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1.	Patient Advocate/Patient Relations , Site Map 1/22/2025
2.	Patient Advocate/Patient Relations The Patient Relations Department at Bon Secours Charity Health System is here to help you navigate medical encounters and to provide an opportunity for you or your family members to report specific concerns. Our Patient Relations staff members are available to assist with patient concerns and issues. We Welcome Your Feedback-Good or Bad You or your family members have the right to tell us when your experience falls short of your expectations. We strive to ensure that each patient's rights, needs and pri... Site Map Content 2/1/2024
3.	Patient Information , Site Map 1/22/2025
4.	Notice to Patients Regarding Access to Vendor-Stored Patient Information We have been informed by Bon Secours Health System, Inc. of Marriottsville, Maryland, about an issue it has experienced regarding access to vendor-stored patient information. Bon Secours Health System, Inc. is a minority corporate parent of our local Bon Secours Charity Health System. Below is a notification from Bon Secours Health System Inc. regarding the issue and Bon Secours Health System, Inc.’s response. From Bon Secours Health System, Inc. of Marriottsville, Maryland Bon Secour... News 7/18/2022
5.	Request Information Site Map 1/22/2025
6.	Visitor Information Site Map 1/22/2025
7.	WMCHealth Vaccine Information , Site Map 1/22/2025
8.	COVID-19 Information , Site Map 1/22/2025
9.	Pre-Procedure Information , Site Map 1/22/2025
10.	Visitor Information Visitation Guidelines Effective December 2, 2024 Bon Secours Charity Health System recognizes that patients need the support of family and friends while they are in the hospital or visiting for an outpatient appointment or procedure. We welcome visitors and request that you follow our visitation guidelines. Safety measures are in place for our patients, employees, and visitors. We appreciate your support and cooperation. Bon Secours Charity Health System does not restrict, limit, or deny visitation priv... Site Map Content 12/1/2024
11.	WMCHealth and United Way 211 Helpline Partner to Promote COVID-19 Vaccine Information VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 9, 2021) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and United Way’s 211 Helpline are partnering to distribute information about the COVID-19 vaccine to residents in the Hudson Valley. “WMCHealth and our Health Equity Task Force are committed to making sure the COVID-19 vaccine information is distributed in an equitable and inclusive manner,” said Michael D. Israel, President and CEO of WMCHealth. “Partnering with United Way’s 211 Helpline allows us to reach ... News 7/18/2022
12.	Contact Good Samaritan Hopital Good Samaritan Hospital 255 Lafayette Avenue Suffern, NY 10901 845.368.5000 We welcome your comments and questions. To contact the Patient Experience office, please call 845.368.5595 For Billing, Insurance and Financial Assistance information: Billing, Insurance, and Financial Assistance . For information about accessing medical records: Medical Records . Additional Patient information is also available on Patient Information . Site Map Content 6/6/2023
13.	Patient Testimonials Site Map 1/22/2025
14.	Patient Representative Services Site Map 1/22/2025
15.	Patient Experience , Site Map 1/22/2025
16.	Patient Experience , Site Map 1/22/2025
17.	Patient Family Advisory Councils , Site Map 1/22/2025
18.	Patient Portal Access myCare The myCare Patient Portal is a secure online website that provides our patients with convenient 24-hour access to personal health information including: medical history, medication lists, discharge instructions, test results, educational materials and non-urgent communications with participating WMCHealth providers. At your next visit, the Registration team will ask if you want to enroll in the myCare Patient Portal. Then, if you have not received your myCare email invitation or ther... Site Map Content 6/17/2023
19.	Patient Representative Services Patient Representative Services provides a liaison between you, your family, our medical staff and hospital services. As your advocate, we help address issues and concerns that may arise and ensure that your rights as a patient are being met. We can also assist you in the following areas: Special equipment for disabled individuals Sign, foreign language interpreters Advance directives, such as "Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNR)", health care proxy Organ donation ethical issues For more information, please... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
20.	Patient Bill of Rights CLICK HERE to go to New York State Department of Health's Patient Bill of Rights page. The Patients' Bill of Rights is available in Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Creole and Korean. Site Map Content 5/31/2023
21.	Surgery in the Patient with Cirrhosis Presenter: Gregory Veillette, MD, FACS Assistant Professor of Surgery, New York Medical College Section Chief, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Westchester Medical Center Click below to Register in Webex Course Overview: Surgery in the cirrhotic patient can be done safely. However, this requires a firm understanding of the pathophysiology and complications of portal hypertension and liver decompensation. Furthermore, these patients should be managed in a multidisciplinary setting with the involveme... Events 7/13/2020
22.	Press Policies Thank you for your interest in covering the WMCHealth Network. No matter where your story originates, the following policies apply. For campus-specific information, please see the News Vehicles and Press Parking tab below. Site Map Content 4/22/2024
23.	Philips and Bon Secours Charity Health System Announce $180 Million, Long-term Strategic Partnership to Support Transformation of Patient Care and Build Healthier Communities • Philips to support Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of the Valhalla, NY-based Westchester Medical Center Health Network, through innovative medical technologies • Partnership gives Bon Secours Charity Health access to industry-leading Philips solutions to support their goals of expanding access to quality care and building healthier communities through population health management • Agreement is an adjunct to the existing 15-year, $500 million partnership between the Westchester Medical Cent... News 6/30/2023
24.	Good Samaritan Hospital Kicks Off a $9 Million Refurbishment of the Bariatric and Orthopedic Surgery Units SUFFERN, N.Y. (July 24, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is embarking on a $9 million comprehensive upgrade to the facilities that house two of its leading programs. The hospital held a ceremony today heralding the beginning of construction on these new spaces, which will bring a new level of patient experience to the region and foster a specialized, patient-first approach to bariatric and orthopedic care. Michael D. Israel, President... News 6/30/2023
25.	WMCHealth Resumes Outpatient Ambulatory Surgeries at Good Samaritan Hospital; Bon Secours Medical Group Practices Expand Office Visits in Rockland County Please read Our Patient Information for more detail on scheduling elective outpatient ambulatory procedures and tests, visitation and what to expect in preparing for a surgical procedure. May 21, 2020: Today, WMCHealth announces that elective outpatient ambulatory surgeries and medical tests will resume this week at Good Samaritan Hospital, under an Executive Order from Governor Andrew Cuomo. Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order allows for resumption of elective outpatient ambulato... News 7/18/2022
26.	WMCHealth Updates Visitation Guidelines at Network Hospitals 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... News 7/18/2022
27.	Good Samaritan Hospital Opens Brand New Orthopedic Surgery Center SUFFERN, N.Y. (August 20, 2019) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has completed a comprehensive upgrade to its Orthopedic Surgery Center. The hospital held a ceremony today heralding the official opening of the new unit, which offers a new level of patient experience to the region and fosters a specialized, patient-first approach to orthopedic care. From left, Michael Hoblin, Chief of Staff, Rockland County Executive Ed Day’s office; ... News 6/30/2023
28.	WMCHealth Launches New Ambulance Communications Technology to Support Prehospital Care for Seriously Ill and Injured Patients Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) launched a new communications technology at its network hospitals this week to provide the highest level of prehospital care and preparation for Hudson Valley patients while en route to the hospital’s emergency departments. WMCHealth – home to the only hospital in the Hudson Valley with a Level I trauma center for both children and adults at Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, and a Level II trauma center at M... News 7/18/2022
29.	Good Samaritan Hospital Achieves National Accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program SUFFERN, N.Y. (March 26, 2018) - Patients seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving treatment at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care in Rockland County. Ramon Rivera, MD, FACS, Medical Director of Good Samaritan Hospital’s Surgical Weight Loss Institute, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMC Health), announced its bariatric surgical center h... News 6/30/2023
30.	New Advanced Imaging System at Good Samaritan Hospital Provides Enhanced Clarity for Disease Identification SUFFERN, N.Y. (August 25, 2022) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced today that an expanded radiology department with advanced imaging technology is now open and serving patients at the hospital. WMCHealth and Good Samaritan Hospital leadership and workforce members are joined by elected officials to cut the ribbon for the new Radiology Department. A new, low dose computed tomography (CT) scanner and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ... News 6/30/2023
31.	Coronavirus Update Please read Our Patient Information for more detail on scheduling elective outpatient ambulatory procedures and tests, visitation and what to expect in preparing for a surgical procedure. WMCHealth offers COVID-19 diagnostic testing at Good Samaritan Hospital Testing is available by appointment only. How do I make an appointment? Testing is available for current and former patients whose physicians are affiliated with Bon Secours Medical Group, Good Samaritan Hospital, St. ... News 11/17/2022
32.	Billing, Insurance, and Financial Assistance Need help paying your bill? PLEASE CALL 844.419.2701 for Billing Questions The Mission of Bon Secours Charity Health System is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare services to those in need, regardless of their ability to pay. If you do not have health insurance we can help. You may qualify for financial assistance through a government-sponsored program or through the Bon Secours Financial Assistance Program. Our staff is available to help you with the application process. The Bon Secours ... Site Map Content 12/17/2024
33.	Bon Secours Charity Health System Surpasses $5 Million in New Equipment and Technology SUFFERN, N.Y. (August 8, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has announced the acquisition of the Philips CT Big Bore System. This new, class-leading diagnostic equipment will help improve patient outcomes by enhancing accuracy through patient positioning, imaging performance and speed to treatment. Good Samaritan Hospital is the only hospital in Rockland and Orange counties with this game-changing equipment. Mary P. Leahy, MD, C... News 6/30/2023
34.	Good Samaritan Hospital Awarded Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement from the Joint Commission Suffern, N.Y. (July 8, 2019) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has earned a second consecutive Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement. The certification is awarded to Joint Commission-accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers who actively work to elevate the quality, consistency and safety of their services and patient care. Joint Commission exp... News 7/18/2022
35.	Good Samaritan Hospital’s Center for Breast Health Receives National Accreditation for High-Quality Care and Treatment by NAPBC SUFFERN, N.Y. (June 19, 2018) - Patients seeking breast care have a high-quality choice for receiving treatment at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care in Rockland County. The Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital , a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has been granted a three-year full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) , a program ad... News 6/30/2023
36.	For Your Comfort & Convenience Spiritual Care The chaplains of the Pastoral Care Department are available to serve your spiritual and religious needs, as well as those of your family. Newly admitted patients of all faiths are visited by a chaplain. Catholic and Jewish chaplains are available during the day and are on call for emergencies. The Eucharistic Liturgy is offered in the chapel, located in the main lobby, Monday through Friday at noon, Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. You are welcome to attend Mass or visit the... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
37.	COVID-19: Vaccination, Testing and Treatment 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, ... Site Map Content 2/19/2025
38.	Good Samaritan Hospital and Two Other WMCHealth Hospitals Earn Top Ratings for Quality Care SUFFERN, N.Y. (March 22, 2021) ― Hospitals vary on meeting performance metrics and patient satisfaction measures. Using data-led, quality comparison rankings can be helpful in determining at which hospital to seek care. Three member hospitals of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) participate in Healthgrades, a leading resource for comparative analysis and information about physicians and health systems. These three hospitals, Good Samaritan Hospital, in Suffer... News 1/10/2024
39.	Cost of Care All Bon Secours Charity Healthy System Hospitals (Good Samaritan Hospital, Bon Secours Community Hospital, and St. Anthony Community Hospital) are participating providers in many health plan networks. You can find a list of the plans in which we participate HERE . Some health plans use smaller networks for certain products they offer so it is important to check whether we participate in the specific plan you are covered by. Our list will tell you if we do not participate in all of a health plan’s produc... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
40.	Bon Secours Charity Health System teams up with the New York Boulders Bon Secours Charity Health System , a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has again teamed up with the New York Boulders as a corporate sponsor. This relationship enters its 13 th year, beginning when the independent professional baseball team first began play in the Frontier League. We are proud to sponsor our local team and offer health information and special events at the stadium to support the communities we serve. For information on tickets and upcoming events, vis... News 4/4/2024
41.	Inpatient Care Guide Admitting Procedures Your admission to the hospital must be arranged by your physician in conjunction with the hospital's Admitting Department. Either your doctor and /or his staff or the Admitting Office will notify you of your admission time. Once you arrive at the hospital, you should enter through the Emergency Department entrance unless you are a maternity patient. If you need assistance, please ask for help at the Information Desk. If you are a maternity patient in active labor, please report dire... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
42.	Good Samaritan Hospital Opens New Inpatient EEG Monitoring Suite Neurologist and epileptologist Steven Smith, M.D. (left), joins Mill Etienne, M.D., Director of the Epilepsy and EEG Laboratory at Good Samaritan Hospital, to enhance and expand the new In-Patient EEG Monitoring Program. SUFFERN, NY (February 13, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has expanded and enhanced its EEG (electroencephalogram) laboratory with a comprehensive Inpatient EEG Monitoring Program. It will provide residents of... News 6/30/2023
43.	Good Samaritan Hospital’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Institute Earns Accreditation from Leading Medical Society SUFFERN, NY (October 15, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is pleased to announce the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Institute has received a reaccreditation from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). UHMS accreditation means the facility has met or exceeded the highest standards of care and patient safety through rigorous evaluation of the operations, including equipment, staff and training to ensure that the utmost quality ... News 6/30/2023
44.	Good Samaritan Hospital Coronary Intervention Team Receives Top Rating from Healthgrades SUFFERN, N.Y. (February 4, 2019) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Health Network (WMCHealth), is one of only two hospitals in Orange and Rockland counties, to receive the 2018 and 2019 Five-Star rating for Coronary Intervention, along with the Coronary Intervention Excellence Award. Healthgrades is the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Healthgrades evaluated approximately 45 million Medicare-patient records for nearl... News 6/30/2023
45.	Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes Earn American Academy of Sleep Medicine Accreditation 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 ... News 7/18/2022
46.	Four WMCHealth Hospitals Recognized for Stroke Care Excellence VALHALLA, NY (August 3, 2022) ― Four Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals have again been cited by national associations* for stroke care excellence. Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital have each earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines ® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for 2022. The award recognizes each hospital for its commitment to, and suc... News 12/6/2022
47.	Healthier Communities ACO Recognized by Becker’s Healthcare Our Healthier Communities Accountable Care Organization (ACO) has been lauded by a leading national healthcare publication for “identifying cost-savings in healthcare delivery." Created through a WMCHealth - Bon Secours Medical Group collaboration with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, our Healthier Communities ACO coordinates quality, patient-centered care for many individuals. Congratulations to all involved in our Healthier Communities ACO; the recognition is well-deserved. And thank yo... News 8/23/2023
48.	Good Samaritan Hospital is the First Hospital in the Region to Offer Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Knee and Hip Replacement Procedures. Good Samaritan Hospital is the first hospital in the region to offer Mako robotic-arm assisted knee and hip replacement procedures. This latest advancement is changing the way joint replacement surgery is performed. Robotic-arm assisted surgery is a new approach to joint replacement that offers the potential for a higher level of patient-specific implant alignment and positioning. The technology allows surgeons to create a customized 3D plan and perform joint replacement surgery using a surgeon-controll... News 6/30/2023
49.	Published Studies Suggest Psychosis is a Symptom of COVID-19 Infection 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... News 6/30/2023
50.	Men's Night Out 2024 More information Events 8/12/2024
51.	Spring Ball 2024 More information Events 2/2/2024
52.	Golf and Pickleball Invitational 2024 More information Events 2/2/2024
53.	Girls' Night Out 2024 More information Events 2/2/2024
54.	Healthgrades Names Good Samaritan Hospital 5-Star Recipient for Vaginal Delivery Good Samaritan Hospital have been named a 5-star recipient for Vaginal Delivery by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This 5-star rating indicates that the hospital’s clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected when performing the procedure being evaluated. “With close to 3,500 births a year, our Maternity Departments are clearly dedicated to clinical quality and the finest in patient care,” said Mary Leahy, M... News 6/30/2023
55.	Four WMCHealth Hospitals Earn Awards for Stroke Care Excellence VALHALLA, NY (November 11, 2021) ― Four Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals have again been cited by national associations* for stroke care excellence. Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital have each earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines ® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for 2021. The award recognizes each hospital for its commitment to, and ... News 6/30/2023
56.	Before Your Arrival & Checking In Admitting Procedures Your admission to the hospital must be arranged by your physician in conjunction with the hospital's Admitting Department. Either your doctor and /or his staff or the Admitting Office will notify you of your admission time. Once you arrive at the hospital, you should enter through the Emergency Department entrance unless you are a maternity patient. If you need assistance, please ask for help at the Information Desk. If you are a maternity patient in active labor, please report dire... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
57.	Volunteer Our volunteers are cherished members of our hospital family. These dedicated men and women and teens range in age from high school students to senior citizens. They donate their time and energy to work in almost every area of our hospital. The most important quality for a volunteer is a real desire to serve the hospital, patients and the community. A dedicated and responsible approach to service is more important than prior experience or special skills. Volunteers are given an opportunity to... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
58.	Brunched by Corks and Forks Click for More Information Events 11/30/2021
59.	27th Annual Good Samaritan and Sterling National Bank Spring Golf and Tennis Classic open to community Suffern, N.Y. (September 20) – Golf and tennis enthusiasts "played for a purpose" at the 27th Annual Good Samaritan and Sterling National Bank Golf and Tennis Classic. The classic was held at the Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo Park, New York on Tuesday, September20. Proceeds from the event will support the renovation of patient rooms at Good Samaritan Hospital. In addition to an 18-hole golf shamble and round robin tennis tournament, the classic featured a grand reception with gourmet dining and an auction. The ... News 6/30/2023
60.	New Cardiac Imaging Technology at Good Samaritan Hospital Can Increase Diagnostic Accuracy and Enable Faster Recovery Time SUFFERN, N.Y. (May 26, 2021) – The expanded Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Good Samaritan Hospital offers new imaging technologies that deliver sharp images along with anatomical guidance for physicians to use during interventional procedures. Use of this equipment allows for diagnoses that are more accurate, decreases patient discomfort and increases the potential for shorter hospital stays. The guidance system in use Good Samaritan Hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory automatica... News 6/30/2023
61.	Bill Pay 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... Site Map Content 6/17/2023
62.	Frequently Asked Questions our response time E-mail messages are received and read by Bon Secours Charity Health System between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Most messages are replied to the same day; however, some inquiries may take several days to receive a response. medical advice We do not offer medical advice via e-mail. Concerns pertaining to medical diagnoses and treatments should be discussed with your physician. If you do not have a physician, please visit our physician locator, or call: Go... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
63.	Westchester Medical Center Certified as the Only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the Hudson Valley VALHALLA, N.Y. (July 21, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center has been certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a designation that represents the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area*. With this certification, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is now the only hospital in New York’s Hudson Valley region recognized by the New York State Department of Health as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The Centers for... News 7/18/2022
64.	A Million Reasons to Celebrate: WMCHealth’s Vaccine Coordination Effort Surpasses 1 Million Doses VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 16, 2021) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth ) has surpassed another milestone in the COVID-19 vaccination effort with the announced coordination of more than 1 million doses to vaccination sites across the Hudson Valley. New York State selected WMCHealth to be the vaccine distribution coordinator for the Hudson Valley Region Hub in its Regional Vaccine Network. As such, WMCHealth leads a group consisting of more than 300 hospitals, healthcare organizations, com... News 7/18/2022
65.	Bon Secours Community Hospital Breaks Ground for Transformative Renovation Project WATCH NOW: PORT JERVIS, NY (April 26, 2018) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), along with the Bon Secours Charity Health System, welcomed local leaders and New York State officials to Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, for a special ceremony heralding the beginning of construction on a transformative $40 million hospital renovation project. The Investing in a Healthier Community project is expected to usher in a new era of healthcare in the Cit... News 6/30/2023
66.	Good Samaritan Hospital’s Girls' Night Out Raises Nearly $55,000 to Support Local Access to Advanced Breast Health Suffern, New York – Approximately 500 women came together at the annual Girls’ Night Out event in support of the Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). The event, held at the Hilton Pearl River, included a fashion show featuring models who are patients at the Center for Breast Health, as well as a shopping suite, dinner, raffles and more. Dr. Karen Karsif, MD, Medical Director of the Center for Breast Health, shared imp... News 6/30/2023
67.	WMCHealth’s Gala 2022 to Honor Community Champions & Present Lifetime Achievement to Children’s Hospital Physician-in-Chief VALHALLA , N.Y. (May 27, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network's (WMCHealth) 2022 Gala to be held at the Caramoor Center for Music and Arts in Katonah, NY on June 4 will salute 10 local organizations for their support of the Network during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, WMCHealth will recognize Michael Gewitz, MD, Executive Director, and William Russell McCurdy, Physician-in-Chief of WMCHealth's Maria Fareri Children's Hospital for his decades-long accomplishments in pediatric cardiolog... News 6/30/2023
68.	Going Home Your doctor will notify you and your family regarding the day and time of your discharge. Please do not leave the hospital before being formally discharged by your attending physician. If you cannot arrange for transportation home before 9:00 a.m., you are welcome to wait in the patient lounge on your floor. Should you remain in your room past 10:00 a.m., reimbursement policies require us to charge you the full day's room rate. Since these charges would not be covered by your insurance carrier, please a... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
69.	About Your Bill Because we understand that hospital bills can be confusing, we have included the following information to help you understand the process. PLEASE CALL 844.419.2701 for Billing Questions Who Decides How You Will Be Charged? You may be surprised to learn that the answer is not Good Samaritan Hospital. In most cases, the amount you will be charged for services is determined, not by the Hospital, but by governmental regulations and contractual agreements with insurance companies. Medicare,... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
70.	WMCHealth COVID-19 Specimen Collection for Testing 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... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
71.	Good Samaritan Hospital Celebrates Coronavirus Survivor News 7/18/2022
72.	Directions To Good Samaritan Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital 255 Lafayette Avenue (Route 59) Suffern, NY Directions >> Main Hospital Phone: 845.368.5000 Good Samaritan Hospital is located 30 miles north of New York City, in the southwest portion of Rockland County, New York, and just one mile from Bergen County, New Jersey. From the Tappan Zee Bridge (from Westchester County and points southeast) From the Tappan Zee Bridge toll plaza, continue northwest approximately 14 miles on 287/87 (New York State Thruway). Take Exit 14B an... Site Map Content 6/30/2023
73.	How Can I Protect My Family From Whooping Cough? 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,... News 6/30/2023
74.	Good Samaritan Hospital’s Girls' Night Out Raises Nearly $50,000 to Support Local Access to Advanced Breast Health SUFFERN, N.Y. (December 3, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently held its annual Girls’ Night Out event to raise funds for its nationally recognized Center for Breast Health. The evening was a celebration of camaraderie, strength and taking charge of one’s health. It included a high-end shopping experience, mini makeovers, a silent auction, raffles, dinner and more. Karen Karsif, MD, Medical Director of The Center for Breas... News 6/30/2023
75.	Good Samaritan Hospital Receives National Recognition in Women’s Care from Healthgrades® The Family Birthing Center of Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is the recipient of Healthgrades’ highest maternal care honors. The Family Birthing Center received Five-star ratings for C-section deliveries and Good Samaritan Hospital was also awarded a Five-star rating for vaginal deliveries from Healthgrades, an online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Five-star ratings indicate that the hospi... News 6/30/2023
76.	Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Replacement Surgery Now Offered at St. Anthony Community Hospital WARWICK, N.Y. (June 8, 2021) ― St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, now offers robotic-arm assisted total knee replacement procedures. Robotic-arm assisted surgery assists surgeons by making implant placement more precise and aligned with each patient’s unique anatomy. This personalized precision can reduce surgical discomfort for the patient, speed recovery times and increase the longevity of the implant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , join... News 6/30/2023
77.	Joint Commission Public Notice 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... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
78.	COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing and Treatment at WMCHealth 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... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
79.	Clinical Research Program Site Map Content 3/26/2025
80.	Clinical Rotation Student Orientation Welcome to Bon Secours Charity Health System This virtual Clinical Rotation Orientation experience offers information and education from hospital leaders, advisors, clinicians and staff through a series of self-paced online modules. Please view the below videos from departments across the hospital. A Message from the Medical Staff Office General Information, Best Practices and Procedures Department of Mission Infection Control Practices Please View the Follo... Site Map Content 1/21/2025
81.	Healthgrades Names St. Anthony Community Hospital 5-Star Recipient for Vaginal Delivery St. Anthony Community Hospital has been named a 5-star recipient for Vaginal Delivery by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This 5-star ratings indicate that the hospital’s clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected when performing the procedure being evaluated. “With close to 3,500 births a year at both St. Anthony Community Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital, our Maternity Departments are clearly dedicate... News 6/30/2023
82.	Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite Designation Awarded to Good Samaritan Hospital SUFFERN, N.Y. (August 16, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), joined a growing number of businesses in Rockland County to become a Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite as designated by the Rockland County Department of Health's Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Program. To be designated a Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite, Good Samaritan Hospital was required to create a written breastfeeding friendly policy, offer a private space other than... News 6/30/2023
83.	Good Samaritan Hospital Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions: If you are looking for a copy of a birth certificate for someone born at Good Samaritan Hospital, you must contact: Village of Suffern, Birth Registrar 61 Washington Avenue Suffern, NY 10901 845-357-2600 Prior to contacting via mail, please visit The Village of Suffern website at http://suffernvillage.com/index.php?app=forms.php for information on what is required prior to recieving a birth certificate copy. (Scroll down to Birth Certificate section) Y... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
84.	Good Samaritan Hospital Holds Robot Day Held at Palisades Center Mall WEST NYACK, N.Y. (April 25, 2017) – Robot Day was held at the Palisades Center Mall to promote Good Samaritan Hospital’s daVinci and Mako Robots. Both of the Robots were on display for anyone to try and observe. The Robotic surgeons, nurses and techs who comprise the Robot team, were present to provide information and answer questions. Sixth graders from all of the elementary schools in Rockland County participated in a “Name the Robot” contest and the winners were announced by State Senator David Carlu... News 7/18/2022
85.	Physician Portal 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... Site Map Content 10/17/2024
86.	Good Samaritan Hospital Launches Expert Surgical Second Opinion Center 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 ... News 2/28/2024
87.	About Good Samaritan Hospital Located in Suffern, NY, Good Samaritan Hospital is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange Counties in New York and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer treatment center, a robotic surgery program, a Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and maternal/child services. The Center for Breast Health offers 3D Mammography and... Site Map Content 7/20/2023
88.	Professional Development For information about course registration: Professional Development and Education Bon Secours Charity Health System 255 Lafayette Avenue Suffern, NY 10901 Office 845.368.5000 x6793 Fax 845.368.5497 Site Map Content 7/20/2023
89.	Pink in the Park Events 7/19/2023
90.	Eleven Members of WMCHealth Workforce to Compete in TCS New York City Marathon VALHALLA, N.Y. (September 25, 2019) – Fueled by their commitment to Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) patients, a dedicated group of 11 WMCHealth workforce members will compete in the TCS New York City Marathon November 3. Each runner has his or her own motivation and has taken up the marathon challenge in support of the life-changing and lifesaving care provided to patients at WMCHealth hospitals across the Hudson Valley. Six are running a marathon for the first time. Team WMCHealth... News 6/30/2023
91.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network and Bon Secours Charity Health System Announce Transformative Plans for Healthcare in Port Jervis PORT JERVIS, NY (September 6, 2016) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), along with the Bon Secours Charity Health System, today announced an investment of $40+ million in Bon Secours Community Hospital and the Port Jervis area that is expected to transform healthcare delivery in the region, with an expanded emergency room, upgraded imaging center and the conversion of 36 medical/surgical rooms from semi-private to private for increased patient comfort and privacy. Ad... News 7/18/2022
92.	Community Supports and Celebrates Local Access to Advanced Healthcare at Good Samaritan Hospital’s Spring Ball Suffern, N.Y. (May 8) – Support for local healthcare and the spirit of philanthropy rang loud and clear at Good Samaritan Hospital’s 32nd Annual Spring Ball on April 21. More than 300 physicians, healthcare administrators, board members, staff and friends raised more than $225,000 at the ball, the hospital’s largest annual fundraiser. Good Samaritan, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), held the event at The Rockleigh. Proceeds from the Spring Ball help make it possible ... News 7/18/2022
93.	Good Samaritan Hospital Awarded Hospital Accreditation From The Joint Commission (SUFFERN, NY, September 29) – The Total Joint Replacement Center at Good Samaritan Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. Good Samaritan Hospital recently underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite survey. During the review, a team of Joint Commis... News 7/18/2022
94.	Cancer Patients to Receive Faster, Precise Radiotherapy at Good Samaritan Hospital SUFFERN, NY (October 11, 2017) – Good Samaritan Hospital will soon begin treating cancer patients using the new TrueBeam Linear Accelerator system, an innovative medical technology that enables a radically different approach to treating cancer with image-guided radiotherapy. Shawn Zimberg, M.D., Medical Director, John Rescigno, M.D., Associate Medical Director, and Raman Kaul, M.D., will begin treating patients using the hospital’s new system in July. Patients will be treated for cancers ranging from br... News 7/18/2022
95.	WMCHealth Launches Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 7, 2019) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced the launch of the Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness, a comprehensive network service devoted to providing women living in and around the Hudson Valley with high-quality, comprehensive, multidisciplinary care as close to their homes as possible. The Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness will deliver to Hudson Valley families the convenience of women’s health services at WMCHealth communi... News 7/18/2022
96.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Elevates Role of Phyllis Yezzo, DNP, RN, CPHQ to Senior Vice President & Chief Nurse Executive VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 11, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) named Phyllis M. Yezzo, DNP, RN, CPHQ, to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, which is an expansion of her responsibilities from a regional to Network role. In her new position, Dr. Yezzo oversees nursing operations at all WMCHealth hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and provider practices. Most recently, she served for seven years as Senior Vice President, Patient Care Servic... News 7/18/2022
97.	WMCHealth Names David Lubarsky, MD, MBA, FASA, as Network President and Chief Executive Officer VALHALLA, N.Y. (December 11, 2024) –– The Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC) Board of Directors announced today that, after a nationwide search, David Lubarsky, MD, MBA, FASA, will be the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). A nationally recognized healthcare leader and innovator, Dr. Lubarsky will join WMCHealth from UC Davis Health, where he currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences and CEO. He w... News 12/11/2024
98.	Four WMCHealth Hospitals Recognized for Stroke Care Excellence VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 23, 2024) – Four hospitals within the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) have once again been recognized for excellence in stroke care by national associations. WMCHealth’s Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital, and HealthAlliance Hospital have all received the prestigious 2024 Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. These... News 8/30/2024
99.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Appoints Sean Tedjarati, MD, MPH, MBA as Chief Clinical Integration Officer Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) recently welcomed Sean Tedjarati, MD, MPH, MBA, to the health network’s leadership team in the network-wide role of Chief Clinical Integration Officer. In his new role, Dr. Tedjarati will be responsible for the integration and strategic oversight of all clinical services across WMCHealth’s 10 hospitals, ensuring that the care provided across clinical services and hospitals are streamlined, coordinated, integrated and seamless, resulting in the highest... News 6/30/2023
100.	Good Samaritan Hospital Opens New Bariatric Surgery Center 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... News 6/30/2023
101.	Bon Secours Community Hospital Hosts End of Season Luncheon for Walking Group PORT JERVIS, NY – (November 30) On November 28, members of “Get Fit Port Jervis,” a community walking initiative created by Bon Secours Community Hospital, celebrated their “End of the Walking Group Season” luncheon. The event has been provided courtesy of the hospital in its cafeteria each year since the group formed in May of 2014. The Walking Group was conceived and is currently led by Karen Little, MSPT, Physical Therapist, of Bon Secours Community Hospital’s Physical Rehabilitatio... News 7/18/2022
102.	Ten WMCHealth Runners “Go the Distance to Make a Difference” for Patients in TCS NYC Marathon on Nov. 4 A special group of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) employees who have trained for months to complete a 26.2 mile race of a lifetime at the TCS New York City Marathon on November 4 will run for their patients and their co-workers and support WMCHealth facilities across the Hudson Valley. The team’s 10 members – five nurses, a nurse manager, occupational therapist, psychiatry resident, nurse practitioner and the network’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer – all... News 7/18/2022
103.	Zubeen Shroff Named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation VALHALLA N.Y. (January 5, 2022) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announces the appointment of Zubeen Shroff as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC). The WCHCC operates WMCHealth, a network consisting of 10 hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and provider practices in New York State’s Hudson Valley region. Shroff succeeds Mitchell Hochberg, now 1st Vice Chair, whose tenure as Chair reached term limits after thre... News 7/18/2022
104.	WMCHealth Appoints Pair to Senior Leadership Positions VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 5, 2022) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has appointed Matilde Roman as Senior Vice President, Chief Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Officer and John Brand as Senior Vice President for Marketing and Communications. Matilde Roman Roman brings extensive public policy, legislative and leadership experience to her new position at WMCHealth. The Network’s mission is to provide the highest quality care for all and in her new role, Roman will develop strategic... News 7/18/2022
105.	Evidence-Based Management & Treatment of Chronic Headaches 2018 Overview: Over 35 million Americans are affected by debilitating headaches. However, the management of chronic daily headaches is usually limited to the use of pharmaceutical medications with a low degree of efficacy. The goal of this activity is to review the latest evidence-based literature on the treatment of chronic migraines and other headache disorders, and discuss novel alternative methods of headache management. The course will focus on improving patient outcomes by improving their function... Events 11/30/2021
106.	Send a Care Card , Site Map 1/28/2025
107.	General Surgeon Michael Jamgochian, MD Joins Good Samaritan Hospital SUFFERN N.Y. (November 27, 2023) –– Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced the appointment of general surgeon Michael Jamgochian, MD. “Dr. Jamgochian is an experienced surgeon who will strengthen the surgical services offered at Good Samaritan Hospital,” said Mary P. Leahy, MD, MHA, CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System/Good Samaritan Hospital. “With his credentials in robotic surgery, he will make an impact on the care we ... News 11/27/2023
108.	Bariatric Surgery Program at Good Samaritan Hospital and BonSecours Community Hospital Receives Five-Star Rating from Healthgrades Bariatric Surgery Program at Good Samaritan Hospital and Bon Secours Community Hospital Receives Five-Star Rating from Healthgrades The Surgical Weight Loss Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital (GSH) and Bon Secours Community Hospital (BSCH) has received a Five-Star Rating from Healthgrades. Consumers use Healthgrades as an online resource to help find the right doctor and the right hospital for the right care. “We are proud to receive this recognition from such a prestigious organization like Healthgra... News 6/30/2023
109.	Admistrative Welcome The Bon Secours Charity Health System includes three area hospitals: Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY; Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY and St. Anthony Community Hospital, Warwick, NY. Additionally, Bon Secours Charity Health System provides the services of a Certified Home Health Agency, two long-term care facilities, an assisted living and adult home facility and several other off-site medical programs. This site is dedicated to providing you with current information about health top... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
110.	Message from President and CEO Michael D. Israel Dear Colleagues: I am so proud of, and grateful for, our phenomenal WMCHealth workforce. This includes our frontline teams who are caring for our COVID-19 and non-COVID patients, as well as our dedicated army of non-patient care team members who are providing around-the-clock support. As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 situation, I want to underscore that a safe and effective care environment is our highest priority. WMCHealth hospitals and medical practices are taking all necessary steps to prot... News 7/19/2022
111.	Dancing the Night Away: Good Samaritan Hospital's Spring Ball Raises Funds to Expand, Build and Enhance Facilities and Services Suffern, N.Y. (May 19) – More than 350 community members – health care administrators, physicians, staff, supporters and friends – attended Good Samaritan Hospital’s 31st Annual Spring Ball on May 13, to recognize honorees, raise funds for Good Samaritan and celebrate the Hospital’s first full year as a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). The Spring Ball, held at the Rockleigh, is the Hospital’s largest annual fundraising event. Proceeds from the event will make it possi... News 7/18/2022
112.	For Pregnant Women in Need of Acute Care, Good Samaritan Hospital Opens Obstetrics Emergency Department SUFFERN, NY (June 27, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has opened a dedicated Obstetrics Emergency Department that offers expectant mothers and families high-quality, specialized labor and delivery care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is the only OB-ED in Rockland and Orange Counties and in the entire Hudson Valley. The Obstetrics Emergency Department, known as the OB-ED, offers labor and delivery care as an extension of Good S... News 7/18/2022
113.	Master Chefs of the Hudson Valley Saturday, September 28, 2019 6 p.m. Cocktail Reception 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Dinner & Wine Pairing To view the full e-vite CLICK HERE. Tickets $250 per person For more information or to purchase a ticket please contact Arlette Porpiglia, Director of Events at 914-839-0101 or arlette.porpiglia@WMCHealth.org Events 11/30/2021
114.	FREE Women’s Health Screenings for Uninsured and Under-insured Women, Ages 40 to 64* 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 ... Events 11/29/2021
115.	FREE Women’s Health Screenings for Uninsured and Under-insured Women, Ages 40 to 64* 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... Events 11/29/2021
116.	FREE Women’s Health Screenings for Uninsured and Under-insured Women 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... Events 11/29/2021
117.	Hernia Screenings Must be over 18. To register or for more information, call (845) 942-0228 or (845) 369-8800 Screenings to be performed by Rakesh Shreedhar MD, and Paryush Lakhtaria MD, Rockland County’s only daVinci robotic hernia surgeons. Exam includes checking abdomen and groin region for hernias (no blood drawn). Symptoms of hernia include pain or bulges in the inguinal (groin) or belly button that are more noticeable with exercise or bending. Free Hernia Screening is one of many community offerings bringing enhanc... Events 11/18/2021
118.	FREE Women’s Health Screenings for Uninsured and Under-insured Women 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... Events 11/18/2021
119.	FREE Women’s Health Screenings for Uninsured and Under-insured Women 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... Events 11/18/2021
120.	FREE Women’s Health Screenings for Uninsured and Under-insured Women 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... Events 11/18/2021
121.	Clostridium difficile Infection: From Colonization to Cure Course Description: On September 9, 2020, the Liver Transplant Program at Westchester Medical Center is hosting a Live Virtual CME event titled " Clostridium difficile Infection: From Colonization to Cure. " In this lecture, we will review various strategies for prevention and treatment of Clostridium difficile infection especially in high risk patient populations. Participants will understand the epidemiology and risks associated with Clostridium difficile infection, define the risks of recurrent C. di... Events 8/28/2020
122.	Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Receives $250,000 Endowment Gift to Advance Women’s Healthcare Services SUFFERN, N.Y. (October 19, 2023) –– Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received a $250,000 gift from the Sisters of Reparation Charitable Trust to establish the Mother Mary Zita Endowment. The endowment gift will help advance women’s health at Good Samaritan Hospital, which includes providing access to advanced gynecologic care, 3D mammography, high-risk cancer screenings, and breast surgery as well as robotic-assisted surgery, menopausal ... News 10/19/2023
123.	WMCHealth’s Girls’ Night Out Honors Heart Disease Survivors and Raises Awareness about Women’s Heart Health VALHALLA, NY- (February 25, 2019) – Girls’ Night Out, a heartwarming evening featuring tributes to heart disease survivors and their supporters, raised awareness about women’s heart health, as well as hope that new advances in cardiology will save more lives in the future. The event, a fundraiser for the Westchester Medical Center Health Network Heart & Vascular Institute, drew about 350 people to the Doral Arrowwood Hotel and Conference Center in Rye Brook on February 8. It paid tribute to female h... News 6/30/2023
124.	HealthAlliance Opens Ulster County’s Only Advanced Service Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory KINGSTON, N.Y. (July 12, 2021) – Fulfilling a promise to deliver more advanced services to Ulster County and surrounding areas, WMCHealth today announced the opening of a new cardiac catheterization laboratory at HealthAlliance Hospital on Broadway in Kingston. The new laboratory offers emergent and preventative solutions for blocked arteries, irregular heartbeats and coronary heart disease, services never before available in Ulster County. The service operates under the direction of WMCHealth’s compreh... News 6/30/2023
125.	More than $400,000 from Community Support to Benefit Warwick Healthcare Campus Patients and Residents Warwick, NY (December 16, 2016) – Warwick area residents place a premium on local access to advanced healthcare. And they “walk the walk” by supporting the Bon Secours Warwick Foundation’s efforts to expand and enhance the programs and services at St. Anthony Community Hospital and the adult and rehabilitation facilities, Mount Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion. As a result of donations from patients, local residents and area businesses, it has been possible for the Foundation to disburse $417,000 to... News 7/18/2022
126.	COVID-19 Recovery Program Offers Tailored Care for Active Infection and Post-COVID Syndrome VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 12, 2022) – With confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection rising across the country, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is alerting community members to a comprehensive COVID-19 Recovery Program offered by our Good Samaritan Hospital, Bon Secours Community Hospital and St. Anthony Community Hospital. The COVID-19 Recovery Program at these three hospitals provides care to individuals at any phase of COVID-19 infection, from testing and diagnosis to treatment fo... News 7/18/2022
127.	Music to Children’s Ears: Grant Helps Children’s Hospital Families Stay Connected through Music VALHALLA N.Y. (June 2, 2022) – Whether the tunes are rock, rap, jazz or a bedtime lullaby, music is employed as a healing therapy at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). With $2,500 in support from the Million Dollar Roundtable Foundation (MDRT), the music therapy program at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital now extends beyond the walls of the hospital with the MusiConnection Initiative, a program that connects hospitalized children to f... News 7/18/2022
128.	FREE Women’s Health Screenings for Uninsured and Under-insured Women, Ages 40 to 64* 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... Events 11/29/2021
129.	FREE Women’s Health Screenings for Uninsured and Under-insured Women, Ages 40 to 64* 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... Events 11/29/2021
130.	Neonatal Jaundice: Mellow Yellow…Or Not? 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... Events 12/11/2020
131.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Teams with Law Enforcement to Host National Drug Take Back Day Collection Sites VALHALLA, N.Y., (April 25, 2024) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) will partner with local law enforcement to host National Drug Take Back Day collection sites throughout Westchester, Orange, and Rockland counties, Saturday April 27. Community members can bring tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription, over the counter and veterinary medications to the collection sites for proper disposal, free and anonymously. At some locations, WMCHealth representatives a... News 4/29/2024
132.	Good Samaritan Hospital Adds Hematologist-Oncologist Carrie Brooke Wasserman, MD, to Bobbi Lewis Cancer Program SUFFERN, N.Y. (October 16, 2023) –– Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced that hematologist/oncologist Carrie Brooke Wasserman, MD , has been named Associate Director of the Bobbi Lewis Cancer Program. “Dr. Wasserman is a highly-experienced specialist who will strengthen the oncology services at Good Samaritan Hospital,” said Mary P. Leahy, MD, MHA , CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System/Good Samaritan Hospital. “With her... News 10/16/2023
133.	Medical Staff Library The Medical Staff Library (also known as the Caroline D. Schwartz Medical Library) is a reference and research library funded by the medical staff and hospital administration. Its primary purpose is to provide information and referral services appropriate to the professional, technical, educational, administrative and research needs of the entire medical and hospital staff. It does this through a variety of services: data base searching for research requests, document retrieval (from books and journals)... Site Map Content 9/27/2023
134.	More than $280,000 from Community Support Benefits Patients at Good Samaritan Hospital Suffern, NY (March 7, 2017) – Rockland and Orange County residents value the advanced care they receive at Good Samaritan Hospital. They also realize the importance of supporting the hospital through making donations and participating in fundraising events. And their efforts are paying off! As a result of contributions from patients, local residents and area businesses, the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation has distributed $284,400 to expand and enhance its essential health programs and services. The F... News 6/30/2023
135.	Good Samaritan Hospital Recognized by Healthgrades The Maternity Department at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has again been recognized by Healthgrades, a leading online hospital ratings source. The hospital received the Labor and Delivery and Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Awards for the fifth year in a row, which places Good Samaritan Hospital among the top five percent of hospitals evaluated nationwide. A 5-Star rating for Vaginal Delivery for the eighth consecutive year was also ... News 10/11/2022
136.	St. Anthony Community Hospital’s First Baby of 2017 Arrives January 1 in the Hospital’s Kennedy Birthing Center WARWICK – (Jan. 1) He came into the world at 3:20 a.m. on New Year’s Day, earning the honor of being the first baby born this year at St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY and perhaps all of Orange County. Martin King Charles Paul Jr., born to India and Martin Paul of Chester, weighed seven pounds three ounces and measured 22 inches long. Martin also has two sisters, Angel, 7, and Asia, 3. Obstetrician James K. Brockunier, M.D., was the attending physician assisted by nurses Raphaella Zappula, RN... News 7/18/2022
137.	Good Samaritan Hospital’s Peripheral Vascular Bypass Program Again Receives Top Rating from Healthgrades SUFFERN, N.Y. (December 5, 2017) - Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has achieved Healthgrades’ top rating for its performance in Peripheral Vascular Bypass for the second straight year. Good Samaritan Hospital is the only hospital in lower New York State and northern New Jersey to receive five stars in both 2017 and 2018 for this surgical procedure. Only two other New York hospitals received the highest rating in the new Healthgrades 2018 Re... News 7/18/2022
138.	Pink in the Park Tickets available at nyboulders.com or by calling 845.357.7462 . Events 6/22/2022
139.	Preparing for the NASH Epidemic The Liver Transplant Program at Westchester Medical Center is proud to host its 6th webinar of 2021. On December 15th, Dr. Roxana Bodin, Transplant Hepatologist, will be presenting on "Preparing for the NASH Epidemic." This webinar will review screening, diagnosis, monitoring and current treatments for NASH. Presenter: Roxana Bodin, MD Transplant Hepatologist, Westchester Medical Center Assistant Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College CME Information: CME will be provided through eeds.com , whi... Events 12/6/2021
140.	Simultaneous Liver-Kidney Transplant: State of the Art On January 20th, 2021, the Liver Transplant Program at Westchester Medical Center is hosting a Live Virtual CME event titled "Simultaneous Liver-Kidney Transplant: State of the Art. Presenter: Devon John, MD Chief, Renal Transplantation, Westchester Medical Center CME Information: CME will be provided through eeds.com , which you can register for at the start of the event. If you would like to register for eeds now, click HERE . Credit Designation: The New York Medical College designates this live activ... Events 1/12/2021
141.	Liver Transplant Allocation: From Chaos to Rationality On December 3, 2020, the Liver Transplant Program at Westchester Medical Center is hosting a Live Virtual CME event titled "Liver Transplant Allocation: From Chaos to Rationality." This conference will address recent change in UNOS organ allocation rules and how they have impacted the liver transplant landscape in New York State. Presenter: Thomas Diflo, MD, FACS Chief, Intra-Abdominal Organ Transplantation, Westchester Medical Center Professor of Surgery, New York Medical College CME Information: CME w... Events 11/17/2020
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143.	New York State Designates Good Samaritan Hospital as Level III Trauma Center SUFFERN, N.Y. (May 10, 2022) – Residents of Rockland, Orange and Bergen counties now have a new and convenient local option for trauma services, one with direct ties to a regional center that offers the highest level of trauma services available. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) recently designated Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), as a Level III Adult Trauma Center. In its trauma designation declaration, the NYSDOH com... News 6/30/2023
144.	Ambulatory Surgery Ambulatory surgery is a safe and convenient alternative to conventional hospitalization when an overnight stay is not required. These instructions are specifically for patients scheduled for ambulatory surgery. Preparing At Home For Your Surgery Your surgeon will order pre-operative testing, which is usually scheduled within seven days of your surgery. On the day of your testing, you should register at the first floor Admitting Office, where you will be asked to complete personal and insurance informati... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
145.	Physician Journal Club 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... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
146.	Support Your Local WMCHealth Hospital Through the 2018 Chairman’s Holiday Match Challenge 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... News 7/18/2022
147.	Bon Secours Charity Health System Laboratories Receive Accreditation from College of American Pathologists Suffern, N.Y. (June 25, 2019) – The laboratories of Bon Secours Charity Health System’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY; Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis; and St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), have been recognized by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in recognition of their overall excellence and adherence to safety standards. The on-site evaluation and CAP a... News 7/18/2022
148.	Open Letter from President and CEO Michael D. Israel As we celebrate Nurses' Week and Hospital Week, we wanted to recognize the commitment of our workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your essential roles have required you to call upon reserves from deep within, while you balance the needs and care of your own loved ones. We are proud of each one of you and hope you will find continued strength in the heartfelt appreciation from your colleagues, our patients, and the communities we serve together. Thank you for everything you do. Please view this video ... News 7/18/2022
149.	Good Samaritan Hospital and Three Other WMCHealth Hospitals Earn Awards for Stroke Care Excellence VALHALLA, NY - (August 17, 2020) ― Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY and three other member hospitals of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) – Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY; MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY; and HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, NY – have earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines ® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes each hospital for its commitment ... News 7/18/2022
150.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) Introduces Heart Failure Program at Good Samaritan Hospital SUFFERN, NY (November 14, 2017) - When it comes to cardiac care, every second counts – and specialized physicians close to home can make all the difference. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has announced an expansion of its cardiac services to Bon Secours Charity Health System. The new Heart Failure Program provides an unmatched level of expertise and service to the region. This program is the only one of its kind in Rockland and Orange counties, giving local patients unparallel... News 6/30/2023
151.	Good Samaritan Hospital Establishes Pediatric Emergency Service SUFFERN, N.Y. (September 8, 2020) – Good Samaritan Hospital , a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has established dedicated pediatric services in its Emergency Department (ED). Pediatric emergency medicine specialists are now available onsite to treat children from birth to age 21 . The new Good Samaritan Hospital pediatric emergency services are located within the main ED, where wait times are well below the national average*. The hospital has launched a 30 Min... News 6/30/2023
152.	Carlucci & Good Samaritan Hospital Team Up to Distribute Opioid Deactivation Pouches Donated by Mallickrodt Pharmaceutical ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY– With the opioid epidemic still running rampant in the Hudson Valley, Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) and Good Samaritan Hospital announced a new initiative designed to promote a cleaner, safer method of destroying unused opioid medications. Mallinckrodt pharmaceutical will donate 7000 deactivation pouches that can be another helpful resource in the fight against opioids that will be distributed by Good Samaritan and Carlucci's office. “Everyone fro... News 7/18/2022
153.	St. Anthony Community Hospital Hosts Annual Golf & Tennis Classic WARWICK – (July 14, 2017) St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Annual Golf & Tennis Classic, sponsored by the Warwick Health Foundation, will be held on Tuesday, September 19th at the Warwick Valley Country Club. Proceeds from the classic will support St. Anthony Community Hospital, ensuring that the hospital’s healthcare providers continue to have access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and the finest environment of care for each of our patients. The Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation s... News 7/18/2022
154.	Bon Secours Health System Awards Good Samaritan Hospital $40,000 in Mission Grant Funds to Benefit Medically Vulnerable Patients SUFFERN, N.Y. (July 31, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has been awarded $40,000 in Mission Grant funds from Bon Secours Health System. The funds will support medically at-risk, low-income patients with limited or no health insurance, in particular, women at high-risk for breast cancer as well as patients with diabetes and congestive heart failure. Nearly $20,000 was awarded to help initiate the program, Genetic Counseling and Diagn... News 7/18/2022
155.	WMCHealth Has Begun Antibody Testing for COVID-19 (April 24, 2020) - WMCHealth is now offering COVID-19 antibody testing to our workforce throughout our network, including for employees based in the hospitals and medical practices at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Antibody testing, also known as serological testing, detects antibodies present in the blood when the body is responding to a specific infection, like COVID-19. The antibody test may show if an individual has ever been infected with the virus, even if they did not h... News 7/18/2022
156.	It’s A Girl! SUFFERN, N.Y. (January 2, 2024 ) -- Good Samaritan Hospital has one of the region’s biggest and busiest labor and delivery programs, and the New Year’s Day period was very active with several births in 24 hours. One of those births was Bela Ana Naemit. Ms. Naemit was born at 9:25 a.m. January 2. She weighed in at 6 pounds 13 ounces with a length of 19 ¾ inches. Good Samaritan Hospital wishes health and happiness for Ms. Naemit and extends its congratulations to first-time parents, Meagan and Lenny of Ne... News 1/10/2024
157.	More than 200 WMCHealth Physicians Named “Top Doctors” by Peers VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 13, 2023) – More than 200 Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) physicians across a wide range of clinical specialties have been recognized as “Top Doctors” by their peers, according to a well-known healthcare research and consumer resource list. Advancing Care in the Hudson Valley Many of the cited doctors are members of the WMCHealth Physicians provider group, which includes the medical practices of Advanced Physicians Services and Bon Secours Medi... News 10/16/2023
158.	WMCHealth Names Anthony Frank as EVP and Chief Financial Officer Valhalla, N.Y. (July 11, 2023) –– Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced that Anthony Frank has joined the network as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “Anthony is an experienced professional who will add tremendous value and vision with decades of tenure in the financial industry,” said Michael D. Israel, President and CEO, WMCHealth. “We are pleased to have Anthony on board and look forward to his leadership of WMCHealth’s financial operations.” With ... News 7/11/2023
159.	For the Press WMCHealth is a 1,700-bed healthcare system with nine hospitals in New York's Hudson Valley region. WMCHealth has 13,000 workforce members and nearly 3,000 attending physicians. Approximately 600 of our providers are employed in one of our two medical groups – Advanced Physician Services and the Bon Secours Medical Group, which make up WMCHealth Physicians. WMCHealth services includes Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers, plus Level II trauma centers; a dedicated burn center; the region’s only adva... Site Map Content 6/30/2023
160.	Advanced Imaging Technology Unveiled at Good Samaritan Hospital Cutting the ribbon for the new advanced imaging technology equipment are (l-r): Scott Luchs, MD, Director of Radiology, Good Samaritan Hospital; Frank Hagen, Trustee of the Village of Suffern; Mary Leahy, MD, CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System; Rockland County Executive Ed Day; Michael Israel, President and CEO of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth); and Sen. David Carlucci. SUFFERN, N.Y. (February 22, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center He... News 6/30/2023
161.	Good Samaritan Hospital’s Spring Ball Raises Nearly $300,000 to Support Local Access to Advanced Healthcare Suffern, NY (April 30, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) recently held its 33 rd Annual Spring Ball and celebrated honorees, Cary Hirsch, MD, and Chestnut Ridge Transportation. Approximately $300,000 was raised at the ball to benefit Good Samaritan Hospital. Proceeds will help the hospital further invest in state-of-the-art facilities, leading-edge technology and innovative services. The nearly 450 guests in attendance at... News 6/30/2023
162.	WMCHealth Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness Launches at Good Samaritan Hospital SUFFERN, N.Y. (March 14, 2019) -- The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced the launch of Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness services at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of WMCHealth. This comprehensive network-wide service is devoted to providing women living in and around Rockland and Orange counties, and throughout the Hudson Valley, with high-quality, comprehensive, multidisciplinary care as close to their homes as possible. The Institute for Women’s Health an... News 6/30/2023
163.	Good Samaritan Hospital and Sterling National Bank Golf and Tennis Classic Raises $120,000 to Support Advances in Healthcare Suffern, N.Y. (October 7) – More than 120 golf and tennis enthusiasts played for a purpose during the 30th Annual Good Samaritan Hospital and Sterling National Bank Golf and Tennis Classic on September 16. Approximately $120,000 was raised through the event, which was held at the Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo Park, New York. Proceeds from the Golf and Tennis Classic will support enhancements in facilities, equipment, technology and services at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center ... News 6/30/2023
164.	WMCHealth Physicians Opens Advanced ENT Services Practice 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... News 6/30/2023
165.	Spiritual Care Site Map Content 6/15/2023
166.	We've Got This This website is dedicated to you, your health and the well being of this community. Here, you’ll find what’s happening at Bon Secours Community Hospital, including important news and updates, classes, screenings, and tips on staying healthy. Port Jervis Medical Village Update: Bringing a Healthy Change to the Community. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network, along with the Bon Secours Charity Health System, announced an investment of $40+ million in Bon Secours Community Hospital (BSCH)and the P... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
167.	WMCHealth Network Chairman's Holiday Match Challenge Giving Tuesday marks the start of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) Chairman’s Holiday Match Challenge . 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! Just click on the donate button below to support the local WMCHealth hosp... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
168.	It’s A Girl! SUFFERN, NY – (January 1, 202 3 ) Congratulations to Esther and Akiva Sussholz of Montebello, NY on the delivery of the first baby of 2023 born at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Baby girl Frida Sussholz was born at 3:51 a.m. on January 1 and weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. About Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hosp... News 1/19/2023
169.	Join Families across the Region September 18 for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 31, 2022) – Families from across the region are expected to attend Maria Fareri Children's Hospital's 18th Annual Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day September 18 for a day of fun-filled activities to support pediatric care in the Hudson Valley. Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day Supporting Maria Fareri Children's Hospital is September 18 Families are welcome to attend the free event featuring activities including face painting, crafts, carnival games, music, character ap... News 9/1/2022
170.	HealthAlliance Receives Key State Approval for $92 Million Hospital Transformation HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received contingency approval from the New York State Department of Health for a transformative $92 million expansion and enhancement of HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue Campus, HealthAlliance and WMCHealth announced today. The reimagined HealthAlliance Hospital will have a new, four-story tower and 437,000 square feet of space -- 100,000 square feet more than the hospital’s current conf... News 7/18/2022
171.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) Encourages Safe Cycling and Always Wearing a Helmet While Biking Fresh-air outdoor exercise like cycling is key to physical and emotional wellness, explains Dipak Chandy, MD, a pulmonologist at Westchester Medical Center, who also says studies show outdoor exercise improves sleep and burns more calories than indoor activities. Cycling does carry some risk, however, and WMCHealth encourages everyone to follow safety guidelines when venturing out to local roads and trails, such as mask use and social distancing, plus wearing a properly-fitted helmet ce... News 7/18/2022
172.	Corks & Forks Event Benefits New Caregiver Program at Good Samaritan Hospital SUFFERN, N.Y. (December 2, 2019) – More than 200 guests attended Corks & Forks, a culinary event benefiting Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) on November 17. Proceeds from the event will help Good Samaritan Hospital launch a new Caregiver Program. This innovative service will offer patients’ caregivers – their parents, children, siblings and friends – a helping hand to ease the emotional, physical and logistical demands of caring for someo... News 7/18/2022
173.	Convenient Online Scheduling for COVID-19 Antibody & Diagnostic Test Appointments VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 12, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) offers a convenient online appointment scheduling service for COVID-19 antibody and diagnostic tests, via WMCHealth.org/Testing . Community members requesting an appointment online will be contacted by a WMCHealth representative within 72 hours, and scheduled at one of several convenient locations in the Hudson Valley. Members of the public can also schedule COVID-19 antibody and diagnostic appointments by call... News 7/18/2022
174.	More than 250 WMCHealth Physicians Named “Top Doctors” by Peers VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 20, 2020) – More than 250 Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) physicians across a wide range of clinical specialties have been recognized as “Top Doctors” by their peers, according to a well-known healthcare research and consumer resource list published in Westchester and Hudson Valley magazines. WMCHealth clinical specialists recognized as “Top Doctors” can be found via a search on the websites of Westchester a nd Hudson Valley magazines. Advancin... News 7/18/2022
175.	Good Samaritan Hospital Launches the First Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Program in Rockland and Orange Counties 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... News 7/18/2022
176.	It’s A Girl! First Baby of 2022 Born at Good Samaritan Hospital Baby girl Werzberger was born at 2:02 a.m. on January 1, becoming the first baby born at Good Samaritan Hospital in 2022. SUFFERN, NY (January 1, 2022 ) – Congratulations to Rachel Block and Mendel Werzberger of Airmont, NY on the delivery of the first baby of 2022 born at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Baby girl Werzberger was born at 2:02 a.m. on January 1 and weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. About Good Samaritan ... News 7/18/2022
177.	Westchester Cardiovascular Symposium 2017 Course Director(s): Julio A. Panza, MD Chief of Cardiology Westchester Medical Center Professor of Medicine New York Medical College Steven Lansman, MD, PhD Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery Westchester Medical Center Professor of Surgery New York Medical College Overview: The Westchester Cardiovascular Symposium is a 2.5-day conference that will address current, controversial, and challenging issues in the fields of heart failure, valvular heart disease, ischemic heart disease, cardiac electrop... Events 11/30/2021
178.	Westchester Cardiovascular Symposium 2018 Online Registration is Currently Closed. Registration will be available on site, space permitting. Course Director(s): Julio A. Panza, MD Chief of Cardiology Westchester Medical Center Professor of Medicine New York Medical College Steven Lansman, MD, PhD Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery Westchester Medical Center Professor of Surgery New York Medical College Overview: The Westchester Cardiovascular Symposium is a 2.5-day conference that will address current, controversial, and challenging issues in t... Events 11/30/2021
179.	2019 Cardiovascular Symposium Online Registration is currently closed. Please feel free to register onsite on October 3rd at the Crowne Plaza in White Plains, starting at 7:30 a.m. Please note, space is limited. For the full course agenda CLICK HERE. Course Director(s): Julio A. Panza, MD Steven Lansman, MD, PhD Chief of Cardiology Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery Westchester Medical Center Westchester Medical Center Professor of Medicine Professor of Surgery New York Medical College New York Medica... Events 11/30/2021
180.	Liver Disease for the Hospitalist... Liver Disease for the Emergency Physician The Intra-Abdominal Transplant program is proud to host it's 4th webinar of 2021. On September 30th, Dr. Bernard Partiula, Transplant Hepatologist, will be presenting on "Liver Disease for the Hospitalist... Liver Disease for the Emergency Physician." Patients with liver disease may present in different ways; some are very ill, some are more stable, and some just need a gentle nudge. This webinar will review common clinical scenarios, using sample cases along the way. We will also discuss how hospitalis... Events 9/22/2021
181.	Bon Secours Community Hospital Foundation Site Map Content 2/27/2025
182.	Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Welcome! Please View Our Campus Tour Site Map Content 10/3/2024
183.	National Prescription Drug Take Back Day On Saturday, April 27, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. For more than a decade, the event has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications — those that are old, unwanted, or expired — that too often become a gateway to addiction. Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneede... Events 4/22/2024
184.	Urology: Clinical Research Program Urology: Clinical Studies Open For Enrollment ARTEMIS: Ravulizumab to Protect Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) from Cardiac Surgery Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI) and Subsequent Major Adverse Kidney Events (MAKE): A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study ARTEMIS: Ravulizumab to Protect Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) from Cardiac Surgery Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI) and Subsequent Major Adverse Kidney Events (MAKE): A Ph... Site Map Content 3/4/2024
185.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Appoints William B. Pryor as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 29, 2024) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has named William B. Pryor to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. In his position, Pryor will oversee WMCHealth’s workforce recruitment, labor relations and workforce policies. As the Chief Human Resources Officer for WMCHealth and its 13,000 workforce members, Pryor’s priorities include recruitment and retention as well as new strategies for workforce communication and empl... News 1/29/2024
186.	WMCHealth Names Megan Baldwin Head of Government and Community Relations Megan Baldwin, Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 11, 2023) - Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced three new additions to guide its Government and Community Relations efforts, to be led by Megan Baldwin, who joins the network as Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations. Baldwin will be supported by Thomas Scaglione, Vice President of Government and Community Relations, and Pavan Naidu, Director of Govern... News 10/11/2023
187.	Mary P. Leahy, M.D., CEO, Bon Secours Charity Health System, Receives Spirit of Healing Award at Westchester Medical Center Gala Suffern, N.Y. (June 23, 2016) –Mary P. Leahy, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Bon Secours Charity Health System, which includes Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, received the Spirit of Healing Award at the 37th Annual Westchester Medical Center Gala. More than 600 people were on hand for the Gala, which was held to benefit Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Behavioral Health Cent... News 6/30/2023
188.	Bon Secours Charity Health System Welcomes Six Cardiologists to Bon Secours Medical Group SUFFERN, N.Y. (February 21, 2017) – Cardiologists Perminder S. Grewal, MD, FACC, Arvind K. Agarwal, MD, FACC, Bangalore S. Sridhara, MD, FACC, MRCP, Sunandan A. Pandya, MD, FACC, Shital R. Parikh, MD, FACC, and Rajiv Singh, MD, FACC, have joined Bon Secours Medical Group. This highly skilled group brings world class cardiac care to the local community. Dr. Perminder S. Grewal has been practicing cardiology for 30 years. He currently serves as Director of Cardiology Consultants o... News 6/30/2023
189.	The Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital Introduces 3D Mammography SUFFERN , N.Y. (October 20, 2016) -- T he Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital is now offering Genius™ 3D M AMMOGRAPHY ™ exams. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, 3D exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, while simultaneously decreasing the number of women ... News 6/30/2023
190.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Encourages Safe Celebrations this Fourth of July Holiday Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks often go hand in hand, but fireworks – especially those that are illegal – can be extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated at hospitals across the United States for serious burns, amputations, and other significant injuries resulting from the use of fireworks. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) encourages all residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals this Fourth... News 6/30/2023
191.	Good Samaritan Hospital Receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Quality Achievement Award SUFERN, NY (July 7, 2017) ― Good Samaritan Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines -Stroke Silver Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke SM Honor Roll. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. To receive the Silver Qua... News 6/30/2023
192.	Esteemed Cardiothoracic Surgeon Introduced at Good Samaritan Hospital SUFFERN, NY (January 9, 2018) – WMCHealth Heart and Vascular Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Cardiothoracic Surgeon Cary S. Passik, MD, FACS. He will be serving patients at the Active International Cardiovascular Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Passik is a highly respected Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Clinical Director with a national reputation and extensive background of practice, teaching and research in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is renowned for developing and refin... News 6/30/2023
193.	Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Welcomes Tara Cullen and George Kreis as New Board of Directors Members Suffern, N.Y. (January 14, 2019) – The Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Tara Cullen and George Kreis have joined the Board for the 2019 term. The Board of Directors works with the leadership team at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), and community leaders to build a culture of philanthropy that supports the hospital’s ongoing investments in healthcare in Rockland and Orange counties and surround... News 6/30/2023
194.	Good Samaritan Hospital Announces 34th Annual Spring Ball Award Recipients Suffern, N.Y. (March 26, 2019) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Oppenheim, MD, and Joe Allen will be honored at the hospital’s 34th Annual Spring Ball. Dr. Oppenheim will receive the Sister Joseph Rita Award for Medical Excellence and Allen will be presented with the Good Samaritan Hospital Medal of Honor. The Spring Ball, hosted by the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, will take place on May 3 at the ... News 6/30/2023
195.	Sean Tedjarati, MD, MPH, MBA to Lead Obstetrics & Gynecology Programs at Westchester Medical Center Health Network & New York Medical College Sean Tedjarati, MD, MPH, MBA, has been appointed Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Westchester Medical Center and MidHudson Regional Hospital, members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at academic affiliate New York Medical College (NYMC), where he is currently a Clinical Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Tedjarati currently also serves as Chief Clinical Integration Officer at WMCHealth, responsible for... News 6/30/2023
196.	The Bon Secours Medical Group Opens A New Multidisciplinary Practice, Bon Secours Orangeburg ORANGEBURG, NY (January 8, 2020) -- The Bon Secours Medical Group proudly opens Bon Secours Orangeburg , a multidisciplinary practice offering a unique approach to healthcare. The new office provides access to a wide range of clinical services, all in one place. The unified team delivers a seamless referral path from primary care to specialists for patients and offers expert care previously not available in the Orangeburg area. Zuleika Urena, Practice Manager; Benjamin Chang, MD; Paryush Lakht... News 6/30/2023
197.	Food and Nutrition Good Samaritan Hospital’s Food and Nutrition Department provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to inpatients and outpatients. We participate in a host of outreach programs designed to promote healthy lifestyles throughout the community. Our certified staff welcomes you to call and schedule a consultation to learn new eating habits for: Managing diabetes Pregnancy Heart disease Cancer prevention or therapy Weight loss and maintenance Gastrointestinal disease Mealtime To offer you a var... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
198.	Organ Donation 115,000 People are Waiting for a Lifesaving Transplant CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER AND FIND OUT MORE: Organ donation takes healthy organs and tissues from one person for transplantation into another. Experts say that the organs or tissue from one donor can save or heal as many as 75 people. Organs you can donate include: Kidneys Heart Liver Pancreas Intestines Lungs Skin Bone marrow Cornea Most organ and tissue donations occur after the donor has died. Some organs and tissues can be donated while the donor ... Site Map Content 5/31/2023
199.	WMCHealth’s Big 5: Races for Runners of All Levels will Support WMCHealth Hospitals VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 19, 2022) – Get your heart rate going and support healthcare as you race, jog or walk around and about WMCHealth's Valhalla campus September 18. The Big 5, Westchester Medical Center Health Network's fall active fundraiser supports a range of medical services while supplying the perfect opportunity to get fit and have fun. The Healing Half Marathon , The Kyle Goldberg 10K , The Evan Lieberman 5K and the Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day will all be held Sunday, Septemb... News 8/22/2022
200.	Cigna Expands Network in New York with Addition of Westchester Medical Center Health Network Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), a 1,700-bed, 10-hospital healthcare system based in Valhalla, NY, have entered into a multi-year contract that adds most of the health network’s hospitals and employed physicians to Cigna's network of participating hospitals and doctors in the NY Metro market. The agreement became effective August 15, 2017. With this addition to the network, Cigna customers who receive acute care and other medical services from WMCHe... News 7/18/2022
201.	At Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, Former American Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi Announces December 3rd Tri-State Rocks Event A Grammy-nominated performer and songwriter chose Maria Fareri Children's Hospital as the venue to announce the debut of a benefit vocal competition December 3rd at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. Westchester native Kara DioGuardi, who was a judge for two seasons of Fox television's American Idol , said the inaugural Tri-State Rocks show is open to aspiring singers between the ages of 12 and 21 living in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The winner will receive a two-hour mentoring... News 7/18/2022
202.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Appoints Robert S. Ross as Executive Vice President for the Northern Region Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) recently welcomed Robert S. Ross, FACHE, to the health network’s leadership team as Executive Vice President for the Northern Region. In his new role, Ross will serve as lead executive for the health network’s hospitals in Dutchess, Ulster and Delaware counties working to advance an integrated delivery system in which patients have seamless access to care in the Hudson Valley communities where they live. Ross will provide leadership and work collabora... News 7/18/2022
203.	Good Samaritan Hospital Raised Over $80,000 During Culinary Event, Brunched by Corks & Forks to Advance Local Healthcare SUFFERN, N.Y. (November 26, 2018) – More than 200 healthcare providers and friends of Good Samaritan Hospital attended Good Samaritan Hospital’s Brunched by Corks & Forks fundraiser on November 18. Through the sold out event, over $80,000 was raised to support advances in facilities, equipment, technology, talent and programs at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Six of the region’s most distinguished chefs donated their talent and time to offer guest... News 7/18/2022
204.	Marathon Team Raises Nearly $50,000 for WMCHealth’s 10 Hospitals in the Hudson Valley A special group of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) employees who competed in the 26.2-mile TCS New York City Marathon on November 4 raised nearly $50,000 for WMCHealth facilities across the Hudson Valley. The team’s 10 members – five nurses, a nurse manager, occupational therapist, psychiatry resident, nurse practitioner and the network’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer – helped raise funds for the life-changing and lifesaving care provided at each of WMCHe... News 7/18/2022
205.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Partnerships and Community Investments Promote Healthier Communities 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... News 7/18/2022
206.	$220,000 Raised At Good Samaritan Hospital’s Spring Ball to Support Ongoing Investments In Healthcare Suffern, N.Y. (May 28, 2019) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently held its 34th annual Spring Ball. Healthcare providers, community leaders and friends of Good Samaritan Hospital were among the 350 guests who attended the event at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, New Jersey. The gala raised $220,000 in support of Good Samaritan Hospital’s investments in state-of-the-art facilities, leading-edge technologies and innovative services... News 7/18/2022
207.	The Heat and Your Heart: What You Need to Know When It Gets Really HOT! Summer is officially upon us and with the sun-filled days comes the extreme temperatures. Warm weather and longer days will bring many of us outdoors for cookouts, parties and more, but with local forecasts predicting temperatures soaring to 100 degrees this weekend it is important to understand the risks. Most healthy people can tolerate these heat changes without missing a beat, but people with damaged hearts, or older people whose bodies don’t respond as readily to stress, have a much harder time and... News 7/18/2022
208.	Good Samaritan Hospital Opens New Esophageal and Reflux Center SUFFERN, N.Y. (November 19, 2019) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) recently launched its Esophageal and Reflux Center , specializing in the treatment of a range of esophageal conditions from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to esophageal cancer. Good Samaritan Hospital is the only hospital in Rockland and Orange counties to provide a dedicated Esophageal and Reflux Center with a multidisciplinary team comprised of board-certified gast... News 7/18/2022
209.	First Baby Born at Good Samaritan Hospital in 2020 SUFFERN, N.Y. (January 6, 2020) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), welcomed the first baby of 2020 on January 2 in the Hospital’s Family Birthing Center. Francesa Marie Donovan, was born to Alexandra Seeley and Richie Donovan at 9:06 am. She weighed 9 lb., 3 oz and was 22 inches long. She joins older brother Jackson. “This is a wonderful hospital, I have had a great experience,” said Seeley. Are You Pregnant or Looking for a Hospital Near Yo... News 7/18/2022
210.	WMCHealth Provides $1 million in Grants VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 28, 2020) - The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced $1 million in grants to 10 Hudson Valley organizations to address behavioral health and substance use disorders, primary care accessibility and engagement, and linkages to social determinates of health services, such as housing and food security. Part of the New York State “promising practices” initiative, these grants are designed to help WMCHealth partners develop sustainable models and services a... News 7/18/2022
211.	WMCHealth Physicians Welcomes Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Lakshmi A. Gollapudi, MD, to Kingston Practice KINGSTON, N.Y. (May 27, 2021) —WMCHealth Physicians, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), welcomes Lakshmi A. Gollapudi, MD, to the physician group’s practice in Kingston. Dr. Gollapudi has specialties in gastroenterology and hepatology. As a gastroenterologist, she focuses in preventing, diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. These disorders include conditions involving the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon, and her services include... News 7/18/2022
212.	Westchester Medical Center Health Network Named Official Hospital Partner of the Hudson Valley Renegades WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. (March 16, 2021) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, announced today a major partnership making WMCHealth the inaugural Official Hospital Partner of the Renegades. “Our organizations are cornerstone brands of the Hudson Valley and touchstones for life events for residents of the communities we serve,” said Michael Israel, President and CEO, Westchester Medical Center Health Network. ... News 7/18/2022
213.	2019 Neurovascular Symposium THE COURSE IS FULL. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Course Directors: Justin Santarelli, MD Ramandeep Sahni, MD Attending Physician, Westchester Medical Center Stroke Director, Westchester Medical Center Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology, Neurology and Radiology, New York Medical College New York Medical College Please CLICK HERE for brochure (pdf). Neurovascular disease is the number one cause of permanent adult disability in the United States. New treatmen... Events 11/30/2021
214.	Perinatal Bereavement Program - Walk to Remember Walk to Remember Please join us as we walk in memory of your babies. Participants and community members are encouraged to arrive at the main entrance to Good Samaritan Hospital. The ceremony will include crafts for siblings, music, poetry and name readings, the planting of a memorial tree, and reflections shared by members of the Perinatal Bereavement Program. There will also be Walk to Remember T-shirts available for purchase. The event will conclude with the Walk to Remember, in which all able-bodied ... Events 11/18/2021
215.	Liver Transplant... a Look Back... a Look Ahead The Liver Transplant Program at Westchester Medical Center is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary and the performance of one thousand liver transplant surgeries . This webinar will review what has changed in the field of liver transplantation over the last two and one-half decades, and what lies ahead. The webinar will review epidemiologic trends in hepatology, changes in organ allocation that have improved patients' access to donor organs, use of HCV-positive organs in HCV negative recipients, and... Events 10/21/2021
216.	Immunity and COVID-19: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly The Intra-Abdominal Transplant Program at Westchester Medical Center is very proud to host its third webinar of 2021. On June 21, 2021, Dr. Abhay Dhand, Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases and the Antibiotic Stewardship, will speak about "Immunity and COVID-19: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly." This webinar will review the role of immune response in pathogenesis or SARS-COV-2 infection, active and passive immunity for treatment and prevention of COVID, SARS-COV-2 variants and how they can impac... Events 6/8/2021
217.	Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction for Hernias in Cirrhotic and Post-transplant Patients On May 6th, 2021, the Liver Transplant Program at Westchester Medical Center is very proud to have Dr. Rifat Latifi, the Chairman of Surgery at Westchester Medical Center, deliver a live CME webinar titled "Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction for Hernias in Cirrhotic and Post-transplant Patients." Abdominal wall hernias are all-to-common in our pre- and post-transplant patients. If inadequately addressed, the results can be devastating. This webinar will review the complexity of hernia repair in cirrh... Events 4/20/2021
218.	Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure: What to Do When Things Go from Bad to Worse On October 28, 2020, the Liver Transplant Program at Westchester Medical Center is hosting a Live Virtual CME event titled "Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure: What to Do When Things Go from Bad to Worse." Acute on chronic liver failure is a growing problem in the United States, impacting 5% of patients who are hospitalized to address complications of cirrhosis. This lecture will define ACLF, discuss its physiologic basis, and discuss ways of assessing the prognosis of patients with ACLF. It will also revie... Events 10/15/2020
219.	Advances in Viral Hepatitis Course Director: David C. Wolf, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD Professor of Clinical Medicine, New York Medical College Medical Director of Liver Transplantation, Westchester Medical Center Click below to Register in Webex Course Overview: The Liver Transplant Program at Westchester Medical Center is proud to host its first webinar of the season, titled "Advances in Viral Hepatitis." The lecture will review new developments in our approach to hepatitis B and C. Additionally, the lecture will address the t... Events 6/9/2020
220.	2018 WMCHealth Cardiovascular Symposium for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals 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... Events 12/3/2019
221.	New Approaches to Management of Breast Cancer 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 ... Events 9/20/2018
222.	WMCHealth President and CEO Michael D. Israel to Retire in 2025; Board Announces National Search for Network’s Next Leader 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 ... News 4/16/2024
223.	WMCHealth Hospitals Raise Awareness During Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Events Across Hudson Valley Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), home to cancer institutes and cancer support resources in locations across the Hudson Valley, will host events and activities during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and treatment. Each year, more than 250,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. The public is invited to join the WMCHealth Cancer Ins... News 7/18/2022
224.	Westchester Medical Center to Host New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Operations Beginning November 19 VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 18, 2021) – New York State COVID-19 vaccination efforts for ages 12 and older will transition from the Westchester County Center to Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), beginning Friday, November 19. Also, vaccination for children ages 5 to 11 is available at WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Both Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital are located at 100 Woods Roa... News 7/18/2022
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