WMCHealth Running Events Support Programs and Services
As seen in the January/February 2020 Issue of Advancing Care Eleven employees of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) — six of whom were first-time marathon runners — competed in the 2019 TCS...
Top Chefs Celebrate Bounty of the Hudson Valley
As seen in the January/February 2020 Issue of Advancing Care The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the Culinary Institute of America recently hosted a special culinary fundraising event featuring world-class wines and...
15th WHUD Radiothon Supports Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
As seen in the January/February 2020 Issue of Advancing Care Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and 100.7 WHUD joined forces to hold the 15th annual Radiothon for the Kids to help local children who are...
Good Samaritan Hospital Opens State-of-the-Art Bariatric Surgery Center
As seen in the January/February 2020 issue of Advancing Care Addressing the growing demand in the hospital’s weight-loss-surgery program, Good Samaritan Hospital recently opened a new Bariatric Surgery Center in Suffern.
HealthAlliance Hospital Breaks Ground on Transformative Expansion Project
As seen in the January/February 2020 Issue of Advancing Care New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joined community leaders and hospital representatives as HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston broke ground on a $92.9 million,...
Cardinal Dolan Joins WMCHealth to Dedicate New Ambulatory Care Pavilion
As seen in the January/February 2020 Issue of Advancing Care Elected officials, community leaders and senior administrators with the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) were joined by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop...
Healthy Game-Day and Super Bowl Snack Ideas
WMCHealth registered dietitians offer tips and recipes to help ensure your football fare is tasty and nutritious for the big game. By Lisa Cesarano As seen in the January/February 2020 issue of Advancing Care
What should I know about toddler safety during the holidays?
Most parents are well versed in the dangers of toy-choking hazards facing toddlers. Darshan Patel, MD, Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health...
How can I maintain a healthy weight in winter?
The key is planning and pacing, according to Maria Scaffidi, MPA, RD, CDN, Bariatric Coordinator at the Surgical Weight Loss Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network...
Can eating too much sugar cause diabetes?
“No, that’s a myth — and so is the misconception that people with diabetes can ‘never’ eat sweets or traditional foods they enjoy,” says Donna Gibbons, RN, MS, CPT, CDE, Diabetes Program Manager at...