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Alesha Hanson
Lifestyle
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Kerry Tomson, Mount Kisco resident and supporter of Northern Westchester Hospital, will serve as a co-host along with Daisy Lee, a Mount Kisco resident, at Northern Westchester Hospital's "Protecting Your Joints at Any Age: Exercise, Sports and Aging" on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.
The discussion will focus on common joint injuries for youth and adults and ...
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Alesha Hanson
Lifestyle
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Dr. Eric Grossman, orthopedic surgeon and co-director of joint replacement surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital's Orthopedic and Spine Institute will serve as an expert speaker at the 2014 Speaker Series Protecting Your Joints at Any Age: Exercise, Sports and Aging on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Northern Westchester Hospital's Conference ...
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Alesha Hanson
News
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.
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Alesha Hanson
Lifestyle
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 ...
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Alesha Hanson
Lifestyle
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 ...
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Alesha Hanson
Lifestyle
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 ...
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Alesha Hanson
News
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,
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Alesha Hanson
Lifestyle
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 ...
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Alesha Hanson
Events
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.
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Alesha Hanson
Lifestyle
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 ...