MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northwell Health will showcase its new advertising campaign during Super Bowl L, with a new 30-second spot airing in the second quarter and two 30-second ads running during the pregame coverage.Mount Kisco's Northern Westchester hospital is a proud member of Northwell Health, formerly North Shore-LIJ Health SystemThe in-game spot will focus on a celebration of life, ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- More than 150 guests, physicians, board members, employees, volunteers, elected officials, supporters, and artists gathered at Northern Westchester Hospital on Jan. 21 to launch the hospital's centennial year and to celebrate 100 years of care. A ribbon cutting ceremony unveiled a new interactive timeline, a touch screen with video vignettes and audio, that takes ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- As the cold weather begins to roll in across the Northeast, it ushers in the winter's most common enemy: the common cold. Runny noses, coughs, sneezing and sore throats become alarmingly prevalent this time of the year, especially among children."The first thing to know about colds is that they’re caused by a virus, and that’s why doctors do not prescribe ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Most of us know that eating too much salt isn’t good for us. It causes our bodies to retain fluid, which increases our blood pressure and makes our heart work harder. Over time, this can do significant damage to blood vessels. New York City has been at the front lines of combating the over-salting problem. A new rule in the city has required chain restaurants in to ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The holidays can be a stressful time for those with elderly or ill loved ones. Here are some tips that you may find helpful while your loved one is in the hospital during the holidays. Remember for safety reasons, it’s very important to check with hospital staff before you bring any items into the hospital room.1) Bring small gifts to your family member if they are ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) recently announced it has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Avon Foundation for Women to support the hospital’s Breast Health Initiative for Underserved Women or BHI. Through BHI, women in Northern Westchester receive free, accessible, comprehensive, and timely breast health services from education, screening, risk assessment ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For those who find themselves struggling for breath when completing simple everyday tasks, shortness of breath might be the first sign of a larger medical condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma or a smoking-related lung disease.In order to improve the quality of life for patients suffering with respiratory illness, Northern Westchester ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Caring for a loved one can be particularly challenging, especially around the holidays. That is why places such as The Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center are so important. The Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center was built to be an 'oasis' where caregivers can go to take care of themselves, find resources and support, and speak with those who understand and can help.After her ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- An ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure, especially when it comes to preventing long-term illnesses such as diabetes.A diagnosis of pre-diabetes, which can be indicated by higher-than-normal blood sugar, signifies to patients that they are at high risk for developing diabetes. There are several reasons why someone might develop Type 2 diabetes. Risks ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Sometimes we laugh to the point of gasping, have our breath taken away by a nice surprise or just finish a tough workout and find our body craving more air, all good reasons to be out of breath. However, there are times when shortness of breath is dangerous, and can be a warning sign of a larger medical problem.If normal daily activities such as getting dressed in ...