Attentive Action at MidHudson Regional Hospital Saves a Life

Timothy Watson always trusted the care he received at MidHudson Regional Hospital. One day, that care displayed extra heart. By Melissa F. Pheterson

Fellow Cyclists and First-Rate Clinical Care Saved This Man’s Life During a Ride

The medical knowledge of his fellow cyclists, paired with top-tier care at HealthAlliance Hospital, helped save Oscar Hernandez’s life. By Melissa F. Pheterson

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Offers a Lifetime of Cardiac Care

A patient-focused program at the hospital maintains care as kids with heart disease grow up. By Debra Bresnan

Heart Surgery at Age 96? No Problem!

Rockland County resident Oscar White and a state-of-the-art cardiac procedure prove age is just a number. By Lisa Cesarano

Westchester Medical Center Helps a Mail Carrier Fight a Silent Cardiac Killer

The WMCHealth Network flagship is one of only a handful of facilities nationwide that offers a specialized surgery as treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. By Laurie Yarnell

Do I need to worry about carbon-monoxide poisoning when heating my home?

Produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, including gas, oil, coal and wood, carbon monoxide is an odorless silent killer that displaces oxygen from the bloodstream when inhaled, undermining function of the heart...

How can I keep my family safe while sledding?

Unfortunately, thrill rides down local hills send over 20,000 children to emergency rooms each year.

Are chocolate and red wine good for my heart?

Yes, as long as you sip and savor rather than guzzle and gorge.

WMCHealth’s Telemedicine ICU Program Earns Top Rankings in National Quality Survey

The Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth) eHealth telemedicine program, which provides round-the-clock care to more than 100 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients daily on campuses across the Hudson Valley, has been recognized as...

WMCHealth Hospitals Receive National Recognition for Care of Stroke Patients

Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals across the Hudson Valley recently received Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Recognition — the highest level awarded — for their exceptional care of stroke patients in the...