Northern Westchester Hospital

Content Partner

nwhc.net

NWH: A Hospital That Wants To Keep You Out Of The Hospital

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

"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 ...
Athletic Director, Recovered From Back Surgery And Back In The Game In Record Time

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

As an athletic director, former athlete and physical educator for 48 years, Peter Kuczma knows the importance of staying in good health. However, after letting a longstanding injury go untreated, a nagging back pain began to gradually disrupt his daily activities and the athletics he loved.Over time, his lower back pain and legs reached the point of needing professional ...
'I Had Tears In My Eyes,' Local Teacher Returns To A Pain-Free Life After Double Knee Surgery

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

Teaching the next generation of chefs can be challenging enough, but doing so while raising a family and suffering from excruciating knee pain in both knees quickly became a recipe for disaster for one area woman. "I work for a culinary school and I am constantly on my feet about six and a half hours of my eight-hour day," said Karen, a teacher who suffered from chronic knee pain. ...
NWH's Breast Institute Helps Area Woman In Her Second Fight Against Cancer

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

Going through a single traumatic breast cancer experience could push any woman to her physical and emotional limits, but when Eileen, a Connecticut resident, was forced to undergo breast cancer treatment for the second time, she turned to the experts at Northern Westchester Hospital for strength and a cure."I went through a series of consultations with several different doctors in my ...
To Be Clear: 3D Mammography Can Save Lives

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

One of the most important steps in treating breast cancer is properly identifying the disease in its early stages, a precaution that's regularly performed through a mammogram. Now, thanks to Northern Westchester Hospital's state-of-the-art radiology and 3D mammography offerings, area women are able to receive premier breast care in a comfortable and compassionate ...
For Mother And Child: Northern Westchester Hospital Offers Twice The Care

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

Saving one life is an incredible feat, but safely ensuring the survival of two requires a different kind of expertise. When Gina was diagnosed with colon cancer just days after learning she was pregnant with her third child, she began the search for a doctor who would not only consider her own safety but also the wellbeing of her unborn baby."Dr. Jerald Wishner and Northern Westchester ...
Is Genetic Testing For Me? NWH Genetic Counselor Explains What To Consider

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

From smiles to a sense of humor, many of our best characteristics are passed down from generation to generation. Unfortunately, hereditary illnesses are also commonly shared traits among families, the most serious of these being cancer. Thankfully for Westchester County residents, Northern Westchester Hospital's cancer genetic testing services help identify and treat those predisposed ...
NWH's Prescription 'Take Back' Offers Opportunity For Responsible Disposal

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

Northern Westchester Hospital is teaming up with the Westchester County Police Department and The Mount Kisco Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Council’s Partners in Prevention to host a prescription take back as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 27.The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of ...
Northern Westchester Hospital, Lex Ave Gym Knock Parkinson's 'Down For The Count'

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

For those with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers, knowing they're not alone in the fight is half that battle.Thanks to a unique partnership between Northern Westchester Hospital's Rehabilitation Services and Lex Ave Gym in Mount Kisco this past month, those in the Parkinson’s disease community were armed with education regarding exercise, support, research and advocacy through a ...
'She'll Always Be My Hero': Area Woman Thanks Life-Saving Doctor

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

A breast cancer diagnosis is frightening. Add to that the initial uncertainty and perhaps confusion surrounding treatment options and outcomes. That’s why when one area woman was diagnosed with breast cancer and learned she would need to undergo breast surgery, she chose the award-winning care team at Northern Westchester Hospital to perform breast cancer surgery combined with breast ...