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Four WMCHealth Hospitals Recognized for Stroke Care Excellence
August 30, 2024
WMCHealth’s Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital Cited for Stroke Care Excellence; New Advanced Service at MidHudson Regional Hospital VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 23, 2024) – Four hospitals within the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) have once again been recognized for excellence in stroke care by national associations. WMCHealth’s Westchester Medical Center, GoodContinue reading "Four WMCHealth Hospitals Recognized for Stroke Care Excellence"
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Prostate Cancer
For men and their families facing a possible prostate cancer diagnosis, it’s critical to learn how this diagnosis is determined and what it means for possible treatment. The prostate cancer specialists at WMCHealth are equipped with expertise and experience using the most advanced care available for prostate cancer. What Is Prostate Cancer? The prostate, aContinue reading "Prostate Cancer"
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Westchester Medical Center Surgeon Performs First “Beating Heart” Transplant in Hudson Valley
August 21, 2024
New Technique Can Decrease Complications and Increase Donor Pool VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 21, 2024) – A Westchester Medical Center cardiothoracic surgeon has become the first physician in the Hudson Valley, and one of the first on the eastern coast of the United States, to perform a procedure that transplants a heart while it is still beating.Continue reading "Westchester Medical Center Surgeon Performs First “Beating Heart” Transplant in Hudson Valley"
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WMCHealth Names Michael Hochman Executive Director, Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center
August 19, 2024
Hochman brings a deep understanding of Delaware County and the Central Catskill area to his new role. MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. (August 19, 2024) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announced that Michael Hochman has been promoted to Executive Director of Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center in Margaretville, N.Y. Hochman, a resident of Olive, N.Y.,Continue reading "WMCHealth Names Michael Hochman Executive Director, Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center"
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Sports Medicine
As athletes know all too well, nothing can sideline you faster than a sports injury. And when you’re taken off the court or the field, you want nothing more than to get back on it. If you or your child has a sports injury or even an orthopedic injury not related to sports, the sportsContinue reading "Sports Medicine"
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EOSedge Full Scan
WMCHealth orthopedics integrates advanced technologies into determining your care plan to ensure you receive the most accurate diagnosis and treatment. We use the EOSedge to capture high-quality imaging to best understand your condition. Then, we can create an orthopedic treatment plan—including pre-surgical planning and post-surgical assessments—tailored for your body’s unique alignment. What Is the EOSedge?Continue reading "EOSedge Full Scan"
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ACL Repair
Anyone who has heard the “pop” of an ACL tear knows the pain that can come along with it. With an ACL injury, you need treatment and relief quickly. You’ll also want reassurance that you can return to the activities you love. The orthopedic surgeons at WMCHealth are highly skilled and have access to theContinue reading "ACL Repair"
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Joint Replacement
Joint problems in the knees and hips can happen as we age, causing pain, limiting movement, and disrupting daily life. Joint replacement surgery can ease the pain and limitations caused by severe joint problems. The orthopedic surgeons at WMCHealth are at the cutting edge of advanced treatment techniques in joint replacements. We provide compassionate andContinue reading "Joint Replacement"
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Rehabilitation
For many people who have experienced an injury, serious health event, or surgery, one of the most critical paths to recovery is through rehabilitation. The Center for Rehabilitation Medicine at WMCHealth provides comprehensive care to patients of all ages with a wide range of health concerns, from routine to complex. Our doctors specialize in physicalContinue reading "Rehabilitation"
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Westchester Medical Center Breaks Ground on $220 Million Critical Care tower
August 7, 2024
Federal, State, and County Officials Share their Support for Westchester Medical Center’s Vital Project VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 24, 2024) – Today, New York State Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, along with state and local elected officials, key community influencers, and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) leadership, gathered to commemorate the start of construction for the CriticalContinue reading "Westchester Medical Center Breaks Ground on $220 Million Critical Care tower"