Dr. Debra Etelson, Pediatrics Anyone expecting a newborn’s arrival at their home should be aware that certain safety and comfort measures (“baby-proofing”) are in order. But when should you start preparing your home, and – given the reams of advice
Read MoreBy Quinn Muller The Mahopac Fire Department partnered up with State Senator Pete Harckham (D/Lewisboro) to host a blood drive last week. The event took place as the New York Blood Center recently announced a blood emergency in the state.
Read MoreFor the last five years, the annual Into the Light Walk in Pleasantville has seen hundreds of people start walking together in the darkness at 4:30 a.m. and continue past daybreak. The walk symbolizes the transition from the darkness
Read MoreDr. Anisha R. Kumar, Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery As we age, our bodies change in numerous ways – including, of course, our skin. But those changes are not limited to the wrinkles and so-called “liver spots” that many
Read More‘IT’S BONUSES FOR BODIES’ This is the 16th installment in an investigative series, launched in December 2022, about CareMount/Optum/UnitedHealth and broader concerns about corporate medical care. By Adam Stone Let me start off by saying I read the letter from
Read MoreIt’s amazing to see the incredible effort and resulting success that comes from helping people with autism. An inspiring example of that was seen at a special screening of the film “Rocco Up” at the Jacob Burns Film Center last
Read MoreIt may seem a bit surprising to see beautiful gardens sprouting on the campus of a major hospital center. But for the third consecutive year, Phelps Hospital and its supporters and donors are working together to bring yet another garden
Read MoreDr. Anthony Mercando, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiology The promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) appears to be limitless in practically every area of life, including medicine. As White Plains Hospital’s newly named Coordinator of AI Projects, I am exploring its technological possibilities
Read MoreBy Adam Stone Think right now about a problem you faced earlier today, and wrestled with in your mind. Got it? OK, as it turns out, you brought four characters to the experience. I’ll explain. But first, a little context.
Read MoreIf a close friend or relative needs assistance in their struggles with substance abuse or mental health issues, there’s a new option to consider in Westchester. This winter Release Recovery Centers opened its first clinic in the county at Purchase
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