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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...
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KINGSTON, N.Y. (December 16, 2024) – The inpatient behavioral health unit at HealthAlliance Hospital reopened today, marking a significant milestone for the local community. Closed during the early height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the unit has been rebuilt and is now part of the renovated HealthAlliance Hospital, restoring 20 inpatient behavioral health beds. This critical resource for behavioral health care in Kingston and Ulster County represents the first phase of the Westchester Medical Center Healt...
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Recognizing the role of food and good nutrition in staying healthy, fighting disease and promoting healing and general well-being, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is putting its weight behind a new initiative to address food policy issues in the Hudson Valley. Headed by powerhouse leaders in the food arena such as Feeding Westchester, Chef Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Group, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, ShopRite, Pace University College of Health Professions, Westch...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s Performing Provider System (PPS) and its Center for Regional Healthcare Innovation (CRHI ) have made significant progress to date with partnerships and investments in community initiatives that close gaps in access to healthcare resources and create sustainable, healthier communities at the grassroots level. The WMCHealth PPS was established to participate in New York State’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program, a statewide p...
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KINGSTON, N.Y. (May 25, 2022) – Today, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announced an agreement to maintain 20 inpatient mental health beds, which will be located in the soon-to-open expanded HealthAlliance Hospital on Mary’s Avenue in Kingston, NY. The agreement, if approved by New York State, will be the latest action by WMCHealth to advance its comprehensive plan to enhance behavioral and mental health services available in Ulster and Dutch...
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Philips to supply innovative medical technologies and consulting services to improve care delivery across the Health Continuum Partnership allows WMCHealth to continue to expand access to quality care and improve results The WMCHealth-Philips partnership aims to improve all care areas, including radiology, cardiology, neurology, oncology and pediatrics Andover, Mass. and Valhalla, NY – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced a ...
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Warren Silverman is a provider at WMCHealth. View locations, contact information and more.
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released a report on evidence-based treatment recommendations for childhood obesity . The report grabbed headlines across the country, as it mentioned medication and surgery as two of the treatment options for children struggling with their weight. While the AAP did suggest medication or bariatric surgery for certain children as young as age 13, these recommendations represented a very small portion of the complete report. “There is scientific evidence t...
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VALHALLA, NY (July 22, 2021) – U.S. Congressman Jamaal Bowman, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Senator Shelley Mayer, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, New Rochelle City Councilwoman Yadira Ramos-Herbert and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) are encouraging residents of New Rochelle and its surrounding areas to get the COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up clinic to be held Friday, July 23 outside the Wash and Shop Laundromat at 467 North Avenue...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. and POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (July 15, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announces the establishment of onsite, dedicated pediatric services at MidHudson Regional Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY, under the auspices of the Network's Maria Fareri Children's Hospital (MFCH). The new MFCH pediatric center of the region's only children's hospital will provide pediatric emergency room services as well as inpatient care. Expected to be fully operational by late summer 2020, the ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 9, 2021) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and United Way’s 211 Helpline are partnering to distribute information about the COVID-19 vaccine to residents in the Hudson Valley. “WMCHealth and our Health Equity Task Force are committed to making sure the COVID-19 vaccine information is distributed in an equitable and inclusive manner,” said Michael D. Israel, President and CEO of WMCHealth. “Partnering with United Way’s 211 Helpline allows us to reach ...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Centralpoint Server is a platform technology, which enables your organization to easily create and manage enterprise content management portals. This application gives your organization the tools to manage as many portals as you need to for your market. Typically Centralpoint is licensed per portal, but can also be sold or licensed for unlimited development (See Centralpoint Enterprise). Your organization can use Centralpoint Server to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, imple...
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Anthony Maffei is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Bariatric Medicine, General Surgery. View locations, contact information and more.
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 25, 2019) – Recognizing the physical and mental trauma endured by victims of sexual assault Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is offering crisis intervention and advocacy services through SAAVE (Sexual Assault, Abuse and Victim's Empowerment), a 24-hour support program for Westchester County residents. SAAVE offers comprehensive assistance for victims, and their significant others, who have been affected by sexual...
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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...
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CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org “Today’s New York State grant awards are transformational for the Westchester Medical Center Health Network,” said Michael D. Israel, WMCHealth President and CEO. “The infusion of $24.5 million toward the development of a robust medical village in Port Jervis is critical to the continued provision of healthcare services for that community. Additionally, our ongoing affiliation talks with HealthAlliance are cert...
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We continue to encourage everyone to catch up on routine medical care that may have been delayed during the pandemic. Renewing a commitment to keep up with health screenings, tests and immunizations is a great gift to yourself and your loved ones. Scan the QR code here to access a guide to routine healthcare at every age. If you do not already have a physician, or need a new provider for any reason, call WMCHealth Physicians at 1.833.329.0095 for a convenient connection to a medical practice in Westches...
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(April 24, 2020) - WMCHealth is now offering COVID-19 antibody testing to our workforce throughout our network, including for employees based in the hospitals and medical practices at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Antibody testing, also known as serological testing, detects antibodies present in the blood when the body is responding to a specific infection, like COVID-19. The antibody test may show if an individual has ever been infected with the virus, even if they did not h...
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For over 100 years, the WMCHealth Network has served the Hudson Valley. We are proud of our long tradition of ensuring access to care for all, regardless of who you are, where you come from or your ability to pay. Our environments are safe and protected and they are inclusive and welcoming to all. Now, more than ever, we ask that you don't delay care. We are here to help you.
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Dmitri Alden is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in General Surgery. View locations, contact information and more.
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Stuart Greenstein is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Transplant Surgery and Vascular Surgery. View locations, contact information and more.
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Children & Adolescents Child/Adolescent Inpatient Treatment Two specialized units, one for children and one for adolescents, provide comprehensive evaluations and treatment in a structured setting. Treatment includes milieu, individual, group and family therapy and medication, if necessary. Discharge planning is done in cooperation with parents and involved agencies. A psychiatric multi-disciplinary team approach is used and includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, educators and re...
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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...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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“Too much digital information creates the problem of organizing it in a way that makes it useful. Many businesses have more digital data than they can intelligently work with and often can’t extract what they need when they need it or create Business Intelligence from it.” Needless to say, this problem will continue to grow as more companies continue to leverage and embrace the web as a platform for performing business operations. To combat this “data explosion” issue, companies need to unde...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (December 11, 2024) –– The Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC) Board of Directors announced today that, after a nationwide search, David Lubarsky, MD, MBA, FASA, will be the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). A nationally recognized healthcare leader and innovator, Dr. Lubarsky will join WMCHealth from UC Davis Health, where he currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences and CEO. He w...
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When Anamaria first started experiencing recurring moments of déjà vu, she assumed these brief out-of-body experiences were the result of exhaustion caused by her busy lifestyle — after all, she was a single mother of three with a hectic work schedule. It wasn’t until a grand mal seizure landed her in MidHudson Regional Hospital’s emergency department that she received life-changing news: She had a brain tumor. Photo courtesy of Anamaria: Hiking in Germany after receiving treatment “My initial reaction ...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) recently welcomed Robert S. Ross, FACHE, to the health network’s leadership team as Executive Vice President for the Northern Region. In his new role, Ross will serve as lead executive for the health network’s hospitals in Dutchess, Ulster and Delaware counties working to advance an integrated delivery system in which patients have seamless access to care in the Hudson Valley communities where they live. Ross will provide leadership and work collabora...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 12, 2021) – A new milestone in COVID-19 vaccine administration was surpassed yesterday when Catalina Restrepo of Valley Cottage received the 100,000 th COVID-19 vaccine dose to be administered at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, a New York State Mass Vaccination site. Lenora Clarke, LPN of Westchester Medical Center administers the milestone COVID-19 vaccine to Catalina Restrepo. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has been collaborating with New...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 16, 2021) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth ) has surpassed another milestone in the COVID-19 vaccination effort with the announced coordination of more than 1 million doses to vaccination sites across the Hudson Valley. New York State selected WMCHealth to be the vaccine distribution coordinator for the Hudson Valley Region Hub in its Regional Vaccine Network. As such, WMCHealth leads a group consisting of more than 300 hospitals, healthcare organizations, com...
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The Liver Transplant Program at Westchester Medical Center is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary and the performance of one thousand liver transplant surgeries . This webinar will review what has changed in the field of liver transplantation over the last two and one-half decades, and what lies ahead. The webinar will review epidemiologic trends in hepatology, changes in organ allocation that have improved patients' access to donor organs, use of HCV-positive organs in HCV negative recipients, and...
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Javier Tellagorry Perello Vascular Surgeon is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Endovascular Surgery, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery. View locations, contact information and more.
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Ashanda Saint Jean Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, Medical Director, Advanced OB-GYN Associates, Kingston, Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is a provider at WMCHealth who spe
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Kalyani Bhuta Attending, Department of Surgery Assistant Professor of Surgery New York Medical College is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in General Surgery. View locations, contact information and more.
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Pediatric In-Patient Suite at MidHudson Regional Hospital More Children’s Health Services, Closer to Home Now open and providing care to children from the region and beyond, the new inpatient pediatrics unit or “neighborhood” at MidHudson Regional Hospital, features 10 private rooms – double the number of the hospital’s prior inpatient pediatrics unit – with private bathrooms, showers and sleeping accommodations for a child’s caregivers. The inpatient neighborhood also features a new infusion cen...
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CONTACT: Ned McCormack, Communications Director (914) 995-2932 (Westchester County) Phil Oliva, Deputy Director (914) 995-2990 (Westchester County) Andrew LaGuardia, Director of Communications (914) 493-6532 (WMCHealth) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hospital’s $230 Million Pavilion Is Largest Healthcare Project In Westchester In Decades Initiative Made Possible With Financing Help of County Local Development Corporation The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) unveiled plans today to build a $2...
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Medically reviewed by Stephanie Cristofano, MD In an unprecedented move, the Surgeon General of the United States sounded the alarm on an unexpected health crisis: parenting. Usually reserved for health risks like tobacco or alcohol, this 35-page report cites that parents’ stress has become an urgent public health issue. According to data from the American Psychological Association, parents today are facing more stress than ever before. Over half of parents say that their stress is “completely overwhelm...
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Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has established a first-of-its-kind program in New York State that makes it possible for patients at WMCHealth’s Behavioral Health Center to virtually attend mental hygiene hearings without leaving the hospital. Under the auspices of Lawrence K. Marks, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, the videoconferencing pilot program permits patients to voluntarily attend...
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Frequently Asked Questions: Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Announce Plans to Transform Healthcare in Ulster County Q. What are the details of the project? A. HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue Campus will undergo a 70,000-square-foot renovation and a new, 110,000-square-foot bed tower addition will be constructed to accommodate all inpatient medical services currently located there and HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway Campus. The ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 28, 2020) - The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced $1 million in grants to 10 Hudson Valley organizations to address behavioral health and substance use disorders, primary care accessibility and engagement, and linkages to social determinates of health services, such as housing and food security. Part of the New York State “promising practices” initiative, these grants are designed to help WMCHealth partners develop sustainable models and services a...
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Boriana Parvez is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Neonatology. View locations, contact information and more.
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Shekher Maddineni is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology. View locations, contact information and more.
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Heena Rajdeo Attending, Department of Surgery Vice Chair & Associate Director Diversity & Inclusion New York Medical College Westchester Medical Center is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in General Surgery. View locations, contact information an
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Nicholas Belasco is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Family Medicine, Sports Medicine. View locations, contact information and more.
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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...
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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...
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Sei Iwai MD is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine. View locations, contact information and more.
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Medically reviewed by Sonia Solomon, DO There are more than 101,000 people in the United States on the waiting list for a kidney transplant . Despite this great need, only 17,000 people on the waiting list receive a kidney each year, resulting in 12 people dying each day waiting for a kidney. For one Westchester County family, these statistics became a reality when they least expected. At 9 months old, Hadley Frusciante was admitted to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital with a congenital disorder that pre...
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While the allure of victory is undeniable, life as an NCAA Division 1 student-athlete is about more than just winning games. It's about maintaining optimal health, which includes everything from injury prevention and education to post-game recovery rituals. One local institution, Marist College, sought a partner to provide that foundation of comprehensive medical care — and they found it in WMCHealth. At the heart of this collaboration is the dedicated expertise of Daniel Zelazny, MD, an orthopaedic spo...
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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...
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Igor Laskowski Chief, Vascular Surgery is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Vascular Surgery. View locations, contact information and more.
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Joseph J. Fulton Chief, Vascular Surgery (MHRH) is a provider at WMCHealth who specializes in Hyperbaric Medicine, Vascular Surgery. View locations, contact information and more.
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While most people assume that eye trauma is more common for people working in factories or on construction sites, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Ocular Trauma (ASOT) report that 40 percent of eye injuries happen during home repairs, yard work, cooking and cleaning. Abha Amin, MD Abha Amin, MD , an ophthalmologist and section chief of Complex Anterior Segment Surgery at Westchester Medical Center, sees one to two patients a week during landscaping season with seve...
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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...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s Master Chefs of the Hudson Valley: Corks & Forks dinner showcased the talents of seven master chefs from across the Hudson Valley for a good cause: supporting WMCHealth‘s10 hospitals in the Hudson Valley. Held at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park on September 30, the evening featured a six-course culinary feast prepared by some of the region’s top chefs. Organized by Chef Peter X. Kelly, Xaviars Restaurant Group, courses were prepared by Peter ...
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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...
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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...
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Medically reviewed by Shreya Nagula, MD Bullying is a pervasive issue that affects countless children and adolescents. While much attention is rightly given to the victims, it is equally important to understand the motivations driving the bullies as well. Contrary to popular belief, bullies often need as much mental health support as their victims. Common underlying issues include: Insecurity and Low Self-Esteem : Many bullies struggle with their own insecurities and low self-esteem. By putting others d...
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Westchester Medical Center is proud to offer a revolutionary treatment for arrhythmia patients who have exhausted other options: cardiac radioablation . This leading-edge procedure combines electrophysiology, cardiology, and radiation medicine to terminate faulty electrical pathways in the heart, offering new hope to patients with limited therapy options. Understanding Arrhythmia and Ventricular Tachycardia Most people know the feeling of an arrhythmia or racing heartbeat—whether it’s from an intense wo...
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Medically reviewed and approved by Stephen Ferrando, MD Suicide is a critical public health issue that demands our attention. Alarmingly, instances of suicide can sometimes surge collectively, a distressing occurrence known as a suicide cluster . These clusters are characterized by a sudden and concentrated spike in suicides or attempts within a short period, often within a specific community or region. Such patterns highlight the pressing need for immediate intervention and support. While the exac...
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Deciding to place a loved one in a long-term care facility can be a challenging and emotional process. Each caregiver or family may face this decision at various times and for various reasons. “While guilt may accompany this difficult choice, recognizing when it's the right time and understanding that it's for the best will lead to better outcomes for both the caregiver and the loved one,” says Maureen Torelli, Administrator at St. Josephs Place , a WMCHealth nursing home and rehabilitation center locat...
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When you suffer a stroke, time is of the essence. According to research from the American Heart Association , the average patient loses 1.9 million neurons, 13.8 billion synapses and seven miles of axonal fibers every minute that a stroke goes untreated. That’s because a stroke disrupts blood flow to the brain and deprives it of life-sustaining oxygen, causing it to start to die almost immediately. And when brain tissue dies, it cannot be recovered. The good news? Your chances of surviving a stroke and ...
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WMCHealth is a 1,700-bed healthcare system with nine hospitals in New York's Hudson Valley region. WMCHealth has 13,000 workforce members and nearly 3,000 attending physicians. Approximately 600 of our providers are employed in one of our two medical groups – Advanced Physician Services and the Bon Secours Medical Group, which make up WMCHealth Physicians. WMCHealth services includes Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers, plus Level II trauma centers; a dedicated burn center; the region’s only adva...
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VALHALLA N.Y. (October 5, 2020) — Advanced ENT Services is the newest practice within WMCHealth Physicians, the medical group of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network ( WMCHealth ). The 10-office practice provides a wide range of otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) primary care and specialty services throughout the Hudson Valley as well as the Bronx. Services include primary ear, nose and throat care, including treatment for hearing loss and therapy for balance problems and, thro...
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VALHALLA , N.Y. (May 27, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network's (WMCHealth) 2022 Gala to be held at the Caramoor Center for Music and Arts in Katonah, NY on June 4 will salute 10 local organizations for their support of the Network during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, WMCHealth will recognize Michael Gewitz, MD, Executive Director, and William Russell McCurdy, Physician-in-Chief of WMCHealth's Maria Fareri Children's Hospital for his decades-long accomplishments in pediatric cardiolog...
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By Katrina Stidham, MD Section Chief, Neurotology Westchester Medical Center Many people experience some degree of hearing loss as they get older. A third of people over 65 have hearing loss, and by the age of 75 the frequency increases 50 percent. There are many variables that affect the degree of hearing loss an individual has as they age including genetics, prior history of noise exposure and even some other health problems. Hearing loss has many negative effects on an individual’s well-b...
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What is the Justice Center? The Justice Center was created in legislation known as the “Protection of People With Special Needs Act” to establish standards and practices for protecting vulnerable persons. It serves both as a law enforcement agency and as an advocate for people with special needs. People with special needs shall be protected from abuse, neglect and mistreatment. The Justice Center Jurisdiction covers certain program overseen by agencies such as OMH, Office of Addiction Services and Suppo...
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The largest manufacturer of insulin recently announced it will cap out-of-pocket co-pays on insulin at $35 for those with commercial insurance and lower the price of some insulin products by 70 percent. This comes on the heels of a $35 co-pay cap for seniors on Medicare that took effect in January as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. “This is great news and will make a difference for patients,’ said Erika Brutsaert, MD, MPH , an endocrinologist at Westchester Medical Center. “The cost of insulin has ...
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Sameh Said, MD, with pediatric cardiothoracic surgery patient Aadhya Mohanraj. This photo was captured just a few days after the procedure. Credit: WMCHealth. An innovative procedure performed at WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is helping infants and children bounce back from cardiac surgery faster than ever. In traditional open-heart surgery, doctors make a large incision in the center of a child's chest, cutting through muscle and the breastbone to reach and repair the heart. &...
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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...
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Frequently Asked Questions: How the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and Bon Secours Charity Health System Will Transform Healthcare in Port Jervis Q. What did WMCHealth and Bon Secours Charity Health System announce? A. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), along with the Bon Secours Charity Health System, today announced a $40+ million investment in Bon Secours Community Hospital and the Port Jervis area that is expected to transform healthcare delivery in the...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 3, 2017) – Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently unveiled a new, contemporary main concourse to greet patients and visitors to the region’s advanced care medical center. The new main concourse, now an important extension of the hospital’s care-giving environment, is a functional crossroads that will eventually connect Westchester Medical Center and the future 280,000-square-foot Ambulatory Care Pavilion curren...
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The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare services in New York’s Hudson Valley region, recently appointed Susan Gerry as Senior Vice President for Strategic Alliances and Partnerships, Kelly MacMillan as Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Mecca Santana as Senior Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement. All three bring extensive public policy, legislative and leadership experience to their position...
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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...
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Project Fact Sheet The Westchester Medical Center Health Network and HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley (HealthAlliance), a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced plans for a five-year, $133.6 million project that includes a 110,000 square-foot expansion - highlighted by a new, four-story tower addition - and 70,000 square-foot renovation of the HealthAlliance Hospital on Mary’s Avenue, as well as a medical village hub at HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway C...
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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...
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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...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (September 25, 2019) – Fueled by their commitment to Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) patients, a dedicated group of 11 WMCHealth workforce members will compete in the TCS New York City Marathon November 3. Each runner has his or her own motivation and has taken up the marathon challenge in support of the life-changing and lifesaving care provided to patients at WMCHealth hospitals across the Hudson Valley. Six are running a marathon for the first time. Team WMCHealth...
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Listed below are some of our giving campaigns. We invite your kind consideration of a gift to help us support and expand these vital programs.
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The beds in the Pediatric Emergency Room at MidHudson Regional Hospital are kid-friendly, just like the colorful mural below. WMCHealth offers expanding pediatric services and specialized expertise to children and families across the Hudson Valley. By Lisa Cesarano As part of our commitment to care for children across the Hudson Valley region, WMCHealth continues to expand the recently opened pediatric services offered at MidHudson Regional Hospital, in Poughkeepsie, a member of WMCHealth. These special...
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COVID-19: Maintaining a Safe and Effective Care Environment A safe and effective care environment is our highest priority, and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals and medical practices have undertaken necessary steps to protect our patients and workforce as the COVID-19 situation evolves. On this site, you will find up-to-date information on our patient and visitor guidelines, as well as details about vaccination, testing and treatment offered at our hospital campuses, ...
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