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This site has been designed specifically for you – our valued physicians and members of medical staff. This physician portal is a tool that we can use to communicate to co-workers and relay important information on a host of topics that are pertinent to the role you play within the Bon Secours Charity Health System. I encourage you to use it as we move forward in our Mission to provide quality, compassionate healthcare and to be of good help to each other and those within our communities. For furt...
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Bon Secours Medical Group address is: 255 Lafayette Avenue Suffern, NY 10901 845.368.5000 Bariatric Medicine Cardiology Critical Care Medicine Family Practice Gastroenterology Geriatrics Gynecology Hematology Internal Medicine Lipidology Neurology Oncology Pulmonology Sleep Medicine Sports Medicine Surgery
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WMCHealth offers both COVID-19 diagnostic and antibody testing by appointment only, at sites in Valhalla, Poughkeepsie, Kingston and Margaretville How do I make an appointment? Requests for Diagnostic and Antibody test appointments are now available ONLINE via: WMCHealth COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Appointment Request (English) WMCHealth COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Appointment Request (Spanish) WMCHealth COVID-19 Antibody Testing Appointment Request (English) WMCHealth COVID-19 Antibo...
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Bon Secours Community Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment Plans 2022 - 2024 Bon Secours Community Hospital 2019 - 2021 Bon Secours Community Hospital Bon Secours Community Hospital 2021 Year End Update 2016 - 2018 Bon Secours Community Hospital 2013 - 2015 Bon Secours Community Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment Plans 2022 - 2024 Good Samaritan Hospital 2019 - 2021 Good Samaritan Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital 2021 Year End Update 2016 - 2018 Good Samaritan ...
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FPPE – Cardiology Cardiac TEE Proctoring Cardiac Cath and Electrophysiology Evaluation Form FPPE – Family Medicine Family Medicine Evaluation Form FPPE – Generic Forms Overall Evaluation Form Telephone Consult Only Evaluation Form FPPE – Medicine AHP Evaluation Form Medicine Evaluation Form FPPE – OB/GYN GYN Proctoring Obstetrics Proctoring FPPE – Pathology Pathology 05102017 FPPE – Pediatrics Pediatrics Evaluation Form FPPE – Psychiatry Psychiatry Evaluation Form FPPE – Radiology Radiology Evaluation F...
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SUFFERN, N.Y. (February 26, 2024) – Good Samaritan Hospital is proud to announce the launch of the region’s first Expert Surgical Second Opinion Center . In an effort to empower patients facing surgical decisions, WMCHealth’s Good Samaritan Hospital now offers access to board-certified specialists who provide expert second opinions on diagnoses and treatment plans. Patients will be contacted by a dedicated program coordinator who will schedule consultations within 72 hours. Considering a second opinion ...
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Medical Staff, Observer Process Welcome to the Bon Secours Charity Health System, Medical Staff Services Department. We sincerely hope that you have an enriching experience with us. Please make sure that all appropriate paperwork is completed as directed below. We look forward to meeting you. STEP 1: Please Review Code of Conduct Catholic and Religious Directives STEP 2: Request Form Confidentiality Agreement Health Assessment Verification of Orientation Professional Conduct Agreement Parental Consent (...
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Given the issues with air quality as a result of the Canadian fires, Rachelle J. Lodescar, MD , a burn surgeon for the Westchester Medical Center Burn Center, recommends these tips to limit your risk during this public health crisis: Avoid any unnecessary time outdoors, especially higher-risk groups such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals and those with underlying heart or respiratory conditions If necessary to be outdoors, avoid strenuous activities or exercis...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (September 18, 2019) – Trips and slips are no laughing matter, as falls in the home are the number one reason for hospital visits nationwide. At Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center in the Hudson Valley, falls have been the most common injury-related hospitalization for a consecutive 15 years, making up more than 40 percent of all trauma admissions. September is Fall Pre...
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Gifts donated to this campaign from Tuesday, November 27, 2018 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019 will be generously matched dollar for dollar (up to $50,000.00) by WMCHealth Chairman of the Board Mitchell Hochberg and Suzan Hochberg. That means your kind gift today will have twice the life-saving impact! Click here to support the local WMCHealth hospital(s) of your choice: Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Valhalla, NY Behavioral Health Center, Valhalla, NY MidHud...
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On Tuesday, February 25, in exchange for a FREE short stack of buttermilk pancakes at IHOP restaurants, please consider making a donation to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a member of the WMCHealth Network , your local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. 100% of your donation will help save the lives of children across the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, CT. Participating IHOPs include: Dutchess County Poughkeepsie IHOP (Route 9 near Route 113/Spackenkill Road) Fairfield County Stamford IHOP (Su...
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VALHALLA N.Y. (October 5, 2020) — Advanced ENT Services is the newest practice within WMCHealth Physicians, the medical group of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network ( WMCHealth ). The 10-office practice provides a wide range of otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) primary care and specialty services throughout the Hudson Valley as well as the Bronx. Services include primary ear, nose and throat care, including treatment for hearing loss and therapy for balance problems and, thro...
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Medical Staff, Clinical Rotation Students Process Welcome to the Bon Secours Charity Health System, Medical Staff Services Department. We sincerely hope that you have an enriching experience with us. Please make sure that all appropriate paperwork is completed as directed below. We look forward to meeting you. *** ATTENTION CLINICAL ROTATION STUDENTS *** All Clinical Rotation students must return the required paperwork to the Medical Staff Office 4 weeks prior to their rotation. After the paperwo...
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COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing and Treatment at WMCHealth Use the links below to a WMCHealth location for testing and vaccine appointment scheduling. Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and our Behavioral Health Center HealthAlliance Hospital Margaretville Hospital MidHudson Regional Hospital Bon Secours Community Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital St. Anthony Community Hospital WMCHealth Physicians Advanced Physician Services Bon Secours Medical Group More COVID-19 and Antibody Te...
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Sledding is a fun wintertime activity for families, however those exhilarating slides down neighborhood hills send more than 20,000 children to emergency rooms each year, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics*. With winter in full swing, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, is reminding parents, caregivers and snow-goers of all ages that sleddin...
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Effective immediately, WMCHealth hospitals and affiliated providers will rejoin Empire BlueCross BlueShield’s network of participating providers under a new, three-year agreement, retroactive to June 1. That means that all Empire members who received covered health care services from WMCHealth hospitals and affiliated providers on or after June 1 will receive coverage for these services at the in-network level of benefits. Those WMCHealth hospitals, facilities and providers covered under the new agreeme...
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COVID-19: Maintaining a Safe and Effective Care Environment A safe and effective care environment is our highest priority, and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals and medical practices have undertaken necessary steps to protect our patients and workforce as the COVID-19 situation evolves. On this site, you will find up-to-date information on our patient and visitor guidelines, as well as details about vaccination, testing and treatment offered at our hospital campuses, ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 1, 2021) – Sledding is a fun wintertime activity for families, however those exhilarating slides down neighborhood hills send more than 20,000 children to emergency rooms each year, according to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics . With a winter storm bringing significant snowfall amounts to our area, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, is reminding parents, caregivers and snow-goers of all ages that sledding injuries are preventable, if...
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In the wake of two blasts of winter weather across the Hudson Valley, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), urges residents to take necessary safety precautions to prevent avoidable winter-weather emergencies. Each year, more than 400 people in the United States die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including incidents related to portable generator use. Most ca...
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Log in below to view and pay your bills from: Bon Secours Community Hospital Bon Secours Medical Group Good Samaritan Hospital Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital MidHudson Regional Hospital St. Anthony Community Hospital Westchester Medical Center WMCHealth Physicians Advanced Physician Services Access Bill Pay Please note: Bon Secours Medical Group, Bon Secours Community Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Anthony Community Hospital patients: If your date of service was prior to...
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May, 18, 2020: Today, WMCHealth announces that elective outpatient ambulatory surgeries and medical tests will resume this week at its hospitals in Orange County, under an Executive Order from Governor Andrew Cuomo. St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis will each resume outpatient surgery services. Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order allows for resumption of elective outpatient ambulatory surgical services -- those for whi...
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JOURNAL CLUB APRIL 30 RIVER PALM, MAHWAH, NEW JERSEY 6:30 PM HIGH RISK PCI AND CARDIOGENIC SHOCK: THE ROLE OF HEMODYNAMIC SUPPORT SPEAKER AJAY J. KITANE, MD, SM, FACC, FSCAI Chief Academic Officer, Center for Interventional Vascular Therapy Associate Professor of medicine at Columbia University Medical Center Director, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program and Cath Lab Quality New York-Presbyterian Hospital A Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of a Percutaneous Left Ven...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 22, 2020) – Updated visitation guidelines are going into effect at all Westchester Medical Center Health Network ( WMCHealth ) hospitals that enable patient visitation for up to two support persons, designated by the patient or healthcare proxy. WMCHealth worked closely with the New York State Department of Health on the visitation update, which is in alignment with all state guidelines and helps ensure the safety of our patients, their caregivers, our workforce members, and the com...
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SUFFERN, N.Y. (February 1, 2020) – Sledding is a fun wintertime activity for families, however those exhilarating slides down neighborhood hills send more than 20,000 children to emergency rooms each year, according to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics . With a winter storm bringing significant snowfall amounts to our area, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, is reminding parents, caregivers and snow-goers of all ages that sledding injuries are preventable, if the r...
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Top 5 Reasons to Complete the Census: Your Health: Helps hospitals and communities predict the spread of diseases. Emergency Response: Helps allocate disaster resources. Federal Funding: Determines funding for programs like Medicaid and school lunches. Fair Representation: Determines a community’s number of U.S. House of Representatives seats. Infrastructure: Drives decisions for housing, safety resources and community improvements. Responses to the census are secure,...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 13, 2018) – As the summer draws to a close, families are turning their thoughts and preparations to the beginning of a new school year. Amidst the back to school shopping and gathering of school supplies, experts at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, are urging parents to remember the most important back to school focus – their children’s physical and emotional preparedness for the year ahead. Pediatrician Rebekka Levis, MD...
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FREE Women’s Health Screenings for Uninsured and Under-insured Women, Ages 40 to 64* Additional Upcoming Dates: June 26, 2019 For Information and to Book Appointments Call: 845.368.5816 or 855.277.4482 At Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of Westchester Medical Center Health Network, we're offering free cancer screening services including: Clinical breast exam by Karen Karsif, MD Mammogram Pap test Bilingual (Spanish and English) clinical team Interpretation services also available in other ...
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FREE Women’s Health Screenings for Uninsured and Under-insured Women, Ages 40 to 64* For Information and to Book Appointments Call: 845.368.5816 or 855.277.4482 At Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of Westchester Medical Center Health Network, we're offering free cancer screening services including: Clinical breast exam by Karen Karsif, MD Mammogram Pap test Bilingual (Spanish and English) clinical team Interpretation services also available in other languages The Center for Bre...
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FREE Women’s Health Screenings for Uninsured and Under-insured Women For Information and to Book Appointments Call: 845.368.5816 or 855.277.4482 At Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of Westchester Medical Center Health Network, we're offering free cancer screening services including: Clinical breast exam by Karen Karsif, MD Mammogram Pap test Bilingual (Spanish and English) clinical team Interpretation services also available in other languages The Center for Breast Health, Imaging Division a...
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SUFFERN, N.Y. (October 1, 2019) – The Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), were recently granted a five-year reaccreditation term by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for all categories of sleep studies. A sleep study is a non-invasive test performed overnight that evaluates factors such ...
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SUFFERN, N.Y. (November 16, 2020) – Aortic stenosis , which narrows the heart’s valve opening and obstructs blood flow to the rest of the body, can lead to debilitating symptoms such as difficulty breathing, fatigue, chest pain as well as a shortened lifespan. For patients who suffer from this condition, an alternative to open-heart surgery is now available. TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) is being offered at Good Samaritan Hospital , a member of the Westchester Medical Center...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s Performing Provider System (PPS) and its Center for Regional Healthcare Innovation (CRHI ) have made significant progress to date with partnerships and investments in community initiatives that close gaps in access to healthcare resources and create sustainable, healthier communities at the grassroots level. The WMCHealth PPS was established to participate in New York State’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program, a statewide p...
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Welcome to the Bon Secours Charity Health System's Faculty Development. Please Click a link below: Professional Development Medical Staff Library Students and Observers
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Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, was recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System by the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association in partnership with The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. We were selected because of the attention and care we provide to older adults. We join an international group of more than 2,700 health systems working to tailor care to patients’ goals and preferences a...
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FREE Women’s Health Screenings for Uninsured and Under-insured Women, Ages 40 to 64* Additional Upcoming Dates: April 24, 2019 May 29, 2019 June 26, 2019 For Information and to Book Appointments Call: 845.368.5816 or 855.277.4482 At Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of Westchester Medical Center Health Network, we're offering free cancer screening services including: Clinical breast exam by Karen Karsif, MD Mammogram Pap test Bilingual (Spanish and English) clinical team Interpretation servi...
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FREE Women’s Health Screenings for Uninsured and Under-insured Women, Ages 40 to 64* Additional Upcoming Dates: May 29, 2019 June 26, 2019 For Information and to Book Appointments Call: 845.368.5816 or 855.277.4482 At Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of Westchester Medical Center Health Network, we're offering free cancer screening services including: Clinical breast exam by Karen Karsif, MD Mammogram Pap test Bilingual (Spanish and English) clinical team Interpretation services also availa...
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Multidisciplinary Breast Program Committee Presents: New Approaches to Management of Breast Cancer Course Description: The Breast conference will address current approaches to the management of breast cancer. Speakers Include: Dr. John Rescigno, MD Dr. Lori Anderson, MD Dr. Ramon Rivera, MD Tatyana Zakharenko, CMN,NP This conferences is open to all health care workers involve in breast cancer care. The conferences will focus on new AJCC staging of breast cancer. Breast cancer genetics, radiation ...
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As the summer draws to a close, parents and children in the Hudson Valley are turning their thoughts and preparations to the start of the new school year. Amidst the back to school shopping and gathering of school supplies, experts at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, are urging parents to remember the most important back to school focus – their children’s physical and emotional preparedness for the year ahead. Pediatrician Rebekka Levis, ...
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Temperatures are expected to drop to the frigid single digits this week, bringing with them serious health concerns such as hypothermia and frostbite, especially in young children, older adults, and those who work outdoors. Westchester Medical Center Health Network reminds Hudson Valley residents to take the necessary precautions and offers cold-weather tips to help keep families safe during the forecasted plunge in temperatures. “The key to staying safe during our colder winter days a...
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Whooping cough can be difficult to distinguish from an upper respiratory infection or cold. Characterized by coughing and fever, and highly contagious in the first 1-2 weeks, whooping cough gets its nickname from the audible “whoop” sound that those infected make when they gasp for air following a coughing fit. “Whooping cough is sometimes known as the ‘100 Day Cough’ because the longer a patient waits to treat it, the longer the coughing symptoms can persist – sometimes up to three months,...
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VALHALLA, NY (April 12, 2021) – Paranoia, delusions and other mental health conditions should be considered as potential signs of COVID-19 infection, according to studies authored by behavioral health and emergency medicine specialists at WMCHealth. The medical journals Psychosomatics and the Journal of Psychiatric Research published the studies, which are part of an international sharing of new findings that point to additional, non-traditional symptoms of the COVID-19 virus and its impac...
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Summer is a time for outdoor activities and fun in the sun, but the combination of extreme temperatures and high humidity can be very dangerous. When forecasted temperatures rise into the 90s, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network ( WMCHealth ) urges Hudson Valley residents to take extra precautions to stay safe. “A day or two of extreme temperatures and humidity is typically not a cause for concern for most healthy people who limit their exposure to the heat and are caref...
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REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS THE EVENT IS FULL. WMCHealth Network and WMCHealth PPS 2018 Public Safety Summit: Partnering for Safe and Healthy Communities 8 a.m. Registration and Breakfast 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Program Keynote Presentation by Russell W. Strand Senior Special Agent (Ret.) Trauma Informed Response and Care and Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview (FETI) Topics to include: Collaboration for Community Benefit Hear representatives from WMCHealth and law enforcement discuss why collaborat...
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The Joint Commission conducts accreditation surveys of Bon Secours Health System’s health care facilities on an unannounced basis. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate the organization’s compliance with nationally established Joint Commission standards. The survey results are used to determine whether, and the conditions under which, accreditation should be awarded to the organization. Joint Commission standards deal with organization quality, safety-of-care issues, and the safety of the environment...
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SUFFERN, N.Y. (October 23, 2019) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has completed construction on a new Bariatric Surgery Center . The expansion and interest in the hospital’s established weight-loss surgery program signaled the need for the creation of a modern and dedicated space. The hospital held a ceremony today heralding the official opening of the new center, which offers advanced bariatric surgery techniques for severely obese patien...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (January, 21, 2020) – St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is now offering 3D mammography exams that utilize advanced breast tomosynthesis technology and can increase the detection of breast cancers, while simultaneously decreasing the likelihood that a woman will be asked to return for additional testing. Members and Administration of St. Anthony Community Hospital and members of the Warwick Chamber of Commerce join Mary Ju...
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Online Registration is Currently Closed! Overview: This WMCHealth Cardiovascular Symposium for nurses and allied healthcare professionals will offer a comprehensive update on conditions related to cardiovascular disease including topics related to, Valvular Heart Disease, Inherited and Congenital Heart Disease and Cardiomyopathies. This course will include a review of a comprehensive CV history and exam, including heart sounds, hemodynamics and ECG interpretation, evidence-based guidelines for medical m...
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Valhalla, N.Y. (April 16, 2024) –– After nearly 20 years as President and Chief Executive Officer of Westchester Medical Center and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), Michael D. Israel will retire from his position at the end of 2025. The Westchester County Healthcare Corporation (WCHCC) Board of Directors has initiated a nationwide search for his replacement. “After almost two decades in this role, this is the right time to move on to my next phase, and for a new leader to come ...
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The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Control Hypertension shares how everyone plays a role in improving hypertension control. As a Million Hearts 2020 Hypertension Control Champion, Bon Secours Medical Group demonstrate that focus, partnership, and committed actions can make a difference on blood pressure control. Learn how you can take action. www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/CTA.htm
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Please call the DOH’s coronavirus hotline at 888.364.3065 or visit Health.NY.Gov for additional information. You can also visit the CDC.gov for updates and prevention tips. Rockland County: Please Read the Update to Our Elective Ambulatory Services/Ambulatory Procedures/Ambulatory Surgeries, Outpatient Clinics and Bon Secours Medical Group Services Orange County: Please Read the Update to Our Elective Ambulatory Services/Am...
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This presentation will discuss the pathophysiology, differential diagnoses, workup and natural history of infants with cholestasis. The focus will be on the most clinically relevant etiologies. Presenter: Richard Rosencrantz, MD Medical Director, Pediatric Liver Transplantation, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, New York Medical College CME Information: CME will be provided through eeds.com , which you can register for at the start of the event. If you would li...
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