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John Haffey

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jhaffey@dailyvoice.com

John is a graduate of Villanova University with degrees in History, Communications, and Political Science. A lifelong Norwalk resident, he covers an array of topics from real estate and education to sports and entertainment. John has previously worked as a freelance reporter and brings experience in digital media advertising. A surfer, fisherman, and boater, John is prone to drop everything if the fish begin to bite or the waves are on. John Haffey was a former content writer at Daily Voice.

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Cancer Patients Receive More Precise Radiotherapy At Rockland Hospital ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Thanks to the addition of a cutting-edge radiotherapy treatment, patients at Good Samaritan Hospital now have access to one of the newest tools in the fight against cancer. The hospital's TrueBeam Linear Accelerator system enables doctors and staff to take a radically different approach to treating cancer, thanks to image-guided radiotherapy. Dr. Shawn Zimberg, medical director, Dr. John Rescigno, associate medical director, and Dr. Raman Kaul currently treat patients at Good Samaritan Hospital using the hospital’s new system. “TrueBeam makes it possible to deliver…

Content Partner: Bon Secours Community Hospital

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Hosting The Holidays? Here Are Four Easy Tips To Touch-Up Any Room From dinners and parties to family traditions around the fireplace, the holidays are truly all about the home. However, hosting these gatherings can be stressful, especially if certain rooms are in need of redecoration or repair. Thankfully, the interior design experts at Wallauer's Design Center shared their tips on how to make your home shine this holiday season, without breaking the bank. "A quick new fresh coat of paint in a dining room is a great way to get into the holiday spirit," said Kim Scappaticci, design director at Wallauer’s Design Center. "Try Benjamin Moore’s …

Content Partner: Wallauer's Design Centers

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Battlefield Bonds: Northern Westchester Nurse Shares Her Vietnam Experience MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For Mary “Edie” Meeks, an operating room nurse at Northern Westchester Hospital and a Beacon, N.Y. resident, the battlefields of Vietnam held unimaginable pain. Serving as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps in Saigon and Pleiku, Vietnam from July 1968 to July 1969, Meeks experienced a side of the conflict few saw. Meeks, who grew up in Minnesota during the 1960s, began her career as an emergency room nurse in Minneapolis. As the Vietnam conflict intensified and she saw her brother drafted into the Marine Corps, Meeks was left with the feeling that she had to help.…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

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Make Your Health A Priority In 2018 NYACK, N.Y. -- This year, Highland Medical is working to give Rockland residents the gift of health. "By making simple changes and sticking with them, you’ll see benefits to your health that can last a lifetime," said Dr. David Dorf, an internist with Highland Medical, P.C. Here are his tips for making 2018 the healthiest year yet: Start Walking If you don’t exercise regularly, get your sneakers on and start walking. Walking briskly for two hours and 30 minutes a week – easily broken up into five 30-minute walks, can help you meet the government’s recommended physical activity g…

Content Partner: Highland Medical

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NWH's Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Offers A 'Different Lifestyle' MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For those struggling with weight issues, obesity is more than just a physical problem. “I’ve been heavy since I was a little kid," said Sharon, a patient at Northern Westchester Hospital. "People perceive you differently [when you're obese], they stare at you." In addition to dealing with the stigma associated with being overweight, Sharon's health issues started to take a toll on her body. "Moving around I had a lot of orthopedic issues and back issues," she said. As everyday tasks became more of a challenge, Sharon couldn't stand to see her li…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

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Good Samaritan Hospital’s Vascular Surgery Program Tops Nation SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, has achieved Healthgrades’ top rating for its performance in Peripheral Vascular Bypass for the second straight year. Good Samaritan Hospital is the only hospital in lower New York State and northern New Jersey to receive five stars in both 2017 and 2018 for this surgical procedure, and one of only three hospitals in the state to receive the ranking. Healthgrades' five-star rating indicates Good Samaritan Hospital’s clinical outcomes are significantly better than national averages when treat…

Content Partner: Good Samaritan Hospital

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Rockland Hospital’s Vascular Surgery Program Tops Nation SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, has achieved Healthgrades’ top rating for its performance in Peripheral Vascular Bypass for the second straight year. Good Samaritan Hospital is the only hospital in lower New York State and northern New Jersey to receive five stars in both 2017 and 2018 for this surgical procedure, and one of only three hospitals in the state to receive the ranking. Healthgrades' five-star rating indicates Good Samaritan Hospital’s clinical outcomes are significantly better than national averages when treat…

Content Partner: Bon Secours Community Hospital

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Rockland Hospital’s Vascular Surgery Program Tops Nation SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, has achieved Healthgrades’ top rating for its performance in Peripheral Vascular Bypass for the second straight year. Good Samaritan Hospital is the only hospital in lower New York State and northern New Jersey to receive five stars in both 2017 and 2018 for this surgical procedure, and one of only three hospitals in the state to receive the ranking. Healthgrades' five-star rating indicates Good Samaritan Hospital’s clinical outcomes are significantly better than national averages when treat…

Content Partner: St. Anthony Community Hospital

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It’s Time To Train For Shoveling Snow Says ONS GREENWICH, Conn. -- Even though the first snowfall of the season isn't forecasted to amount to much, now is a good time to start conditioning for the inevitable piles of snow that will require shoveling this winter. According to Dr. Alex Levchenko, an interventional spine pain management specialist at Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS), all too often, people who are inactive throughout the year underestimate the physical challenge involved in clearing snow. Even someone in good shape can strain their back from the rotation of lifting and throwing snow. “You should take the time t…

Content Partner: ONS

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It’s Time To Train For Shoveling Snow Says ONS HARRISON, N.Y. -- Even though the first snowfall of the season isn't forecasted to amount to much, now is a good time to start conditioning for the inevitable piles of snow that will require shoveling this winter. According to Dr. Alex Levchenko, an interventional spine pain management specialist at Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS), all too often, people who are inactive throughout the year underestimate the physical challenge involved in clearing snow. Even someone in good shape can strain their back from the rotation of lifting and throwing snow. “You should take the time to …

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