Should My Preteen Be Vaccinated Against HPV?
Nearly 80 million Americans are currently infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) – and most sexually active people get it in their lifetime.
Which Cancer Screenings Should I Get?
“It’s a good idea to discuss the latest recommendations for cancer screenings with your primary-care doctor during your annual visit,” says Rebecca B. Newman, MD, Medical Director of the Adult Primary Care Center at...
Is Cancer Risk Mostly Hereditary or Environmental?
“We really don’t know who will get cancer or why,” says Shawn Zimberg, MD, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth).
What’s the Best Way to Be Safe Around Fireworks?
“If you’re entertaining with fireworks this summer, it’s critical to take all safety precautions,” says Mariana Shaut, Administrative Director of Emergency Services at HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway Campus, a member of the Westchester Medical Center...
Any Advice for Preparing for an Empty Nest?
It may not be an actual illness or diagnosis, but empty nest syndrome is the very real sense of loss commonly experienced by parents when their children leave home.
Could Social Media Be Making Me Tired?
If you feel like you’re never well-rested, you may want to reconsider your social media habits, says Abraham Bartell, MD, Director of Pediatric Psychiatry at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester...
What’s the Right Age to Introduce My Child to Peanuts?
Forget everything you’ve ever learned about slowly introducing peanuts to your baby, because according to Subhadra Siegel, MD, pediatric allergist and immunologist at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center...
What Are the Signs of Heatstroke and How Can I Prevent it?
According to Steven Beenstock, DO, family medicine physician at Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), when the heat index rises above 90°F, so does your risk...
How Do I Keep My Family Safe in the Hot Weather?
To beat the summer heat and avoid heat- related illnesses, it’s important to stay well-hydrated, especially on days when heat and humidity are high, says Ivan Miller, MD, Director of Emergency Medicine at Westchester...
I’m a 40-year-old male. Any special health advice?
“An annual physical exam becomes very, very important once you reach 40; this is when vascular disease becomes more common, leading to heart disease, stroke and circulatory problems,” says Parag Shah, MD, internal medicine...
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.