Mountainside Residential Care Center Celebrates This Very Special Centenarian

By Melissa F. Pheterson  As seen in the May/June 2019 issue of Advancing Care 

Westchester’s Largest Healthcare Construction Project in Decades Opens Doors to Patients

As seen in the May/June 2019 issue of Advancing Care  This spring, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), celebrates the opening of its state-of-the-art, 280,000-square- foot Ambulatory...

A Revolutionary Way to Treat a Prostate Condition

Physicians at Good Samaritan Hospital use steam to kill benign prostate cells and improve urinary function. By David Levine As seen in the May/June 2019 issue of Advancing Care 

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Provides Specialized Care for This Childhood Threat

Specialized pediatric care for serious complications of the E. coli infection is becoming increasingly common. By Debra Bresnan As seen in the May/June 2019 issue of Advancing Care 

A Personal Trainer Shows Unstoppable Determination After Losing His Leg

Since losing his leg seven years ago, Billy Davis has completed a triathlon, built his client base and funded purchases of prosthetics for those in need. By Melissa F. Pheterson As seen in the...

A Bedford Horseback Rider Is Back in the Saddle With Advanced Care

As seen in the May/June 2019 issue of Advancing Care 

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...

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).

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:

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...