Swapping out sour cream for plain non-fat Greek yogurt can save you more than 20 grams of fat and provide an extra 12 grams of protein. Alike in taste and texture, you'll never know the difference. Use it to make your favorite chip dip as a dollop on chili or topper for taco night.  For nutritious and delicious recipes, learn more.

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo named yogurt the official snack of New York State on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Northern Westchester Hospital dietitians Elisa Bremner and Amy Rosenfeld shed light on what types of yogurts are the healthiest and their various nutritional benefits on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog. With the number of choices available in the supermarket, it’s easy ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. --  For the arrival of New York city Marathon, Dennis McGovern, physical therapist at Northern Westchester Hospital’s Ambulatory Care Center at Chappaqua Crossing, is sharing ways to warm up for a run successfully and how to lessen the possibility of injury on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog. McGovern provides detailed information about actively warming up, such ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Dr. Praveen Rudraraju, director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at Northern Westchester Hospital, is sharing information and tips on how to adjust to the end of Daylight-saving time this fall on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog.  Rudraraju identifies those who may be most affected by the change: Children and early risers. In addition to tips on how to best ...

Skip the store-bought snack chips and make your own to save on calories and sodium. Baked kale or beet chips are a fantastic, healthy snack. To make: thinly-slice season with olive oil and bake on convection at 400° F for 12-15 minutes. For nutritious and delicious recipes, 

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital nurse Maureen Varcasio discusses pregnant women and the influenza vaccine on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog.  Pregnant women are more susceptible for increased illness due to a weakened immune system, and it's pertinent for women to know the facts about the flu vaccine. Varcasio details how the flu vaccine protects mom and her ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital breast cancer patient, who underwent a total mastectomy and reconstruction, explained her decision to use PAP flap reconstruction and her experience with Dr. Julie Vasile.  The patient describes her experience receiving the highest quality of care, and the comfort she found at The Breast Institute at Northern Westchester Hospital ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital nurses and dietitians provided flu shots, cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, vascular screenings and nutrition counseling and health education at Family Health Day with Neighbors Link on Sunday, Oct. 19.  There was also a teddy bear clinic for children.  

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Shortly after moving to Northern Westchester with his family, Gino Martocci who will be honored at the hospital’s annual gala on Saturday, Nov. 1, had a pleasant surprise when he ended up in the emergency room at Northern Westchester Hospital. “I had just moved up from New York City. Any time I had to go the emergency room there, I often had to wait eight or nine ...

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Survivors, caregivers, cancer fighters and members of the community are invited to support Northern Westchester Hospital's 2nd annual breast cancer awareness dinner at Le Jardin du Roi on Monday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.  Le Jardin du Roi is at 95 King Street, Chappaqua.  The event is $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. Twenty five percent of proceeds from the evening ...