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John Haffey

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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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Annual Radiothon Supports Childhood Triumph Over Life-Threatening Illnesses On Nov. 15-17, 100.7 WHUD will host the 13th Annual Radiothon For The Kids. The three-day live broadcast from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital will feature interviews with Hudson Valley children and their families, who will share uplifting and inspiring stories of triumph over the significant medical challenges they faced while under the care of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. The annual event is a fundraiser for the hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, which provides children from the Hudson Valley with life-changing and lifesaving care including open-heart…

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center

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Annual Radiothon Supports Childhood Triumph Over Life-Threatening Illnesses On Nov. 15-17, 100.7 WHUD will host the 13th Annual Radiothon For The Kids. The three-day live broadcast from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital will feature interviews with Hudson Valley children and their families, who will share uplifting and inspiring stories of triumph over the significant medical challenges they faced while under the care of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. The annual event is a fundraiser for the hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, which provides children from the Hudson Valley with life-changing and lifesaving care including open-heart…

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center

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Annual Radiothon Supports Childhood Triumph Over Life-Threatening Illnesses On Nov. 15-17, 100.7 WHUD will host the 13th Annual Radiothon For The Kids. The three-day live broadcast from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital will feature interviews with Hudson Valley children and their families, who will share uplifting and inspiring stories of triumph over the significant medical challenges they faced while under the care of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. The annual event is a fundraiser for the hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, which provides children from the Hudson Valley with life-changing and lifesaving care including open-hear…

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center

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'I Am No Longer Pre-Diabetic,' Thanks to Cardiac Rehab at NWH MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- After learning that he was on his way to developing a potentially life-threatening condition, David knew it was time to make a lifestyle change. "I was diagnosed as a pre-diabetic and realized I had to do something about it," said David, a patient at Northern Westchester Hospital. Pre-diabetes is a condition in which elevated blood sugar levels, raised through lifestyle choices, put patients at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. David realized that to prevent developing the disease, he had to take charge of his health. "I decided that I had …

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

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White Plains Hospital Grows Maternal Care Team WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital has welcomed two acclaimed doctors to its growing women's health department. Dr. Yoni Barnhard and Dr. Garfield Clunie have joined WPH's Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the Maternal Fetal Medicine program. Barnhard joins White Plains Hospital as the new director of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He comes to White Plains Hospital from Norwalk Hospital, where he previously served as chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and director of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine for the Western Connecticut Health Network. A …

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NWH Helps Patient Return To The Court Within Days Of Surgery MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For many patients, undergoing surgery puts their lives on hold. Prep and recovery time, limited mobility and lengthy hospital stays all often accompany even the most routine procedures. However, Northern Westchester Hospital is working to rewrite the surgical norm, and is helping patients transition from hospital to home in a matter of days. A director and tennis pro at a local fitness club, Bob learned he would require surgery to undergo a colon resection. Since returning to what he loved was important for Bob -- both professionally and personally -- he met with the mi…

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NYP Examines The Evolution Of Bone Marrow Transplantation Bone marrow and stem cell transplantation have evolved into a standard of care for people with blood cancers, and its use is only expected to grow. For some patients with leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes, such a transplant offers hope for a cure. With new approaches to reduce risk and novel ways to use transplants, more people are now eligible for this potentially lifesaving treatment. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside bones such as the hip and thigh bones. It contains immature cells called stem cells which can mature into red blood cells, white blood …

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Can Breast Cancer Be Prevented? The short answer is not always. However, there are steps women can take to reduce their risk and find cancer early should it develop. There are certain causes of breast cancer that women can't change, such as advanced age or a family history of the disease. Others, however, are within control: Get moving and eat healthily: Obesity is becoming one of the most common risk factors for cancer, including postmenopausal breast cancer, and may overtake smoking as the leading modifiable cancer cause. Following a healthy diet and incorporating regular physical activity may help. Watch the wine: The…

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NYP Treats Cancer With Pinpoint Precision In 1895, German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen first produced x-rays, ushering in an era of radiation science. More than a century later, a wide array of radiation therapy approaches have been developed to shrink and destroy cancerous tumors. Since radiation was first harnessed to treat cancer, radiation oncologists -- the doctors who oversee patients' radiation therapy -- have grappled with its side effects. Because x-ray radiation scatters, healthy tissue near a tumor can be damaged, resulting in irritation and other side effects during treatment and beyond. The good news is that docto…

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Give The Gift Of Health This Holiday Season NYACK, N.Y. -- When planning gifts this holiday season, think healthy. Staying in shape doesn't have to be a chore; in fact, there are many fun, creative ways to promote health and fitness. “Anything that gets someone moving is good,” said Dr. Howard Feldfogel, of Highland Medical, P.C., Clarkstown Medical Associates and the director of the Department of Medicine at Nyack Hospital. “The goal is at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week to help maintain weight and help you and your heart stay fit.” Feldfogel suggests gift-givers start with activities that they themselves find…

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