The Westchester Health family would like to congratulate Dr. Robert Pilchik on being named Chief of Cardiology at Northern Westchester Hospital.
Westchester Health’s Dr. Peter Richel once again led children on a tour of Northern Westchester Hospital so that they could become more familiar and less afraid of hospital visits.
Westchester Health is proud to announce that Shoreline Medical of Stamford Connecticut has joined our family of physicians.
Shoreline is a group practice specializing in internal medicine, rheumatology and gastroenterology who have been servicing the Stamford community for over 13 years. We share a common mission, “to deliver excellent, community-based medical care that is patient-centered, compassionate and quality driven.” Together we can meet your needs for a healthy life. Please visit their website www.shorelinemedicalllp.com and meet their physicians. We welcome them!
Honoring Dr.Eric Small for taking care of our young athletes so they can safely get back to the games they love!
Congratulationsto Dr. Small on being named The Children’s Dream Foundation 2013 Medical Service Awardee.
Westchester Health is proud to announce that Rita Landman, MD has joined our family of physicians. Dr. Landman is an endocrinologist and will see patient in our Katonah location.
Congratulations to Dr. Navid Mootabar who has been appointed Co-Chairman Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northern Westchester Hospital.
Westchester Health is proud to announce that Dr. Joan DiMartino –Nardi a pediatric endocrinologist has joined our family of physicians. Dr. DiMartino-Nardi will continue to see her patients at Chappaqua Crossings.
Congratulations to Dr. Dominic Grecco who was honored by Northern Westchester Hospital for his dedication to the community and commitment to improving the health of his patients.
Congratulations to Dr. Greg Caporaso for his recent publication in the Clinical Hand book of Neuropsychology . Dr. Caporaso was responsible for the chapter on Medication and Cognition in Older Adults
Westchester Health is proud to announce that 13 of our physicians were selected as “Top Doctors” in Westchester Magazine. To earn this recognition these physicians were recommended by their peers and reviewed by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
Congratulations to Dr. William Dieck for earning the distinction of “Top doctor” by Castel Connolly for 15 consecutive years.
Our ophthalmology division led by Dr. William Dieck and Dr. Anne Negrin will be sharing the Eye Smart Monthly Newsletter. This newsletter addresses the latest health information about eye care and tips to help you care for your eyes. Check our ophthalmology section for monthly updates.
Westchester Health is happy to welcome Richard Weinstein, MD, MBA and Syed S. Rahman, MD to our family of physicians. Rick Weinstein is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialty in Sports Medicine. Dr.Rahman is a specialist in Pain Management and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. They will see patients in their White Plains office and Katonah.
Traveling abroad? Westchester Health is committed to helping travelers prepare for safe and healthy international travel. We encourage all travelers to schedule their travel consultations approximately 4-6 weeks before your trip to guarantee that you receive the required vaccines for your journey.
To schedule an appointment with a travel consultation, please call 914-232-1919
Westchester Health is happy to announce that Alison Stallings, MD and Jeffrey Sturza, MD of Advanced Dermatology of Westchester is joining the Westchester Health family of physicians
Westchester Health celebrated its 5th Birthday on July 1st. A party for the staff was held at the training center. The employees of Westchester Health donated over 850 pounds of food which was donated to the Mt. Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry and the UJA Food Pantry as a “Thank You” for the community’s support . A fun time was had by all.To view a slideshow of Westchester Health's 5th Birthday party, please follow the link listed here: Westchester Health 5th Birthday Slideshow
Westchester Health is proud to announce that 4 of our physicians are included in New York Magazines list of Top Doctors 2012
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Westchester Health Associates, founded in 2007, is proud to announce it has achieved a Level 3 Medical Home status. This is an outstanding achievement for Westchester Health. The Medical Home constructs a team approach to quality healthcare that is built on the cornerstone of the strong doctor patient relationship. The recognition of our achievements in delivering comprehensive care to our patients speaks to our success.
The Journal News article on the Spring Allergy season featured Dr. Patrick Maloney an Allergist and Immunologist with Westchester Health Associates and chief of Allergy Section at White Plains Hospital Center. Dr. Maloney was quoted saying “Spring has already struck for allergy patients. Because of the milder winter, this is optimal growing conditions for trees. Unless we get significant rainfall, we expect to have a pretty bad pollen season.
Singing Pediatrician from Mount Kisco releases a fear-busting CD for kids.
Like a Broadway star with a stethoscope, Dr. Peter Richel sings his way through the hallways of Northern Westchester Hospital, belting out show tunes as he greets nurses, doctors and patients.
Study tallies cost of growing reliance on emergency care
American Medical Association AMA :
June 19, 2013, 5:00 am
Along with an increase in ED visits, CT and MRI use has tripled in a decade as the patient population becomes more complex.
High levels of air pollution linked to increased autism risk
New York Daily News - Health :
June 18, 2013, 11:51 am
Pregnant women who were exposed to high levels of air pollution were twice as likely to have a child with autism as women who lived in low pollution areas, a Harvard University
Starbucks to post calorie counts
New York Daily News - Health :
June 18, 2013, 10:25 am
Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks.
For pregnant women, one glass of wine a day is fine: study
New York Daily News - Health :
June 18, 2013, 10:16 am
Pregnant women can drink up to one glass of wine a day without harming their child’s neurodevelopment, a new British study claims.
Toddler takes first steps after lawn mower accident
New York Daily News - Health :
June 18, 2013, 8:08 am
They were just baby steps, but they were a giant leap forward in this little Florida girl's recovery.
Two-year-old Ireland Nugent, who lost her feet and ankles in April after her father accidentally
Kids exposed to domestic violence likely to be bullies: study
New York Daily News - Health :
June 18, 2013, 7:19 am
Exposure to violence between a mother and her partner before the age 3 increases the likelihood that a child will bully others, according to a new study.
Falling toilet seats injure more than 1,000 little boys every year: study
New York Daily News - Health :
June 18, 2013, 6:11 am
Ouch: Boys know that toilet seats are an occupational hazard of potty training, but a new study suggests the number of genital injuries caused by falling toilet toppers is growing.
Fewer patients struggle with medical debt
American Medical Association AMA :
June 18, 2013, 5:00 am
People across various demographic categories reported improvement in their ability to pay for care.
Man, 78, wears sandwich board to help wife's search for kidney
New York Daily News - Health :
June 18, 2013, 3:42 am
Larry Swilling, 78, a dedicated husband living in South Carolina has been fighting to find a kidney for his wife of 57 years, marching up and down the streets of Anderson with