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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

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

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

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

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

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 ...
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 ...
Minimally Invasive Procedures A 'Joint' Effort At Northern Westchester Hospital

by Daily Voice Lifestyle

For the longest time, joint replacement surgeries were painful, invasive procedures. Only performed when absolutely necessary, they often required extensive recovery time in both hospital and outpatient settings.However, due to advances in surgical techniques, implant technology and anesthesia and pain management, recovery time for patients who work with ...
Northern Westchester Hospital Has Your Prescription For Laughter

by Northern Westchester Hospital Lifestyle

Need a little levity in your life? Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) has just what you need – a prescription for laughter. Join us on April 27 at 8pm, when nine local, amateur comedians, who all have a special connection to the hospital, take the stage and star in NWH’s Night of Comedy. Harnessing the humor in healthcare, the event will raise money for an important cause. ...
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. ...