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Eclipse Safety: Here's How To Properly Use Eye Protection, Westchester Expert Says Eclipse Safety: Here's How To Properly Use Eye Protection, Westchester Expert Says
Eclipse Safety: Here's How To Properly Use Eye Protection, Westchester Expert Says As New York residents prepare to gaze up at the sky during the upcoming historic solar eclipse less than a week away, a Westchester County eye expert is giving tips on how to properly view the event while using protection.  Known as the "Great North American Eclipse," the astronomical event will cross the United States on Monday, April 8, and bring a partial eclipse to the Hudson Valley. According to experts, such a spectacle can be dangerous to view without eye protection because the sun continues to emit harmful ultraviolet rays, and gazing directly at it can cause severe damage to th…
WMCHealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals WMCHealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals
Wmchealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals Updated visitation guidelines went into effect at all Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals that enable patient visitation for up to two support persons, designated by the patient or healthcare proxy. WMCHealth worked closely with the New York State Department of Health on the visitation update, which is in alignment with all state guidelines and helps ensure the safety of our patients, their caregivers, our workforce members, and the community. Please visit each hospital’s website for additional visitation information and the most current updates. The new visitatio…
WMCHealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals WMCHealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals
Wmchealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals Updated visitation guidelines went into effect at all Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals that enable patient visitation for up to two support persons, designated by the patient or healthcare proxy. WMCHealth worked closely with the New York State Department of Health on the visitation update, which is in alignment with all state guidelines and helps ensure the safety of our patients, their caregivers, our workforce members, and the community. Please visit each hospital’s website for additional visitation information and the most current updates. The new visitatio…
St. Anthony Community Hospital Introduces 3D Mammography St. Anthony Community Hospital Introduces 3D Mammography
St. Anthony Community Hospital Introduces 3D Mammography St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is now offering 3D mammography exams that utilize advanced breast tomosynthesis technology that can significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, while simultaneously decreasing the likelihood that a woman will be asked to return for additional testing. “The system allows our radiologists to more effectively pinpoint the size, shape and location of abnormalities,” said Robert Yates, System Director of Imaging Services, Bon Secours Charity Health System. How Does 3D Mammography Wo…
Winding Through Warwick Holiday House Tour Raises Nearly $50,000 for Local Healthcare Winding Through Warwick Holiday House Tour Raises Nearly $50,000 for Local Healthcare
Winding Through Warwick Holiday House Tour Raises Nearly $50,000 for Local Healthcare WARWICK, N.Y. – More than 500 community members and visitors to Warwick participated in Winding Through Warwick, a holiday house tour benefiting St. Anthony Community Hospital, Schervier Pavilion and Mount Alverno Center – all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Winding Through Warwick, held on December 7, brought guests to six homes uniquely decorated for the holidays. Community members who volunteered to feature their homes on the tour were Trish Chelsen, Jennifer and Cody Flood, Janet and Terry Grahn, Jane Gyulavary, Robin and Tom Sobiech and Bobbi Stube…
Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation Golf Classic Raises Nearly $48,000 Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation Golf Classic Raises Nearly $48,000
Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation Golf Classic Raises Nearly $48,000 Close to 100 hospital staff members, business and civic leaders and supporters took to the greens during St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Annual Golf Classic, on September 25. Through the sold out event, nearly $48,000 was raised to benefit ongoing advances in healthcare on the Warwick Health Campus, which includes St. Anthony Community Hospital, Mount Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). “Each year, the classic is a key fundraiser that helps ensure our families and friends continue to receive state-of-the-art healt…
Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes Earn American Academy Of Sleep Medicine Accreditation Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes Earn American Academy Of Sleep Medicine Accreditation
Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes Earn American Academy Of Sleep Medicine Accreditation The Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), were recently granted a five-year reaccreditation term by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for all categories of sleep studies. A sleep study is a non-invasive test performed overnight that evaluates factors such eye movement, blood oxygen levels, heart and breathing rates, snoring and body movements during the stages of sleep to seek …
Bon Secours Community Hospital Foundation Raises More Than $40,000 At Annual Golf Outing Bon Secours Community Hospital Foundation Raises More Than $40,000 At Annual Golf Outing
Bon Secours Community Hospital Foundation Raises More Than $40,000 At Annual Golf Outing More than 100 players, including physicians, hospital employees, local business leaders and supporters participated in the Bon Secours Community Hospital Annual Golf Outing at High Point Golf Club in Montague, N.J. on August 26. Through the event, more than $40,000 was raised to help support ongoing investments in facilities, equipment, technology and services at Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). The outing included an 18-hole scramble, putting green contest, closest to the pin contest, hole in one drive and raffles. A din…
St. Anthony Community Hospital Receives National Recognition In Women’s Care From Healthgrades® St. Anthony Community Hospital Receives National Recognition In Women’s Care From Healthgrades®
St. Anthony Community Hospital Receives National Recognition In Women’s Care From Healthgrades® St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is a recipient of Healthgrades’ highest maternal care honors. The Birthing Center at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern also received awards from Healthgrades. Both birthing centers received Five-star ratings for C-section deliveries and Good Samaritan Hospital was also awarded a Five-star rating for vaginal deliveries from Healthgrades, an online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Five-star ratings indicate that the hospitals’ clinical o…
What Are The High-Risk Factors For Breast Cancer? Have The Screening Guidelines Changed? What Are The High-Risk Factors For Breast Cancer? Have The Screening Guidelines Changed?
What Are The High-Risk Factors For Breast Cancer? Have The Screening Guidelines Changed? “Much of it is based on family history,” said Karen Karsif, MD, Medical Director at the Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Suffern. “Most people think only about the mother’s side, but the father’s family is equally important.” In addition to family history, doctors consider biopsies with abnormal cells or questionable mammogram results. Obesity is another factor for all cancers, not just breast cancer, but the availability of hard data is limited. Alcohol intake should also be kept to a drink or two a…
What Are The High-Risk Factors For Breast Cancer? Have The Screening Guidelines Changed? What Are The High-Risk Factors For Breast Cancer? Have The Screening Guidelines Changed?
What Are The High-Risk Factors For Breast Cancer? Have The Screening Guidelines Changed? “Much of it is based on family history,” said Karen Karsif, MD, Medical Director at the Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Suffern. “Most people think only about the mother’s side, but the father’s family is equally important.” In addition to family history, doctors consider biopsies with abnormal cells or questionable mammogram results. Obesity is another factor for all cancers, not just breast cancer, but the availability of hard data is limited. Alcohol intake should also be kept to a drink or two a…
Cardinal Dolan Offers Blessing For The New Temporary Emergency Department At Bon Secours Cardinal Dolan Offers Blessing For The New Temporary Emergency Department At Bon Secours
Cardinal Dolan Offers Blessing For The New Temporary Emergency Department At Bon Secours Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), welcomed His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, to lead a dedication and blessing of the hospital’s new temporary Emergency Department that will allow for patient care to continue seamlessly as the hospital continues work on a transformative $40 million multi-phase expansion and enhancement project The Cardinal joined WMCHealth and Bon Secours Community Hospital leadership and staff, along with community leaders and elected officials, for a special ceremony blessin…
Finding Freedom From Chronic Shoulder Pain With 3D Imaging Finding Freedom From Chronic Shoulder Pain With 3D Imaging
Finding Freedom From Chronic Shoulder Pain With 3D Imaging As seen in the July/August 2019 issue of Advancing Care Despite enduring pain for almost three years, Harry Knebel Jr., 66, was unsure he wanted to have shoulder replacement surgery. His procedure was scheduled for late November 2018, but in the weeks leading up to it, the Warwick resident was having second thoughts. Constant pain, difficulty sleeping, trouble getting dressed and other limitations on his daily activities were commonplace. But the notion of a six-week recovery gave him pause. “I was really depressed until my 18-year-old grandson, Robbie, told me he didn’t like the depressi…
What Are the Signs Of A Concussion? Bon Secours Physician Explains What Are the Signs Of A Concussion? Bon Secours Physician Explains
What Are the Signs Of A Concussion? Bon Secours Physician Explains As seen in the July/August 2019 issue of Advancing Care. Concussion awareness is at an all-time peak, and “proper identification, with prompt removal from contact activities, is key to a safe recovery,” said Nicholas Belasco, DO, a sports medicine specialist and Director of the Concussion Management and Rehabilitation program at Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). He further explained that in children, the full range of symptoms (most commonly including headache, nausea and dizziness) may not appear right away. That is why New Y…
Bon Secours Laboratories Receive Accreditation From College of American Pathologists Bon Secours Laboratories Receive Accreditation From College of American Pathologists
Bon Secours Laboratories Receive Accreditation From College of American Pathologists The laboratories of Bon Secours Charity Health System’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY; Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis; and St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), have been recognized by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in recognition of their overall excellence and adherence to safety standards. The on-site evaluation and CAP accreditation process is designed to ensure the highest level of care for all laboratory patients. Inspectors examin…
Bon Secours Laboratories Receive Accreditation From College of American Pathologists Bon Secours Laboratories Receive Accreditation From College of American Pathologists
Bon Secours Laboratories Receive Accreditation From College of American Pathologists The laboratories of Bon Secours Charity Health System’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY; Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis; and St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), have been recognized by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in recognition of their overall excellence and adherence to safety standards. The on-site evaluation and CAP accreditation process is designed to ensure the highest level of care for all laboratory patients. Inspectors examin…
Girls’ Night Out Raises Funds To Benefit St. Anthony Community Hospital Women’s Health Services Girls’ Night Out Raises Funds To Benefit St. Anthony Community Hospital Women’s Health Services
Girls’ Night Out Raises Funds To Benefit St. Anthony Community Hospital Women’s Health Services St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently held its second annual Girls’ Night Out fundraising event. Nearly 250 local women, healthcare staff and friends of St. Anthony Community Hospital came together at the Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek in Vernon, New Jersey to support the hospital’s women’s health services. More than $30,000 was raised during the event. Keynote speaker Patricia Pollio, MD, OB/GYN at Advanced Physician Services in Goshen and Suffern, discussed impacts and offered solutions for the effects of hormon…
St. Anthony Community Hospital Kicks Off $10 Million Renovation Of Radiology Department St. Anthony Community Hospital Kicks Off $10 Million Renovation Of Radiology Department
St. Anthony Community Hospital Kicks Off $10 Million Renovation Of Radiology Department St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is undergoing an extensive upgrade of its Radiology Department that will deliver faster and more accurate diagnoses. The $10 million project is expected to significantly increase the size of the current Radiology Department with three newly renovated rooms. The suite enhancements will accommodate new X-ray, CT and MRI equipment that will accompany a new ultrasound machine. Additionally, 3D mammography will soon be available at our Women’s Imaging Center at Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Warwic…
Bon Secours Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Mental Health Unit During Mental Health Month Bon Secours Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Mental Health Unit During Mental Health Month
Bon Secours Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Mental Health Unit During Mental Health Month Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), celebrated the 25th anniversary of its mental health unit and recognized the work of its behavioral health staff in commemoration of Mental Health Month in May. The hospital provides behavioral health services for Port Jervis and the entire tristate area, including all of Orange County, the surrounding counties and adjacent states. Guest speakers during the celebration included New York State Assemblyman Karl Brabenec, 98th District; Mary Leahy, MD, CEO, Bon Secours Charity Health System…
From Health Risk To Races, Bon Secours Helps One Man Overcome Lifelong Weight Struggles From Health Risk To Races, Bon Secours Helps One Man Overcome Lifelong Weight Struggles
From Health Risk To Races, Bon Secours Helps One Man Overcome Lifelong Weight Struggles For Francis “Chip” Estenes, living his life overweight had become the unfortunate norm. However, after climbing to nearly 425 pounds and finding everyday tasks to be a challenge, the 49 year old realized he needed to take back his life - and looked to the weight loss experts at the Westchester Medical Center Health Network for help. “I struggled with my weight for most of my life. I tried programs to lose weight but would gain back even more,” he said. “Weight was hindering my lifestyle and affecting my health. My joints ached, and I had chronic back problems and fatty liver disease. I saw m…
Mary Juliano To Chair Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation Mary Juliano To Chair Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation
Mary Juliano To Chair Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation Mary Juliano, a longtime Warwick resident, has been named Chair of the Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation for the upcoming 2019 term.  Juliano will work with the Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors, community leaders and Warwick Healthcare Campus staff to build philanthropy and help advance healthcare for both patients of St. Anthony Community Hospital and residents of Mount Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion, which are members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Raul Berina, who previously served as Chair of the Foundation for five years, will continue to ser…
Chocolate And Wine: Heart Helpers Or Potential Problems? Chocolate And Wine: Heart Helpers Or Potential Problems?
Chocolate And Wine: Heart Helpers Or Potential Problems? A rich, sensory combination, chocolate and red wine are an iconic pairing for everything from celebrations to simply "me-time." However, do these two treats offer health benefits beyond their relaxing properties? “I certainly do not discourage light-to-moderate consumption of wine and chocolate,” said Dr. Andrew Najovits, cardiologist at Metropolitan Cardiology, part of Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). “Research has demonstrated the cardiovascular benefits of alcohol when used lightly or in moderation: Typically, up to one drin…
Chocolate And Wine: Heart Helpers Or Potential Problems? Chocolate And Wine: Heart Helpers Or Potential Problems?
Chocolate And Wine: Heart Helpers Or Potential Problems? A rich, sensory combination, chocolate and red wine are an iconic pairing for everything from celebrations to simply "me-time." However, do these two treats offer health benefits beyond their relaxing properties? “I certainly do not discourage light-to-moderate consumption of wine and chocolate,” said Dr. Andrew Najovits, cardiologist at Metropolitan Cardiology, part of Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). “Research has demonstrated the cardiovascular benefits of alcohol when used lightly or in moderation: Typically, up to one drin…
Orange Teacher Catches Life-Threatening Heart Diagnosis In The 'Nick' Of Time Orange Teacher Catches Life-Threatening Heart Diagnosis In The 'Nick' Of Time
Orange Teacher Catches Life-Threatening Heart Diagnosis In The 'Nick' Of Time For Michael Weisgarber, a special-education teacher at Orange Ulster BOCES, a two-week summer vacation was right around the corner. But, at his Suffern home on Aug. 12, 2018, he felt a pain in his chest that quickly escalated. “I could tell it was more than just heartburn,” said Weisgarber, 51. He had trouble catching his breath and experienced pain and weakness in his legs. A neighbor drove him to Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), a few miles away. Quick evaluation in the Emergency Department, including a CT scan, revealed he wa…
Orange Teacher Catches Life-Threatening Heart Diagnosis In The 'Nick' Of Time Orange Teacher Catches Life-Threatening Heart Diagnosis In The 'Nick' Of Time
Orange Teacher Catches Life-Threatening Heart Diagnosis In The 'Nick' Of Time For Michael Weisgarber, a special-education teacher at Orange Ulster BOCES, a two-week summer vacation was right around the corner.  But, at his Suffern home on Aug. 12, 2018, he felt a pain in his chest that quickly escalated. “I could tell it was more than just heartburn,” said Weisgarber, 51. He had trouble catching his breath and experienced pain and weakness in his legs. A neighbor drove him to Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), a few miles away. Quick evaluation in the Emergency Department, including a CT scan, revealed…
Winding Through Warwick Raises More Than $47,000 To Support St. Anthony Community Hospital Winding Through Warwick Raises More Than $47,000 To Support St. Anthony Community Hospital
Winding Through Warwick Raises More Than $47,000 To Support St. Anthony Community Hospital More than 550 people attended the Winding Through Warwick holiday house tour on December 1 to support St. Anthony Community Hospital, Schervier Pavilion and Mount Alverno Center, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). More than $47,000 was raised to support advances in care for patients and residents of these facilities. Seven distinguished homes were on the 2018 tour, uniquely decorated for the holidays in styles that complemented their architectural and ornamental features. Homeowners included Pat and Frank Fornario, Greg Galluccio and Dixie Comeau, Charl…
Winding Through Warwick Raises More Than $47,000 To Support St. Anthony Community Hospital Winding Through Warwick Raises More Than $47,000 To Support St. Anthony Community Hospital
Winding Through Warwick Raises More Than $47,000 To Support St. Anthony Community Hospital More than 550 people attended the Winding Through Warwick holiday house tour on December 1 to support St. Anthony Community Hospital, Schervier Pavilion and Mount Alverno Center, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). More than $47,000 was raised to support advances in care for patients and residents of these facilities. Seven distinguished homes were on the 2018 tour, uniquely decorated for the holidays in styles that complemented their architectural and ornamental features. Homeowners included Pat and Frank Fornario, Greg Galluccio and Dixie Comeau, Charl…
St. Josephs Place Named Among Best Nursing Homes In The Nation By U.S. News & World Report St. Josephs Place Named Among Best Nursing Homes In The Nation By U.S. News & World Report
St. Josephs Place Named Among Best Nursing Homes In The Nation By U.S. News & World Report St. Josephs Place, located in and operated by Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received U.S. News & World Report’s “high performance overall and high performance for short-term rehabilitation” designations. U.S. News & World Report is a leading expert in the evaluation and rating of healthcare providers across the country. Over 15,000 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers nationwide were evaluated. This year, only 15 percent of nursing homes earned the high performance designation. The results of the r…
St. Josephs Place Named Among Best Nursing Homes In The Nation By U.S. News & World Report St. Josephs Place Named Among Best Nursing Homes In The Nation By U.S. News & World Report
St. Josephs Place Named Among Best Nursing Homes In The Nation By U.S. News & World Report St. Josephs Place, located in and operated by Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received U.S. News & World Report’s “high performance overall and high performance for short-term rehabilitation” designations. U.S. News & World Report is a leading expert in the evaluation and rating of healthcare providers across the country. Over 15,000 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers nationwide were evaluated. This year, only 15 percent of nursing homes earned the high performance designation. The results of the report …
What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It? What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It?
What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It? It may sound festive, but there is nothing cheerful about holiday heart syndrome, a very real phenomenon in which heart-related emergencies spike around the food-and-drink-centered holidays. According to Emily Gordon, MD, an internal medicine physician with Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Warwick, “There is a higher risk of heart disease around the holidays, when all around us are parties with unhealthy food and drinks. Rich desserts, eggnog and holiday breads are everywhere, and there are no outdoor activities in sight. Peo…
St. Anthony Community Hospital Earns ACR Ultrasound Accreditation St. Anthony Community Hospital Earns ACR Ultrasound Accreditation
St. Anthony Community Hospital Earns ACR Ultrasound Accreditation The ultrasound team at St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), was recently granted reaccreditation for a two-year term by the American College of Radiology (ACR) in ultrasound imaging. Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body parts to help providers make accurate diagnoses. ACR accreditation is a gold seal that patients can rely on as an indicator of the highest level of image quality and patient safety. The accreditation is only awarded to facilities meeti…