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John Haffey

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jhaffey@dailyvoice.com

John is a graduate of Villanova University with degrees in History, Communications, and Political Science. A lifelong Norwalk resident, he covers an array of topics from real estate and education to sports and entertainment. John has previously worked as a freelance reporter and brings experience in digital media advertising. A surfer, fisherman, and boater, John is prone to drop everything if the fish begin to bite or the waves are on. John Haffey was a former content writer at Daily Voice.

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Montefiore Nyack Hospital Celebrates Motherhood With Breastfeeding Events As studies have increasingly shown the benefits of breastfeeding, mothers and newborns in Rockland County are able to receive support from one of the region's premier maternal care centers thanks to Montefiore Nyack Hospital. Recently awarded the 2018 IBCLC Care Award for excellence in lactation care by The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and International Lactation Consultant Association, Montefiore Nyack Hospital helps new mothers and families successfully begin breastfeeding and assists with overcoming breastfeeding challenges that may develop over time. Breastfeed…

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Get Out! Newport Academy Helps Teens Seize Summer At Adventure Camp This summer vacation, Newport Academy is helping teens truly reset and recharge through its one-of-a-kind Adventure Camp in Darien, Conn. Designed to help students practice self-care, build life skills and stay engaged and healthy during the unstructured summer months, the two week day camp will offer attendees the chance to experience the outdoors and foster adventure to promote lifestyle changes. Comprised of equal parts physical and mental rejuvenation, the camp will provide teens the chance to experiment with meditation, music therapy and yoga, as well as enjoy hiking, gardening and ot…

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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…

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Good Samaritan Hospital Helps Rockland Fireman Return To Form After being forced to abandon his hobbies of bowling and rowing due to constant knee pain, Robert Young of Sloatsburg, knew he had to make a change. Young, 65, leads an active life. His job as a condominium superintendent keeps him on the move all day, climbing ladders, fixing elevators and the like. For 38 years, he’s been a volunteer firefighter; for the last five, he’s served the department as a scuba rescue diver. But Young’s knee pain was interfering with activities he loved. Despite his “very high tolerance for pain,” he knew he had to do something about his knees. In the fall of 2016…

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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…

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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…

Content Partner: Bon Secours Community Hospital

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Advances In Bariatric Surgery Lead To Long-Lasting Weight Loss For those suffering from obesity, newer surgical weight-loss procedures can help shed pounds and encourage better health, without many of the complications seen in older surgeries. Dr. Jonathan Arad, a bariatric surgeon at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, says patients who undergo gastric sleeve surgery on average lose 65 percent of their excess body weight, and often no longer need to take medication for diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure. “This is not just a weight-loss procedure, but a way to get healthier overall,” he said. Who is a Candidate for Weight-Loss Surgery? Weight-loss,…

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After Catastrophic Accident, Skydiver Finds Lifesaving Help At WMC A licensed pilot and experienced skydiver, Brian Moriarty is no stranger to taking a leap. “It’s the exhilaration, adrenaline, knowledge and skill necessary to take something so inherently dangerous and make it routine,” said Moriarty, who works as a paramedic. He describes skydiving as a meditative experience “where you are forced to focus on what is taking place in the moment and be consumed in it 110 percent.” In 2015, with 1,000 jumps under his belt, Moriarty embarked on what seemed to be a “routine and unremarkable” jump on a beautiful June day in upstate New York. “Everything I know…

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WMC Helps Tappan Teen Recover From Near-Tragic Bike Ride Riding her bike to school one day, Jordan Duffy experienced an accident that would change her life forever. Not wearing a helmet, she and a friend pulled out of her family's driveway and began to pedal away. Suddenly, an approaching car veered towards the teens, causing her to collide head-on, flip head over heels and land on her head. A neighbor witnessed the impact and the seizure that followed, and called 911. Other neighbors ran over to help. “It was surreal,” said Jordan’s dad, Matthew. “She was out of it. Moving, but not moaning. Rubbing her head, but not speaking.” An ambulance whisk…

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It Started With A Tick: How One Bite Led To A Surprising Psychotic Episode When Kevin Berean didn't feel like himself late in the summer of 2017, he knew it was more than just seasonal blues. “I was feeling a great deal of anxiety, and yet I was in a completely detached state,” he said. “It’s hard to describe. I felt like I was on Earth, yet in a totally different world. I just didn’t feel like myself.” Berean cannot precisely recall the duration of his symptoms, but “it was probably several months." Frightened by his altered state, Berean went to the Emergency Department of MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Networ…

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