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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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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 – (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 (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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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. (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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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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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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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 – (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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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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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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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 (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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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 – (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 – (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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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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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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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 – (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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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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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, 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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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 – (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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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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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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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 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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COVID-19: Maintaining a Safe and Effective Care Environment A safe and effective care environment is our highest priority, and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals and medical practices have undertaken necessary steps to protect our patients and workforce as the COVID-19 situation evolves. On this site, you will find up-to-date information on our patient and visitor guidelines, as well as details about vaccination, testing and treatment offered at our hospital campuses, ...
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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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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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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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Hospitalists are a rapidly growing specialty, with nearly 20,000 practicing in the United States today. Studies show that they offer many advantages to patients and physicians alike, including increased efficiency of care and shorter lengths of stay. A hospitalist is an on-site physician who specializes in the exclusive care of hospitalized patients. Our hospitalists do not have private practices—they’re full-time employees who are trained and skilled in the special dynamics of hospital care. Your hospi...
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Medical Staff, Clinical Rotation Students Process Welcome to the Bon Secours Charity Health System, Medical Staff Services Department. We sincerely hope that you have an enriching experience with us. Please make sure that all appropriate paperwork is completed as directed below. We look forward to meeting you. *** ATTENTION CLINICAL ROTATION STUDENTS *** All Clinical Rotation students must return the required paperwork to the Medical Staff Office 4 weeks prior to their rotation. After the paperwo...
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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, 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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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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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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Visitation Guidelines Effective December 2, 2024 Bon Secours Charity Health System recognizes that patients need the support of family and friends while they are in the hospital or visiting for an outpatient appointment or procedure. We welcome visitors and request that you follow our visitation guidelines. Safety measures are in place for our patients, employees, and visitors. We appreciate your support and cooperation. Bon Secours Charity Health System does not restrict, limit, or deny visitation priv...
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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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