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1.	As Trauma Cases Reach Record Levels, Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Receive Level I Trauma Center Reverification for Adults and Children VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 27, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children's Hospital will continue to be lifesaving resources for trauma victims with the recent reverification of the hospitals' Level I adult and pediatric trauma designations by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The reverifications come at a crucial time as trauma cases have risen steadily at the hospitals for the past three years with a notable spike in the summer of 2020, after the COVID-19... News 6/30/2023
2.	WMCHealth’s Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Awarded Reverification of Level I Trauma Center Status VALHALLA, NY – April 12, 2018 – Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital recently received reverification of the hospitals’ Level I trauma statuses – the highest level awarded by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons – for both its adult and pediatric trauma centers. Both members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital are the only Level I trauma center in the Hudson Valley ... News 6/30/2023
3.	2024 Trauma Consortium Annual Symposium AGENDA \| REGISTER Events 6/19/2024
4.	WMCHealth Launches Community Taskforce to Serve Needs of Abuse and Trauma Victims in Westchester County Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the leading provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley, will launch the Victim Informed Care & Trauma Recovery (VICTR) Taskforce this week, to serve the needs of abuse victims and those impacted by trauma in Westchester County. The goal of this first-of-its-kind team is to collaborate with community partners to ensure a compassionate and streamlined approach to response and recovery for all victims. The VICTR Taskforce will bring tog... News 6/30/2023
5.	Fifth Annual Trauma Run CONTACT: David Billig ... News 7/18/2022
6.	2022 Annual Trauma Symposium This five-hour in-person symposium will encompass a multitopic approach to trauma care in an interactive three-part workshop covering both the pre-hospital and in-hospital trauma perspectives. Food will be served during a break between sessions. The first 140 people to RSVP will receive a separate email on or before July 8 notifying them of their accepted registration and the exact event location along with parking instructions. View the symposium's detailed agenda . If you plan on attending, you must r... Events 6/30/2022
7.	Trauma Mud Run Run through the woods, climb obstacles, scramble through mud, navigate the fire towers all within the Medical Center's Valhalla campus. A fundraiser for the Joel A. Halpern Regional Trauma Center and Burn Center, this 5K obstacle course/run is designed for participants of all ages and athletic abilities. Please CLICK HERE for more information. Events 11/30/2021
8.	Westchester Medical Center Trauma Mud Run Events 11/30/2021
9.	Trauma Mud Run Run through the woods, climb obstacles, scramble through mud, navigate the fire towers all within the Medical Center's Valhalla campus. A fundraiser for the Joel A. Halpern Regional Trauma Center and Burn Center, this 5K obstacle course/run is designed for participants of all ages and athletic abilities. Please CLICK HERE for more information. Events 11/30/2021
10.	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
11.	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
12.	Westchester Medical Center Appoints Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS, as Director of Department of Surgery, Chief of General Surgery FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Anna Dolianitis (914) 493-3147 Anna.dolianitis@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 5, 2016) – Westchester Medical Center welcomes Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS, an internationally renowned surgeon, as Director of the Department of Surgery and Chief of General Surgery at Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and MidHudson Regional Hospital, all Members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). In his new role, Dr. Latifi will overse... News 6/30/2023
13.	For the Press WMCHealth is a 1,700-bed healthcare system with nine hospitals in New York's Hudson Valley region. WMCHealth has 13,000 workforce members and nearly 3,000 attending physicians. Approximately 600 of our providers are employed in one of our two medical groups – Advanced Physician Services and the Bon Secours Medical Group, which make up WMCHealth Physicians. WMCHealth services includes Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers, plus Level II trauma centers; a dedicated burn center; the region’s only adva... Site Map Content 6/30/2023
14.	ATVs: Great Fun, But High Risk for Young Operators VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 8, 2017) – With Memorial Day – the unofficial start of trauma season – behind us and summer around the corner, many Hudson Valley residents are jumping on their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for the warm-weather riding season. ATVs are an essential work tool for many in our area, as well as a source of entertainment. But these high-powered vehicles can also pose serious safety risks for children, in particular, if not operated properly. During ATV Safety Week, observed nationally June... News 6/30/2023
15.	Mud, Sweat and Cheers: Hundreds Expected to Get Dirty for a Good Cause in the Evan Lieberman Westchester Medical Center Mud Run WHEN: Saturday, June 25. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. Heats begin at 8:30 a.m. WHAT: The Evan Lieberman Westchester Medical Center Trauma Mud Run is a 5K foot race where participants traverse over, under and through a series of challenging obstacles including tire swings, cargo nets, fire towers, running streams, a giant mud put and more. Adding to the fun this year will be a new course feature – spray guns – that will douse participants with bright colors as they traverse tw... News 7/18/2022
16.	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
17.	WMCHealth Mental Health Specialists to Provide Consultative Services at Andrus Through a New Community Partnership VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 26, 2023) – In a new partnership that will advance mental health services in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley, Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) behavioral health physicians will now provide care to children and adolescents at Andrus , which has a residence and school for K – 9 students that provides a range of preventive and restorative services for children and families across the tri-state area. For this community collaboration that will have a posi... News 10/26/2023
18.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Urges Patients To Take Caution During Fall Prevention Awareness Month VALHALLA, N.Y. (September 18, 2019) – Trips and slips are no laughing matter, as falls in the home are the number one reason for hospital visits nationwide. At Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center in the Hudson Valley, falls have been the most common injury-related hospitalization for a consecutive 15 years, making up more than 40 percent of all trauma admissions. September is Fall Pre... News 6/30/2023
19.	ATVs: Great Fun, But High Risk for Young Operators CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org Anna Dolianitis (914) 493-3147 Anna.dolianitis@wmchealth.org After Caring for Many Seriously Injured Children, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Urges Young Riders to Follow Safe ATV Operation Guidelines VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 1, 2016) – With Memorial Day behind us and summer around the corner, many Hudson Valley residents are jumping on their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for the warm-weather riding season. ATVs are an essential work tool... News 6/30/2023
20.	SAAVE, Westchester Medical Center’s Crisis Intervention Program, Guides & Counsels Victims of Sexual Assault VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 25, 2019) – Recognizing the physical and mental trauma endured by victims of sexual assault Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is offering crisis intervention and advocacy services through SAAVE (Sexual Assault, Abuse and Victim's Empowerment), a 24-hour support program for Westchester County residents. SAAVE offers comprehensive assistance for victims, and their significant others, who have been affected by sexual... News 2/28/2024
21.	Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/3/2024
22.	WMCHealth’s Big 5: Races for Runners of All Levels will Support WMCHealth Hospitals VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 19, 2022) – Get your heart rate going and support healthcare as you race, jog or walk around and about WMCHealth's Valhalla campus September 18. The Big 5, Westchester Medical Center Health Network's fall active fundraiser supports a range of medical services while supplying the perfect opportunity to get fit and have fun. The Healing Half Marathon , The Kyle Goldberg 10K , The Evan Lieberman 5K and the Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day will all be held Sunday, Septemb... News 8/22/2022
23.	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
24.	Physician’s Research Yields New Protocols for Dog-Bite Treatment at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital VALHALLA, NY - (April 11, 2019) – New guidelines to treat children who are the victims of dog bites have been devised at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the only all-specialty pediatric facility in the Hudson Valley. The rate of dog bites continues to rise among children, and WMCHealth plastic surgeons are at the forefront of initial management and outcome of these injuries nationally. The study, conducted by Kaveh Alizadeh, MD,... News 6/30/2023
25.	2018 Public Safety Summit REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS THE EVENT IS FULL. WMCHealth Network and WMCHealth PPS 2018 Public Safety Summit: Partnering for Safe and Healthy Communities 8 a.m. Registration and Breakfast 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Program Keynote Presentation by Russell W. Strand Senior Special Agent (Ret.) Trauma Informed Response and Care and Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview (FETI) Topics to include: Collaboration for Community Benefit Hear representatives from WMCHealth and law enforcement discuss why collaborat... Events 1/23/2019
26.	Westchester Medical Center First in New York to Use Robotic-Assisted System to Help Restore Hearing Loss VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 14, 2024) - WMCHealth’s Westchester Medical Center is the first hospital in New York State to complete a cochlear implant procedure with a new, FDA-approved robotic-assisted cochlear implant insertion system. The pioneering procedure was successfully performed by Katrina Stidham, MD , Westchester Medical Center’s Section Chief of Neurotology and the Medical Director of the Cochlear Implant Center at Westchester Medical Center . The new iotaSOFT® Insertion System &nbs... News 6/25/2024
27.	Cadets Raise $20,000+ During Inaugural Dance Marathon at West Point Supporting Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 23, 2017) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network is proud to announce that the Cadets at West Point have become the fifth group of college students to support Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), through a multi-hour, Dance Marathon. The cadets held their inaugural, six-hour, Dance Marathon at West Point event recently at Cullum Hall on the campus of the United States Military Academy and raised $20,217,... News 7/18/2022
28.	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
29.	Six Westchester Medical Center Health Network Staff Members to Go the Distance to Make a Difference at TCS New York City Marathon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org Donations are Being Accepted for Team Members Running on November 6 in Support of Patients at 10 Hospital Affiliates Across the Hudson Valley VALHALLA, N.Y. (September 1, 2016) - Six Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) employees from network facilities across the Hudson Valley will channel the fighting spirit demonstrated by so many of their patients when they team up to Go th... News 6/30/2023
30.	About Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Overview and Mission Located in Valhalla, NY, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is a 136-bed advanced pediatric center that cares for the Hudson Valley’s most ill and injured children. The hospital is home to the Hudson Valley’s only Level I pediatric trauma and burn care programs, pediatric intensive care unit and its regional neonatal intensive care unit (Level IV). The hospital’s pediatric specialties include cardiology services, such as fetal cardiology, electrophysiology and cardiac surgery; n... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
31.	Hiroshi Sogawa, MD, FACS, Joins Westchester Medical Center as Surgical Director of Kidney Transplantation CONTACT: Anna Dolianitis (914) 493-3147 Anna.dolianitis@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 11, 2016) – Westchester Medical Center welcomes Hiroshi Sogawa, MD, FACS, as the Surgical Director of Kidney Transplantation. In his new role at Westchester Medical Center, Dr. Sogawa will oversee the continuing growth of Westchester Medical Center’s kidney transplant program and help expand the liver transplant, hepatobiliary surgery, and living donor transplantation programs at the hospital. Dr. Sog... News 6/30/2023
32.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) Encourages Safe Cycling and Always Wearing a Helmet While Biking Fresh-air outdoor exercise like cycling is key to physical and emotional wellness, explains Dipak Chandy, MD, a pulmonologist at Westchester Medical Center, who also says studies show outdoor exercise improves sleep and burns more calories than indoor activities. Cycling does carry some risk, however, and WMCHealth encourages everyone to follow safety guidelines when venturing out to local roads and trails, such as mask use and social distancing, plus wearing a properly-fitted helmet ce... News 7/18/2022
33.	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
34.	Burn Center at Westchester Medical Center Verified by the American Burn Association VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 8, 2024) – The American Burn Association (ABA) has verified The Burn Center at Westchester Medical Center as an Adult and Pediatric Burn Center, after a rigorous and thorough review of Westchester Medical Center’s burn care program. With this verification, Westchester Medical Center is now home to the only verified burn care program in Westchester County, the Hudson Valley and eastern New York State north of New York City. According to the ABA, there are almost 500,000 burn inju... News 2/8/2024
35.	Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital to Host Important Symposium for Pediatric Health Care Providers That Could Impact the Lives of Local Children CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org Half-Day Program to be Held January 9 on Westchester Medical Center Campus; Topic is the Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Neurological Concerns VALHALLA, NY (January 7, 2016) – Some of the region’s brightest minds in children’s healthcare will be on the Westchester Medical Center campus this Saturday for an important symposium presented by a multidisciplinary team of advanced pediatric healthcare experts at Mari... News 6/30/2023
36.	Doctors of Distinction Awards Recognize WMCHealth Director of Surgery Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS for Global Health Efforts VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 27, 2017) – While many physicians travel around the globe to treat patients in underdeveloped nations, few like Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS, Director of the Department Surgery and Chief of Trauma and General Surgery at Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), can say they are responsible for bringing advanced medicine to those countries in a more permanent form. Dr. Latifi was recently honored by the Westchester County Business Journal with a Doctors of Distinction awar... News 6/30/2023
37.	100.7 WHUD Joins Community in Support of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Through the 11th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org 100.7 WHUD Personalities to Broadcast Live and Speak with Families from Lobby of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital November 18, 19 and 20 VALHALLA, NY (November 17, 2015) -- 100.7 WHUD, Westchester and the Hudson Valley’s music and information station, is once again teaming up with the local community to support seriously ill and injured local children by hosting its 11th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon supporting... News 7/18/2022
38.	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
39.	The VanderWoudes Go to Washington VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 11, 2017) – The VanderWoude family from Larchmont, New York will be on Capitol Hill Thursday, July 13, as part of the Children’s Hospital Association’s Family Advocacy Day effort. Polly and Dan VanderWoude are heading to Washington, D.C., spurred by their own experiences. The younger of their two children, Olivia, was diagnosed as an infant with Aicardi Syndrome, a rare condition caused by a genetic mutation that limits physical and cognitive development. When the family moved... News 7/18/2022
40.	Meet Children's Miracle Network Hospitals National Champions, Shane and Eli Williams from Woodbourne, NY Shane and Eli Williams, from Woodbourne, NY, survived third-degree burns and serious fractures after an off-road vehicle accident. Thanks to their bravery and the timely care they received at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, the Williams brothers have made a phenomenal recovery. When Shane and Eli were admitted to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, they underwent multiple surgeries. Shane had suffered a shattered eye socket and a broken nose. He also had a 4-inch wound on his right arm where his b... News 7/18/2022
41.	Thousands of Children are Injured Each Year While Sledding – Don't Let Safety Slip Away! VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 1, 2021) – Sledding is a fun wintertime activity for families, however those exhilarating slides down neighborhood hills send more than 20,000 children to emergency rooms each year, according to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics . With a winter storm bringing significant snowfall amounts to our area, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, is reminding parents, caregivers and snow-goers of all ages that sledding injuries are preventable, if... News 7/18/2022
42.	WMCHealth Physicians Welcomes Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Lakshmi A. Gollapudi, MD, to Kingston Practice KINGSTON, N.Y. (May 27, 2021) —WMCHealth Physicians, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), welcomes Lakshmi A. Gollapudi, MD, to the physician group’s practice in Kingston. Dr. Gollapudi has specialties in gastroenterology and hepatology. As a gastroenterologist, she focuses in preventing, diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. These disorders include conditions involving the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon, and her services include... News 7/18/2022
43.	WMCHealth Names David Lubarsky, MD, MBA, FASA, as Network President and Chief Executive Officer 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... News 12/11/2024
44.	More than 200 WMCHealth Physicians Named “Top Doctors” by Peers VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 13, 2023) – More than 200 Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) physicians across a wide range of clinical specialties have been recognized as “Top Doctors” by their peers, according to a well-known healthcare research and consumer resource list. Advancing Care in the Hudson Valley Many of the cited doctors are members of the WMCHealth Physicians provider group, which includes the medical practices of Advanced Physicians Services and Bon Secours Medi... News 10/16/2023
45.	Beat the Heat: Westchester Medical Center Offers Weather Safety Tips for Forecasted Extreme Heat and Humidity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Anna Dolianitis (914) 493-3147 Anna.dolianitis@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 21, 2016) – Summer is a time for outdoor activities and fun in the sun, but the combination of extreme temperatures – like those expected this week – and high humidity can be very dangerous. With forecasted temperatures in the 90s this week, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is urging residents to take extra precautio... News 6/30/2023
46.	Westchester Medical Center Encourages Safe Celebrations this Fourth of July Holiday FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Anna Dolianitis (914) 493-3147 Anna.dolianitis@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 28, 2016) – Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks often go hand in hand, but fireworks – especially those that are illegal – can be extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated at hospitals across the United States for serious burns, amputations, and other significant injuries resulting from the use of illegal fireworks... News 6/30/2023
47.	100.7 WHUD’s 11th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon Raised More Than $480,000 to Support Lifesaving Care at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc., 100.7 WHUD and Saw Mill Auto Sales are Major Corporate Sponsors VALHALLA, N.Y. (December 28, 2015) - The 11th edition of 100.7 WHUD’s annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon was its most successful yet, with more than $480,000 raised for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, the children’s hospital for New York’s Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, Connecticut. ... News 6/30/2023
48.	13th Annual 100.7 WHUD Radiothon For The Kids Raises More Than $348,000 to Support Lifesaving Care at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 5, 2018) – The 13th Annual 100.7 WHUD Radiothon For The Kids was a “lucky” effort for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, and the children under its care with more than $348,000 donated through corporate and community efforts. Thanks to the outpouring of support throughout the Hudson Valley and generous contributions from community partners ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc., Saw Mill Auto Sales and iPic Theater in Dobbs Ferry, d... News 6/30/2023
49.	Kindergartner Overcomes Extreme Prematurity at Birth to Lead Thousands as Grand Marshal of Event Supporting Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia WMCHealth (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, NY, (March 31, 2016) – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, has named Eli Carson Whittaker of New City as the Grand Marshal of the 12th Annual Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day. The event, which includes a casual, one-mile walk and a host of family activities, is the bigge... News 7/18/2022
50.	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
51.	Child Life Internship Program at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital First in New York State, One of Five in Nation to Receive National Accreditation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 4, 2016) – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, has announced that the academic internship program coordinated by its Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy team is among the first hospital-based programs of its kind accredited by the Child Life Cou... News 7/18/2022
52.	On Your Mark. Get Set. Register! Healing Half Marathon and 10K to Give Area Athletes a Great Run along Bronx River Parkway FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org Proceeds from Races on October 2nd to Benefit Westchester Medical Center VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 11, 2016) – Area running enthusiasts craving a challenge won’t have to stray far to satisfy their appetite for competition. A rigorous test awaits them in their own backyard. Westchester Medical Center, in partnership with Westchester County Parks, will hold its Healing Half Marathon and 10K on Sunday, October 2... News 7/18/2022
53.	Formerly Conjoined Twins Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho Celebrate First Birthday at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 6, 2017) – Just two weeks after undergoing a groundbreaking, 21-hour separation surgery, formerly conjoined twin girls Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho celebrated their first birthday this past weekend at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County. The rare and complex surgery, which spanned from January 17 until the early morning hours of January 18, ... News 7/18/2022
54.	Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Appoints Gudrun Aspelund, MD, as Chief of Pediatric Surgery Division VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 6, 2018) – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently welcomed pediatric surgeon Gudrun Aspelund, MD, as Chief of Pediatric Surgery. In her new role, Dr. Aspelund will lead the growth of the pediatric surgery division as it continues to provide the highest quality surgical care to pediatric patients and their families. Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is the go-to hospital for advanced pediatric care in the H... News 7/18/2022
55.	After Overcoming Serious Illnesses and Injuries, Nine Children’s Hospital Champion Ambassadors Gathered for Special Reunion VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 5, 2018) – To shine a light on the importance of children’s hospitals and donations to provide children with the best care, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, is participating in the second annual #ChildrensHospitalsWeek from March 5-11. Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is one of 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) across North America participating in the week-long initiative to raise funds and aw... News 7/18/2022
56.	Stronger Together Run/Walk Series , Site Map 1/22/2025
57.	March is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month CONTACT: Dave Billig (914) 493-8028 david.billig@wmchealth.org Each year nearly two million Americans will develop this serious and sometimes life threatening medical condition. Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common but serious medical condition that occurs in approximately two million Americans each year. DVT can occur when a blood clot forms in one of the body’s large veins, usually in the lower extremities, leading to either partially or completely blocked circulation. Venous thrombosis in the... News 6/30/2023
58.	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
59.	After a Successful Recovery from Separation Surgery, Formerly Conjoined Twins Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho Released from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 24, 2017) – Following the success of their rare, complex and groundbreaking 21-hour separation surgery, formerly conjoined twins Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho are being released from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County. Ballenie’s and Bellanie’s surgery was the first separation of conjoined twins ever performed at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospita... News 6/30/2023
60.	Pediatric and Adult Advanced ENT Services Now Offered in Fishkill VALHALLA N.Y. (August 5, 2021) — Specialized ear, nose and throat (ENT) services for children and adults are being offered by WMCHealth Advanced ENT Services at a new office in Fishkill, NY. Also known as otolaryngologists, WMCHealth’s ENT specialists utilize the latest equipment and techniques to diagnose and treat ear, nose, and throat issues including hearing loss and vestibular therapy for balance issues. In addition, WMCHealth Advanced ENT Services provides both inpatient and ambulatory care ... News 6/30/2023
61.	100.7 WHUD Joins Community in Support of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital through the 15th Annual 100.7 WHUD Radiothon for the Kids VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 18, 2019) – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley, is once again teaming up with 100.7 WHUD, Westchester and the Hudson Valley’s music and information station, to host the 15th Annual 100.7 WHUD Radiothon for the Kids. 100.7 WHUD has been a supporter of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital for 15 years and that support continues with this year’s event. The Radiothon wi... News 7/18/2022
62.	WMCHealth President and CEO Michael D. Israel to Retire in 2025; Board Announces National Search for Network’s Next Leader Valhalla, N.Y. (April 16, 2024) –– After nearly 20 years as President and Chief Executive Officer of Westchester Medical Center and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), Michael D. Israel will retire from his position at the end of 2025. The Westchester County Healthcare Corporation (WCHCC) Board of Directors has initiated a nationwide search for his replacement. “After almost two decades in this role, this is the right time to move on to my next phase, and for a new leader to come ... News 4/16/2024
63.	After Undergoing Stem Cell Transplant to Combat Sickle Cell Disease Girl, 7, Named Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Ambassador VALHALLA, N.Y. (September 20, 2021) -- Seven year-old Camryn Kellam was cheered by her family and her care team from M a r i a Fa r e r i C h il d r en ' s H osp i t a l during a recent ceremony in which she was presented with an official sash designating her as a hospital ambassador for the G o t he Di s t ance Virtual W al k . Camryn was born with Sickle Cell Disease and underwent a successful stem cell transplant at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in March 2020. Camryn's oldest sister, Skylar,... News 6/30/2023
64.	Screenings and Treatment for Genetic and Metabolic Conditions for Children and Adults Now Available through WMCHealth VALHALLA N.Y. (October 12, 2021) — WMCHealth Physicians, the medical group of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is now assisting families and individuals with the initial diagnosis and long-term treatment of genetic and metabolic conditions, such as phenylketonuria (PKU), lysosomal disorders and Pompe disease through WMCHealth Physicians' Advanced Medical Genetics. Advanced Medical Genetics is an established team of physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians and other board-cer... News 6/30/2023
65.	Former Pediatric Patients to Lead Thousands as Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Ambassadors at the Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 4, 2017) – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, recently named three inspiring former patients – Kaylee Fried, 7, Zechia Mickler, 6, and Tyrus Castrovinci, 6 – as ambassadors for the 13th annual Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day, representing the pediatric patients cared for at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. The annual event benefits Mar... News 7/18/2022
66.	Westchester Medical Center to Host New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Operations Beginning November 19 VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 18, 2021) – New York State COVID-19 vaccination efforts for ages 12 and older will transition from the Westchester County Center to Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), beginning Friday, November 19. Also, vaccination for children ages 5 to 11 is available at WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Both Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital are located at 100 Woods Roa... News 7/18/2022
67.	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
68.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Statements Regarding New York State Announcements 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... News 6/30/2023
69.	Why Choose Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Maria Fareri Children's Hospital is the embodied vision of hundreds of parents, medical professionals and community leaders who had a fervent desire to create a family-centered children's hospital where parents are not visitors but partners, and where the unique creative surroundings are an integral part of the healing process. We are an all-specialty pediatric hospital committed to providing the most advanced care available to more than 30,000 critically ill infants and children each year. Our superior... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
70.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Appoints William B. Pryor as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 29, 2024) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has named William B. Pryor to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. In his position, Pryor will oversee WMCHealth’s workforce recruitment, labor relations and workforce policies. As the Chief Human Resources Officer for WMCHealth and its 13,000 workforce members, Pryor’s priorities include recruitment and retention as well as new strategies for workforce communication and empl... News 1/29/2024
71.	WMCHealth Names Anthony Frank as EVP and Chief Financial Officer Valhalla, N.Y. (July 11, 2023) –– Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced that Anthony Frank has joined the network as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “Anthony is an experienced professional who will add tremendous value and vision with decades of tenure in the financial industry,” said Michael D. Israel, President and CEO, WMCHealth. “We are pleased to have Anthony on board and look forward to his leadership of WMCHealth’s financial operations.” With ... News 7/11/2023
72.	Celebrate dad's health this Father's Day CONTACT: David Billig (914) 493 8028 Celebrate dad’s health this father’s day Each Father’s Day, we celebrate dads and thank them for all they do for our families. This year, help give dad the gift of a long, healthy life by emphasizing the importance of prostate health. All men are at risk for prostate cancer, and one in six will be diagnosed with the disease... News 6/30/2023
73.	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
74.	WMCHealth’s Gala 2022 Honors Community Champions & Presents Lifetime Achievement to Children’s Hospital Physician-in-Chief VALHALLA , N.Y. (July 6, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network's (WMCHealth) 2022 Gala at the Caramoor Center for Music and Arts in Katonah June 4 saluted 10 local organizations for their support of the Network during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, WMCHealth recognized 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 cardiology and in children's he... News 6/30/2023
75.	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
76.	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
77.	Join Families across the Region September 18 for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 31, 2022) – Families from across the region are expected to attend Maria Fareri Children's Hospital's 18th Annual Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day September 18 for a day of fun-filled activities to support pediatric care in the Hudson Valley. Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day Supporting Maria Fareri Children's Hospital is September 18 Families are welcome to attend the free event featuring activities including face painting, crafts, carnival games, music, character ap... News 9/1/2022
78.	Mitchell C. Hochberg Named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation CONTACT: Kara Bennorth (914) 493-7805 Kara.Bennorth@wmchealth.org New Officers Take Posts January 1, 2016 VALHALLA, N.Y. (December 11, 2015) – Mitchell C. Hochberg has been named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC), which operates the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the leading and pre-eminent provider of integrated health care services in the Hudson Valley. “The new Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHea... News 7/18/2022
79.	Nan Hayworth, MD, Named to Board of Directors of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation CONTACT: Kara Bennorth (914) 493-7805 Kara.Bennorth@wmchealth.org VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 5, 2016) – The Honorable Nan Hayworth, MD, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC), which operates the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the pre-eminent provider of integrated health care services in the Hudson Valley. “With the recent expansion of Westchester Medical Center Health Network to welcome HealthAlliance of the Hu... News 7/18/2022
80.	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
81.	Cigna Expands Network in New York with Addition of Westchester Medical Center Health Network Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), a 1,700-bed, 10-hospital healthcare system based in Valhalla, NY, have entered into a multi-year contract that adds most of the health network’s hospitals and employed physicians to Cigna's network of participating hospitals and doctors in the NY Metro market. The agreement became effective August 15, 2017. With this addition to the network, Cigna customers who receive acute care and other medical services from WMCHe... News 7/18/2022
82.	Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Shares Sledding Safety Tips Sledding is a fun wintertime activity for families, however those exhilarating slides down neighborhood hills send more than 20,000 children to emergency rooms each year, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics*. With winter in full swing, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, is reminding parents, caregivers and snow-goers of all ages that sleddin... News 7/18/2022
83.	11-Year Old Treated for Traumatic Brain Injury at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Named CMN Hospitals Hudson Valley Champion VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 3, 2018) – Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has named 11-year-old Emilié Saltzman as the 2019 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Hudson Valley Champion. After being thrown from her horse during a lesson in 2015 and suffering severe brain injuries, Emilié has shown determination in her journey back to recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury. After spending a week on life support, and four months in rehabilitation... News 7/18/2022
84.	SAAVE, Westchester Medical Center’s Crisis Intervention Program Abuse/Risk Victim If you’re a victim of sexual assault, you are not alone. The FACT and SAAVE programs at Westchester Medical Center are here for you. Our Forensic Acute Care Team (FACT) continues to provide forensic exams and evidence collection in our emergency department . SAAVE also offers free comprehensive advocacy services and support for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and all forms of abuse and sexual misconduct. Our crisis hotline 833.220.2444 is available 24/... News 7/18/2022
85.	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
86.	Westchester Medical Center Celebrates Birth of “Twosday” Twins VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 2, 2022) – Congratulations to Alexandria Gordon and Johnathan Garnett, parents of twins Essence Naomi Garnett and Parker Gisselle Garnett born February 22, 2022. Alexandra Gordon and Johnathan Garnett with their twin girls born on 2.22.22 The twin girls born at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) join a special club of babies born on a five-digit palindrome date (2.22.22) that reads the same from left-to... News 7/18/2022
87.	New Sculpture Greets Westchester Medical Center Visitors VALHALLA N.Y. (March 9, 2022) – A sculpture designed and donated by a local artist is now welcoming visitors to Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Titled HEAL , the 6-by-6-by-3-foot aluminum sculpture, was designed by Mamaroneck resident Sid Singer and donated by Singer and his wife, Shirley. The sculpture has been installed at the main entrance to Westchester Medical Center and the hospital’s Ambulatory Care Pavilion and celebrat... News 7/18/2022
88.	Music to Children’s Ears: Grant Helps Children’s Hospital Families Stay Connected through Music VALHALLA N.Y. (June 2, 2022) – Whether the tunes are rock, rap, jazz or a bedtime lullaby, music is employed as a healing therapy at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). With $2,500 in support from the Million Dollar Roundtable Foundation (MDRT), the music therapy program at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital now extends beyond the walls of the hospital with the MusiConnection Initiative, a program that connects hospitalized children to f... News 7/18/2022
89.	Human Milk for Extreme Preemies: A Kosher Option VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 20, 2024) – Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla, N.Y., has expanded its successful Liquid Gold Preemie Donor Milk Bank to include a rabbinical-certified kosher donor human milk option for families with babies in the hospital’s Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Regional NICU). Boriana Parvez, MD, neonatologist and newborn nutrition expert, who founded and directs the Liquid Gold Preemie Donor Milk Bank, spearheaded this initiative to meet the needs of families requi... News 11/20/2024
90.	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
91.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Teams with Law Enforcement to Host National Drug Take Back Day Collection Sites VALHALLA, N.Y., (April 25, 2024) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) will partner with local law enforcement to host National Drug Take Back Day collection sites throughout Westchester, Orange, and Rockland counties, Saturday April 27. Community members can bring tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription, over the counter and veterinary medications to the collection sites for proper disposal, free and anonymously. At some locations, WMCHealth representatives a... News 4/29/2024
92.	New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Erika Berman Rosenzweig, M.D., to Lead Departments of Pediatrics; Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital VALHALLA N.Y., (April 17, 2024) – Academic medical center partners New York Medical College (NYMC) and Westchester Medical Center have jointly announced the appointment of Erika Berman Rosenzweig, M.D., as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at NYMC School of Medicine and Director, Department of Pediatrics at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship hospital in the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Dr. Rosenzweig will also assume the role of William Russell McCurdy Physician-... News 4/17/2024
93.	WMCHealth Names Megan Baldwin Head of Government and Community Relations Megan Baldwin, Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 11, 2023) - Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced three new additions to guide its Government and Community Relations efforts, to be led by Megan Baldwin, who joins the network as Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations. Baldwin will be supported by Thomas Scaglione, Vice President of Government and Community Relations, and Pavan Naidu, Director of Govern... News 10/11/2023
94.	Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Names Former Patients as Youth Ambassadors VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 17, 2023) – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has named three former patients as its newest youth ambassadors. The children - all of whom underwent successful treatment for severe illnesses at WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital - will represent the thousands of seriously ill and injured children served annually by the hospital’s advanced pediatric services. A signature duty of the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital ambassadors will be to lead the hundreds-strong procession fo... News 7/21/2023
95.	WMC performs Hudson Valley's First Mitraclip Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair Procedure CONTACT: David Billig (914) 493 8028 Westchester Medical Center Performs Hudson Valley's First Mitraclip Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair Procedure Minimally invasive heart valve repair (MitraClip procedure) offers hope to those patients deemed too high risk for traditional open mitral valve repair surgery Westchester Medical Center (WMC) recently announced that it is the first and only hospital in the Hudson Valley ... News 6/30/2023
96.	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
97.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Encourages Safe Celebrations this Fourth of July Holiday Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks often go hand in hand, but fireworks – especially those that are illegal – can be extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated at hospitals across the United States for serious burns, amputations, and other significant injuries resulting from the use of fireworks. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) encourages all residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals this Fourth... News 6/30/2023
98.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Names Roberto Bergamaschi, MD, as Chief of Colorectal Surgery Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) welcomes colorectal surgeon Roberto Bergamaschi, MD, PhD, as Chief of Colorectal Surgery for the health network’s Valhalla and Poughkeepsie campuses. Dr. Bergamaschi will oversee all colorectal surgery services at WMCHealth’s flagship Westchester Medical Center, as well as Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and MidHudson Regional Hospital. Dr. Bergamaschi brings to the department of surgery a wealth of expertise in colorectal surgery and diseases of th... News 6/30/2023
99.	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
100.	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
101.	WMCHealth and the American Heart Association Combine Forces to Combat Heart Disease and Promote Health Equity in the Hudson Valley WESTCHESTER, NY, June 1, 2022 – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has joined forces with the American Heart Association (AHA) of Westchester County and the Hudson Valley to advance health equity as it relates to cardiovascular disease and other areas of healthcare where health disparities exist. Working together, the AHA and WMCHealth will engage in educational and hands on programming that raises heart disease and stroke treatment awareness and prevention, as well equitab... News 6/30/2023
102.	New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Steven Lansman, MD, PhD, to Lead Department of Surgery VALHALLA N.Y. (February 2, 2023) – Steven Lansman, MD, PhD, has been named Chair of the Department of Surgery at New York Medical College School of Medicine and Director of the Department of Surgery at Westchester Medical Center. Dr. Lansman had served as interim surgery chair and director since November 2021. "It is our pleasure and privilege to have Dr. Lansman serve in these roles and we are excited to work together with him as he advances the mission of the Departments of Surgery at ... News 6/30/2023
103.	Play Games; Heal Children: Hundreds of Hudson Valley Gamers to Play the Games They Love in Support of Local Children’s Hospital CONTACT: Andy LaGuardia (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org Gaming Day Marathon Set for Saturday, November 7; Proceeds from Fundraising Event Will Benefit Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Highlights: Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital will host a 12-hour, fundraising gaming marathon on Saturday, November 7. The event is a local activation of the national Extra Life gaming program, which supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the United States. Maria Fareri Childre... News 7/18/2022
104.	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
105.	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
106.	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
107.	More than 250 WMCHealth Physicians Named “Top Doctors” by Peers VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 20, 2020) – More than 250 Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) physicians across a wide range of clinical specialties have been recognized as “Top Doctors” by their peers, according to a well-known healthcare research and consumer resource list published in Westchester and Hudson Valley magazines. WMCHealth clinical specialists recognized as “Top Doctors” can be found via a search on the websites of Westchester a nd Hudson Valley magazines. Advancin... News 7/18/2022
108.	Elected Officials Join WMCHealth to Host Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic Friday in New Rochelle 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... News 7/18/2022
109.	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
110.	Helping to Save Kids from Sudden Cardiac Arrest: WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Urges Schools to Become “Heart Safe” VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 8, 2021) – More than 5,000 children suffer sudden cardiac arrest each year outside of a hospital setting, according to the American Heart Association . Pediatric cardiologists at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), are urging school districts to prepare for the possibility of a student experiencing sudden cardiac arrest on school grounds. To assist schools with a cardiac arrest preparedness plan, Maria Fareri C... News 7/18/2022
111.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Named Official Hospital Partner of the Hudson Valley Renegades WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. (March 16, 2021) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, announced today a major partnership making WMCHealth the inaugural Official Hospital Partner of the Renegades. “Our organizations are cornerstone brands of the Hudson Valley and touchstones for life events for residents of the communities we serve,” said Michael Israel, President and CEO, Westchester Medical Center Health Network. ... News 7/18/2022
112.	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
113.	WMCHealth Elected by Peer Hospitals to Lead Statewide Association of Regional Perinatal Programs & Networks VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 24, 2024) – Solidifying its position as a leading voice for maternal-child health in New York State, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) began this month its four year-term as the organization leading the 17-member New York State Association of Regional Perinatal Programs & Networks (ARPPN). Under the direction of perinatal specialists at the Network’s Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital , WMCHealth was elected by peer hospita... News 1/25/2024
114.	Over $3.5 million Raised at Westchester Medical Center’s 39th Annual Gala; ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. Honored with 2018 Community Partner Award VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 7, 2018) – Following its 100th anniversary celebration last year, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) continued to make history at its annual Gala with multiple, million-dollar pledges to the Westchester Medical Center Foundation* and a 2018 event fundraising total exceeding $3.5 million. The 39th Annual Gala, held this year at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts on June 2, benefited Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and the Behavi... News 6/30/2023
115.	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
116.	HealthAlliance Opens Ulster County’s Only Advanced Service Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory KINGSTON, N.Y. (July 12, 2021) – Fulfilling a promise to deliver more advanced services to Ulster County and surrounding areas, WMCHealth today announced the opening of a new cardiac catheterization laboratory at HealthAlliance Hospital on Broadway in Kingston. The new laboratory offers emergent and preventative solutions for blocked arteries, irregular heartbeats and coronary heart disease, services never before available in Ulster County. The service operates under the direction of WMCHealth’s compreh... News 6/30/2023
117.	New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Appoint Tracey Milligan, MD to Lead Neurology Programs VALHALLA N.Y. (September 30, 2021) – Tracey A. Milligan, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Neurology at New York Medical College (NYMC) School of Medicine and the Director of Neurology for Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and MidHudson Regional Hospital, each of which are members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Dr. Milligan comes to the Hudson Valley from Boston, where she served as an associate professor at Harvard Medic... News 6/30/2023
118.	WMCHealth’s Gala 2022 to Honor Community Champions & Present Lifetime Achievement to Children’s Hospital Physician-in-Chief VALHALLA , N.Y. (May 27, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network's (WMCHealth) 2022 Gala to be held at the Caramoor Center for Music and Arts in Katonah, NY on June 4 will salute 10 local organizations for their support of the Network during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, WMCHealth will recognize Michael Gewitz, MD, Executive Director, and William Russell McCurdy, Physician-in-Chief of WMCHealth's Maria Fareri Children's Hospital for his decades-long accomplishments in pediatric cardiolog... News 6/30/2023
119.	MidHudson Regional Hospital Making Important Construction Progress on New and Expanded Inpatient Pediatrics Unit POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (July 19, 2022) — MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Health Network (WMCHealth), continues to make progress on the construction of a new Maria Fareri Children's Healthcare Services inpatient pediatrics unit at the hospital. The new inpatient pediatrics unit or "neighborhood" at MidHudson Regional Hospital will have 10 private rooms – double the amount of the hospital's current inpatient pediatrics neighborhood - with sleeping accommod... News 6/30/2023
120.	New, Larger Inpatient Pediatrics Unit Now Open Closer to Home in Poughkeepsie Highlights: As community hospitals across the nation reduce or shutter inpatient pediatric services, WMCHealth invests in community-based children's healthcare with the opening of a new, larger pediatric inpatient unit at MidHudson Regional Hospital. New inpatient pediatrics "neighborhood" doubles the number of inpatient pediatric beds available at MidHudson Regional Hospital. MidHudson Regional Hospital pediatric services offer seamless transfer of children in need of more advanced care to WMCHealth's ... News 6/30/2023
121.	WMCHealth Launches Center to Advance Women’s Health Equity VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 29, 2023) –– Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced the launch of its Center for Women’s Health Equity, a new care program that will address the social, economic, cultural and racial determinants of health that can result in increased maternal morbidity and mortality among women across the Hudson Valley. Supported by a $750,000 New York State grant secured by New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and with the support of New York State Senate Majority... News 6/30/2023
122.	Culture of Care Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is transforming healthcare in the Hudson Valley by creating a culture that puts people first – both the people we care for as well as one another. Through mutual respect, kindness and empathy we build trust and promote well-being to every person, every time, always. We call this the WMCHealth Culture of Care and you’ll experience it in every moment from every member of our team because you matter. Read stories about patients who have experienced the ... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
123.	Sameh Said, MD, Named Section Chief, Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery VALHALLA N.Y. (November 7, 2022) – Sameh Said, MBBCh, MD, FACC, FACS has been appointed to the role of Chief of the Section of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery, within the Department of Surgery, for Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and Westchester Medical Center. Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and Westchester Medical Center are members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and serve as comprehensive heart care centers under the banner of the WMCHealth Heart & V... News 11/7/2022
124.	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
125.	FAQs: How the WMC Health Network (WMCHealth) and Bon Secours Charity Health System Will Transform Healthcare in Port Jervis Frequently Asked Questions: How the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and Bon Secours Charity Health System Will Transform Healthcare in Port Jervis Q. What did WMCHealth and Bon Secours Charity Health System announce? A. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), along with the Bon Secours Charity Health System, today announced a $40+ million investment in Bon Secours Community Hospital and the Port Jervis area that is expected to transform healthcare delivery in the... News 7/18/2022
126.	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
127.	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
128.	New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Health Network Announce Long-Term, Academic Affiliation Agreement VALHALLA, N.Y., May 17, 2017 — New York Medical College (NYMC) and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced a long-term, Academic Affiliation Agreement (AAA) that will serve to strengthen the academic medicine programs as well as the clinical care and research practices of both NYMC and WMCHealth. Under the agreement, hospitals on the Valhalla campus of WMCHealth – its flagship Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Behavioral Health Center - wi... News 7/18/2022
129.	Music to Our Ears: 100.7 WHUD Radiothon for the Kids Returning to  Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 11, 2022) – Now hear this! The annual 100.7 WHUD Radiothon for the Kids (Radiothon) is returning to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital November 16-18, after two years of in-studio broadcasts. 100.7 WHUD personalities will speak live from the lobby of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital with children and their families who will share their stories of triumph over significant medical challenges. Maria Fareri Children's Hospital nurses and physicians will also speak live in what is sure... News 11/11/2022
130.	100.7 WHUD Joins Community in Support of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital through the 13th Annual 100.7 WHUD Radiothon For The Kids VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 19, 2017) – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley, is once again teaming up with 100.7 WHUD, Westchester & the Hudson Valley’s music and information station, to host the 13th Annual 100.7 WHUD Radiothon For The Kids. 100.7 WHUD has been a consistent supporter of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital for more than a decade and that support continues with this year’s e... News 7/18/2022
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