing and Therapy: Vestibular and Balance Therapy , Site Map 11/29/2023
157.	Utilization of SmartNav in the Operating Room for Cochlear Implant Placement Importance: With expanded patient criteria to include patients at extremes of age including babies ≥ 9 months and elderly patients often with co-morbidities, it is increasingly important to shorten anesthetic time to decrease risk to patients undergoing cochlear implant surgery. Placement check is recommended for slim modiolar electrodes which have a potential for tip fold-over. However, intraoperative X-rays can often be time consuming and difficult to interpret. Objectives: The primary objective... Medical Services 8/17/2023
158.	Westchester Medical Center’s Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Program Receives Accreditation with Distinction The Hyperbaric Medicine program at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently received Accreditation with Distinction from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) for its comprehensive hyperbaric oxygen therapy program that offers 24/7 services to the sickest patients in our region. Only 206 hyperbaric centers nationwide seek designation from the UHMS out of the thousands that offer the service and among that group, a ... News 6/30/2023
159.	Bon Secours Community Hospital Breaks Ground for Transformative Renovation Project WATCH NOW: PORT JERVIS, NY (April 26, 2018) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), along with the Bon Secours Charity Health System, welcomed local leaders and New York State officials to Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, for a special ceremony heralding the beginning of construction on a transformative $40 million hospital renovation project. The Investing in a Healthier Community project is expected to usher in a new era of healthcare in the Cit... News 6/30/2023
160.	Cardiac Genetic Testing Medical Services 5/31/2023
161.	X-Ray Medical Services 5/31/2023
162.	Care for Patients and Families View Our Care for Families and Patients During Times of Crisis (PDF) Atencion a Familias y Pacientes en Tiempos de Crisis (PDF) View Westchester Medical Center Chaplaincy (PDF) Capellania de WMC (PDF) Site Map Content 5/31/2023
163.	Westchester Medical Center’s Fast-Growing Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Program Receives Prestigious Recognition as National Center of Excellence VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 5, 2018) – The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy program at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), was recently awarded the prestigious Center of Excellence recognition from the national Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA). Westchester Medical Center is one of only 29 institutions in the country to receive this honor for its fully comprehensive, patient-centered program for patients suffering from the hereditar... News 7/18/2022
164.	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
165.	Conception to Cradle: Triage, Transport, Transition Target Audience : Nurses in Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, Well-Baby and Special Care Nurseries, NICU, Patient Transport / Emergency Medical Services, and Emergency Department. Sponsored by The Regional Perinatal Center at Westchester Medical Center. Please CLICK HERE for our "Save the Date" flyer. Please CLICK HERE for our brochure. Only CEU/CNE offered in this conference. If you have a lunch request (Kosher, Vegetarian) please email Marichu.Smith@wmchealth.org . Events 11/30/2021
166.	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
167.	General Surgery Medical Services 10/22/2024
168.	Peripheral Nerve Program Request An Appointment or Refer a Patient \| Call 914.493.2363 Medical Services 6/14/2024
169.	Heart Transplant and Heart Failure To Schedule an Appointment or Refer a Patient \| Call 914.493.7632 Medical Services 12/19/2023
170.	Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Replacement Surgery Now Offered at St. Anthony Community Hospital WARWICK, N.Y. (June 8, 2021) ― St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, now offers robotic-arm assisted total knee replacement procedures. Robotic-arm assisted surgery assists surgeons by making implant placement more precise and aligned with each patient’s unique anatomy. This personalized precision can reduce surgical discomfort for the patient, speed recovery times and increase the longevity of the implant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , join... News 6/30/2023
171.	Tsai, Ming C., MD 1 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
172.	Lerman, Alexander C., MD 1 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
173.	PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Site Map Content 10/28/2024
174.	Breast Surgery Medical Services 10/7/2024
175.	Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/3/2024
176.	Westchester Medical Center Cancer Center Medical Services 9/26/2024
177.	Ming Tsai, MD, Joins Westchester Medical Center as Associate Director, Advanced OB-GYN VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 29, 2024) - Ming Tsai, MD , has joined Westchester Medical Center as the new Associate Director of the Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology. Dr. Tsai brings with him to Westchester Medical Center a wealth of experience and expertise in women’s health with special clinical interests in menstrual disorders, endometrial pathology, uterine fibroids, menopause, and minimally invasive surgery. He also brings years of experience in leadership and management at large academic medical centers ... News 5/29/2024
178.	Liver Transplant Our Phone Number: 914.493.1990 Medical Services 5/14/2024
179.	Nephrology Request an Appointment or Refer a Patient \| Call 914.493.7701 Medical Services 1/11/2024
180.	Mechanical Circulatory Support \| Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) For Additional Information Call 914.493.7632 Medical Services 10/24/2023
181.	Westchester Medical Center Now Offering Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) With Next Day Home Discharge Contact: Dave Billig (914) 493-8028 billigd@wcmc.com Westchester Medical Center (WMC) recently announced that it is the first hospital in the Hudson Valley region and, one of the first in the tri-state area, to offer minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with only local anesthesia allowing some patients to go home the next day . Traditionally, TAVR surgery is performed under general anesthesia with an average hospital stay lasting anywhere between 2 to 7 days. For some, the ho... News 6/30/2023
182.	How Can I Protect My Family From Whooping Cough? Whooping cough can be difficult to distinguish from an upper respiratory infection or cold. Characterized by coughing and fever, and highly contagious in the first 1-2 weeks, whooping cough gets its nickname from the audible “whoop” sound that those infected make when they gasp for air following a coughing fit. “Whooping cough is sometimes known as the ‘100 Day Cough’ because the longer a patient waits to treat it, the longer the coughing symptoms can persist – sometimes up to three months,... News 6/30/2023
183.	Inpatient Services Inpatient Services Adult Inpatient Treatment Treatment is focused on reducing the patient's symptoms and moving the patient on to continuing outpatient care in the community. The multi-disciplinary team approach utilizes the skills of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses and recreational and expressive therapists. In addition to two acute care psychiatric adult units, the Behavioral Health Center has a third unit which serves as a general inpatient psychiatric population and those with c... Medical Services 5/31/2023
184.	Recovery and Discharge Recovery and Discharge After your transplant surgery, you will be in the intensive care unit. The time you spend in intensive care varies a great deal depending on how ill you were before the transplant and how well you are recovering after the operation. In the intensive care unit you will be cared for by transplant surgeons as well as doctors who specialize in caring for critically ill patients. The goal of the service while caring for you in intensive care is to stabilize your condition enough so tha... Medical Services 5/31/2023
185.	Plethysmography Medical Services 5/31/2023
186.	Neuro-Oncology Medical Services 5/31/2023
187.	Phone Directory Westchester Medical Center 100 Woods Rd., Valhalla, NY 10595 Main Number: 914-493-7000 Emergency Department (914) 493-7307 Emergency Department - Pediatric (914) 493-6001 Admitting &nbs... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
188.	Recovery and Discharge After your transplant surgery, you will be in the intensive care unit. The time you spend in intensive care varies a great deal depending on how ill you were before the transplant and how well you are recovering after the operation. In the intensive care unit you will be cared for by transplant surgeons as well as doctors who specialize in caring for critically ill patients. The goal of the service while caring for you in intensive care is to stabilize your condition enough so that you may be safely tra... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
189.	A Statement Shared With Our Workforce at Westchester Medical Center Earlier today there was an isolated shooting in one room on the fourth floor of Westchester Medical Center involving a patient and visitor. No other patients were involved and all staff remained safe. We would like to thank our staff for their quick and decisive response to the incident. We understand this is a traumatic situation for all. A crisis support team was deployed to the floor and counselors are available in the Caregiver Center for all patients, f... News 7/18/2022
190.	Westchester Medical Center Earns LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Top Performer Recognition VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 6, 2020) – For the second consecutive year, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has received LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Top Performer status in the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2020 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). According to HRC , more than 750 healthcare facilities actively participated in the 2020 HEI benchmark survey that “evaluates healthcare facilities' policies and practices related to the eq... News 7/18/2022
191.	Community Donated $70,000 to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital During Westchester’s Winter Wonderland VALHALLA N.Y. (March 10, 2022) – Representatives from the Westchester Parks Foundation came to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), to present proceeds from a community fundraiser at Westchester’s 2021 Winter Wonderland holiday event. A total of $70,000 was raised and will support the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy program at the hospital. Westchester Parks Foundation (WPF); Christine LaPorta, Deputy Executive Director WPF; Jane S... News 7/18/2022
192.	Cairo, Mitchell S., MD 0 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
193.	Bhuta, Kalyani M., MD 0 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
194.	Center for Rehabilitation Medicine Call Now: 914.909.4168 (Outpatient) \| 914.493.8609 (Inpatient) Medical Services 9/24/2024
195.	Orthopaedics / Orthopaedic Surgery Request An Appointment or Refer a Patient \| Call 914.789.2700 or Fax 914.789.2745 Medical Services 9/5/2024
196.	The Cochlear Implant Center at Westchester Medical Center Hear in the Hudson Valley Appointments, Referrals, Information: 914.493.4634 WMCHealth is the First Robotic Cochlear Implant Center in New York Robotic-assisted cochlear implant insertion allows a slower more controlled insertion of the cochlear implant electrode. Slower, controlled insertion of the electrode decreases trauma to the inner ear with enhanced potential to preserve residual hearing and improve outcomes with the cochlear implant. This procedure is available to both pediatric and adult patien... Medical Services 6/25/2024
197.	Westchester Medical Center to Debut ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery System, Marking a Milestone for New York VALHALLA, NY, January 16, 2024 – Westchester Medical Center, the flagship academic medical center for the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is set to become the first hospital in New York State to introduce the non-invasive surgical robotics platform, the ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery®, which will transform brain cancer treatments for patients throughout the Hudson Valley. Installation of the ZAP-X platform is expected to commence in mid-2024. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), a com... News 1/24/2024
198.	Clinical Use of Electrically Evoked Stapedial Reflex Threshold Measures for Cochlear Implant MAPping Optimization Principal Investigators: Katrina Stidham, MD; Rivka Bornstein, AuD Co-Principal Investigator: Mindy Schmelzer, AuD Significance and Background: Cochlear implantation is widely regarded as the standard of care for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss and limited beneﬁt from standard amplification. Patient outcomes are strongly influenced by the stimulation levels set by the cochlear implant audiologist (Moog & Geers, 2003; Tobey, Geers, Brenner, Altuna, & Gabbert, 2003). These l... Medical Services 8/17/2023
199.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Names Tracey Weigel, MD, as Chief of Thoracic Surgery VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 9, 2017) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) recently named thoracic surgeon Tracey Weigel, MD, as Chief of Thoracic Surgery for the health network’s Valhalla, Poughkeepsie and Kingston campuses. In her role as Chief of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Weigel will oversee all thoracic surgery functions at WMCHealth’s flagship Westchester Medical Center, as well as Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital, HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway Campus and He... News 6/30/2023
200.	Cartoid and Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment Medical Services 5/31/2023
201.	Angiograms and Catheterizations Medical Services 5/31/2023
202.	Pulmonary Hypertension Medical Services 5/31/2023
203.	Pulse Volume Recording Medical Services 5/31/2023
204.	Thoraco Abdominal Aorta Medical Services 5/31/2023
205.	Surgical Treatment Surgical Treatment Graft Replacement For ascending aneurysms that do not involve the aortic valve, simply removing the diseased portion of the aorta and replacing it with a tube graft is sufficient treatment. The aorta is usually replaced with a synthetic graft made of Dacron - a material which is strong and long-lasting. To perform the operation, the heart is stopped and the patient is placed on cardiopulmonary bypass while the segment of aorta is replaced. The aneurysmal portion of the aorta is excise... Medical Services 5/31/2023
206.	Spinal Cord Protection/Monitoring Spinal Cord Protection / Monitoring A major challenge in operations to replace the descending thoracic or thoracoabdominal aorta is preventing injury to the spinal cord. The spinal cord can be at risk when replacing the descending aorta due to interruption of its blood supply, which comes partially from intercostal arteries from the descending aorta itself. As a result of interruption of this blood supply, pressure in the fluid around the spinal cord may increase and, in turn, put pressure on the spinal... Medical Services 5/31/2023
207.	Neck Surgery and Procedures at Advanced ENT Services Neck Surgery and Procedures \| Advanced ENT Services Fellowship-trained, board-certified ENT surgeons at Advanced ENT Services provide diagnostic care for a wide range of head and neck cancers and conditions. Learn more below about some of the procedures available through our providers at practice locations in the Hudson Valley. Request An Appointment or Refer a Patient \| Call 914.693.7636 . Please fill out this brief form to request an appointment. Secure online form A representa... Medical Services 5/31/2023
208.	Westchester Medical Center and New York State Nurses Association Reach a Five-Year Contract Agreement VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 28, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center and the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) announced a new ratified five-year collective bargaining agreement that will benefit more than 1,500 nurses at Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, and the Behavioral Health Center. The agreement, which is the result of a strong working relationship and commitment to bargaining in good faith, increases nurse wages, preserves existing healthcare and pension benefits, a... News 10/28/2022
209.	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
210.	WMCHealth Launches Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 7, 2019) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced the launch of the Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness, a comprehensive network service devoted to providing women living in and around the Hudson Valley with high-quality, comprehensive, multidisciplinary care as close to their homes as possible. The Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness will deliver to Hudson Valley families the convenience of women’s health services at WMCHealth communi... News 7/18/2022
211.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Elevates Role of Phyllis Yezzo, DNP, RN, CPHQ to Senior Vice President & Chief Nurse Executive VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 11, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) named Phyllis M. Yezzo, DNP, RN, CPHQ, to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, which is an expansion of her responsibilities from a regional to Network role. In her new position, Dr. Yezzo oversees nursing operations at all WMCHealth hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and provider practices. Most recently, she served for seven years as Senior Vice President, Patient Care Servic... News 7/18/2022
212.	Interdisciplinary Pain Medicine Fellowship Program Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/3/2024
213.	Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Medical Services 5/15/2024
214.	Neurocritical Care Fellowship Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 4/9/2024
215.	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
216.	Weigel, Tracey L., MD 1 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
217.	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 11/21/2024
218.	Four WMCHealth Hospitals Recognized for Stroke Care Excellence VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 23, 2024) – Four hospitals within the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) have once again been recognized for excellence in stroke care by national associations. WMCHealth’s Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital, and HealthAlliance Hospital have all received the prestigious 2024 Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. These... News 8/30/2024
219.	Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 13,800 new cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed this year in the United States. Far more prevalent throughout much of the rest of the world, the occurrence rate in the United States is significantly lower due to standards in routine screening and prevention. Schedule an HPV vaccine near you. Call 914.493.2181 to Request an Appointment or Make a Referral Customized Treatment: Surgery, Chemo, Radiation Therapy and More At Westch... Medical Services 1/11/2024
220.	Musculoskeletal Imaging Medical Services 11/27/2023
221.	36TH Annual Westchester Medical Center Gala CONTACT: David Billig (914) 493 8028 36 th Annual Westchester Medical Center gala brings two new endowments Annual Westchester Medical Center Foundation fundraiser raises more than $3 million from supporters to help support the mission of the Medical Center The Westchester Medical Center Foundation, a 501c(3) which supports the mission of Westchester Medical Center recently held its annual fund raiser. This year’s event which was a... News 6/30/2023
222.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Appoints Sean Tedjarati, MD, MPH, MBA as Chief Clinical Integration Officer Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) recently welcomed Sean Tedjarati, MD, MPH, MBA, to the health network’s leadership team in the network-wide role of Chief Clinical Integration Officer. In his new role, Dr. Tedjarati will be responsible for the integration and strategic oversight of all clinical services across WMCHealth’s 10 hospitals, ensuring that the care provided across clinical services and hospitals are streamlined, coordinated, integrated and seamless, resulting in the highest... News 6/30/2023
223.	Tana Pradhan, DO, FACOG, Appointed Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at Westchester Medical Center 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. ... News 6/30/2023
224.	WMCHealth’s First-of-its-Kind TeleCourt Program Allows Behavioral Health Patients to Participate Remotely in Mental Hygiene Hearings 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... News 6/30/2023
225.	WMCHealth Expands Wound Care Program to Westchester Medical Center; Services for Slow-Healing Wounds Caused by Traumatic Injuries as well as Diabetic Wounds and Ulcers Now Available VALHALLA N.Y. (January 6, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is expanding the Network’s Wound Care Program to Westchester Medical Center. WMCHealth’s flagship hospital now offers advanced outpatient therapy for the management of diabetic wounds and ulcers, as well as slow-healing wounds resulting from serious traumatic injuries, infections and soft tissue radiation injury. Westchester Medical Center joins established wound care programs at WMCHealth’s MidHudson Re... News 6/30/2023
226.	Spinal Cord Monitoring/Protection Spinal Cord Monitoring / Protection A major challenge in operations to replace the descending thoracic or thoracoabdominal aorta is preventing injury to the spinal cord. The spinal cord can be at risk when replacing the descending aorta due to interruption of its blood supply, which comes partially from intercostal arteries from the descending aorta itself. As a result of interruption of this blood supply, pressure in the fluid around the spinal cord may increase and, in turn, put pressure on the spinal... Medical Services 5/31/2023
227.	Clinical Trials FAQs What are the different phases of Clinical Trials? Why are Clinical Trials needed? Why should I consider participating in a Clinical Trial? Are Clinical Trials safe? What are the different phases of Clinical Trials? Clinical Trials are performed in different phases. Each phase evaluates treatments in a slightly different way. Phase I - These trials are used to determine the best dosage of a new drug to be used and if it is safe (side effects). These trials typically involve small numbers... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
228.	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
229.	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
230.	Zubeen Shroff Named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation VALHALLA N.Y. (January 5, 2022) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announces the appointment of Zubeen Shroff as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC). The WCHCC operates WMCHealth, a network consisting of 10 hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and provider practices in New York State’s Hudson Valley region. Shroff succeeds Mitchell Hochberg, now 1st Vice Chair, whose tenure as Chair reached term limits after thre... News 7/18/2022
231.	WMCHealth Appoints Pair to Senior Leadership Positions VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 5, 2022) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has appointed Matilde Roman as Senior Vice President, Chief Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Officer and John Brand as Senior Vice President for Marketing and Communications. Matilde Roman Roman brings extensive public policy, legislative and leadership experience to her new position at WMCHealth. The Network’s mission is to provide the highest quality care for all and in her new role, Roman will develop strategic... News 7/18/2022
232.	Evidence-Based Management and Treatment of Chronic Headaches Course Director(s): Kaveh Alizadeh, MD Section Chief, Plastic Surgery Department of Surgery Westchester Medical Center Nitin Sekhri, MD Section Chief, Pain Management Department of Anesthesiology Westchester Medical Center Overview: The goal of this activity is to review the latest evidence-based literature on the treatment of chronic migraines and other headache disorders, and discuss novel alternative methods of headache management. The course will focus on improving patient outcomes by improving their... Events 11/30/2021
233.	Evidence-Based Management & Treatment of Chronic Headaches 2018 Overview: Over 35 million Americans are affected by debilitating headaches. However, the management of chronic daily headaches is usually limited to the use of pharmaceutical medications with a low degree of efficacy. The goal of this activity is to review the latest evidence-based literature on the treatment of chronic migraines and other headache disorders, and discuss novel alternative methods of headache management. The course will focus on improving patient outcomes by improving their function... Events 11/30/2021
234.	Wainwright, John V., MD 1 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
235.	Sekhri, Nitin K., MD 1 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
236.	Drangsholt, Siri, MD 1 Physician Locator (MD Staff) 11/23/2024
237.	Send a Care Card , Site Map 8/9/2024
238.	Twin Toddlers Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho, Conjoined at Lower Back, Successfully Separated at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital After 21-Hour Surgery 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... News 6/30/2023
239.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Welcomes Kelly Hutcheson, MD, MBA, as Director of Ophthalmology Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) welcomes ophthalmologist Kelly Hutcheson, MD, MBA, as the Director of Ophthalmology, responsible for the continued growth and development of the ophthalmology programs at Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and MidHudson Regional Hospital. Dr. Hutcheson also serves as Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at New York Medical College. In her new role, Dr. Hutcheson will lead the ophthalmology team, enhancing diagnostic and t... News 6/30/2023
240.	Westchester Medical Center Charts Course for Successful Neurosurgery Outcomes with New “Brain Mapping” Technology VALHALLA, NY (February 3, 2022) – The National Brain Tumor Association estimated that last year alone 84,000 people received a primary brain tumor diagnosis , many of whom required neurosurgery as part of their treatment. Westchester Medical Center neurosurgeons are now using a new technology that charts the brain’s neural networks during procedures to assist in finding the correct path for an optimal surgical outcome. The human brain has neural pathways, often referred to as networks, which transmit in... News 6/30/2023
241.	Endometrial (Uterine Cancer) Uterine Cancer (Endometrial and Sarcoma) Uterine and endometrial cancers are the most common cancers associated with the female reproductive system. Of these, approximately 95% are diagnosed as highly curable endometrial cancers. Because these types of cancers usually present with obvious symptoms and are typically detected early, the fatality rate is very low (approximately 10%). Though uterine cancers are rare in young adults, we provide additional resources to women between the ages of 15 and 39 thro... Medical Services 5/31/2023
242.	Chemotherapy Regional / Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy Regional chemotherapy uses drugs to treat the cancer, and is a non-surgical treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma. It takes advantage of direct access to the blood vessels to provide the arterial blood supply to the liver. Using steerable micro-catheters, the intervention radiologist is able to gain access to the arterial supply of the liver and then more selectively of the cancer in the liver. Getting the catheter appropriately positioned generally takes less tha... Medical Services 5/31/2023
243.	Skull Base Tumors \| Advanced ENT Services Skull Base Tumors \| Advanced ENT Services Skull base tumors are growths that form directly below or along the base of the skull. While most skull base tumors are benign, some are cancerous. Otologists and neurotologists at WMCHealth Physicians: Advanced ENT Services provide specialized care for benign and cancerous skull base tumors. Skull Base Tumors Some of the more common skull base tumors include acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma), pituitary tumors, esthesioneuroblastomas (ENBs) ... Medical Services 5/31/2023
244.	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
245.	Guides for Patients and Families , Site Map 5/17/2023
246.	Guides for Patients and Families , Site Map 5/17/2023
247.	Cochlear Implant Team Attends American Cochlear Implant Alliance CI 2022 Meeting in DC The Westchester Medical Center cochlear implant team traveled to Washington, DC for the first live professional cochlear implant meeting in two years. We were excited to be at the meeting again with colleagues and also pleased to contribute to the scientific content of the meeting. Michelle Albera conducted a platform presentation on group aural rehabilitation in the infant/toddler population. Dr. Mindy Schmelzer presented a poster presentation on older adult group aural rehabilitation. Dr. ... News 7/20/2022
248.	HLAA Westchester/Rockland Walk for Hearing May 2022 The Westchester Medical Center Cochlear Implant Center Team attended the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) annual Walk for Hearing at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights, NY, in May. This was the first live event in three years and was a wonderful day to reconnect with friends, meet new people and support the worthy cause of HLAA. The WMC Cochlear Implant Center was a gold sponsor of the Walk and we were proud to part of this wonderful annual fundraiser event. We... News 7/20/2022
249.	Message from President and CEO Michael D. Israel Dear Colleagues: I am so proud of, and grateful for, our phenomenal WMCHealth workforce. This includes our frontline teams who are caring for our COVID-19 and non-COVID patients, as well as our dedicated army of non-patient care team members who are providing around-the-clock support. As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 situation, I want to underscore that a safe and effective care environment is our highest priority. WMCHealth hospitals and medical practices are taking all necessary steps to prot... News 7/19/2022
250.	Astorino and Westchester Medical Center Team on New Ambulatory Building CONTACT: Ned McCormack, Communications Director (914) 995-2932 (Westchester County) Phil Oliva, Deputy Director (914) 995-2990 (Westchester County) Andrew LaGuardia, Director of Communications (914) 493-6532 (WMCHealth) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hospital’s $230 Million Pavilion Is Largest Healthcare Project In Westchester In Decades Initiative Made Possible With Financing Help of County Local Development Corporation The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) unveiled plans today to build a $2... News 7/18/2022
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