What Are the Signs of a Concussion?
As seen in the July/August 2019 issue of Advancing Care. Concussion awareness is at an all-time peak, and “proper identification, with prompt removal from contact activities, is key to a safe recovery,” says Nicholas Belasco, DO,...
How Do I Keep My Kids Safe Around the Pool?
As seen in the July/August 2019 issue of Advancing Care. For infants and toddlers, having a closed-off pool area is the key to safety. “Build or install a self-latching gate with childproof locks and,...
What Are the Best Ways to Barbecue Safely?
As seen in the July/August 2019 issue of Advancing Care. Outdoor cooking is fun, but beware: Grills, hibachis and barbecues can lead to critical injuries or even death.
Why Is a Man’s Life Expectancy Less Than a Woman’s?
For one thing, the female heart is genetically designed to handle pregnancy, which offers protection during childbearing years. “Women’s hearts are able to handle a 30 percent increase in blood volume by the end...
At What Age Do Men Need to Do Health Screenings?
Lisa Ferrara, MD, internal medicine physician at Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), says men should follow these guidelines:
What Should I Know About Prostate Health?
Initial symptoms of prostate cancer can be subtle, says J. Keith Festa, MD, Associate Director of Medical Affairs at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, (WMCHealth).
What Vaccines Does My Pre-teen Need?
Vaccinations for meningitis, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) and human papillomavirus (HPV) are recommended for all adolescents beginning at age 11-12. “Some parents hesitate to give the HPV vaccine at 11-12 years since the disease...
At What Age Do Women Need to Undergo Health Screenings?
Lisa Ferrara, MD, internal medicine physician at Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), says women should follow these guidelines:
Are the Signs for a Heart Attack Different in Women?
Heart disease claims the lives of one in four women in the United States. Women may not experience the classic chest-and-radiating-arm pains associated with a heart attack, and, because symptoms may be subtle, they...
Do I Need an Ultrasound When I Get a Mammogram?
Those with dense tissue may also require an ultrasound.
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.