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 ...

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, 

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 ...

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.  

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Shortly after moving to Northern Westchester with his family, Gino Martocci who will be honored at the hospital’s annual gala on Saturday, Nov. 1, had a pleasant surprise when he ended up in the emergency room at Northern Westchester Hospital. “I had just moved up from New York City. Any time I had to go the emergency room there, I often had to wait eight or nine ...

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Survivors, caregivers, cancer fighters and members of the community are invited to support Northern Westchester Hospital's 2nd annual breast cancer awareness dinner at Le Jardin du Roi on Monday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.  Le Jardin du Roi is at 95 King Street, Chappaqua.  The event is $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. Twenty five percent of proceeds from the evening ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital patient shares her experience with breast cancer and DIEP flap reconstructive surgery.  The patient discusses her desire for the most natural results, confidence in her surgeon Dr. Julie Vasile, and knowing she would receive the best care at Northern Westchester Hospital.  She also talks about the exceptional care provided by the ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The invitation came last December. That's when Northern Westchester Hospital approached Caryn Schechtman about serving as the co-chair for its annual gala.  A few months later, came another invite. The hospital asked her to also chair its foundation board. Schechtman could not turn down either request. “It’s such a worthwhile place to volunteer,’’ said Schechtman, ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital Registered Dietitian Kimberly Stein discusses seafood and the safest types for you and your family on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog.  Stein provides tips on how to cook seafood, the most sustainable types of seafood and how to avoid high-calorie options while dining out.  To learn about safe seafood, visit Northern Westchester ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Dr. Jeffrey Powell, chief of endocrinology at Northern Westchester Hospital, discusses the correlation of Type 2 Diabetes, weight loss and health care on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog.  A recent study has found that diabetes patients who practice good habits through diet and exercise have the possibility to reduce their healthcare costs.  To learn how ...