Melanoma: The black sheep of the family Melanoma is one of the three most common types of skin cancer, and it can be deadly when caught late. Who’s at the greatest risk for melanoma? What steps can you take to protect yourself? What is the ‘ABCDE’ Rule? Find out the answers here…

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital Chief of Pediatrics Dr. Pete Richel is sharing information on New York state's latest vaccination requirements on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog.  New York state is requiring children to be vaccinated twice for chicken pox. Richel discusses why the requirements have changed and what age groups are effected by the change. To ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital Dietitian Stephanie Perruzza shares the benefits of berries on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog. Perruzza discusses the benefits of the antioxidant-filled fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, blackberries, blueberries and gooseberries. To learn the benefits of berries and how to incorporate the fruit into your ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital will be celebrating World Breastfeeding Week, and a variety of programs will be offered throughout August. Northern Westchester Hospital is sponsoring a breastfeeding class for expectant parents to learn more information on the benefits of breastfeeding and strategies to ensure breastfeeding success. Once babies arrive, Northern ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital dietitians and members of its President’s Junior Leadership Council (students in grades 9-12) will be on hand at the John J. Homestead Farmer's Market to share what it means to be Better In Balance on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Through the #BetterInBalance initiative, members of the President’s Junior Leadership ...

Too warm for oatmeal? Consider making Swiss oatmeal -- a cold prepared oatmeal cereal. Or, mix oatmeal into a breakfast smoothie. Soluble fiber helps to reduce cholesterol, control blood sugar and helps you feel satisfied in between meals. For nutritious and delicious recipes,

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Experts at Northern Westchester Hospital are providing insights and information regarding congenital heart defect screening. NICU nurse Anna Lane recently gave a presentation on the topic of critical congenital heart defect screening in newborns at the 28th Annual New York State Perinatal Association Perinatal Conference in Albany, N.Y. Dr. Rick Stafford, director ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Dr. Craig Osleeb, allergy and immunology at Northern Westchester Hospital, is sharing information on food allergies in children, its dangers and how it's diagnosed on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog. There have been more food-allergy cases seen in children over the past few years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is very ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- To save the lives of women faced with severe complications related to childbirth and pregnancy, Northern Westchester Hospital has announced its collaboration with the New York State District of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG District II) on the Safe Motherhood Initiative (SMI). SMI focuses on implementing standard approaches for ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital infectious disease expert Dr. Debra Spicehandler discusses precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog. Mosquitoes often carry infectious diseases such as West Nile and dengue fever that put a damper on the body's immune system. Spicehandler provides tips to stay safe during summer months when ...