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Oh, My Aching Shoulders! Don’t Let Pain Sideline You

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

Shoulders. We cry on them, lean on them. They carry chips; they get cold. Shoulders hold the weight of the world. And don’t forget, they let us use our hands to interact with our environment. “Strong shoulders are extremely important for quality of life,” said Dr Evan Karas, MD, FAAOS, co-chief of Northern Westchester Hospital's Orthopedic Surgery Department and co-director of the ...
Urgent Surgeries Are Minimally Invasive But Maximally Effective At NWH

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Undergoing surgery can be a difficult and stressful process, even with proper preparation. So when patients need to have sudden, emergency procedures, the surgeons at Northern Westchester Hospital are trained to act quickly, yet thoughtfully."My approach to surgery is to be as minimally invasive as possible," said Dr. Anna Aronova, an acute care surgeon at Northern Westchester ...
Northern Westchester Hospital's 'Pre-Hab' Helps Athlete Recover In Record Time

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As a marathon runner and skier, Whitney's knees are crucial to doing what she loves. That's why when a sudden accident in Vermont rendered her virtually immobile, she looked to the experts at Northern Westchester Hospital to help her return to form."I was skiing up at Stowe and I fell down a mountain and tore my ACL," said the Westchester resident. "I was in shock and I was upset, ...
'It May Have Saved My Life': Understanding The Power Of Genetic Counseling

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Understanding your hereditary risk for illness can be scary. But for Erin, a Westchester resident and mother of two boys, that knowledge was also potentially lifesaving thanks to Northern Westchester Hospital.Concerned about an elevated cancer risk, Erin voluntarily spoke with a genetic counselor through Northern Westchester Hospital's Genetic Counseling Program. After a detailed ...
Aching Knees? Learn About Your Options At Northern Westchester Hospital's Free Knee Seminar

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

When did you first notice the pain? Carrying a child? After doing one extra lap around the track? Climbing stairs? There’s the audible creak as you bend the knee, the ache, maybe even the swelling.About 600,000 knee replacements are performed in the United States every year. While this can be a life-changing option for many, it isn’t necessarily the only option.To share more about what ...
Celebrate Women's Health With Northern Westchester And Phelps Hospital

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When it comes to women's health and wellness, there's often strength in numbers. That's why Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health (KIWH), and Westchester Health are partnering to bring to the women of Westchester the first ever “Night of Women’s Health” on Tuesday, June 11, 6-8:30 p.m.The event will be held at Pace ...
Northern Westchester Hospital's Spine Team Has Patient's Back

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

Whether sitting, standing or in motion, the spine plays an incredibly important role in everyday life. In addition to supporting the head, shoulder and upper body, the spine also connects many of the nerves that extend outwards across the body and control movement. That's why after suffering from back pain for nearly a decade, Bette decided to get long overdue help.After years of being ...
From Courts To Course, NWH Helps Hip Patient Get Back In The Game

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For both professional and recreational athletes, nothing can derail an activity like chronic pain. One of the most common issues -- especially with older athletes -- is chronic pain in the hip and leg. That's exactly what happened to Bonnie, a Westchester resident, who found herself unable to live the life she always had after developing a constant pain in her hip. An avid ...
NWH: A Hospital That Wants To Keep You Out Of The Hospital

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"Imagine a hospital that's doing everything in its power to keep you out of the hospital," said Joel Seligman, president and CEO of Northern Westchester Hospital. While this goal may seem out of the ordinary -- and even a little counterintuitive -- for a successful hospital, NWH's commitment to healthcare means stepping beyond its doors and promoting health in wellness ...
Pre-Surgery Planning Helps Patients Move From Hospital To Home In Record Time

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

While recovery from a surgery or invasive medical procedure usually begins upon the conclusion of treatment, Northern Westchester Hospital's innovative approach to handling recuperation helps start the healing process sooner than ever before.Through an advanced pain management protocol known as Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), doctors and staff help patients get into ...