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This Father, Mother and Son All Share a Bond Through Surgery

The story of a family who have all had surgical procedures at Westchester Medical Center. By David Levine 

What One Mother Did When Her Daughter’s Medications Started Doing More Harm Than Good

Alecia Turnbull knew she had to find her way back to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. By Melissa F. Pheterson 

This Local Librarian’s Eyesight Was Saved by WMCHealth’s Multidisciplinary Team

A library clerk by day and a jazz-and-blues singer by night, Audrey Willis was plagued by a benign tumor that threatened to damage her optic nerves. By Ali Jackson-Jolley

WMCHealth Goes to the Oscars

The Work Place at MidHudson Regional Hospital helps keep Oscars statue makers healthy. By David Levine

After Years of Pain From a Hidden Condition, This Grandmother Got Help From Good Samaritan Hospital

Congers’ Kathleen Paladine found relief from artery disease, thanks to this hospital’s skilled vascular team. By Debra Bresnan

What Happens When a Code Triage Sounds at a Level 1 Trauma Center?

At the region’s only Level 1 trauma center, the staff unites as something more than a team. By Melissa F. Pheterson

Sexual Health in the LBGTQ Community

Infectious-disease physician Dr. Marc Tack speaks on the most pressing concerns for this often underserved population. By Laurie Yarnell

What Affects Heart Disease?

A look beyond the universal risk factors — plus, what you can control. By Lisa Cesarano

World-Class Cardiovascular Care Closer to Home

The WMCHealth Heart and Vascular Institute is investing in the very best cardiovascular care for patients in the Hudson Valley — and, through innovation and growth, is transforming local healthcare. Powered by the world-class...

How One Man’s Cardiac Emergency Was Saved By Westchester Medical Center’s Collaborative Advantage

Lifesaving decisions and collaborative, compassionate care contributed to a successful emergency cardiac surgery.