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Compassionate, Innovative, & Nearby—Northwell Health Neurosurgery Westchester Is Here For You

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

Over 1.5 million Americans suffer traumatic head injuries each year and roughly 795,000 suffer strokes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And according to the American Cancer Society, just over 25,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in a year; if you add in benign (non-cancerous) cases, that number rises considerably.Successful ...
Meet & Move, The App That Brings Exercise And Friends Together

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

Intending to exercise is an easy decision. It’s the follow-through that can be hard — especially if you’re in an exercise rut or want to find someone to do it with.Meet & Move is a new free app from Northwell Health that provides a list of local physical activities that meet your interests right in your community, connecting you with exercise opportunities and neighbors to get ...
I Owe The Last 25 Years To My Organ Donors

by Mary Wu Lifestyle

All eyes were on me. Blue eyes. Brown eyes. Then, the kind, warm eyes of the school nurse, Mrs. M, who sat next to me and whispered, “You have nothing to worry about. You’ll do great.”It was 1995, and I was about to turn 13 years old. All I wanted was to belong and be just like everyone else, but all I knew was that I was different for two reasons: I was Asian and I was sick.For reasons ...
When 90 Minutes Matter: NWH’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab Makes The Difference

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

Interventional cardiology. You may not be familiar with those two words, but if you or a loved one ever come to Northern Westchester Hospital in the midst of a heart attack, you will hear them and know that you’re getting the best of specialized care in the hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab—part of the Seema Boesky Heart Center.According to the American Medical Association, ...
10 Ways To Eat Your Way To Heart Health

by Amy Rosenfeld, MS RD CDN, Registered Dietitian at the Center for Healthy Living Lifestyle

The foods you eat can have a major impact on your risk for heart disease. A heart healthy diet can be delicious! And, it’s not as challenging to stick to as you may think. Check out these 10 food recommendations you can follow to reduce your risk of heart disease. 1. Skimp on sugar and salt but not on flavor Salt and sugar in large amounts can have an impact on your heart. Focus on ...
NWH Holds First Men’s Health Panel Discussion

by Northern Westchester Hospital Lifestyle

Did you know that men are much more likely than women to die by suicide? That they tend to skip doctor's appointments or routine screenings and avoid seeking help for mental illness? Hoping to change that, Northern Westchester Hospital recently held a candid discussion about men's health.Panelists for "Man To Man — A Conversation On Men's Health" included Richard ...
What You Need To Know About COVID Now

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

Mask on. Mask off. Mask on again. Delta. Lambda. How many more Greek letters will we have to use for variations of COVID? Just when we start hoping lives can return to “normal,” COVID rears its ugly head (again). For now, our new normal is not quite the old normal and Northern Westchester Hospital remains ready for everyday healthcare needs and more.In a new YouTube Community Update, ...
Top Westchester Breast Surgeons Utilizing World-Class Breast Cancer Treatments

by Northwell Health Lifestyle

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can raise many questions and concerns. However, patients in Westchester County can find comfort in knowing the best treatment is available to them, close to home.Your Westchester-based physicians at Northwell Health in Westchester are not only some of the most qualified breast cancer surgeons in the Northeast—they’re also known for proactively ...
Growing Wellness In The Time Of COVID

by Northern Westchester Hospital Lifestyle

Zachary Couzens’ parents were among the first COVID-19 cases in Putnam County in the harrowing weeks of March 2020. Zachary was only 16, and his brother 15, when his parents were admitted to Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) with COVID-19 complications. After a frightening week, his mother returned home, but his father was put on a ventilator. It would be three more weeks of recovery ...
Eagle Scout Project Honors Northern Westchester Hospital’s Courageous Healthcare Workers

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

It’s quite an achievement to become an Eagle Scout. Only five percent of all Boy Scouts ever reach that pinnacle. Undaunted, Zack Couzens of Mahopac is hoping to earn the title with a very personal project. Zack is creating a COVID-19 Memorial Garden for Northern Westchester Hospital healthcare workers. According to the Hackley School student, the goal is to build and fill 27 ...