What are the health risks associated with snow shoveling?
It’s not as glamorous as skiing — but shoveling snow is another physical activity specific to winter, and it can pose hazards to your back and your heart. “Shoveling snow can be very dangerous for...
Does turkey make you sleepy?
One of America’s most honored Thanksgiving traditions is the post-feast nap. Turkey usually gets the blame for our drowsiness due to tryptophan, an essential amino acid that can be found in poultry.
How can I deep-fry my turkey and stay safe?
Deep-frying a turkey is an increasingly popular method of cooking the holiday bird, but it comes with many hazards to its preparers.
My kids are on a summer schedule. How can I get them to bed early again.
Truthfully, your child’s back-to-school sleep schedule starts over the summer. According to Nadav Traeger, MD, Director of Pediatric Sleep Medicine at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, some kids shouldn’t even have separate bedtimes over the...
I love the sun, but how do I protect my skin?
Skin cancer is “the most common cancer in the world,” says Alan Schliftman, MD, Chief of Dermatology at Westchester Medical Center. So common that one in five will develop it during their lifetime.
How can I keep my kids safe around pools?
Sure, pools are a blast. But anyone with young children knows there are serious risks involved with water play. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), drowning is the leading unintentional cause...
Just the Facts: Our doctors answer your burning questions
How can I guard against hyperthermia? A day or two of extreme heat and humidity is not a problem for most people, says Ivan Miller, MD, Director of the Emergency Department at Westchester Medical Center. ...
Does Aloe Help with Burns?
I have an aloe plant in my kitchen in case of burns, but does that really do anything? Unfortunately, that aloe may make your skin soft, but it’s an old wives’ tale it will...
Should I Have My Child Tested for Allergies Even if They Don’t Appear to Have Them?
My children don’t seem to be allergic to any foods, but should I have them tested just in case? Better safe than sorry, right? Not in this case. “Blood testing to screen for food...
My Kids Want a Trampoline—Should I Get One?
My kids want a trampoline. Should I get one? The short answer: no. “We strongly discourage the use of backyard trampolines,” says Darshan Patel, MD, Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at...
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.