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…
Schervier Pavilion Receives High Marks For Elderly Care Schervier Pavilion Receives High Marks For Elderly Care
Schervier Pavilion Receives High Marks For Elderly Care For those seeking high-level elder care in Orange County, Schervier Pavilion, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently received a top recognition from one of the nation's premier oversight organizations. Schervier Pavilion is located on the campus of St. Anthony Community Hospital, which is also a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Nursing Home Compare, a resource on the Medicare website, provides each facility with a rating between one and five stars. The ratings come from a combination of health inspections, staffing and quality of resident…
Schervier Pavilion Receives High Marks For Elderly Care Schervier Pavilion Receives High Marks For Elderly Care
Schervier Pavilion Receives High Marks For Elderly Care For those seeking high-level elder care in Orange County, Schervier Pavilion, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently received a top recognition from one of the nation's premier oversight organizations. Schervier Pavilion is located on the campus of St. Anthony Community Hospital, which is also a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Nursing Home Compare, a resource on the Medicare website, provides each facility with a rating between one and five stars. The ratings come from a combination of health inspections, staffing and quality of resident…
Good Samaritan Hospital Designated As 'Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite' Good Samaritan Hospital Designated As 'Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite'
Good Samaritan Hospital Designated As 'Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite' Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern has joined a growing number of businesses in Rockland County to become a Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite as designated by the county Department of Health's Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Program. To be designated a Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite, Good Samaritan Hospital was required to create a written breastfeeding friendly policy, offer a private space other than a bathroom where a mother could pump milk and offer support and information to mothers who have chosen to continue to breastfeed when they returned back to work. The hospital is a member o…
Tee It Up Or Hit The Courts For A Cause In Orange County Tee It Up Or Hit The Courts For A Cause In Orange County
Tee It Up Or Hit The Courts For A Cause In Orange County St. Anthony Community Hospital is calling all athletes -- or those just looking for a good time -- at the hospital’s annual Golf & Tennis Classic to be held this September in Warwick. Participants will spend the day on the course and courts, enjoying a reception and dinner while supporting the Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation. Golfers will have the opportunity to bring home the big prize, as the winner of the Hole in One contest will leave with a new 2018 Ford Fusion courtesy of Leo Kaytes Ford. Proceeds from the tournament will support St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of …
Tee It Up Or Hit The Courts For A Cause In Orange County Tee It Up Or Hit The Courts For A Cause In Orange County
Tee It Up Or Hit The Courts For A Cause In Orange County St. Anthony Community Hospital is calling all athletes -- or those just looking for a good time -- at the hospital’s annual Golf & Tennis Classic to be held this September in Warwick.  Participants will spend the day on the course and courts, enjoying a reception and dinner while supporting the Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation. Golfers will have the opportunity to bring home the big prize, as the winner of the Hole in One contest will leave with a new 2018 Ford Fusion courtesy of Leo Kaytes Ford. Proceeds from the tournament will support St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of…
WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Medical Facilities WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Medical Facilities
WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Medical Facilities Slated for completion in 2020, two Westchester Medical Center Health Network hospitals in Kingston and Port Jervis are making steady progress toward achieving a new vision of state-of-the-art healthcare services and resources in the communities they serve. Bon Secours Community Hospital Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently welcomed local leaders and New York State officials to Bon Secours Community Hospital for a special ceremony, formally heralding the beginning of construction on a transformative $40-million hospital-renova…
WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Healthcare Facilities WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Healthcare Facilities
WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Healthcare Facilities Slated for completion in 2020, two Westchester Medical Center Health Network hospitals in Kingston and Port Jervis are making steady progress toward achieving a new vision of state-of-the-art healthcare services and resources in the communities they serve. Bon Secours Community Hospital Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently welcomed local leaders and New York State officials to Bon Secours Community Hospital for a special ceremony, formally heralding the beginning of construction on a transformative $40-million hospital-renova…
Here's How To Prevent Common Summer Illnesses Here's How To Prevent Common Summer Illnesses
Here's How To Prevent Common Summer Illnesses When making the most of the warm weather this summer, Bon Secours Medical Group explains how to ensure you and your body are in peak health: Heatstroke poses a danger to athletes and people who work outdoors, and the key to prevention is staying hydrated. “Power drinks are beneficial, but there’s nothing better than good old-fashioned water or salt tablets,” said Dr. George Cox, internal medicine physician at Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Ticks, which can cause Lyme disease, are another constant threat in this area. “Wear long trousers…
Good Samaritan Hospital Kicks Off $9 Million Upgrade Of Bariatric, Orthopedic Surgery Units Good Samaritan Hospital Kicks Off $9 Million Upgrade Of Bariatric, Orthopedic Surgery Units
Good Samaritan Hospital Kicks Off $9 Million Upgrade Of Bariatric, Orthopedic Surgery Units Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network has broken ground on a $9 million upgrade to facilities that house two of its leading programs.  The hospital held a ceremony on Tuesday, July 24 heralding the start of construction on the expanded spaces, which will bring a new level of patient experience to the region and foster a specialized, patient-first approach to bariatric and orthopedic care, officials said. The project includes creation of separate and private entrances to both the bariatric and orthopedic units where patients will be greeted by a p…
St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Cardiac Team Earn Top Marks St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Cardiac Team Earn Top Marks
St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Cardiac Team Earn Top Marks As more than 2,150 Americans die each day from cardiovascular disease, proper diagnosis and early treatment have become increasingly invaluable. Fortunately for Orange County residents, the Diagnostic Cardiac Services at St. Anthony Community Hospital have been granted accreditation for a three-year term by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography in the area of Adult Transthoracic. IAC accreditation is a seal of approval that indicates consistent quality care and a dedication to continuous improvement in the facility in which they’re being evaluated. “This recen…
St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Cardiac Team Earn Top Marks St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Cardiac Team Earn Top Marks
St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Cardiac Team Earn Top Marks As more than 2,150 Americans die each day from cardiovascular disease, proper diagnosis and early treatment have become increasingly invaluable. Fortunately for Orange County residents, the Diagnostic Cardiac Services at St. Anthony Community Hospital have been granted accreditation for a three-year term by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography in the area of Adult Transthoracic. IAC accreditation is a seal of approval that indicates consistent quality care and a dedication to continuous improvement in the facility in which they’re being evaluated. “This recen…