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Rivertowns, NY
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St. John's Riverside Hospital To Unveil New CT Scan
St. John's Riverside Hospital is unveiling a new CT Scan in the radiology department on Thursday, January 30 and the community is invited to attend. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place in the Dobbs Ferry Pavilion Lobby at 128 Ashford Avenue from 11am to 12pm. Light refreshments will follow. Mayor Vincent Rossillo and Village Administrator Robert Yamuder will be in attendance, along with the administration and Ambulance Corps in the Rivertowns.
Briarcliff, NY
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So You’re Getting A Core Needle Breast Biopsy
“You need a biopsy.” It was not what I expected to hear at my routine mammogram—as the radiologist talked, all I could think was, “What the…?!” But what seemed like the worst day ever may have been my lucky break. That mammogram in my late 40s had detected a warning sign: a tiny cluster of calcification in my left breast. I needed a stereotactic core needle biopsy, a procedure where the suspect spot is located via mammogram, extracted with a special needle, and sent to a pathology lab to see if the tissue is normal or not. Chances are you know someone like me. More than 1 million women ha…
Newburgh, NY
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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…
Bridgeport, CT
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When Do I Need A Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Versus MRI?
Ultrasound (US) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are advanced imaging modalities that are excellent for evaluating patients with musculoskeletal pain or abnormalities. These imaging studies are often complementary to each other, with MRI providing an unparalleled overview of anatomy including cartilage, bones and soft tissues, while US provides a high resolution focused examination of a particular structure. Additional advantages of MRI are the ability to image large parts of the body and to detect subtle changes in the appearances of the anatomic structures. US can be quickly performe…
Mahopac, NY
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To Be Clear: 3D Mammography Can Save Lives
One of the most important steps in treating breast cancer is properly identifying the disease in its early stages, a precaution that's regularly performed through a mammogram. Now, thanks to Northern Westchester Hospital's state-of-the-art radiology and 3D mammography offerings, area women are able to receive premier breast care in a comfortable and compassionate environment. "[The hospital's] Yorktown Imaging offers 3D mammography...which is an advantage because it is better able to detect abnormalities as well as decrease the need for additional imaging," said Dr. Stefanie Zalas…
Mahopac, NY
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Problems With Your Prostate? UroLift® And UroNav Offer New Advances
June is Men’s Health Month. This awareness month highlights the importance of preventative healthcare and appropriate screenings and checkups specific to men to maintain overall health and long-term well-being. CareMount Medical offers two state-of-the-art procedures for male patients dealing specifically with prostate issues, the UroLift® System and the UroNav Fusion Biopsy System. CareMount Medical is leading the way to offer these minimally invasive techniques close to home for patients in the Hudson Valley. The UroLift® System is designed to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prosta…
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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WMC Technician Experiences Other Side Of Comforting Care
In her more than 30 years as an X-ray technician at St. Anthony Community Hospital, Lori Lade has learned what it means to work in the close-knit Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Over those three decades with the hospital’s radiology department, the 66-year-old Warwick resident has made compassionate care a priority: greeting patients warmly, explaining procedures, encouraging questions and offering reassurance. Lade said she takes special interest in helping trauma patients receive the empathy and support they need. Her career has also reminded her to safeguard her own health. Wi…
