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VALHALLA, N.Y. (September 25, 2019) – Fueled by their commitment to Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) patients, a dedicated group of 11 WMCHealth workforce members will compete in the TCS New York City Marathon November 3. Each runner has his or her own motivation and has taken up the marathon challenge in support of the life-changing and lifesaving care provided to patients at WMCHealth hospitals across the Hudson Valley. Six are running a marathon for the first time. Team WMCHealth...
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SUFFERN, N.Y. (February 21, 2017) – Cardiologists Perminder S. Grewal, MD, FACC, Arvind K. Agarwal, MD, FACC, Bangalore S. Sridhara, MD, FACC, MRCP, Sunandan A. Pandya, MD, FACC, Shital R. Parikh, MD, FACC, and Rajiv Singh, MD, FACC, have joined Bon Secours Medical Group. This highly skilled group brings world class cardiac care to the local community. Dr. Perminder S. Grewal has been practicing cardiology for 30 years. He currently serves as Director of Cardiology Consultants o...
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Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks often go hand in hand, but fireworks – especially those that are illegal – can be extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated at hospitals across the United States for serious burns, amputations, and other significant injuries resulting from the use of fireworks. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) encourages all residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals this Fourth...
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Cardiologists Perminder S. Grewal, MD, FACC, Arvind K. Agarwal, MD, FACC, Bangalore S. Sridhara, MD, FACC, MRCP, Sunandan A. Pandya, MD, FACC, Shital R. Parikh, MD, FACC, and Rajiv Singh, MD, FACC, have joined Bon Secours Medical Group. This highly skilled group brings world class cardiac care to the local community with offices in West Nyack, Stony Point and Ramsey, N.J. Perminder S. Grewal, MD joins us as Medical Director of Noninvasive Cardiology at Good Samaritan Hospital. He has been practicing card...
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Temperatures are expected to drop to the frigid single digits this week, bringing with them serious health concerns such as hypothermia and frostbite, especially in young children, older adults, and those who work outdoors. Westchester Medical Center Health Network reminds Hudson Valley residents to take the necessary precautions and offers cold-weather tips to help keep families safe during the forecasted plunge in temperatures. “The key to staying safe during our colder winter days a...
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Summer is a time for outdoor activities and fun in the sun, but the combination of extreme temperatures and high humidity can be very dangerous. When forecasted temperatures rise into the 90s, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network ( WMCHealth ) urges Hudson Valley residents to take extra precautions to stay safe. “A day or two of extreme temperatures and humidity is typically not a cause for concern for most healthy people who limit their exposure to the heat and are caref...
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Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks often go hand in hand, but fireworks – especially those that are illegal – can be extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated at hospitals across the United States for serious burns, amputations, and other significant injuries resulting from the use of fireworks. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) encourages all residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals this ...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) recently welcomed Sean Tedjarati, MD, MPH, MBA, to the health network’s leadership team in the network-wide role of Chief Clinical Integration Officer. In his new role, Dr. Tedjarati will be responsible for the integration and strategic oversight of all clinical services across WMCHealth’s 10 hospitals, ensuring that the care provided across clinical services and hospitals are streamlined, coordinated, integrated and seamless, resulting in the highest...
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Sean Tedjarati, MD, MPH, MBA, has been appointed Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Westchester Medical Center and MidHudson Regional Hospital, members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at academic affiliate New York Medical College (NYMC), where he is currently a Clinical Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Tedjarati currently also serves as Chief Clinical Integration Officer at WMCHealth, responsible for...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (September 18, 2019) – Trips and slips are no laughing matter, as falls in the home are the number one reason for hospital visits nationwide. At Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center in the Hudson Valley, falls have been the most common injury-related hospitalization for a consecutive 15 years, making up more than 40 percent of all trauma admissions. September is Fall Pre...
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Bon Secours Charity Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Bon Secours Urology to Bon Secours Medical Group, effective June 1. The group will include Mitchell C. Fraiman, MD, and Richard Kroll, MD. Dr. Fraiman received his medical degree from the New Jersey Medical School in Newark, N.J. via an accelerated medical program with Boston University. He completed his residency training at New York University Medical Center in New York, in the departments of Surgery and Urology. Prior to joining ...
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Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), a 1,700-bed, 10-hospital healthcare system based in Valhalla, NY, have entered into a multi-year contract that adds most of the health network’s hospitals and employed physicians to Cigna's network of participating hospitals and doctors in the NY Metro market. The agreement became effective August 15, 2017. With this addition to the network, Cigna customers who receive acute care and other medical services from WMCHe...
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The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare services in New York’s Hudson Valley region, recently appointed Susan Gerry as Senior Vice President for Strategic Alliances and Partnerships, Kelly MacMillan as Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Mecca Santana as Senior Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement. All three bring extensive public policy, legislative and leadership experience to their position...
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Fresh-air outdoor exercise like cycling is key to physical and emotional wellness, explains Dipak Chandy, MD, a pulmonologist at Westchester Medical Center, who also says studies show outdoor exercise improves sleep and burns more calories than indoor activities. Cycling does carry some risk, however, and WMCHealth encourages everyone to follow safety guidelines when venturing out to local roads and trails, such as mask use and social distancing, plus wearing a properly-fitted helmet ce...
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Three Westchester Medical Center Health Network Hospitals Recognized for Efforts to Promote Safe Sleep Practices Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway Campus Earn New York State Perinatal Quality Collaborative (NYSPQC) Safe Sleep Project’s Quality Improvement Award VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 4, 2019) – Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla and HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway Campus in Kingston – all me...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s Performing Provider System (PPS) and its Center for Regional Healthcare Innovation (CRHI ) have made significant progress to date with partnerships and investments in community initiatives that close gaps in access to healthcare resources and create sustainable, healthier communities at the grassroots level. The WMCHealth PPS was established to participate in New York State’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program, a statewide p...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 21, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center has been certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a designation that represents the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area*. With this certification, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is now the only hospital in New York’s Hudson Valley region recognized by the New York State Department of Health as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The Centers for...
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WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. (March 16, 2021) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, announced today a major partnership making WMCHealth the inaugural Official Hospital Partner of the Renegades. “Our organizations are cornerstone brands of the Hudson Valley and touchstones for life events for residents of the communities we serve,” said Michael Israel, President and CEO, Westchester Medical Center Health Network. ...
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To support Jennifer, visit WMCHealth.org/GoJen To support Gabriel, visit WMCHealth.org/GoGabriel A special group of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) employees representing multiple healthcare professions and celebrating the cultural diversity of our region will compete in the TCS New York City Marathon on November 5 in support of WMCHealth facilities across the Hudson Valley. The team’s 12 members – five registered nurses, a cardiac rehabilitation care manager, an oncology pha...
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KINGSTON, N.Y. (May 27, 2021) —WMCHealth Physicians, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), welcomes Lakshmi A. Gollapudi, MD, to the physician group’s practice in Kingston. Dr. Gollapudi has specialties in gastroenterology and hepatology. As a gastroenterologist, she focuses in preventing, diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. These disorders include conditions involving the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon, and her services include...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 13, 2023) – More than 200 Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) physicians across a wide range of clinical specialties have been recognized as “Top Doctors” by their peers, according to a well-known healthcare research and consumer resource list. Advancing Care in the Hudson Valley Many of the cited doctors are members of the WMCHealth Physicians provider group, which includes the medical practices of Advanced Physicians Services and Bon Secours Medi...
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Valhalla, N.Y. (April 16, 2024) –– After nearly 20 years as President and Chief Executive Officer of Westchester Medical Center and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), Michael D. Israel will retire from his position at the end of 2025. The Westchester County Healthcare Corporation (WCHCC) Board of Directors has initiated a nationwide search for his replacement. “After almost two decades in this role, this is the right time to move on to my next phase, and for a new leader to come ...
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VALHALLA, NY - (August 17, 2020) ― Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY and three other member hospitals of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) – Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY; MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY; and HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, NY – have earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines ® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes each hospital for its commitment ...
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WATCH NOW: PORT JERVIS, NY (April 26, 2018) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), along with the Bon Secours Charity Health System, welcomed local leaders and New York State officials to Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, for a special ceremony heralding the beginning of construction on a transformative $40 million hospital renovation project. The Investing in a Healthier Community project is expected to usher in a new era of healthcare in the Cit...
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PORT JERVIS, NY (September 6, 2016) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), along with the Bon Secours Charity Health System, today announced an investment of $40+ million in Bon Secours Community Hospital and the Port Jervis area that is expected to transform healthcare delivery in the region, with an expanded emergency room, upgraded imaging center and the conversion of 36 medical/surgical rooms from semi-private to private for increased patient comfort and privacy. Ad...
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VALHALLA, NY (November 11, 2021) ― Four Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals have again been cited by national associations* for stroke care excellence. Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital have each earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines ® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for 2021. The award recognizes each hospital for its commitment to, and ...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) launched a new communications technology at its network hospitals this week to provide the highest level of prehospital care and preparation for Hudson Valley patients while en route to the hospital’s emergency departments. WMCHealth – home to the only hospital in the Hudson Valley with a Level I trauma center for both children and adults at Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, and a Level II trauma center at M...
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VALHALLA, N.Y., (April 25, 2024) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) will partner with local law enforcement to host National Drug Take Back Day collection sites throughout Westchester, Orange, and Rockland counties, Saturday April 27. Community members can bring tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription, over the counter and veterinary medications to the collection sites for proper disposal, free and anonymously. At some locations, WMCHealth representatives a...
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Suffern, N.Y. (June 23, 2016) –Mary P. Leahy, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Bon Secours Charity Health System, which includes Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, received the Spirit of Healing Award at the 37th Annual Westchester Medical Center Gala. More than 600 people were on hand for the Gala, which was held to benefit Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Behavioral Health Cent...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 29, 2024) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has named William B. Pryor to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. In his position, Pryor will oversee WMCHealth’s workforce recruitment, labor relations and workforce policies. As the Chief Human Resources Officer for WMCHealth and its 13,000 workforce members, Pryor’s priorities include recruitment and retention as well as new strategies for workforce communication and empl...
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WARWICK, NY – (September 16) - More than 90 area residents took to the greens and the courts – and raised over $40,000– at St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Annual Golf & Tennis Classic on Wednesday, September 14. The Warwick Health Foundation sponsored the classic, which was held at the Warwick Valley Country Club. Proceeds from the event will support the Medical Equipment and Technology Fund at St. Anthony Community Hospital. “The monies we raised at this year’s classic will help ensure that our he...
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In the wake of two blasts of winter weather across the Hudson Valley, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), urges residents to take necessary safety precautions to prevent avoidable winter-weather emergencies. Each year, more than 400 people in the United States die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including incidents related to portable generator use. Most ca...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 19, 2022) – Get your heart rate going and support healthcare as you race, jog or walk around and about WMCHealth's Valhalla campus September 18. The Big 5, Westchester Medical Center Health Network's fall active fundraiser supports a range of medical services while supplying the perfect opportunity to get fit and have fun. The Healing Half Marathon , The Kyle Goldberg 10K , The Evan Lieberman 5K and the Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day will all be held Sunday, Septemb...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) recently welcomed Robert S. Ross, FACHE, to the health network’s leadership team as Executive Vice President for the Northern Region. In his new role, Ross will serve as lead executive for the health network’s hospitals in Dutchess, Ulster and Delaware counties working to advance an integrated delivery system in which patients have seamless access to care in the Hudson Valley communities where they live. Ross will provide leadership and work collabora...
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A special group of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) employees who have trained for months to complete a 26.2 mile race of a lifetime at the TCS New York City Marathon on November 4 will run for their patients and their co-workers and support WMCHealth facilities across the Hudson Valley. The team’s 10 members – five nurses, a nurse manager, occupational therapist, psychiatry resident, nurse practitioner and the network’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer – all...
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Please read Our Patient Information for more detail on scheduling elective outpatient ambulatory procedures and tests, visitation and what to expect in preparing for a surgical procedure. May, 18, 2020: Today, WMCHealth announces that elective outpatient ambulatory surgeries and medical tests will resume this week at its hospitals in Orange County, under an Executive Order from Governor Andrew Cuomo. St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Por...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 11, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) named Phyllis M. Yezzo, DNP, RN, CPHQ, to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, which is an expansion of her responsibilities from a regional to Network role. In her new position, Dr. Yezzo oversees nursing operations at all WMCHealth hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and provider practices. Most recently, she served for seven years as Senior Vice President, Patient Care Servic...
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• Philips to support Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of the Valhalla, NY-based Westchester Medical Center Health Network, through innovative medical technologies • Partnership gives Bon Secours Charity Health access to industry-leading Philips solutions to support their goals of expanding access to quality care and building healthier communities through population health management • Agreement is an adjunct to the existing 15-year, $500 million partnership between the Westchester Medical Cent...
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VALHALLA , N.Y. (May 27, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network's (WMCHealth) 2022 Gala to be held at the Caramoor Center for Music and Arts in Katonah, NY on June 4 will salute 10 local organizations for their support of the Network during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, WMCHealth will recognize Michael Gewitz, MD, Executive Director, and William Russell McCurdy, Physician-in-Chief of WMCHealth's Maria Fareri Children's Hospital for his decades-long accomplishments in pediatric cardiolog...
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A special group of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) employees who competed in the 26.2-mile TCS New York City Marathon on November 4 raised nearly $50,000 for WMCHealth facilities across the Hudson Valley. The team’s 10 members – five nurses, a nurse manager, occupational therapist, psychiatry resident, nurse practitioner and the network’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer – helped raise funds for the life-changing and lifesaving care provided at each of WMCHe...
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VALHALLA N.Y. (October 5, 2020) — Advanced ENT Services is the newest practice within WMCHealth Physicians, the medical group of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network ( WMCHealth ). The 10-office practice provides a wide range of otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) primary care and specialty services throughout the Hudson Valley as well as the Bronx. Services include primary ear, nose and throat care, including treatment for hearing loss and therapy for balance problems and, thro...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (October 11, 2021) ― St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced the launch of a new Diabetic Foot Care Program at the hospital to help prevent, diagnose and treat foot conditions caused by diabetes. According to the CDC , diabetes can reduce blood flow to the feet, which slows the healing process. If left unchecked, a small cut, blister or open sore on the foot might evolve into a more severe condition, such as diabetic ...
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WARWICK – (June 19) On Sunday, June 19, both fathers and mothers, all residents of Schervier Pavilion, celebrated Father’s Day. Schervier Pavilion is a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Early that morning Sister Rosemary Corr, O.P from St. Anthony Community Hospital Pastoral Care, gave her blessing and closed by saying,. “Every day is a blessing for you and a blessing for us to have ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 20, 2020) – More than 250 Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) physicians across a wide range of clinical specialties have been recognized as “Top Doctors” by their peers, according to a well-known healthcare research and consumer resource list published in Westchester and Hudson Valley magazines. WMCHealth clinical specialists recognized as “Top Doctors” can be found via a search on the websites of Westchester a nd Hudson Valley magazines. Advancin...
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SUFFERN, N.Y. (May 10, 2022) – Residents of Rockland, Orange and Bergen counties now have a new and convenient local option for trauma services, one with direct ties to a regional center that offers the highest level of trauma services available. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) recently designated Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), as a Level III Adult Trauma Center. In its trauma designation declaration, the NYSDOH com...
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WARWICK, NY (September 16) – St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY held its annual Golf and Tennis Classic on Wednesday, September 16, at the Warwick Valley Country Club on Oakland Avenue. It was a picture perfect day for the outing with warm temperatures and blue skies that added to the enjoyment of the 72 golfers and 16 tennis players who participated in the second combined event. The net proceeds will be used to benefit the Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation Medical Equipment and Technology...
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Parents Madeline DeJesus and Joshua Crespo with their baby girl Ariel Ivy Crespo WARWICK, NY (January 3, 202 2 ) – Congratulations to Madeline DeJesus and Joshua Crespo of Port Jervis, NY on the delivery of the first baby of 2022 born at St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Baby girl Ariel Ivy Crespo was born at 9:44 a.m. on January 2 and weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 19 ½ inches long. About St. Anthony Community Hospital, a m...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 12, 2022) – With confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection rising across the country, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is alerting community members to a comprehensive COVID-19 Recovery Program offered by our Good Samaritan Hospital, Bon Secours Community Hospital and St. Anthony Community Hospital. The COVID-19 Recovery Program at these three hospitals provides care to individuals at any phase of COVID-19 infection, from testing and diagnosis to treatment fo...
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WARWICK, NY (October 5, 2020) – Emergencies don’t wait and neither should patients. That’s why St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), pledges to see its patients in the Emergency Department (ED) in 30 minutes or less. Patients visiting the ED will be seen by a provider within 30 minutes of check-in. The 30-Minute Pledge applies 24/7 to all patients, including children. “When you’re experiencing a medical emergency, the last thing you want t...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (December 1, 2020) – Through the generosity and thoughtfulness of supporters, sponsors and the community at large, $1.6 million was raised for Westchester Medical Center Health Network hospitals (WMCHealth) during the WMCHealth Stronger Together benefit. The streamed event, supporting the life-changing and lifesaving care and services of WMCHealth hospitals, remains available for viewing at WMCHealthStrongerTogether.org where donations to can be made through December 15. WMCHealth Stronge...
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SUFFERN, N.Y. (May 26, 2021) – The expanded Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Good Samaritan Hospital offers new imaging technologies that deliver sharp images along with anatomical guidance for physicians to use during interventional procedures. Use of this equipment allows for diagnoses that are more accurate, decreases patient discomfort and increases the potential for shorter hospital stays. The guidance system in use Good Samaritan Hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory automatica...
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HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received contingency approval from the New York State Department of Health for a transformative $92 million expansion and enhancement of HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue Campus, HealthAlliance and WMCHealth announced today. The reimagined HealthAlliance Hospital will have a new, four-story tower and 437,000 square feet of space -- 100,000 square feet more than the hospital’s current conf...
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A portrait unveiling for Jerome Quint, M.D. was held on Tuesday, May 30 at Mount Alverno Center in Warwick. More than 100 friends, colleagues, community members and family attended the ceremony. Speakers included Mary Leahy, MD, CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System, Mark Madis, MD, Medical Director of Orange County, Francis Winski, MD, President of the St. Anthony Community Hospital Medical Staff, George Beach, Superintendent of the New York State Police, Terry Quint and Dr. Quint's son and two daug...
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Baseball Season themed picnic held outdoors at the skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. WARWICK – (September 10) It was a warm and festive day with colorful balloons, music, games, prizes, lots of baseballs and good company. On Saturday, September 10, Schervier Pavilion residents, their families, staff and volunteers gathered together outdoors as well as under a huge tent to enjoy the annual “Grand...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 7, 2019) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced the launch of the Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness, a comprehensive network service devoted to providing women living in and around the Hudson Valley with high-quality, comprehensive, multidisciplinary care as close to their homes as possible. The Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness will deliver to Hudson Valley families the convenience of women’s health services at WMCHealth communi...
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Our robotic total knee replacement program marked a milestone at St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. In less than a year since the procedure was introduced right here, we performed 150 robotic total knee replacements. This technology can improve comfort and speed recovery times, and having this robotic option enables our valued patients the convenience of finding relief closer to home. Congratulations to our leadership and surgical team for this ach...
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VALHALLA N.Y. (June 2, 2022) – Whether the tunes are rock, rap, jazz or a bedtime lullaby, music is employed as a healing therapy at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). With $2,500 in support from the Million Dollar Roundtable Foundation (MDRT), the music therapy program at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital now extends beyond the walls of the hospital with the MusiConnection Initiative, a program that connects hospitalized children to f...
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WARWICK, NY (December 21) – Commercial greeting cards often take a back seat when the creative hands and minds of children express themselves. Jean Thomasberger, director of PAK Kids (Park Avenue Kids) was teaching the children in her before-and-after-school program at Park Avenue Elementary School how to create their own Christmas and Holiday greeting cards when she realized their project could bring much joy to others. “At first I learned that handmade cards were being sent to injured soldiers, ...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (January 2, 2024 ) - Congratulations to Abigail and Cory Nicholson of Jeffersonville, N.Y. on the delivery of the first baby of 2024, born on January 2, at St. Anthony Community Hospital. Baby Cali Quinn was born at 8:30 a.m. and weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long. For more information about Maternity Services at St. Anthony Community Hospital, visit our Birthing Center page or call 845.987.5300 . About Westchester Medical Center Health Network The Westchester Medical Cente...
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Megan Baldwin, Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 11, 2023) - Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced three new additions to guide its Government and Community Relations efforts, to be led by Megan Baldwin, who joins the network as Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations. Baldwin will be supported by Thomas Scaglione, Vice President of Government and Community Relations, and Pavan Naidu, Director of Govern...
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Valhalla, N.Y. (July 11, 2023) –– Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced that Anthony Frank has joined the network as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “Anthony is an experienced professional who will add tremendous value and vision with decades of tenure in the financial industry,” said Michael D. Israel, President and CEO, WMCHealth. “We are pleased to have Anthony on board and look forward to his leadership of WMCHealth’s financial operations.” With ...
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PORT JERVIS, NY – (September 10) The theme was “Honoring the Military” and the tables were set in red, white and blue with colorful flower centerpieces crafted by a horticulture specialist and residents of St. Joseph’s Place, a long-term care facility at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY. Saturday afternoon, September 10, residents gathered with their families, staff and volunteers to enjoy the annual “Grandparents’ Day” picnic. Over 170 people attended the festive event and it was...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 2, 2021) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announced the appointment of two members of its senior leadership team to new positions. Anthony Costello has been named Executive Vice President at WMCHealth. In this role, Costello serves as Chief Operating Officer for WMCHealth’s Valhalla (Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Behavioral Health Center) and Poughkeepsie (MidHudson Regional Hospital) campuses, as well as HealthAlliance ...
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VALHALLA N.Y. (January 5, 2022) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announces the appointment of Zubeen Shroff as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC). The WCHCC operates WMCHealth, a network consisting of 10 hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and provider practices in New York State’s Hudson Valley region. Shroff succeeds Mitchell Hochberg, now 1st Vice Chair, whose tenure as Chair reached term limits after thre...
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WARWICK N.Y. (August 15, 2023) –– The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) bestowed its highest ratings – five stars – on St. Anthony Community Hospital and Schervier Pavilion, as part of the organization’s ratings release for 2023. Both facilities operate under the banner of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and are located on the same WMCHealth campus in Warwick, N.Y. CMS recognized St. Anthony Community Hospital, a 60-bed community hospital that has served residents...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (June 18, 2018) –Nearly 200 women came together for Girls’ Night Out, a popular fundraising event for Women’s Health Services at St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). It was held at Palacio Catering & Conference Center in Goshen. Caption: Mary Leahy, MD, CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System, speaking at the event Girls Night Out, which raised nearly $30,000, featured a shopping suite that included raffle b...
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WARWICK, NY (January 20) – It was a fun afternoon on Wednesday, January 20, for both young and older at Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Charity Health System. As part of Schervier Pavilion’s intergenerational programming, residents had an opportunity to get together with children from the nearby Warrwick Day Care Center for a "Winter Carnival". The staff at the Day Care Center brought along games with winter games and the room was arranged in stati...
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WARWICK, NY (December 31) – It was a festive afternoon at Schervier Pavilion on Thursday, December 31. Residents and their family members were provided with traditional hats and noise makers and celebrated a video tour of that day’s New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world with non-alcoholic sparkling wines, cakes and special deserts. The highlight of the afternoon, however, was a guest appearance and hour-long performance of both classical and popular music by James Rensink, a world-renowned musici...
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WARWICK, NY (February 7) – The wide screen TV in the dining hall at Schervier Pavilion, is especially useful during spectacular sports events. And so on Sunday evening, February 7, residents of Schervier Pavilion gathered to watch Super Bowl 50. It was also an opportunity to enjoy a Super Bowl Party with cold drinks and traditional snacks including barbecued chicken wings, pigs in blankets and potato chips. “It’s fun to watch the game together,” said resident Caryl McCoy-Belmonte. “I’m rooting for Denve...
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WARWICK – (March 18) On Friday, March 18, Schervier Pavilion residents, family and staff filled the dining hall at Schervier Pavilion to enjoy a lively afternoon with a demonstration of Irish step dancing, music, and refreshments. It felt like St. Patrick’s Day all over again! Both award winning and beginning student dancers of Kerry Dance demonstrated a series of traditional Irish step dances including popular jigs and reels. The Warwick-based school is under the direction of Kerry Gleason and bo...
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WARWICK (March 20) – On Saturday, March 19, the staff at Schervier Pavilion organized and participated in an Easter Egg Hunt on the grounds of the facility. The festive event was held for Schervier Pavilion residents and their families. After the families arrived, the children were split up according to their age and the hunt began. When all of the eggs were found, everyone was invited inside for refreshments and door prize drawings. A surprise visit by the Easter Bunny was a tre...
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WARWICK – (March 17) On Friday, March 17, Schervier Pavilion residents and staff who call themselves Irish or were just Irish for the day, assembled in the dining room of the facility to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music, song and refreshments. In addition to special St. Patrick’s Day refreshments, residents were treated to a wide angle TV recording of that day’s St. Patrick Day Parade in New York City. They also enjoyed live entertainment by popular singer and musician Marty Koppel whose lively mu...
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WARWICK – (February 28) Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday and it’s traditionally a time to celebrate and eat well before the season of Lent. Although celebrated throughout the world, most people in the United States associate the event with the City of New Orleans. And, like New Orleans, the residents of Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Charity Health System, began the celebration early with a Mardi Gras party on Su...
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WARWICK, NY (October 24, 2017) -- Anita Volpe, MHA, BSN, CCRN, NEA-BC, has been promoted to Vice President, Patient Care Services/CNE at St. Anthony Community Hospital. Ms. Volpe has been acting as Interim Vice President of Patient Services at St. Anthony Community Hospital for the past six months. She has been dedicated to serving Bon Secours Charity Health System for the last 14 years. Along with her interim appointment, she was the Nurse Manager for the Medical Surgical Department, Orthopedic U...
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(April 24, 2020) - WMCHealth is now offering COVID-19 antibody testing to our workforce throughout our network, including for employees based in the hospitals and medical practices at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Antibody testing, also known as serological testing, detects antibodies present in the blood when the body is responding to a specific infection, like COVID-19. The antibody test may show if an individual has ever been infected with the virus, even if they did not h...
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Paul Nebrasky was in pain. Less than 24 hours after undergoing back surgery at a downstate hospital in July, this new resident of Warwick, NY, didn’t know where to turn for help. Luckily, a friend knew just the place -- St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). “I couldn’t urinate and my doctor wanted me treated immediately, not drive an hour-and-a-half to a hospital or urgent care,” said Nebrasky, owner of Nebrasky Plumbing, Heating & Coo...
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SUFFERN , N.Y. (October 20, 2016) -- T he Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital is now offering Genius™ 3D M AMMOGRAPHY ™ exams. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, 3D exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, while simultaneously decreasing the number of women ...
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The Kennedy Birthing Center of St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is the recipient of Healthgrades’ highest maternal care honors. The Kennedy Birthing Center received Five-star ratings for C-section deliveries from Healthgrades, an online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Five-star ratings indicate that the hospitals’ clinical outcomes are significantly better than national averages when t...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (June 8, 2021) ― St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, now offers robotic-arm assisted total knee replacement procedures. Robotic-arm assisted surgery assists surgeons by making implant placement more precise and aligned with each patient’s unique anatomy. This personalized precision can reduce surgical discomfort for the patient, speed recovery times and increase the longevity of the implant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , join...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 31, 2022) – Families from across the region are expected to attend Maria Fareri Children's Hospital's 18th Annual Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day September 18 for a day of fun-filled activities to support pediatric care in the Hudson Valley. Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day Supporting Maria Fareri Children's Hospital is September 18 Families are welcome to attend the free event featuring activities including face painting, crafts, carnival games, music, character ap...
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WARWICK (April 20) – The 1952 film, April in Paris, staring Doris Day and Ray Bolger, was about a faux pas. But on Tuesday, April 19, there was only joie de vivre as residents of Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of Bon Secours Charity Health System, celebrated April in Paris with a party. Residents had an opportunity to learn some conversational French, hear interesting facts about the City of Paris and enjoy refreshment including French cream puffs. The highlight of t...
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Warwick, N.Y. (June 20, 2016) –More than 320 Warwick community members joined together on the Great Lawn of Mount Alverno Center for the 5th Annual June Tent Party. St. Anthony Community Hospital and the Warwick Valley Rotary Club hosted this evening of dining and dancing on June 4. Leo Kaytes, Jr. and Cindy Vander Plaat were the event’s co-chairs. Funds raised from the party will support St. Anthony Community Hospital and The Rotary. The Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation will use proceeds to enhanc...
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WARWICK – (March 17) On Thursday, March 17, Schervier Pavilion residents and staff who call themselves Irish or were just Irish for the day, assembled in the dining room of the facility to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music, song and refreshments. In addition to special St. Patrick’s Day refreshments including green cup cakes, residents were treated to live entertainment by popular singer and musician Jeremy Langdale whose lively music included both Irish and American favorites. “We hosted this and ...
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WARWICK – (February 10) Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday and it’s traditionally a time to celebrate and eat well before the season of Lent. Although celebrated throughout the world, most people in the United States associate the event with the City of New Orleans. But on Tuesday, February 9, the residents of Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Charity Health System, also had an opportunity to celebrate Mardi Gras with...
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PORT JERVIS, NY – (November 30) On November 28, members of “Get Fit Port Jervis,” a community walking initiative created by Bon Secours Community Hospital, celebrated their “End of the Walking Group Season” luncheon. The event has been provided courtesy of the hospital in its cafeteria each year since the group formed in May of 2014. The Walking Group was conceived and is currently led by Karen Little, MSPT, Physical Therapist, of Bon Secours Community Hospital’s Physical Rehabilitatio...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 12, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) offers a convenient online appointment scheduling service for COVID-19 antibody and diagnostic tests, via WMCHealth.org/Testing . Community members requesting an appointment online will be contacted by a WMCHealth representative within 72 hours, and scheduled at one of several convenient locations in the Hudson Valley. Members of the public can also schedule COVID-19 antibody and diagnostic appointments by call...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 5, 2022) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has appointed Matilde Roman as Senior Vice President, Chief Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Officer and John Brand as Senior Vice President for Marketing and Communications. Matilde Roman Roman brings extensive public policy, legislative and leadership experience to her new position at WMCHealth. The Network’s mission is to provide the highest quality care for all and in her new role, Roman will develop strategic...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the leading provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley, will launch the Victim Informed Care & Trauma Recovery (VICTR) Taskforce this week, to serve the needs of abuse victims and those impacted by trauma in Westchester County. The goal of this first-of-its-kind team is to collaborate with community partners to ensure a compassionate and streamlined approach to response and recovery for all victims. The VICTR Taskforce will bring tog...
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Dear Colleagues: I am so proud of, and grateful for, our phenomenal WMCHealth workforce. This includes our frontline teams who are caring for our COVID-19 and non-COVID patients, as well as our dedicated army of non-patient care team members who are providing around-the-clock support. As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 situation, I want to underscore that a safe and effective care environment is our highest priority. WMCHealth hospitals and medical practices are taking all necessary steps to prot...
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WARWICK, NY – (August 5) According to the Institute for Music and Neuralgic Function, a leading authority in clinical music therapy, numerous studies demonstrate that familiar and likable music can reduce depression while increasing sociability, movement and cognitive ability and decreasing agitation and other behavior problems. Thanks to a generous donation from the Warwick Lions Club and the efforts of Recreation Therapy Aide Jennifer Emm, each Wednesday Mount Alverno Center residents now have a...
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WARWICK – (September 12) It was a festive day with colorful balloons, music, a clown, games, prizes and good company. On Saturday, September 12, Schervier Pavilion residents, their families, staff and volunteers gathered together outdoors as well as under a huge tent to enjoy the annual “Grandparents’ Day” picnic. And, in the spirit of this year’s “Carnival” theme, many of the guests, staff members and residents wore the red foam clown noses that were handed out and came dressed in colorful outfits. But...
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WARWICK, NY (October 27) – When Valentine Laurent was born in Saint Barthélemy (St. Barts) in the French West Indies, what is now a picturesque island known for its white-sand beaches, chic hotels and designer shops, had yet to enjoy the luxury of electricity or running water. And most people traveled on foot. Laurent, a resident of Warwick’s Mount Alverno Center Adult Home and Assisted Living Program, was born on October 27, 1915. And on Tuesday, October 27 of this year, she celebrated her 100th birthda...
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WARWICK – (October 30) The residents of Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Charity Health System, never lack for fun activities, especially around holidays. A weeklong Halloween theme ended on Friday, October 30, as residents and staff dressed for a long awaited annual Halloween Party, where they enjoyed song and dance by popular entertainer and vocalist Kevin Curry along with special holiday treats and refreshments. Curry entertained residents...
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WARWICK, NY – (October 1) The banner reads, “Excellence is Written in the Stars.” Once again it was time to celebrate and so an invitation went out to all the employees at Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick, NY campus of Bon Secours Charity Health System, for all employees to attend a special catered luncheon on Thursday, October 1. Nursing Home Compare, a useful tool for consumers available on the official United States Government Website for Medicare, had again awarded ...
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WARWICK – (Jan. 1) She came into the world at 9:33 p.m. on New Year’s Day thus earning the honor of being the first baby born this year at St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY. Addison Brianne, born to Alyse Beers and Brian E. Wright of Warwick, weighed eight pounds one ounce and measured 20 ½.inches long. Addison also has a big brother Carson, age 2 ½. Obstetrician James K. Brockunier, M.D., was the attending physician assisted by nurses Raphaella Zappula, RN, and Janice Hoogenhuis, RN. ...
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WARWICK – (Jan. 1) He came into the world at 3:20 a.m. on New Year’s Day, earning the honor of being the first baby born this year at St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY and perhaps all of Orange County. Martin King Charles Paul Jr., born to India and Martin Paul of Chester, weighed seven pounds three ounces and measured 22 inches long. Martin also has two sisters, Angel, 7, and Asia, 3. Obstetrician James K. Brockunier, M.D., was the attending physician assisted by nurses Raphaella Zappula, RN...
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WARWICK – (February 15) On Tuesday, February 14, Schervier Pavilion staff decorated the dining hall with hearts and balloons as family members joined their loved ones to celebrate Valentine’s Day at a “Sweetheart Ball.” In addition to special Valentine’s Day refreshments and individual roses and necklaces, residents and their guests were treated to live entertainment by popular singer and guitar player Marty Koppel whose music encouraged several impromptu sing alongs. “We hosted this event to give...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), home to cancer institutes and cancer support resources in locations across the Hudson Valley, will host events and activities during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and treatment. Each year, more than 250,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. The public is invited to join the WMCHealth Cancer Ins...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 25, 2021) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has established the Health Equity Task Force (HETF) to help ensure all residents of the Hudson Valley region have access to information, education, and resources to ensure robust vaccination as the state ramps up COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts. Westchester Medical Center is serving as the coordinator for the Hudson Valley Region Hub of New York State’s Regional Vaccine Network. HEFT’s goal is to ensure ...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (July 9, 2018) - Diagnostic Cardiac Services at St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has been granted accreditation for a three-year term by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography in the area of Adult Transthoracic. IAC accreditation is a seal of approval that patients can rely on as an indicator of consistent quality care and a dedication to continuous improvement in the facility in which...
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KINGSTON, N.Y. (July 12, 2021) – Fulfilling a promise to deliver more advanced services to Ulster County and surrounding areas, WMCHealth today announced the opening of a new cardiac catheterization laboratory at HealthAlliance Hospital on Broadway in Kingston. The new laboratory offers emergent and preventative solutions for blocked arteries, irregular heartbeats and coronary heart disease, services never before available in Ulster County. The service operates under the direction of WMCHealth’s compreh...
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Given the issues with air quality as a result of the Canadian fires, Rachelle J. Lodescar, MD , a burn surgeon for the Westchester Medical Center Burn Center, recommends these tips to limit your risk during this public health crisis: Avoid any unnecessary time outdoors, especially higher-risk groups such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals and those with underlying heart or respiratory conditions If necessary to be outdoors, avoid strenuous activities or exercis...
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The Kennedy Birthing Center at St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received a 5-Star rating in 2022 for both Vaginal Delivery and C-Section Delivery from Healthgrades, a leading online hospital ratings source. The Kennedy Birthing Center includes eight Labor Delivery Recovery Post-Partum (LDRP) private rooms with their own bathrooms, mini refrigerators and sleeper chairs for dads with 24-hour access. Demand breastfeeding is supported...
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WARWICK, NY (September 10) – What better way is there to celebrate a summer afternoon than waiting in line for the Good Humor ice cream truck? On Thursday, September 10, the residents of Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of Bon Secours Charity Health System, enjoyed a visit by Adam Powers and his Good Humor ice cream truck. Many of the residents recalled the days when they were just growing up and the arrival of the Good Humor ice cream truck in their neighborhoods was ...
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WARWICK – (November 12) Opportunities to participate in traditional events are always available to the residents at Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Charity Health System. On Wednesday, November 11, Schervier Pavilion administration and staff joined residents and their families to celebrate Veterans’ Day, a special event for the nine residents who proudly served in all branches of military service, many as far back as World War II. The program began ...
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WARWICK, NY (February 12) – With her good memory, alertness and sense of humor, it’s hard to imagine that Rose Marciante, a resident at Mount Alverno Center, an adult residence and assisted living program on the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Health Care System, just celebrated her 105th birthday. When Marciante was born in New York City on February 12, 1911, the President of the United States was William Howard Taft. And although motorized apparatus had recently been introduced, most of the fire eng...
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WARWICK – (February 14) On Friday, February 12, Schervier Pavilion staff decorated the dining hall with hearts and balloons as family members joined their loved ones to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a “Sweetheart Ball.” In addition to special Valentine’s Day refreshments, guests were treated to live entertainment by popular singer and musician Chris Durante whose lively music encouraged impromptu dancing and singing by families and residents to Elvis Presley era tunes. “We hosted this event to gi...
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WARWICK – (May 14) “It’s a smal world, with a big heart.” That was the theme for this year’s National Nursing Home Week, May 8-14. The American Health Care Association (AHCA), which established the special week in 1967, had chosen this year’s theme to commemorate a historical time for older adults: And the residents at Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Charity Health System, are likely to remember that time and the New York World’s Fair of the 1960s....
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WARWICK – (February 18) – According to the American Heart Association, congenital heart defects, are the most common type of birth defects. . A congenital heart defect (CHD), present at birth, is caused by improper development of the heart during fetal development. Early detection is crucial and therefore newborn screening is standard procedure at St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Kennedy Birthing Center. February is American Heart Month and the Kennedy Birthing Center is participating in the American He...
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Warwick, NY (December 16, 2016) – Warwick area residents place a premium on local access to advanced healthcare. And they “walk the walk” by supporting the Bon Secours Warwick Foundation’s efforts to expand and enhance the programs and services at St. Anthony Community Hospital and the adult and rehabilitation facilities, Mount Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion. As a result of donations from patients, local residents and area businesses, it has been possible for the Foundation to disburse $417,000 to...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (September 4, 2018) – Schervier Pavilion, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which rates nursing homes nationwide that participate in Medicare or Medicaid. Schervier Pavilion is located on the campus of St. Anthony Community Hospital, also a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Members of the Schervier Pavilion staff celebrate the five-star ra...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 16, 2020) – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is once again teaming up with 100.7 WHUD for the 16 th Annual 100.7 WHUD Radiothon for the Kids (Radiothon). For the health and safety of all Radiothon participants as well as current Maria Fareri Children Hospital families and workforce members, this year’s Radiothon event will be hosted from the 100.7 WHUD studios rather than the hospital’s lobby. All donations w...
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WARWICK, NY – (July 31) Last year St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY, a member of the Bon Secours Charity Health System, formed a Breastfeeding Support Group open to all breastfeeding moms and their babies. The support group was created by Amy Fotino, RN, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). On Friday, July 31, members of that support group gathered with their babies and preschool age siblings under a tent on the lawn outside nearby Mount Alverno Center. They w...
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WARWICK, NY (February 10) – It was a fun morning on Wednesday, February 10, for both young and older at Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Charity Health System. As part of Schervier Pavilion’s intergenerational programming, residents had an opportunity to get together with children from the nearby Warwick Day Care Center for a "Hot Cocoa Party.” In addition to sharing hot cocoa and cookies, both the children and the residents were delighted to ...
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The ultrasound team at St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), was recently granted reaccreditation for a two-year term by the American College of Radiology (ACR) in ultrasound imaging. Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body parts to help providers make accurate diagnoses. ACR accreditation is a gold seal that patients can rely on as an indicator of the highest level of...
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SUFFERN, N.Y. (October 1, 2019) – The Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), were recently granted a five-year reaccreditation term by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for all categories of sleep studies. A sleep study is a non-invasive test performed overnight that evaluates factors such ...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (January, 21, 2020) – St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is now offering 3D mammography exams that utilize advanced breast tomosynthesis technology and can increase the detection of breast cancers, while simultaneously decreasing the likelihood that a woman will be asked to return for additional testing. Members and Administration of St. Anthony Community Hospital and members of the Warwick Chamber of Commerce join Mary Ju...
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Our hospital continues to exceed the highest standards for care! Just ask the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), which awarded WMCHealth’s St. Anthony Community Hospital and our echocardiography team with Green Milestone Recognition for 10 years of continuous accreditation and commitment to improving patient outcomes and safety. Three cheers for our echocardiography team, which includes (L-R) Medical Director, Seth Hurwitz, MD, Lead Echocardiographer, Brigida Hershberger, and Director o...
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Our Healthier Communities Accountable Care Organization (ACO) has been lauded by a leading national healthcare publication for “identifying cost-savings in healthcare delivery." Created through a WMCHealth - Bon Secours Medical Group collaboration with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, our Healthier Communities ACO coordinates quality, patient-centered care for many individuals. Congratulations to all involved in our Healthier Communities ACO; the recognition is well-deserved. And thank yo...
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On Monday, August 21, the Hudson Valley will experience a partial solar eclipse. Just as looking at the sun for 10-20 minutes on an average day without eye protection or pointing a laser in your eye for 10 seconds can cause irreparable damage, even a split second looking directly at the sun during the solar eclipse is too long. Without proper protection, looking directly at the solar eclipse can cause permanent vision loss. The sun is an intense light source and an eclipse intensifies that light, which ...
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WARWICK, N.Y. – A dedicated space for our valuable EMS partners was unveiled at St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. The new lounge is designed to offer a comfortable place for them to take a respite from their busy day. Learn more about emergency services .
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WARWICK, NY (December 10) – It was a joyful afternoon at Schervier Pavilion on Sunday, December 6. Santa paid an early visit that day and, joined by Mrs. Claus aka Roselle Egan, a recreation aide at Schervier Pavilion, spent several hours posing for photographs with residents and their families along with his merry, “Ho, Ho, Ho!” The Warwick Valley Middle School Orchestra provided musical entertainment for the afternoon and Schervier Pavilion staff prepared a table of holiday treats, cookies, punc...
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Sledding is a fun wintertime activity for families, however those exhilarating slides down neighborhood hills send more than 20,000 children to emergency rooms each year, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics*. With winter in full swing, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, is reminding parents, caregivers and snow-goers of all ages that sleddin...
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Gifts donated to this campaign from Tuesday, November 27, 2018 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019 will be generously matched dollar for dollar (up to $50,000.00) by WMCHealth Chairman of the Board Mitchell Hochberg and Suzan Hochberg. That means your kind gift today will have twice the life-saving impact! Click here to support the local WMCHealth hospital(s) of your choice: Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Valhalla, NY Behavioral Health Center, Valhalla, NY MidHud...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 22, 2020) – Updated visitation guidelines are going into effect at all Westchester Medical Center Health Network ( WMCHealth ) hospitals that enable patient visitation for up to two support persons, designated by the patient or healthcare proxy. WMCHealth worked closely with the New York State Department of Health on the visitation update, which is in alignment with all state guidelines and helps ensure the safety of our patients, their caregivers, our workforce members, and the com...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (March 10, 2021) – Visitation at St. Anthony Community Hospital and Bon Secours Community Hospital, members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has been reinstated, per an order by the Commissioner of the Orange County Department of Health. Certain restrictions apply including visiting hours limited to 2pm – 6pm with a maximum of two visitors per day, one person at a time; only one visitor in the Emergency Department; and Labor and Delivery at St. Anthony may have...
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Tune in to "Health Matters" on WTBQ Radio AM 1110/FM 93.5 or visit WTBQ.com every Thursday at 10 a.m. Our experts discuss a range of topics of interest to the health of the community. The weekly talk show is hosted by Anita Volpe, DNP, MHA, RN, CCRN, VP/Hospital Administrator of St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Your browser does not support the audio element. Please consider downloading a more recent browser.
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Bon Secours Charity Health System , a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has again teamed up with the New York Boulders as a corporate sponsor. This relationship enters its 13 th year, beginning when the independent professional baseball team first began play in the Frontier League. We are proud to sponsor our local team and offer health information and special events at the stadium to support the communities we serve. For information on tickets and upcoming events, vis...
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WARWICK – (November 4) Over 175 people recently attended an Education Fair sponsored by St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Bon Secours Charity Health System. Attendees at the two-day event, held on September 30 and October 1, had an opportunity to visit 18 educational stations and attend presentations on 22 diverse health topics, five of which were given to satisfy the hospital’s annual competency requirements. Jackie’s Gems, a co-sponsor with Team SACH in a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer...
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Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation “keeps things cool” at Warwick’s adult home WARWICK, NY (June 29, 2016) – Summer just got a lot more comfortable at Mount Alverno Center, thanks to community support. Residents and staff of Warwick’s Mount Alverno Center now have relief for the hot summer months with new air conditioning. AC has been installed in residents’ rooms and throughout common areas. “My fellow residents and I are looking forward to a cool, pleasant summer here in our co...
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Warwick, N.Y. (June 7, 2019) – St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently held its second annual Girls’ Night Out fundraising event. Nearly 250 local women, healthcare staff and friends of St. Anthony Community Hospital came together at the Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek in Vernon, New Jersey to support the hospital’s women’s health services. More than $30,000 was raised during the event. Keynote speaker Patricia Pollio, MD, OB/GYN a...
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We are so grateful for the recent Parade of Lights that supported our WMCHealth Heroes at St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Emergency service vehicles from around the county visited our hospital in a display of solidarity and recognition for the workforce and patients at St. Anthony Community Hospital. The procession of emergency service vehicles circled our campus and saluted our WMCHealth Heroes with rolling lights...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 28, 2020) - The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced $1 million in grants to 10 Hudson Valley organizations to address behavioral health and substance use disorders, primary care accessibility and engagement, and linkages to social determinates of health services, such as housing and food security. Part of the New York State “promising practices” initiative, these grants are designed to help WMCHealth partners develop sustainable models and services a...
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WARWICK – (Dec. 1) On Monday evening, November 30, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY hosted a tree lighting ceremony to celebrate the start of the Christmas season with members of the community and staff. It was a truly joyous celebration with traditional Christmas carols performed by the Warwick Valley High School Meistersingers. And there were welcoming wishes for the holiday season by Bon Secours Charity Health System CEO Dr. Mary Leahy. Special guests, Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael S...
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Bariatric Surgery Program at Good Samaritan Hospital and Bon Secours Community Hospital Receives Five-Star Rating from Healthgrades The Surgical Weight Loss Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital (GSH) and Bon Secours Community Hospital (BSCH) has received a Five-Star Rating from Healthgrades. Consumers use Healthgrades as an online resource to help find the right doctor and the right hospital for the right care. “We are proud to receive this recognition from such a prestigious organization like Healthgra...
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SUFFERN, N.Y. (August 8, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has announced the acquisition of the Philips CT Big Bore System. This new, class-leading diagnostic equipment will help improve patient outcomes by enhancing accuracy through patient positioning, imaging performance and speed to treatment. Good Samaritan Hospital is the only hospital in Rockland and Orange counties with this game-changing equipment. Mary P. Leahy, MD, C...
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SUFFERN, N.Y. (September 8, 2020) – Good Samaritan Hospital , a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has established dedicated pediatric services in its Emergency Department (ED). Pediatric emergency medicine specialists are now available onsite to treat children from birth to age 21 . The new Good Samaritan Hospital pediatric emergency services are located within the main ED, where wait times are well below the national average*. The hospital has launched a 30 Min...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 10, 2020) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) will recognize the heroism of its workforce, thank the community for its unwavering support and celebrate the fortitude of its patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic during the WMCHealth Stronger Together Benefit scheduled for November 12. The event will stream at WMCHealthStrongerTogether.org at 7 p.m. and there is no cost to watch. Proceeds from the virtual benefit will support the life-changing and lifes...
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VALHALLA, NY (April 12, 2021) – Paranoia, delusions and other mental health conditions should be considered as potential signs of COVID-19 infection, according to studies authored by behavioral health and emergency medicine specialists at WMCHealth. The medical journals Psychosomatics and the Journal of Psychiatric Research published the studies, which are part of an international sharing of new findings that point to additional, non-traditional symptoms of the COVID-19 virus and its impac...
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WARWICK, N.Y., (August 8, 2016) -- St. Anthony Community Hospital participated in the Global Big Latch On on August 6, 2016 on the Mount Alverno Center Lawn in Warwick, N.Y. Thirty moms and babies came out and joined breastfeeding women and their children across the world in their own communities during World Breastfeeding Week to take part in the synchronized breastfeeding event. Participants received breastfeeding information from a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, enjoyed refreshments and ...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (October 7, 2019) – Close to 100 hospital staff members, business and civic leaders and supporters took to the greens during St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Annual Golf Classic, on September 25. Through the sold out event, nearly $48,000 was raised to benefit ongoing advances in healthcare on the Warwick Health Campus, which includes St. Anthony Community Hospital, Mount Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). “Each ...
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Please read Our Patient Information for more detail on scheduling elective outpatient ambulatory procedures and tests, visitation and what to expect in preparing for a surgical procedure. WMCHealth offers COVID-19 diagnostic testing at St. Anthony Community Hospital Testing is available by appointment only. How do I make an appointment? Testing is available for current and former patients whose physicians are affiliated with Bon Secours Medical Group, Good Samaritan Hospita...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (March 22, 2021) ― Hospitals vary on meeting performance metrics and patient satisfaction measures. Using data-led, quality comparison rankings can be helpful in determining at which hospital to seek care. St. Anthony Community Hospital and two other member hospitals of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) participate in Healthgrades, a leading resource for comparative analysis and information about physicians and health systems. These three hospit...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 16, 2021) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth ) has surpassed another milestone in the COVID-19 vaccination effort with the announced coordination of more than 1 million doses to vaccination sites across the Hudson Valley. New York State selected WMCHealth to be the vaccine distribution coordinator for the Hudson Valley Region Hub in its Regional Vaccine Network. As such, WMCHealth leads a group consisting of more than 300 hospitals, healthcare organizations, com...
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Goshen, N.Y. – Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus visited St. Josephs Place at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis and Schervier Pavilion in Warwick on Thursday to meet with veterans ahead of Veterans Day, which is on Saturday, November 11 th . Both skilled nursing facilities are operated by Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). “I enjoyed spending time with this wonderful group of veterans and learning more about their decorated service and lives,” Neuhaus said. “ It’s...
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Warwick, N.Y. (June 6, 2019) – St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is undergoing an extensive upgrade of its Radiology Department that will deliver faster and more accurate diagnoses. The $10 million project is expected to significantly increase the size of the current Radiology Department with three newly renovated rooms. The suite enhancements will accommodate new X-ray, CT and MRI equipment that will accompany a new ultrasound machine...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (February 2018) – St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has announced it will offer a new birth routine known as a gentle C-section, or family-centered section, to mothers who require the procedure. A gentle C-section mimics some of the essential components of natural childbirth by allowing the parents to watch their infant enter the world through a clear drape and encourages skin-to-skin bonding with the newborn while still ...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (October 2, 2018) – A total of $228,000 was raised at three golf and tennis events held for Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Annual Golf & Tennis Classic was held on September 12. Through the classic, $45,000 was raised to benefit ongoing advances in healthcare on the Warwick Health Campus, which includes St. Anthony Community Hospital, Mount Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion, ...
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Warwick, N.Y. (December 10, 2018) – More than 550 people attended the Winding Through Warwick holiday house tour on December 1 to support St. Anthony Community Hospital, Schervier Pavilion and Mount Alverno Center, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). More than $47,000 was raised to support advances in care for patients and residents of these facilities. Seven distinguished homes were on the 2018 tour, uniquely decorated for the holidays in styles that complemented t...
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Warwick, N.Y. (January 7, 2019) – Mary Juliano, a longtime Warwick resident, will serve as Chair of the Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation for the 2019 term. Juliano will work with the Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors, community leaders and Warwick Healthcare Campus staff to build philanthropy and help advance healthcare for patients of St. Anthony Community Hospital and residents of Mount Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion, members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHea...
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Warwick, N.Y. (January 22, 2019) – Niki Folina brought the spirit of community giving to residents of Schervier Pavilion through her “Adopt a Grandparent” program. All 120 residents of Schervier, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), received presents as a result of her work. Niki Folina with Schervier Pavilion resident, Anthony Felicito Folina’s Adopt a Grandparent program asked area businesses to donate gifts to the skilled nursing facility’s residents. Sh...
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Warwick, N.Y. (June 25, 2019) – The laboratories of Bon Secours Charity Health System’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY; Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis; and St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), have been recognized by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in recognition of their overall excellence and adherence to safety standards. The on-site evaluation and CAP a...
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Effective immediately, WMCHealth hospitals and affiliated providers will rejoin Empire BlueCross BlueShield’s network of participating providers under a new, three-year agreement, retroactive to June 1. That means that all Empire members who received covered health care services from WMCHealth hospitals and affiliated providers on or after June 1 will receive coverage for these services at the in-network level of benefits. Those WMCHealth hospitals, facilities and providers covered under the new agreeme...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (November 18, 2019) – Winding Through Warwick, a holiday house tour benefiting St. Anthony Community Hospital, Schervier Pavilion and Mount Alverno Center – all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) – will take place on Saturday, December 7. Winding Through Warwick, hosted by the Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation, is a self-guided tour that brings guests through six distinguished local homes decorated for the holidays. The event also includes a tricky tra...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (January 6, 2020) – St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), welcomed the first baby of 2020 on January 2 in the Hospital’s Kennedy Birthing Center. Warren III, born to Erica and Warren Patafio of Warwick, weighed 7 lbs.,14 oz. and measured 19 inches long. Obstetrician James Brockunier, MD was the attending physician, assisted by nurses Merrily Dickinson, RN, and Lori Greenberg, RN. “Everyone here was wonderful,” said Erica Pata...
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SUFERN, NY (July 7, 2017) ― Good Samaritan Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines -Stroke Silver Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke SM Honor Roll. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. To receive the Silver Qua...
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Good Samaritan Hospital have been named a 5-star recipient for Vaginal Delivery by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This 5-star rating indicates that the hospital’s clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected when performing the procedure being evaluated. “With close to 3,500 births a year, our Maternity Departments are clearly dedicated to clinical quality and the finest in patient care,” said Mary Leahy, M...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 13, 2018) – As the summer draws to a close, families are turning their thoughts and preparations to the beginning of a new school year. Amidst the back to school shopping and gathering of school supplies, experts at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, are urging parents to remember the most important back to school focus – their children’s physical and emotional preparedness for the year ahead. Pediatrician Rebekka Levis, MD...
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VALHALLA, NY- (February 25, 2019) – Girls’ Night Out, a heartwarming evening featuring tributes to heart disease survivors and their supporters, raised awareness about women’s heart health, as well as hope that new advances in cardiology will save more lives in the future. The event, a fundraiser for the Westchester Medical Center Health Network Heart & Vascular Institute, drew about 350 people to the Doral Arrowwood Hotel and Conference Center in Rye Brook on February 8. It paid tribute to female h...
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We have been informed by Bon Secours Health System, Inc. of Marriottsville, Maryland, about an issue it has experienced regarding access to vendor-stored patient information. Bon Secours Health System, Inc. is a minority corporate parent of our local Bon Secours Charity Health System. Below is a notification from Bon Secours Health System Inc. regarding the issue and Bon Secours Health System, Inc.’s response. From Bon Secours Health System, Inc. of Marriottsville, Maryland Bon Secour...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s Master Chefs of the Hudson Valley: Corks & Forks dinner showcased the talents of seven master chefs from across the Hudson Valley for a good cause: supporting WMCHealth‘s10 hospitals in the Hudson Valley. Held at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park on September 30, the evening featured a six-course culinary feast prepared by some of the region’s top chefs. Organized by Chef Peter X. Kelly, Xaviars Restaurant Group, courses were prepared by Peter ...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (December 9, 2019) – More than 500 community members and visitors to Warwick participated in Winding Through Warwick, a holiday house tour benefiting St. Anthony Community Hospital, Schervier Pavilion and Mount Alverno Center – all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Winding Through Warwick, held on December 7, brought guests to six homes uniquely decorated for the holidays. Community members who volunteered to feature their homes on the tour were Trish Ch...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 9, 2021) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and United Way’s 211 Helpline are partnering to distribute information about the COVID-19 vaccine to residents in the Hudson Valley. “WMCHealth and our Health Equity Task Force are committed to making sure the COVID-19 vaccine information is distributed in an equitable and inclusive manner,” said Michael D. Israel, President and CEO of WMCHealth. “Partnering with United Way’s 211 Helpline allows us to reach ...
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As the summer draws to a close, parents and children in the Hudson Valley are turning their thoughts and preparations to the start of the new school year. Amidst the back to school shopping and gathering of school supplies, experts at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, are urging parents to remember the most important back to school focus – their children’s physical and emotional preparedness for the year ahead. Pediatrician Rebekka Levis, ...
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A Grammy-nominated performer and songwriter chose Maria Fareri Children's Hospital as the venue to announce the debut of a benefit vocal competition December 3rd at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. Westchester native Kara DioGuardi, who was a judge for two seasons of Fox television's American Idol , said the inaugural Tri-State Rocks show is open to aspiring singers between the ages of 12 and 21 living in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The winner will receive a two-hour mentoring...
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Recognizing the role of food and good nutrition in staying healthy, fighting disease and promoting healing and general well-being, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is putting its weight behind a new initiative to address food policy issues in the Hudson Valley. Headed by powerhouse leaders in the food arena such as Feeding Westchester, Chef Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Group, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, ShopRite, Pace University College of Health Professions, Westch...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (January 11, 2021) – A new, low-dose computed tomography (CT) scanner is now available at St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). CT, sometimes referred to as a “CAT” scan, is a fast, non-invasive diagnostic tool doctors can use to see inside the body. A CT scanner combines X-ray with advanced computer processing technology to create detailed images of internal structures and organs. Images from a CT scan are ...
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Whooping cough can be difficult to distinguish from an upper respiratory infection or cold. Characterized by coughing and fever, and highly contagious in the first 1-2 weeks, whooping cough gets its nickname from the audible “whoop” sound that those infected make when they gasp for air following a coughing fit. “Whooping cough is sometimes known as the ‘100 Day Cough’ because the longer a patient waits to treat it, the longer the coughing symptoms can persist – sometimes up to three months,...
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WARWICK, NY (June 11, 2018) – Two prominent Warwick town residents have joined the Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation Board of Directors. Jessica Cardella serves on several Warwick community boards, including as Co-President of the Warwick Middle School board, and is a member of the Mount Peter Race Club and Warwick Girls Lacrosse boards. She has helped plan numerous school fundraisers and was the 2015-2016 PTA Co-President at Sanfordville Elementary School in Warwick. Michael McSweeney is a Financia...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (July 23, 2018) - All players will be winners at St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Golf & Tennis Classic. They’ll be spending the day on the course and courts, enjoying a reception and dinner and supporting the Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation. But one lucky guest, the winner of the Hole in One, will leave owning a new 2018 Ford Fusion, courtesy of Leo Kaytes Ford. The annual event will be held Wednesday, September 12 at the Warwick Valley Country Club in Warwick. Proceeds from the...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (February 1, 2021) – Sledding is a fun wintertime activity for families, however those exhilarating slides down neighborhood hills send more than 20,000 children to emergency rooms each year, according to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics . With a winter storm bringing significant snowfall amounts to our area, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, is reminding parents, caregivers and snow-goers of all ages that sledding injuries are preventable, if ...
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