MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Keeva Young-Wright, president of the Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation, discusses ways to end the year by participating in various events on Giving Tuesday, an annual American holiday which allows patrons to give back to the community, which is set for Tuesday, Dec. 2, on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog.  Like Thanksgiving and Black Friday, Giving ...

It takes about twenty minutes for your stomach to signal to your brain that you are no longer hungry. To avoid over-eating and taking in too many calories, slow down at meal times. You can also trick your brain by using a smaller plate which gives the illusion you are eating more food.  For nutritious and delicious recipes,

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital announced that Victor Khabie, MD, Chief of Sports Medicine at Northern Westchester Hospital and team physician for the Newburgh Free Academy football team, will be on the sidelines to help ensure the safety of the players during the New York State Championship football game on Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse. In ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Jill Ashbey-Pejoves, a registered dietitian at Northern Westchester Hospital, shares information on the new guidelines set by the American Diabetes Association on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog.  Ashbey-Pejoves discusses carbohydrate intake, the importance of nutrient-dense foods, foods to avoid and recommendations regarding the consumption of salt, saturated ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. --  Enid Nwosisi, a nurse in the labor and delivery department at Northern Westchester Hospital, explains electronic fetal monitoring, its benefits and how it helps to determine fetal well-being on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog.  Nwosisi explains how electronic fetal monitoring shows if an expectant mom is experiencing contractions and is going into labor ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Just in time for National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day on Saturday, Nov. 15, Northern Westchester Hospital is providing tips on how to effectively clean out your fridge to prevent foodborne illness on the Northern Westchester Hospital blog. Northern Westchester Hospital provides information on recommended use dates from the United States Department of ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) raised $1.2 million at its annual gala on Saturday, Nov. 1, surpassing its fundraising goal of $1 million. The gala, held at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, welcomed more than 700 doctors, community leaders, business owners, NWH Foundation board members and trustees. All funds raised will support the modernization of operating ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.