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Former Fire Chief Of Department In Hudson Valley Dies At 55 Former Fire Chief Of Department In Hudson Valley Dies At 55
Former Fire Chief Of Department In Hudson Valley Dies At 55 A man who was once the fire chief of a department in Westchester County has died.  Brian Payne of Larchmont died on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the age of 55, according to his obituary.  Payne, a longtime member of the Larchmont Fire Department from 1989 to 2007, served as Chief from 2001 to 2004, and was also a committed member of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department from 2007 until his death, his obituary said. Payne enjoyed the sense of camaraderie that came with volunteering, according to his obituary.  "He loved the sense of community of both departments, and in learni…

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Better Your Health With Our New Lung Cancer Screening Program Better Your Health With Our New Lung Cancer Screening Program
Better Your Health With Our New Lung Cancer Screening Program Am I eligible for a lung cancer screening? A lung cancer screening is a quick and effective low-dose computerized tomography (CT) scan that can detect lung cancer and other serious abnormalities. Only 3-5% of persons eligible for a lung cancer screening have an annual low-dose CT scan. Our new regional lung cancer screening program at Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health, and Northern Westchester Hospital is dedicated to enhancing your quality of life through early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Lung cancer screenings are available for high-risk patients.Phelps Hospital Most insuranc…

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Colorectal Cancer: What You Need To Know And How The Phelps Team Can Help Colorectal Cancer: What You Need To Know And How The Phelps Team Can Help
Colorectal Cancer: What You Need To Know And How The Phelps Team Can Help Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignancy diagnosed in the United States, excluding skin cancers. The American Cancer Society estimates that there are approximately 145,600 new cases each year. It is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the US. However, unlike many other cancers, it is preventable if detected early, which is why colonoscopies are imperative to survival and prognosis outcome. Some people may be at higher risk for developing colorectal cancer People with Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis A family hi…

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WMCHealth Institute For Women’s Health And Wellness Launches At Good Samaritan Hospital WMCHealth Institute For Women’s Health And Wellness Launches At Good Samaritan Hospital
Wmchealth Institute For Women’s Health And Wellness Launches At Good Samaritan Hospital The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has announced the launch of Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness services at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of WMCHealth. This comprehensive network-wide service is devoted to providing women living in and around Rockland and Orange counties, and throughout the Hudson Valley, with high-quality, comprehensive, multidisciplinary care as close to their homes as possible. The Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness will in time deliver to Hudson Valley families the convenience of women’s health services at Good Samaritan Hospi…

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