One Week. Six Transplants.

Last May, the WMCHealth Heart and Vascular Institute at Westchester Medical Center performed six heart transplants in seven days – all with excellent outcomes. By Melissa F. Pheterson As seen in the March/April issue...

Is Sitting at My Desk for Too Long Unhealthy?

As seen in the March/April issue of Advancing Care Recent studies on the effects of long periods of sitting are a hot topic, says Rocco A. Chiappini, MD, Regional Director of Physical Medicine and...

At What Age Should I Have a Colonoscopy?

As seen in the March/April issue of Advancing Care “The age at which colorectal cancer screening should start is dependent on multiple factors, including age, family history and personal history,” says Kristopher Korsakoff, MD,...

This Man Is 200 Pounds Lighter and Not Looking Back

Chip Estenes was well on his way to weighing 500 pounds. Then he made a decision that changed his life. By Debra Bresnan As seen in the March/April issue of Advancing Care 

MidHudson Regional Hospital Heals This Woman’s Excruciating Back Pain

A Wappingers Falls reiki practitioner finds relief  from an especially dedicated doctor at MidHudson Regional Hospital. By Lisa Cesarano As seen in the March/April issue of Advancing Care 

Westchester Medical Center Physicians Honored as Doctors of Distinction

Three physicians from Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently were recognized by the Westchester County Business Journal with Doctors of Distinction Awards in honor of their...

Food and Wine Aficionados Savor Another Taste of the Hudson Valley in Poughkeepsie

Taste of the Hudson Valley, one of the premier food-and-wine events in the region, drew a large crowd of epicurean fans to the The Grandview in Poughkeepsie, on the banks of the majestic Hudson...

Good Samaritan Hospital’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Institute Earns Top Accreditation

The Wound Care and Hyperbaric Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently received a reaccreditation from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.

Remodeled Sleep Center Guides Patients to Restful, Healthy Slumber

For area residents who struggle with insomnia and other sleep disorders, the newly remodeled Sleep Center at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), can provide expert, personalized...

Wines of the World Benefit Supports Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital

Hundreds of supporters gathered at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase for the annual Wines of the World event benefiting Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth).