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Woman Who Hit, Killed Meghan Raveis Had 3 Kids In Jeep, Warrant Says Woman Who Hit, Killed Meghan Raveis Had 3 Kids In Jeep, Warrant Says
Woman Who Hit, Killed Meghan Raveis Had 3 Kids In Jeep, Warrant Says The Connecticut woman who hit and killed Meghan Raveis, a member of the William Raveis Real Estate Company family, had three children in her car when the crash occurred, according to authorities. The arrest warrant for Fairfield County resident Meghan Rice, age 51, of Newtown, describes the incident which took the life of the 45-year-old mother of three on Friday, June 23 on Redding Road in the town of Fairfield as she was out for a walk. When Fairfield Police arrived on the scene, they found a neighbor performing chest compressions on Raveis who had been thrown out of her shoes more t…
45-Year-Old Member Of Raveis Real Estate Company Family Dies After Being Struck By Car 45-Year-Old Member Of Raveis Real Estate Company Family Dies After Being Struck By Car
45-Year-Old Member Of Raveis Real Estate Company Family Dies After Being Struck By Car New Update: Member Of Raveis Real Estate Family Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Loving Heart' The death of a well-known mother, wife, and fundraiser who was a member of the William Raveis Real Estate Company family has shaken the Connecticut community where she lived after she was struck by a car while taking a walk. Fairfield County resident Meghan Raveis, age 45, died just before 3 p.m. on Friday, June 23 in the town of Fairfield, in the 500 block of Redding Road. "My heart breaks for the Raveis family," said Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda L. Kupchick. "It’s a horrible tra…
Thousands Raised For Sick Westchester County Mom, Baker Who Once Appeared On Food Network Thousands Raised For Sick Westchester County Mom, Baker Who Once Appeared On Food Network
Thousands Raised For Sick Westchester County Mom, Baker Who Once Appeared On Food Network Thousands of dollars have been raised to help the family of a woman from Westchester County who once appeared on a baking show held by the Food Network and now faces a terminal diagnosis.  Related Story - New Rochelle Mom Bakes Her Way To Food Network's 'Cake Wars' New Rochelle resident Jaclyn Dinko, a mother to two 10-year-old twins and registered nurse who appeared on the Food Network show "Cake Wars" in October 2016, is now facing terminal Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and has started a GoFundMe to ask for help financially preparing her family to get by after she is gon…
Minister At Church In Ardsley Dies At Age 48 Minister At Church In Ardsley Dies At Age 48
Minister At Church In Ardsley Dies At Age 48 A minister at a church in Westchester County has died at the age of 48. Barbara Jean Terry, of Yonkers, died peacefully on Friday, Dec. 9, after a brief illness with breast cancer, according to her obituary. She was born in the Bronx and was a longtime resident of Yonkers. Terry graduated from Good Council Academy High School in White Plains and went on to earn a degree from the College of Mount St. Vincent in New York City, her obituary said. "She worshipped most of her life at Sacred Heart and Christ of King Parishes in Yonkers and most recently was a eucharistic minister at Our La…
Top Westchester Breast Surgeons Utilizing World-Class Breast Cancer Treatments Top Westchester Breast Surgeons Utilizing World-Class Breast Cancer Treatments
Top Westchester Breast Surgeons Utilizing World-Class Breast Cancer Treatments Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can raise many questions and concerns. However, patients in Westchester County can find comfort in knowing the best treatment is available to them, close to home. Your Westchester-based physicians at Northwell Health in Westchester are not only some of the most qualified breast cancer surgeons in the Northeast—they’re also known for proactively implementing a number of advanced and innovative treatments to improve patient outcomes and quality of life for those battling breast cancer. Like with most cancers, detecting breast cancer early is critical to tre…
The Effect Of COVID-19 On Preventative Cancer Screenings The Effect Of COVID-19 On Preventative Cancer Screenings
The Effect Of Covid-19 On Preventative Cancer Screenings Early detection of cancer cells is critical for survival outcomes, but the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an untold number of cancers to go undiagnosed and untreated. As the world entered lockdown in 2020, many people postponed annual preventative cancer screenings, as a way to avoid the virus. To this day, many are yet to reschedule. Based on data collected by the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, preventative cancer screenings plummeted by as much as 94% during 2020. Because of the pandemic-related delays in diagnosing and treatment, The National Cancer Institute predicts almost 10,000 exce…
Top Westchester Breast Surgeons Utilizing World-Class Breast Cancer Treatments Top Westchester Breast Surgeons Utilizing World-Class Breast Cancer Treatments
Top Westchester Breast Surgeons Utilizing World-Class Breast Cancer Treatments Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can raise many questions and concerns. However, patients in Westchester County can find comfort in knowing the best treatment is available to them, close to home. Your Westchester-based physicians at Northwell Health in Westchester are not only some of the most qualified breast cancer surgeons in the Northeast—they’re also known for proactively implementing a number of advanced and innovative treatments to improve patient outcomes and quality of life for those battling breast cancer. Like with most cancers, detecting breast cancer early is critical to tre…
Advances In Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Advances In Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
Advances In Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer This year roughly 270,000 women in the U.S. will find out that they have breast cancer. While the main treatment for breast cancer is surgery, it is often followed by radiation therapy to decrease the risk of the cancer recurring. I’ve been a radiation oncologist since 2001, and in that time there have been significant advances in our field, especially when it comes to treating breast cancer. For instance, we’ve discovered that it’s possible to shorten the duration of radiation therapy and still get the same beneficial results, but with fewer side effects. Plus, as we’ve learned more about t…
Should I Get Genetic Testing For Breast Cancer? Should I Get Genetic Testing For Breast Cancer?
Should I Get Genetic Testing For Breast Cancer? Dear Doctor, My mom and grandmother both had breast cancer. I’m assuming it’s genetic, but I’ve never gotten the test to confirm. Should I get tested—and how can I reduce the risk of getting it myself? Sincerely, “Concerned and Curious” Dear Concerned: I understand why you’re worried. Anywhere from about 5% to 10% of all breast cancer cases are hereditary—meaning they’re caused by a gene mutation passed on from a parent. The most common of these are mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, which cause about half of all hereditary cases. If there is a family history of breast cancer at an …
So You’re Getting A Core Needle Breast Biopsy So You’re Getting A Core Needle Breast Biopsy
So You’re Getting A Core Needle Breast Biopsy “You need a biopsy.” It was not what I expected to hear at my routine mammogram—as the radiologist talked, all I could think was, “What the…?!” But what seemed like the worst day ever may have been my lucky break. That mammogram in my late 40s had detected a warning sign: a tiny cluster of calcification in my left breast. I needed a stereotactic core needle biopsy, a procedure where the suspect spot is located via mammogram, extracted with a special needle, and sent to a pathology lab to see if the tissue is normal or not. Chances are you know someone like me. More than 1 million women ha…
Life Is Hectic Now, But Don’t Put Off Your Breast Cancer Screening Life Is Hectic Now, But Don’t Put Off Your Breast Cancer Screening
Life Is Hectic Now, But Don’t Put Off Your Breast Cancer Screening In 2020, we’ve let nonessentials fall by the wayside to focus on surviving the pandemic. That’s understandable … but as we adjust to the challenges of a new way of life, do not think of breast cancer screening as nonessential. The American Cancer Society notes that many individuals are putting cancer screenings on hold this year. It is important to remember cancer doesn’t take a break. One in eight women in the U.S. will receive a breast cancer diagnosis by her 75th birthday. That’s why it’s so important to keep up with routine mammograms. “We understand fear associated with routine healthc…
A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health
A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health Why health screenings are important: Knowing your risk factors for disease is one of the first steps toward prevention and treatment. At Northwell Health, we recommend regular health screening tests so that you truly understand your risk factors. Then you and your primary care physician can work together to address health problems before they start. What are health screenings? Health screenings are tests that find serious conditions before they cause symptoms, during the early stages when they can be cured. This is important for certain malignancies that occur commonly and cannot be as ea…
My Annual Mammogram Was Postponed Because Of The COVID Pandemic; Is It Safe For Me To Wait? My Annual Mammogram Was Postponed Because Of The COVID Pandemic; Is It Safe For Me To Wait?
My Annual Mammogram Was Postponed Because Of The COVID Pandemic; Is It Safe For Me To Wait? Dear Doctor, It’s time for my yearly mammogram. But the imaging center called to say they’re only performing “essential” examinations during the COVID pandemic. I’ll admit it, I usually dread coming in for my mammogram, but now I’m worried about waiting. How do I know if my examination is essential, or if it’s safer to wait until this crisis has passed? Sincerely, “Missing the Squishing” Dear Squishing: These are stressful times. On top of worrying about how the COVID-19 virus could impact their health and the health of their loved ones, many people are also worried about all t…
Westchester Native Kerri Ann Kennedy-Tompkins, Beloved Teacher, Dies Of COVID-19 At 48 Westchester Native Kerri Ann Kennedy-Tompkins, Beloved Teacher, Dies Of COVID-19 At 48
Westchester Native Kerri Ann Kennedy-Tompkins, Beloved Teacher, Dies Of Covid-19 At 48 Westchester native and Putnam County resident Kerri Ann Kennedy-Tompkins, a beloved longtime teacher, died on Friday, April 10.  She was 48. She was a breast cancer survivor and suffered many illnesses as a result of it and died due to complications of COVID19. Born on Aug. 4, 1971 in Yonkers to Eileen (Kilduff) Kennedy and Paul T. Kennedy, Sr. she was a longtime resident of Garrison (Continental Village). She graduated from Franciscan High School in 1989 and then from Mercy College in 1993 and worked as a special education teacher for many years. Kerri was predeceased by her father (…
'It May Have Saved My Life': Understanding The Power Of Genetic Counseling 'It May Have Saved My Life': Understanding The Power Of Genetic Counseling
'It May Have Saved My Life': Understanding The Power Of Genetic Counseling 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 education and evaluation session, Erin was diagnosed as BRCA+. Having this gene mutation meant she was significantly more susceptible to breast and ovarian cancer, and had a likelihood of passing the…
NWH's Breast Institute Helps Area Woman In Her Second Fight Against Cancer NWH's Breast Institute Helps Area Woman In Her Second Fight Against Cancer
NWH's Breast Institute Helps Area Woman In Her Second Fight Against Cancer 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 area, and it just wasn't the right fit," she said. After coming across Dr. Julie Vasile and NWH's state-of-the-art Breast Institute through a family recommendation, Eileen immediately knew she was in the b…
To Be Clear: 3D Mammography Can Save Lives To Be Clear: 3D Mammography Can Save Lives
To Be Clear: 3D Mammography Can Save Lives 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 environment.  "[The hospital's] Yorktown Imaging offers 3D mammography...which is an advantage because it is better able to detect abnormalities as well as decrease the need for additional imaging," said Dr. Stefanie Zalas…
Conquering Cancer Fear Is Key To Breast Health, According To Phelps Conquering Cancer Fear Is Key To Breast Health, According To Phelps
Conquering Cancer Fear Is Key To Breast Health, According To Phelps October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for promoting breast health. Yet, the fear of breast cancer prevents many women from undergoing the screening, including self-breast exams (SBEs) and mammography, that could reduce their breast cancer risk, or lead to early diagnosis, treatment and improved outcomes, said Robin Bradley, MS, CNM, a midwife at Phelps Hospital. “How do we take what we know about breast health and breast cancer awareness and get past the fears that women have about breast cancer?” Bradley asked. Her strategy: meeting women where they are. “Midwives are pragmatis…
'She'll Always Be My Hero': Area Woman Thanks Life-Saving Doctor 'She'll Always Be My Hero': Area Woman Thanks Life-Saving Doctor
'She'll Always Be My Hero': Area Woman Thanks Life-Saving Doctor 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 reconstruction. Through what's known as aesthetic oncology, NWH staff combine the latest advances in cancer surgery and reconstructive breast surgery to reach optimal aesthetic and clinical outcomes, successfull…
Innovative Breast Cancer Care In Westchester: A Discussion On New Technology Innovative Breast Cancer Care In Westchester: A Discussion On New Technology
Innovative Breast Cancer Care In Westchester: A Discussion On New Technology Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among American women, affecting one in eight. Although it is associated with a host of risk factors, like heredity, most newly diagnosed breast cancer patients have no risk factors. What’s more, only 5 percent to 10 percent of breast cancers are attributed to abnormal genes passing from parent to child. Nevertheless, a diagnosis of breast cancer, or even just the suspicion of it, can cause anxiety and fear. Alice Police, MD, FACS, a surgical oncologist and the new regional director of breast surgery for the Northwell Health Breast Care Centers,…
What Is DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction? A CareMount Medical Expert Explains What Is DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction? A CareMount Medical Expert Explains
What Is Diep Flap Breast Reconstruction? A CareMount Medical Expert Explains Women undergoing single or double mastectomy as part of their breast cancer treatment have the option to select an advanced microsurgical plastic surgery technique – the DIEP flap – for autologous tissue breast reconstruction. DIEP is an acronym for Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator, the system of lower abdominal wall blood vessels that are used to perfuse the tissue for the newly reconstructed breast. This muscle-sparing procedure, which has gained increased popularity among breast cancer patients who are undergoing complete breast removal, effectively recreates one or both breasts…
Care At Every Age: WMC Explains Preventative Screenings For Women Care At Every Age: WMC Explains Preventative Screenings For Women
Care At Every Age: WMC Explains Preventative Screenings For Women Regardless of a woman's age, being proactive and having routine preventative check-ups is key in discovering potentially dangerous illnesses before they result in larger issues. Below, the women's health experts at Westchester Medical Center explain the important procedures for women of every age. Age 21: Pap test for cervical cancer. Doctors recommend this screening every three years until age 30 and then every five years, along with Human papillomavirus (HPV) co-testing, ending at age 65 if you’re not at high risk for cervical cancer. Discuss concerns with your OB-GYN at your annual exam. …
Fox Business Anchor From Westchester Honored For Coverage Of Cancer Battle Fox Business Anchor From Westchester Honored For Coverage Of Cancer Battle
Fox Business Anchor From Westchester Honored For Coverage Of Cancer Battle Fox Business anchor and Hartsdale resident Gerri Willis was honored Wednesday, May 23 by the Susan G. Komen Foundation at the Impact Awards in Manhattan. Willis received the 2018 “Surviving with Impact” award.  This past September, Fox News/Fox Business sponsored “Team Gerri’ in the Susan G. Komen NYC Race for the Cure where she raised over $21,000, ranking in the top 10 donors. Willis was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in April 2016 and had to start treatment immediately.  After a few months medical leave, Willis decided to go back to work while continuing treatment. As…
Area Family Adopts Teens After Death Of Mother Area Family Adopts Teens After Death Of Mother
Area Family Adopts Teens After Death Of Mother A pair of Rockland County first responders have found a new way to save some lives. The community is rallying around New City residents Carol and Marc Ackerman, who have agreed to take in a pair of teenagers who lost their mother to breast cancer earlier this month at the age of 37. In response, the Ackermans - Carol is an EMT with the New City Ambulance Corp. and Marc is a volunteer firefighter - agreed to take in Molly and Eli Kaye - who they met at Surprise Lake Camp in Cold Spring eight years ago - who will become their legal guardians following legal proceedings. “We promised to keep …
Phelps Eases Anxiety In Breast Cancer Patients With Unique Approach Phelps Eases Anxiety In Breast Cancer Patients With Unique Approach
Phelps Eases Anxiety In Breast Cancer Patients With Unique Approach “With advanced procedures and the latest technology, a patient can literally have breast cancer one week and be cancer-free the next,” said Alice Police, MD, FACS, Northwell’s regional director of breast surgery in Westchester County. Police has developed a comprehensive breast program at Phelps and Northern Westchester Hospitals that cuts through the typically long process so treatment can get started quickly. “It decreases anxiety and gets things done so that a woman can get back to her life,” she said. Precise surgical treatment is key to the care that Police provides. She uses a surgical…
Westchester Singer Puts Life Experiences To Music Westchester Singer Puts Life Experiences To Music
Westchester Singer Puts Life Experiences To Music She's only 23 but in a way, she's lived a lot of lives. Now, Bianca Muñiz is taking those experiences and putting them to music: The Sleepy Hollow resident -- and two-time cancer survivor -- has her first full-length album, "For You" set to debut in summer, 2018.  It's dedicated to her longtime friend, Miles Applebaum, who she met at Lagond Music School in Elmsford when they were 15-years-old, and who passed away in 2014. She credits Applebaum, in fact, for turning her onto different kinds of music, many of which can be heard in her recent works. Her style is described as “Avant…
Columbia Breast Surgeon Brings High-Quality Care To NYP Lawrence Hospital Columbia Breast Surgeon Brings High-Quality Care To NYP Lawrence Hospital
Columbia Breast Surgeon Brings High-Quality Care To NYP Lawrence Hospital WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Women living in Westchester and surrounding counties now have access to superior breast care close to home at the NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Cancer Center in Bronxville. The Hospital is designated an accredited breast center by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers for delivering the highest level of evidenced-based care for patients with diseases of the breast. Michelle Azu, MD, FACS, a fellowship-trained breast surgeon at NYP Lawrence Hospital Cancer Center and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, lea…
Breast Surgeon Alice Police, Cancer 'Game-Changer,' Joins Northwell Health Breast Surgeon Alice Police, Cancer 'Game-Changer,' Joins Northwell Health
Breast Surgeon Alice Police, Cancer 'Game-Changer,' Joins Northwell Health Renowned breast surgeon Alice M. Police, MD, FACS, has joined the Northwell Health Cancer Institute as regional director of breast surgery in Westchester County.  Widely recognized as a "game-changer" in the surgical treatment of breast cancer, Dr. Police is now accepting patients at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow and The Breast Institute at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, further strengthening the comprehensive teams of medical, surgical and radiation oncologists at both facilities. Based on her patients’ needs, Dr. Police …
Two Moms, One Mission: Westchester Boutique Is All About Offering 'More' Two Moms, One Mission: Westchester Boutique Is All About Offering 'More'
Two Moms, One Mission: Westchester Boutique Is All About Offering 'More' Abbey Solomon and Marcy Berman-Goldstein don't care if you come to their shop just to chat or window shop. What they want, is for you to feel good. I Am More Scarsdale, their new Scarsdale boutique, is all about female empowerment and knowledge. It's also, of course, about enjoying fabulous clothes and accessories. The store, which opened in mid-October 2017, is built around the concept of "I am more." To that end, the two women -- the "am" comes from their first initials --  do more than offer great merchandise. They also offer in-store events; their first was on breast…