MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- As we sit, stand, bend and stretch throughout the course of a day, our backs are in constant motion. But like most medical ailments, a little prevention goes a long way to keep spines healthy and happy. To avoid chronic pain, Dr. Marshal Peris of Northern Westchester Hospital offered some simple precautionary steps."When dealing with back and spine discomfort, ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Undergoing a surgery can be a major disruption to everyday life. Missing work, school and requiring weeks of medication can often be enough to discourage even the most pain-affected person to put off a procedure. That's exactly why Ian, a patient at Northern Westchester Hospital, had avoided a long-overdue hip replacement. "I needed hip replacement because I ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For some people, chronic knee pain can put limitations on life. Leisurely summer walks, light exercise or even a flight of stairs may cause considerable pain and discomfort. Often times, those who suffer miss out by staying home and giving their knees a rest. Now, thanks to a dramatically modernized approach to joint treatment available at the Orthopedic and Spine ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For patients who participate in Northern Westchester Hospital's Music Therapy Program, the road to recovery may begin with something as simple as a few strums of the guitar.The Music Therapy Program was brought back to NWH in 2014 as a result of the generous support of Cathy and Paul Shaffer and other members of the community. Since then, the program has brought ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- It's a common workday conundrum: it's too early for lunch and too late for breakfast, but your stomach won't stop growling. While heading to the break room and grabbing a quick snack may trigger guilt in the most health-conscious eaters, according to the nutrition experts at Northern Westchester Hospital, snacking during the day isn't necessarily a recipe for diet ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Often billed "the most important meal," a healthy breakfast can set the tone for the rest of the day. However, not all breakfasts are created equal, according to the nutrition experts at Northern Westchester Hospital."For most people, eating a protein and fiber rich breakfast helps to control appetite throughout the day," said Amy Rosenfeld, a ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- After months of socks, sneakers and closed toe shoes, summer marks the welcome return of flip flops, slides and every other variation of sandal. However, is this seasonal footwear a summer savior or a nightmare waiting to happen?According to Dr. John Orrichio, Chief of Podiatry, Northern Westchester Hospital, sandals aren't an issue for most of the ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Nearly 10,000 participants across four New York counties will take steps to support local health care this month, at the annual Northwell Health Walk on Sunday, May 21. The 2017 Northwell Health Walk will take place in Westchester County, Jones Beach, the East End of Long Island and Staten Island, marking the first year that Northwell Health has expanded the ...

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Comprised of 27 bones, three main nerves and over 30 individual muscles, our hands are incredibly complex structures. That's why when dealing with hand, wrist or elbow injuries, seeking the experienced care offered by NWH at Chappaqua Crossing can make the difference in pain-free living. When a hand or wrist isn't operating properly, simple everyday tasks such as ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y – As Allen Asher puts on his boxing gloves and steps into the ring, he's amazed at his ability to move in ways he didn’t think were possible.“If someone told me I’d be boxing today, I would have never believed them,” said Asher, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 63. Thanks to a collaboration between the LSVT Program at Northern Westchester Hospital’s ...