MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital had more than 65 staff, volunteers and team members participate in the Mt. Kisco 5K annual race, which totaled 450 attendees this past weekend. NWH plans to be at several walks and runs in surrounding towns over the next few months and into 2016, as they celebrate their 100 year Centennial Anniversary in recognition of providing care to ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For those looking to lace up their running shoes, the Kisco 5K offers Westchester residents the opportunity to break a sweat in support of local businesses. Northern Westchester Hospital, Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce, and several other companies and organizations are teaming up to sponsor the annual event.This year's race will be held on Sep. 20 at 8:30am, with ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Although tememperatures are still summer-like, flu season is right around the corner. To help keep Westchester residents healthy this winter, Northern Westchester Hospital is offering flu shots this upcoming Saturday.Hospital nurses will be stationed at the Community Center of Northern Westchester (CCNW) in Katonah on Sep. 18th. The flu shots will be offered free of ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital and the Boxwood Alliance are hosting a free Health and Wellness Fair for Seniors and Caregivers at The Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester this Thursday from 10am to 1pm.No registration is required. The event includes complimentary health screenings, nutritional counseling, fitness programs, and information and exhibitors.

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital and dietitian Amy Rosenfeld will visit the Chappaqua Farmers Market on Saturday, Sept. 12.Visitors can also sample Silver Dollar Oatmeal pancakes. The market runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chappaqua Train Station. Rosenfeld will answer questions about nutrition during her time at the market.For more information, visit the Chappaqua ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - No question about it, a plant-based diet is the healthiest way to eat, and you don’t need to become a strict vegetarian to reap the benefits, according to NWH registered dietitian, Elisa Bremner."Eliminating or reducing our consumption of meat helps reduce our risks for many chronic diseases, including cancer and heart disease," she says. "It’s also ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- With news of former President Jimmy Carter's cancer diagnosis headlining the news last week, Northern Westchester Hospital's Dr. Ezriel Kornel explained what the diagnosis may mean for Carter moving forward."Jimmy Carter recently received his first radiation treatment targeting fourspots of melanoma on his brain. Many people have only heard of melanoma on the ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- With temperatures reaching the mid-90s this week, it is important for adults to make sure children are staying safe while enjoying the heat. According to Dr. Peter Richel,Chief of Pediatrics at Northern Westchester Hospital, applying high-blocking SPF and drinking plenty of water are important to avoid sunburn and dehydration. Ticks are also one of the most ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- An increasing number of parents are opting for what experts refer to as 'permissive parenting' according to a recent article in Westchester Magazine.  Dr. Alexander Lerman, a psychologist at Northern Westchester Hospital, explains how parenting styles have changed for 21st century teens. "The rate of drug use among Westchester teenagers, by the time they are ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital has sponsored a series of healthy eating events this summer, showing kids and adults alike how to get the most out of what they put in their bodies.