How likely is it that my child could be allergic to bee stings?
According to Subhadra Siegel, MD, pediatric allergist and immunologist at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), less than 1% of children in the U.S. have a...
How can I prevent Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is so pervasive here in the Hudson Valley region, it almost feels impossible to avoid.
Is getting sunburned really a big deal?
“Sunburn, even one bad sunburn, can significantly increase your risk of melanoma,” says Xiang (Eric) Dong, MD, the Associate Director of Surgical Oncology at Westchester Medical Center and MidHudson Regional Hospital, both members of...
What’s the best way to combat spring allergies?
The good news is, we’re finally getting to the end of snow forecasts for this year.
How should I talk to kids about tragedy?
When tragedy strikes, adults need to get out in front of the information flow to and around children, says Abraham Bartell, MD, MBA, Director of Pediatric Psychiatry at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member...
Lately, I’ve been hearing of low-FODMAP diet. What is this?
A low-FODMAP diet can significantly relieve the painful bloating and gas people feel with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Is it time for knee replacement surgery?
Your knees just aren’t what they used to be; getting up and down, climbing stairs, sometimes even walking around is painful.
My spouse has been drinking too much. What’s the best way to address this?
The first step in talking to a loved one about problematic behaviors is to initiate an honest, open and respectful conversation.
Can the flu virus put my heart at risk?
Believe it or not, the heart can become severely damaged from the influenza virus, says Bruce M. Toporoff, MD, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of WMCHealth.
How will preeclampsia affect my health after my child is born?
Swollen feet, achy backs, pregnancy-related high blood pressure (known as gestational hypertension) and preeclampsia (hypertension with other organs affected) are just a few of the maladies that can accompany pregnancy.
ABOUT WMCHEALTH NETWORK
The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is a 1,700-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on eight campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 13,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. The Network has Level 1, Level 2 and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region’s only acute care children’s hospital, an academic medical center, Primary and Comprehensive Stroke Centers, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State. Today, WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. For more information about WMCHealth, visit WMCHealth.org.
WMCHealth includes Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, the Behavioral Health Center, MidHudson Regional Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, St. Anthony Community Hospital, Bon Secours Community Hospital, HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway Campus, HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue Campus, and Margaretville Hospital.
WMCHealth Physicians includes the medical practices of Advanced Physician Services and Bon Secours Medical Group.