Mountainside Residential Care Center Receives National Recognition

As seen in the November/December 2019 Issue of Advancing Care Mountainside Residential Care Center, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has once again received the Women’s Choice Award for being...

MidHudson Regional Hospital Hosts Teddy Bear Clinic Educational Event

As seen in the November/December 2019 Issue of Advancing Care Bringing their favorite stuffed animals, a dozen preschool-age children from the Early Education Center at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical...

Cardinal Dolan Joins Bon Secours Community Hospital To Dedicate Temporary Emergency Department

As seen in the November/December 2019 Issue of Advancing Care Marking the first phase of a $40 million expansion-and-enhancement project, Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis welcomed His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop...

Is CBD Oil Safe and Effective?

As seen in the September/October 2019 issue of Advancing Care Cannabidiol, known as CBD, is the non-psychoactive ingredient in cannabis derived from the hemp plant (THC is the chemical that provides the psychoactive effect).

Which Superfoods Are Best for You?

As seen in the September/October 2019 issue of Advancing Care Within 10 years, medical professionals may be able to customize diets based on a person’s genetic makeup, says Jaclyn Meyer, MS, a Registered Dietitian...

How Should Babies Sleep at Night?

As seen in the September/October 2019 issue of Advancing Care Unsafe sleep is the No. 1 cause of preventable infant fatalities, but putting your baby down safely is as easy as “ABC” (Alone, Back,...

What Are the High-Risk Factors for Breast Cancer? Have the Screening Guidelines Changed?

As seen in the September/October 2019 issue of Advancing Care “Much of it is based on family history,” says Karen Karsif, MD, Medical Director at the Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital,...

Do I Need a Shingles Vaccine?

As seen in the September/October 2019 issue of Advancing Care Yes, if you’re over 50, says Harlan Rozenberg, DO, a family medicine physician at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health...

Is Laughter Really the Best Medicine?

As seen in the September/October 2019 issue of Advancing Care Maintaining a sense of humor, even in the face of a serious medical issue, can be beneficial, says Ellis Lader, MD, Director of the...

20 Things You Need to Know About Breast Cancer

Two experts from the Redl Center for Cancer Care at MidHudson Regional Hospital offer insights – and dispel myths – regarding breast cancer.