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Westchester Native Who Was All-America Collegiate Athlete Dies At Age 48 Westchester Native Who Was All-America Collegiate Athlete Dies At Age 48
Westchester Native Who Was All-America Collegiate Athlete Dies At Age 48 A Northern Westchester native who was a standout athlete in both high school and college has died. Alison Relyea, who grew up in Briarcliff and graduated in 1992 from the Hackley School in Tarrytown, was 48 years old, according to her obituary. She died on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Evelyn’s House hospice facility in Creve Coeur, Missouri. For the past 11 years, she lived in Chesterfield, Missouri, her obituary said. She graduated from Gettysburg College in 1996 and the University of Maryland School of Nursing, where she received her BSN degree, in 1998.  Throughout her younger years…

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by Joe Lombardi
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ONS Names Area Native Tim Corvino, M.D., As CEO ONS Names Area Native Tim Corvino, M.D., As CEO
ONS Names Area Native Tim Corvino, M.D., As CEO Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS), a leading provider of multi-specialty orthopaedic and neurosurgery services in Connecticut and New York, has announced the appointment of Tim Corvino, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1. “Tim Corvino’s experience as an executive, as well as a physician will be a tremendous asset to ONS. As CEO, he will be invaluable in guiding the next chapter in the life of this organization that is centered around growth, while continuing a commitment to providing exceptional patient care,” said Seth R. Miller, M.D., a founding partner of …

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Local Father Enjoys Full Recovery After Partial Knee Replacement Local Father Enjoys Full Recovery After Partial Knee Replacement
Local Father Enjoys Full Recovery After Partial Knee Replacement While raising three active children, Bruce became very familiar with the expert care at Northern Westchester Hospital. So when his chronic knee pain worsened and he struggled with everyday activities, he turned to the same staff he had known and come to trust after so many years. "I had a partial knee replacement on my right knee," said Bruce. "The surgery is a sneeze—you fall asleep and you wake up and it’s been done." For many adults over 50, osteoarthritis, which specifically targets the knees, is the most common type of arthritis. Thankfully, partial knee replacement can reduce or elimi…

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Age Is Just A Number, Thanks To Partial Joint Replacement Surgery Age Is Just A Number, Thanks To Partial Joint Replacement Surgery
Age Is Just A Number, Thanks To Partial Joint Replacement Surgery Barbara isn't your typical 70 year old. While most people her age are slowing down, taking the elevator over the stairs and opting for a quiet night in, the Westchester resident is ready for adventure as usual. That's why her nagging knee pain presented such a problem. "I went to Dr. David Yasgur because I had a pain in my knee and was unable to do the things I like to do, like hike with my daughter," said Barbara, who is also a swimmer, biker and kayaker. "He suggested that I have partial knee replacement surgery, [and] the surgery went extremely well." Thanks to Northern Westchester Hos…

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ONS Urgent Ortho Care Now Available Weekdays In Harrison ONS Urgent Ortho Care Now Available Weekdays In Harrison
ONS Urgent Ortho Care Now Available Weekdays In Harrison Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) launched walk-in emergency orthopedic services during weekday business hours at its office at 500 Mamaroneck Avenue in Harrison, New York, beginning April 1, 2019. No appointment is necessary. ONS Ortho Urgent Care provides patients with a fast, cost effective and convenient alternative to hospital emergency room visits in the event of a sudden, acute musculoskeletal injury. During the hours of 8 a.m. through 5 p.m., patients with injuries to a bone, joint, ligament, muscle or nerve can receive immediate treatment from the region’s leading ort…

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White Plains Hospital Will Break Ground On New Nine-Story Building White Plains Hospital Will Break Ground On New Nine-Story Building
White Plains Hospital Will Break Ground On New Nine-Story Building White Plains Hospital is poised to break ground on a $272 million expansion project. On Monday, April 22, the hospital will host a groundbreaking ceremony on its new 252,000-square-foot, nine-story Outpatient Care Center that will be constructed at the corner of Maple and Longview avenues, next to the Center for Cancer Care. According to the hospital, “the building is one of the most significant additions to the Hospital’s ongoing campus transformation and is one of the largest healthcare projects currently underway in Westchester County.  The future facility will house new oper…

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by Zak Failla
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Having Heel Pain? ONS Tackles Underlying Foot And Ankle Problems Having Heel Pain? ONS Tackles Underlying Foot And Ankle Problems
Having Heel Pain? ONS Tackles Underlying Foot And Ankle Problems The foot has more than 30 different joints. If you consider the tons of stress your feet endure from walking and standing day in and day out, it’s no wonder that heel pain is the most common problem affecting the foot and ankle. “Feet are physiologically designed to handle the pressure…to a point,” said orthopedic foot and ankle specialist, Mark Yakavonis, MD, Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS). Repeated pounding on a hard surface while running, participating in sports or wearing ill-fitting shoes that inflame the foot’s tissues can cause pain on the bottom of your heel or behi…

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