1. |
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
2. |
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.
- Medical Services
- 1/10/2024
|
3. |
Westchester Medical Center Health Network Leadership
- Site Map Content
- 4/15/2024
|
4. |
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.
- Medical Services
- 2/14/2024
|
5. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
6. |
Board certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology and vascular neurology, Lyle J. Dennis, MD, is the chief of neurology for Good Samaritan Hospital. In private practice for over a decade, Dr. Dennis came to Good Samaritan Hospital from Bergen Neurology Consultants in Englewood, NJ. Dr. Dennis received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. He completed his residency and dual fellowship at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. He directed the stroke cente...
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
7. |
If you’re like most patients, the thought of breast surgery makes you nervous. Of course, you worry about results, recovery and how the surgery will affect your appearance. All of that is completely understandable and normal—but you’ll also find it comforting to know about Dr. Karsif’s surgical approach and technique. To start, Dr. Karsif has been performing only breast surgery, exclusively, for more than 15 years. As her patient, that makes a world of difference. When you sit to consult with her about ...
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
8. |
Board certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology and public health, Mill Etienne, MD, MPH is director of the epilepsy and autonomic center at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Etienne received his bachelors degree from Yale University and his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his neurology residency and epilepsy fellowship at New York Presbyterian Medical Center (University hospital of Columbia and Cornell). He obtained his MPH from Columbia University and completed a neuroepid...
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
9. |
MEDICAL DIRECTOR, BON SECOURS CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT & REHABILITATION PROGRAM Nicholas Belasco, DO, CAQSM, CIC Dr. Belasco attended medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Family Medicine residency at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey, a member hospital of the Atlantic Health and Mount Sinai Medical Systems. He also served as chief resident at Overlook Hospital, receiving a number of awards in Osteopathic Medicine as well as graduate medical education re...
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
10. |
Mary P. Leahy, MD, MHA, CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) Dr. Leahy’s service to Bon Secours Charity Health System, its employees, physicians, patients and the community has very deep roots. In addition to being a longtime resident of Rockland County, she is a board-certified internist who has been practicing medicine in her community for over 30 years. As a physician, collaborative leader and tireless community voluntee...
- Site Map Content
- 5/31/2023
|
11. |
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...
|
12. |
Our President and CEO Michael D. Israel shares his gratitude for our WMC Health Heroes and their families as well as the support from the Westchester community during COVID-19. Listen to the full interview with 100.7 WHUD Listen to the full interview with 107.1 The Peak
|
13. |
As we celebrate Nurses' Week and Hospital Week, we wanted to recognize the commitment of our workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your essential roles have required you to call upon reserves from deep within, while you balance the needs and care of your own loved ones. We are proud of each one of you and hope you will find continued strength in the heartfelt appreciation from your colleagues, our patients, and the communities we serve together. Thank you for everything you do. Please view this video ...
|
14. |
At WMCHealth, we have always embraced the ideals of diversity, inclusion and equity as sources of tremendous strength that allows us to create the best work environments for our workforce members, provide the highest quality care for our patients, and to be as responsive as possible to the unique needs of the diverse communities we serve. Now, more than ever, it is crucial that we reaffirm our commitments and leverage our collective strengths. Together we are all part of the WMCHealth commun...
|
15. |
For over 100 years, the WMCHealth Network has served the Hudson Valley. We are proud of our long tradition of ensuring access to care for all, regardless of who you are, where you come from or your ability to pay. Our environments are safe and protected and they are inclusive and welcoming to all. Now, more than ever, we ask that you don't delay care. We are here to help you.
|
16. |
|
17. |
|
18. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
19. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
20. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
21. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
22. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
23. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
24. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
25. |
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
26. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
27. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
28. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
29. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
30. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
31. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
32. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
33. |
SUFFERN N.Y. (November 27, 2023) –– Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced the appointment of general surgeon Michael Jamgochian, MD. “Dr. Jamgochian is an experienced surgeon who will strengthen the surgical services offered at Good Samaritan Hospital,” said Mary P. Leahy, MD, MHA, CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System/Good Samaritan Hospital. “With his credentials in robotic surgery, he will make an impact on the care we ...
|
34. |
Contact Us at 845.357.7462 (Surgery) or 845.368.5900 (Imaging)
- Medical Services
- 11/1/2023
|
35. |
Contact Us at 845.368.8800 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.
- Medical Services
- 1/31/2024
|
36. |
Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, paid tribute to Michael L. Schwartz, MD, Hatzoloh EMS of Rockland County and Harold J. Peterson at its 36th Annual Spring Ball on April 23. At the gala, $410,000 was raised to support Good Samaritan’s Surgical Services Department. Dr. Schwartz received the Sister Joseph Rita Award for Medical Excellence and Hatzoloh EMS of Rockland County was presented with the Good Samaritan Hospital Medal of Honor. This year, The Good ...
|
37. |
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.
- Medical Services
- 1/10/2024
|
38. |
Contact Us at 845.368.5644 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. **A safe and effective care environment is our highest priority, and Good Samaritan Hospital's Joint Replacement Center has undertaken the necessary steps to protect our patients, visitors and workforce as the COVID-19 situation evolves. This includes canceling the onsite Joint Re...
- Medical Services
- 4/11/2024
|
39. |
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 ...
|
40. |
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
41. |
Contact Us at 845.291.0966
- Medical Services
- 5/31/2023
|
42. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
43. |
SUFFERN, NY (January 9, 2018) – WMCHealth Heart and Vascular Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Cardiothoracic Surgeon Cary S. Passik, MD, FACS. He will be serving patients at the Active International Cardiovascular Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Passik is a highly respected Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Clinical Director with a national reputation and extensive background of practice, teaching and research in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is renowned for developing and refin...
|
44. |
Contact Us at 845.368.8500 or 845.368.5185 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.
- Medical Services
- 8/30/2023
|
45. |
Suffern, NY (April 30, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) recently held its 33 rd Annual Spring Ball and celebrated honorees, Cary Hirsch, MD, and Chestnut Ridge Transportation. Approximately $300,000 was raised at the ball to benefit Good Samaritan Hospital. Proceeds will help the hospital further invest in state-of-the-art facilities, leading-edge technology and innovative services. The nearly 450 guests in attendance at...
|
46. |
SUFFERN, N.Y. (October 16, 2023) –– Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced that hematologist/oncologist Carrie Brooke Wasserman, MD , has been named Associate Director of the Bobbi Lewis Cancer Program. “Dr. Wasserman is a highly-experienced specialist who will strengthen the oncology services at Good Samaritan Hospital,” said Mary P. Leahy, MD, MHA , CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System/Good Samaritan Hospital. “With her...
|
47. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
48. |
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...
|
49. |
Contact Us at 845.777.FLOW (3569) 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.
- Medical Services
- 1/11/2024
|
50. |
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...
|
51. |
To the thousands of patients she’s treated over the years, Dr. Karsif embodies the leading-edge knowledge of medicine with humanity. It’s a combination that brings patients true comfort at some of the most stressful and trying times of their lives. She exemplifies our organization’s mission of providing good help to those in need. Dr. Karsif is a highly skilled physician and board-certified surgeon with more than 21 years of experience devoted entirely to treating breast disease. She received her medica...
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
52. |
Mary Leahy, MD, MHA , CEO of WMCHealth’s Bon Secours Charity Health System, accepted the Business Leaders of the Year Award from Leadership Rockland for Good Samaritan Hospital with Mark Geller, MD, President & CEO of Montefiore Nyack. They are pictured with Rockland Community College’s Kathy Hopkins, ed.D, and Leadership Rockland’s Lizanne Fiorentino. We also congratulate fellow honorees Michael Seidenfrau, Dan Weisberg and the Leadership Rockland graduating class of 2023. L-R: Dr. Leahy, Dr. Gelle...
|
53. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
54. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
55. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
56. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
57. |
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...
|
58. |
Contact Us at 845.368.8803
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
59. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
60. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
61. |
Contact Us at 833.22.ROBOT or 833.227.6268
- Medical Services
- 11/10/2023
|
62. |
Multidisciplinary Breast Program Committee Presents: New Approaches to Management of Breast Cancer Course Description: The Breast conference will address current approaches to the management of breast cancer. Speakers Include: Dr. John Rescigno, MD Dr. Lori Anderson, MD Dr. Ramon Rivera, MD Tatyana Zakharenko, CMN,NP This conferences is open to all health care workers involve in breast cancer care. The conferences will focus on new AJCC staging of breast cancer. Breast cancer genetics, radiation ...
|
63. |
- Medical Services
- 5/31/2023
|
64. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
65. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
66. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
67. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
68. |
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...
|
69. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
70. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
71. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
72. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
73. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
74. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
75. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
76. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
77. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
78. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
79. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
80. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
81. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
82. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
83. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
84. |
Suffern, N.Y. (March 26, 2019) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Oppenheim, MD, and Joe Allen will be honored at the hospital’s 34th Annual Spring Ball. Dr. Oppenheim will receive the Sister Joseph Rita Award for Medical Excellence and Allen will be presented with the Good Samaritan Hospital Medal of Honor. The Spring Ball, hosted by the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, will take place on May 3 at the ...
|
85. |
Contact Us at 845.368.5644
- Medical Services
- 5/31/2023
|
86. |
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...
|
87. |
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...
|
88. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
89. |
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...
|
90. |
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...
|
91. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
92. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
93. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
94. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
95. |
The Center for Breast Health 255 Lafayette Avenue Suffern, NY 10901 Imaging Division Hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. For mammograms or breast imaging appointments: 845.368.5900 or 1.866.596.8456 For appointments with Dr. Karen Karsif, call: 845.357.7462 For appointments with Dr. William Goumas, call 845.369.8800
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
96. |
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 ...
|
97. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
98. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
99. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
100. |
- Medical Services
- 4/18/2024
|
101. |
Contact Us at 845.368.8808
- Medical Services
- 1/10/2024
|
102. |
SUFFERN, N.Y. (July 24, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is embarking on a $9 million comprehensive upgrade to the facilities that house two of its leading programs. The hospital held a ceremony today heralding the beginning of construction on these new spaces, which will bring a new level of patient experience to the region and foster a specialized, patient-first approach to bariatric and orthopedic care. Michael D. Israel, President...
|
103. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
104. |
The Neurosurgical Spine Program at Good Samaritan Hospital A spinal injury or condition can be terribly painful or even debilitating, affecting every aspect of your life. But for many people, the thought of surgery is simply too overwhelming. They try to cope with their condition and end up spending years in chronic discomfort. The simple truth is, with today’s advancements in spinal surgery, you have more viable options than ever. The Good Samaritan Hospital Neurosurgical Spine Program offers a fu...
- Medical Services
- 1/10/2024
|
105. |
SUFFERN, N.Y. (August 20, 2019) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has completed a comprehensive upgrade to its Orthopedic Surgery Center. The hospital held a ceremony today heralding the official opening of the new unit, which offers a new level of patient experience to the region and fosters a specialized, patient-first approach to orthopedic care. From left, Michael Hoblin, Chief of Staff, Rockland County Executive Ed Day’s office; ...
|
106. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
107. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
108. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
109. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
110. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
111. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
112. |
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...
|
113. |
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...
|
114. |
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...
|
115. |
- Medical Services
- 5/31/2023
|
116. |
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 ...
|
117. |
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...
|
118. |
SUFFERN, NY (October 11, 2017) – Good Samaritan Hospital will soon begin treating cancer patients using the new TrueBeam Linear Accelerator system, an innovative medical technology that enables a radically different approach to treating cancer with image-guided radiotherapy. Shawn Zimberg, M.D., Medical Director, John Rescigno, M.D., Associate Medical Director, and Raman Kaul, M.D., will begin treating patients using the hospital’s new system in July. Patients will be treated for cancers ranging from br...
|
119. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
120. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
121. |
Contact Us at 845.858.7277
- Medical Services
- 1/10/2024
|
122. |
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...
|
123. |
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...
|
124. |
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 ...
|
125. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
126. |
Endovascular Stents The Active International Cardiovascular Institute is one of the few centers in the Lower Hudson region to offer a procedure called thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair, or TEVAR. This is a revolutionary procedure that gives our patients less-invasive thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair, with an easier recovery. An Advanced Procedure, Offered by a Talented Team of Specialists The TEVAR program is offered under the expertise of doctors Michael Schwartz, chief, division of vascular s...
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
127. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
128. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
129. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
130. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
131. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
132. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
133. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
134. |
Cutting the ribbon for the new advanced imaging technology equipment are (l-r): Scott Luchs, MD, Director of Radiology, Good Samaritan Hospital; Frank Hagen, Trustee of the Village of Suffern; Mary Leahy, MD, CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System; Rockland County Executive Ed Day; Michael Israel, President and CEO of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth); and Sen. David Carlucci. SUFFERN, N.Y. (February 22, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center He...
|
135. |
Suffern, New York – Approximately 500 women came together at the annual Girls’ Night Out event in support of the Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). The event, held at the Hilton Pearl River, included a fashion show featuring models who are patients at the Center for Breast Health, as well as a shopping suite, dinner, raffles and more. Dr. Karen Karsif, MD, Medical Director of the Center for Breast Health, shared imp...
|
136. |
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...
|
137. |
Contact Us at 845.369.8800 Robotic Single-Incision Gallbladder Surgery Gallbladder removal surgeries (Cholecystectomies) are one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the country and Good Samaritan Hospital now offers patients the leading-edge, single-incision, minimally invasive robotic procedure for gallbladder removal. Good Samaritan Hospital is the ONLY site in Rockland, and Orange Counties performing this procedure. During the procedure, the surgeon sits at a console viewing 3-D, ...
- Medical Services
- 5/31/2023
|
138. |
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...
|
139. |
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. ...
|
140. |
Cary L. Hirsch, MD, FACC Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Medical Director of the Active International Cardiovascular Institute Medical Director of Clinical Innovation and Quality Michael Innerfield, MD, FACC Board-certified Internist, Cardiologist and Interventional Cardiology Andrew Shih, MD, FACC Board-certified Cardiologist and Internal Medicine Richard Cantor, MD Invasive Cardiologist, Board-certified in Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology Lance Kovar, MD Board-certified in Cardiolo...
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
141. |
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 ...
|
142. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
143. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
144. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
145. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
146. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
147. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
148. |
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...
|
149. |
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...
|
150. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
151. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
152. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
153. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
154. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
155. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
156. |
Neurologist and epileptologist Steven Smith, M.D. (left), joins Mill Etienne, M.D., Director of the Epilepsy and EEG Laboratory at Good Samaritan Hospital, to enhance and expand the new In-Patient EEG Monitoring Program. SUFFERN, NY (February 13, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has expanded and enhanced its EEG (electroencephalogram) laboratory with a comprehensive Inpatient EEG Monitoring Program. It will provide residents of...
|
157. |
Suffern, N.Y. (May 28, 2019) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently held its 34th annual Spring Ball. Healthcare providers, community leaders and friends of Good Samaritan Hospital were among the 350 guests who attended the event at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, New Jersey. The gala raised $220,000 in support of Good Samaritan Hospital’s investments in state-of-the-art facilities, leading-edge technologies and innovative services...
|
158. |
Orange County, NY County EMS Coordinator Michael Walton (845) 374-1920 Regional EMS Council Hudson Valley REMSCO Regional EMS Program Agency Hudson Valley REMSCO, Inc. Orange County, NY Ambulance Services Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. 4 North Street Washingtonville Basic Life Support Chester Volunteer Ambulance Corps 81 Main Street Chester Basic Life Support Keller Army Hospital Building 900 Attention EMS West Point Basic Life Support Kiryas Joel Volunt...
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
159. |
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...
|
160. |
The Concussion Management and Rehabilitation Program at the Bon Secours Health System takes a multidisciplinary approach to treat both children and adults with sustained concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries. Through the application of cutting edge rehabilitation and sports medicine science, we can help patients recover from head injury and return to normal daily life as well as school, work and sports participation. A Team Approach Led by Dr. Belasco, the rehabilitation team at the concussion m...
- Medical Services
- 5/31/2023
|
161. |
Contact Us at 845.368.5185
- Medical Services
- 5/31/2023
|
162. |
VALHALLA, NY (August 3, 2022) ― 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 2022. The award recognizes each hospital for its commitment to, and suc...
|
163. |
SUFFERN, N.Y. (December 5, 2017) - Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has achieved Healthgrades’ top rating for its performance in Peripheral Vascular Bypass for the second straight year. Good Samaritan Hospital is the only hospital in lower New York State and northern New Jersey to receive five stars in both 2017 and 2018 for this surgical procedure. Only two other New York hospitals received the highest rating in the new Healthgrades 2018 Re...
|
164. |
The Liver Transplant Program at Westchester Medical Center is proud to host its 6th webinar of 2021. On December 15th, Dr. Roxana Bodin, Transplant Hepatologist, will be presenting on "Preparing for the NASH Epidemic." This webinar will review screening, diagnosis, monitoring and current treatments for NASH. Presenter: Roxana Bodin, MD Transplant Hepatologist, Westchester Medical Center Assistant Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College CME Information: CME will be provided through eeds.com , whi...
|
165. |
The Intra-Abdominal Transplant program is proud to host it's 4th webinar of 2021. On September 30th, Dr. Bernard Partiula, Transplant Hepatologist, will be presenting on "Liver Disease for the Hospitalist... Liver Disease for the Emergency Physician." Patients with liver disease may present in different ways; some are very ill, some are more stable, and some just need a gentle nudge. This webinar will review common clinical scenarios, using sample cases along the way. We will also discuss how hospitalis...
|
166. |
The Intra-Abdominal Transplant Program at Westchester Medical Center is very proud to host its third webinar of 2021. On June 21, 2021, Dr. Abhay Dhand, Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases and the Antibiotic Stewardship, will speak about "Immunity and COVID-19: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly." This webinar will review the role of immune response in pathogenesis or SARS-COV-2 infection, active and passive immunity for treatment and prevention of COVID, SARS-COV-2 variants and how they can impac...
|
167. |
On May 6th, 2021, the Liver Transplant Program at Westchester Medical Center is very proud to have Dr. Rifat Latifi, the Chairman of Surgery at Westchester Medical Center, deliver a live CME webinar titled "Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction for Hernias in Cirrhotic and Post-transplant Patients." Abdominal wall hernias are all-to-common in our pre- and post-transplant patients. If inadequately addressed, the results can be devastating. This webinar will review the complexity of hernia repair in cirrh...
|
168. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
169. |
What is a Sports Medicine Physician? Introduction The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) was organized in 1991 by a group of physicians who recognized the need for an organization within the field of sports medicine that approached athletes, exercising individuals, and teams comprehensively with consultative and continuous care of their orthopaedic, medical, nutritional, and psychosocial issues. Although sports medicine concepts are often thought of in conjunction with professional and...
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
170. |
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...
|
171. |
Contact Us at 845.777.3553 Please read Our Patient Information for more detail on scheduling elective outpatient ambulatory procedures and tests, and what to expect in preparing for a surgical procedure.
- Medical Services
- 1/10/2024
|
172. |
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 ...
|
173. |
Contact Us at 845.368.5155
- Medical Services
- 5/31/2023
|
174. |
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...
|
175. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
176. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
177. |
0
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
178. |
Bon Secours Charity Health System (BSCHS), a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMC Health), includes Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY and St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY. The system also provides the services of Good Samaritan Home Care, a certified home health agency, Schervier Pavilion and St. Joseph’s Place, long and short term care facilities, and several off-site medical programs. In addition, ...
- Site Map Content
- 6/30/2023
|
179. |
Contact Us at 866.596.8456
- Medical Services
- 5/31/2023
|
180. |
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...
|
181. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
182. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
183. |
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...
|
184. |
More than 1.7 million people each year in the United States experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI), with the majority these injuries categorized as mild. Mild TBI or concussion is difficult to diagnose because often the brain appears quite normal on conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The solution is to use neuroimaging tools such as Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), to detect brain injuries in mild TBI. Diffusion tensor imaging, which is designed to help improve the diagnosis of concussions...
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
185. |
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...
|
186. |
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...
|
187. |
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...
|
188. |
WARWICK – (July 14, 2017) St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Annual Golf & Tennis Classic, sponsored by the Warwick Health Foundation, will be held on Tuesday, September 19th at the Warwick Valley Country Club. Proceeds from the classic will support St. Anthony Community Hospital, ensuring that the hospital’s healthcare providers continue to have access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and the finest environment of care for each of our patients. The Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation s...
|
189. |
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 ...
|
190. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
191. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
192. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
193. |
1
- Physician Locator (MD Staff)
- 4/19/2024
|
194. |
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,...
|
195. |
SUFFERN, NY (October 19, 2017) - Girls’ Night Out, hosted by The Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, was held on October 19 to raise awareness for breast cancer and celebrate survivors and friends. This social evening served an important fundraising purpose: All proceeds will benefit The Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital. The Center provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art cancer care, from screenings to survivor services. The evening included dinner, a high-end shopping experience, mi...
|
196. |
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...
|
197. |
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...
|
198. |
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 ...
|
199. |
SUFFERN, NY (October 15, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is pleased to announce the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Institute has received a reaccreditation from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). UHMS accreditation means the facility has met or exceeded the highest standards of care and patient safety through rigorous evaluation of the operations, including equipment, staff and training to ensure that the utmost quality ...
|
200. |
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...
|
201. |
SUFFERN, N.Y. (December 3, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently held its annual Girls’ Night Out event to raise funds for its nationally recognized Center for Breast Health. The evening was a celebration of camaraderie, strength and taking charge of one’s health. It included a high-end shopping experience, mini makeovers, a silent auction, raffles, dinner and more. Karen Karsif, MD, Medical Director of The Center for Breas...
|
202. |
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...
|
203. |
Good Samaritan Hospital is the ONLY hospital in Rockland and Orange counties to offer the most advanced balance and mobility treatment and technology, The Smart Balance Master® . Balance issues affect thousands of people, including individuals with spinal cord and brain injuries, MS and stroke, as well as those with cardiac and orthopaedic conditions. They cause falls, concussions and other disabling accidents and often impede a patients’ progress in rehabilitation. Using the immersive...
- Medical Services
- 5/31/2023
|
204. |
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY– With the opioid epidemic still running rampant in the Hudson Valley, Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) and Good Samaritan Hospital announced a new initiative designed to promote a cleaner, safer method of destroying unused opioid medications. Mallinckrodt pharmaceutical will donate 7000 deactivation pouches that can be another helpful resource in the fight against opioids that will be distributed by Good Samaritan and Carlucci's office. “Everyone fro...
|
205. |
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...
|
206. |
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...
|
207. |
SUFFERN, N.Y. (March 26, 2018) - Patients seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving treatment at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care in Rockland County. Ramon Rivera, MD, FACS, Medical Director of Good Samaritan Hospital’s Surgical Weight Loss Institute, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMC Health), announced its bariatric surgical center h...
|
208. |
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...
|
209. |
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...
|
210. |
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...
|
211. |
- Site Map Content
- 9/14/2023
|
212. |
For Appointments, Call 866.596.8456. For Copies of Images or Radiologist Reports, Call 845.368.5000 (ext.) 6120. Advanced Imaging, Treatment and Diagnostics Interventional Radiology—commonly called “IR”—is a branch of diagnostic imaging that covers a wide scope of procedures, including: Angiography/angioplasty with stenting Thoracentesis/paracentesis PICC line insertions Percutaneous biopsy Uterine Fibroid Embolization and many others All IR studies and procedures, however, have an imp...
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
213. |
For Appointments, Call 866.596.8456. For Copies of Images or Radiologist Reports, Call 845.368.5000 (ext.) 6120. For nearly 25 million American women, uterine fibroids are often an unfortunate part of daily life. Fibroids are benign tumors in the walls of the uterus, and they can cause symptoms ranging from the uncomfortable to the debilitating. Most women with fibroids suffer from very heavy menstrual periods, leading to weakness or even anemia requiring blood transfusions. Fibroids c...
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
214. |
Quick Info Elective angioplasty: Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Most insurance plans are accepted. Emergency angioplasty: Available on an as-needed basis Scheduling is made through your cardiologist most insurance plans accepted Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory At the Active International Cardiovascular Institute, we offer angioplasty and cardiac catheterization in a highly advanced cardiac catheterization lab. We’ve saved thousands of lives in our region. Cardiac catheterization is used to examin...
- Medical Services
- 8/21/2023
|
215. |
Located in Suffern, NY, Good Samaritan Hospital is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange Counties in New York and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer treatment center, a robotic surgery program, a Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and maternal/child services. The Center for Breast Health offers 3D Mammography and...
- Site Map Content
- 7/20/2023
|
216. |
- Site Map Content
- 6/30/2023
|
217. |
SUFFERN, N.Y. (March 14, 2019) -- The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced the launch of Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness services at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of WMCHealth. This comprehensive network-wide service is devoted to providing women living in and around Rockland and Orange counties, and throughout the Hudson Valley, with high-quality, comprehensive, multidisciplinary care as close to their homes as possible. The Institute for Women’s Health an...
|
218. |
Good Samaritan Family Birthing Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Overview The Good Samaritan NICU is a 10 bed, state-of-the-art facility, which provides the specialized, multidisciplinary special care services for infants as young as 30 weeks and as small as 2 1/2lbs. at birth. The NICU is equipped to provide care for a range of newborn critical illnesses, including respiratory, infectious, hematological, neurological, genetic, and metabolic disorders. A neonatologist, a physician with training...
- Medical Services
- 5/31/2023
|
219. |
Admitting Procedures Your admission to the hospital must be arranged by your physician in conjunction with the hospital's Admitting Department. Either your doctor and /or his staff or the Admitting Office will notify you of your admission time. Once you arrive at the hospital, you should enter through the Emergency Department entrance unless you are a maternity patient. If you need assistance, please ask for help at the Information Desk. If you are a maternity patient in active labor, please report dire...
- Site Map Content
- 5/31/2023
|
220. |
Suffern, N.Y. (May 19) – More than 350 community members – health care administrators, physicians, staff, supporters and friends – attended Good Samaritan Hospital’s 31st Annual Spring Ball on May 13, to recognize honorees, raise funds for Good Samaritan and celebrate the Hospital’s first full year as a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). The Spring Ball, held at the Rockleigh, is the Hospital’s largest annual fundraising event. Proceeds from the event will make it possi...
|
221. |
Suffern, N.Y. (May 8) – Support for local healthcare and the spirit of philanthropy rang loud and clear at Good Samaritan Hospital’s 32nd Annual Spring Ball on April 21. More than 300 physicians, healthcare administrators, board members, staff and friends raised more than $225,000 at the ball, the hospital’s largest annual fundraiser. Good Samaritan, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), held the event at The Rockleigh. Proceeds from the Spring Ball help make it possible ...
|
222. |
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...
|
223. |
Contact Us at 845.368.5285 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.
- Medical Services
- 2/5/2024
|
224. |
The Patient Relations Department at Bon Secours Charity Health System is here to help you navigate medical encounters and to provide an opportunity for you or your family members to report specific concerns. Our Patient Relations staff members are available to assist with patient concerns and issues. We Welcome Your Feedback-Good or Bad You or your family members have the right to tell us when your experience falls short of your expectations. We strive to ensure that each patient's rights, needs and pri...
- Site Map Content
- 2/1/2024
|
225. |
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...
|
226. |
Request An Appointment or Refer a Patient | Call 845.369.8800 .
- Medical Services
- 1/11/2024
|