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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Feeling The Winter Blues? Here's How To Get Your Diet Ready For Spring Feeling The Winter Blues? Here's How To Get Your Diet Ready For Spring
Feeling The Winter Blues? Here's How To Get Your Diet Ready For Spring ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. -- Winter's cold days and long nights can wreak havoc on even the most disciplined dieter. As the snow begins to melt and the promise of outdoor activities returns, here's how to make sure your body is ready to "spring ahead." “Over the cold months, most of us tend to hibernate," said Susan Epstein, MS, RD, CDN, registered dietitian at The Surgical Weight Loss Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). To shed those extra pounds and reclaim warm-weather figures, she encourages people to get m…

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Orange County Mothers Experience Innovative C-Section Procedure Orange County Mothers Experience Innovative C-Section Procedure
Orange County Mothers Experience Innovative C-Section Procedure WARWICK, N.Y. -- Childbirth is changing, especially for expecting mothers in Orange County. St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, has announced it will now offer a new procedure known as a gentle C-section, or family-centered section, to mothers across the region. This gentle C-section mimics many of the essential components of natural childbirth by allowing parents to watch their infant enter the world through a clear drape and encourages skin-to-skin bonding with the newborn while still in the operating room. This new process is design…

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