“Having Cancer Taught Me How to Live”

How one woman — and three doctors using advanced technology at MidHudson Regional Hospital — took on breast cancer and won. By Laurie Yarnell As seen in the May/June 2019 issue of Advancing Care 

Do I Need an Ultrasound When I Get a Mammogram?

Those with dense tissue may also require an ultrasound.

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...

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:

“Blue Santa” Spreads Holiday Cheer at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital

As seen in the March/April issue of Advancing Care  A convoy of emergency service vehicles surrounded Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), in Valhalla and flashed...

HealthAlliance Hospital Expansion and Renovation Gets Approval

As seen in the March/April issue of Advancing Care  The Kingston Planning Board gave unanimous final approval to plans presented by HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health...

WMCHealth Launches VICTR Taskforce to Help Abuse and Trauma Victims

As seen in the March/April issue of Advancing Care  Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) launched the Victim Informed Care & Trauma Recovery (VICTR) Taskforce in late 2018 to help serve the needs of...

Ringing in a New Beginning After Radiation Treatments at Good Samaritan Hospital

As seen in the March/April issue of Advancing Care  After receiving a final radiation treatment at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Suffern, cancer patients can...

This WMC Program Provides Services to Empower Survivors of Sexual Assault

The Sexual Assault Abuse and Victims Empowerment (SAAVE) program at Westchester Medical Center meets needs and supports healing. By Melissa F. Pheterson As seen in the March/April issue of Advancing Care 

HealthAlliance’s Ambitious Expansion Project Makes Notable Progress

The Healthy Neighborhood Initiative, the largest-ever healthcare construction project in Ulster County, achieves key milestones. By Lisa Cesarano As seen in the March/April issue of Advancing Care