MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- America's current obesity epidemic can be linked to a variety of factors, say many top health professionals. Doctors recognize a number of influencers contributing to unhealthy weight levels that are outside an individual’s control. These include political forces shaping food production, the changing nature of the North American diet, genetics and evolution. “Steps ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Diagnosed with a rare pulmonary disorder, Nancy's only treatment option was to undergo a double lung transplant.After surgery, once the transplant took, Nancy was given clearance to return to physical activity. It was then that she began pulmonary rehab through Northern Westchester Hospital's Rehabilitation Services at Chappaqua Crossing. Nancy slowly built up her ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Taking care of a sick loved one can be an emotional and physically demanding job, especially around the holidays. However, thanks to the Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center at Northern Westchester Hospital, family and friends are able to receive the support and strength needed to carry out the demands of family caregiver, particularly during the holidays.The Ken Hamilton ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital is partnering with Dobbs Ferry-based The Cookery to offer some of the area's best dishes for a good cause in the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising Dinner, which will be held on Monday, Dec. 5.Guests can join Dr. Anthony Cahan, NWH’s chief of breast surgical services, and David DiBari, owner of The Cookery and a Culinary ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The da Vinci robots at Northern Westchester Hospital, a designated training epicenter for robot-assisted colorectal surgery, are sophisticated and accurate surgical tools controlled by surgeons to improve the outcome of surgery. Smaller incisions and less scarring result in a reduced hospital stay, a quicker return to normal activity, and an easier time with ...

KATONAH, N.Y. -- This holiday season, the Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center, and Northern Westchester Hospital cancer patients and their families have a particular reason to be grateful, thanks to the generosity of the Katonah Chamber of Commerce.The Katonah Chamber of Commerce and Northern Westchester residents recently teed up for a good cause, as the chamber held its third annual ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- When fighting prostate cancer, sometimes less is more. As doctors everywhere work towards less invasive procedures and shorter recovery times for patients, the robot-assisted prostatectomy available at Northern Westchester Hospital provides the world's most innovative treatment techniques closer to home than ever before."We use the da Vinci robotic system to ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Veteran’s Day is a time to remember and acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices made by all of our servicemen and servicewomen. Their service to America and defense of our freedoms makes us, as President Barack Obama said in his 2014 Veterans Day speech, "rededicate ourselves to fulfilling our commitment to all of those who serve in our name...we ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Mammograms save lives. Screening early and often for breast cancer has proven to significantly increase survival rate among those who are diagnosed. At Northern Westchester Hospital, the arrival of three dimensional mammograms has provided a clear, more definitive assessment and helped doctors find and eliminate breast cancer more accurately than ever before.With ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A breast cancer diagnosis can trigger an array of emotions -- fear, anger, sadness and confusion. However, The Breast Institute at Northern Westchester Hospital is committed to adding comfort and peace to that list, thanks to a complete program of care for patients battling breast cancer. Wherever patients are in their journey with breast cancer, from diagnosis and ...