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Amber Antidormi recently completed Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers' MA training program. Shown left to right, Victoria Purdy, human resources coordinator, WMCHC and program coordinator, NIMAA; Teresa Lacey, RN, CEO, WMCHC; Antidormi; Carollee Keating, RN, WMCHC, and clinical instructor, NIMAA; Maria Emiliani, MA, Hamlin Family Health Center and preceptor, NIMAA.

Wayne Memorial MA program has another graduate

HONESDALE, PA — May 1 marked the fourth graduation of the Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) Medical Assistant (MA) Training Program. And the application deadline for … more

5/26/24

Michael D. Israel is leaving his position as president/CEO at WMC Health.

WMC Health president/CEO to retire

VALHALLA, NY –– After nearly 20 years as president/CEO of Westchester Medical Center and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMC Health), Michael Israel will retire at the end … more

5/15/24

Garnet Health offers Aquablation therapy

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Garnet Health announced that it is among the first health systems in the Hudson Valley to offer Aquablation therapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due … more

5/15/24

Local Alzheimer’s program listed in ‘best of’ database

NORTHEAST PA — The Wright Center for Community Health’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care (ADC) Program, based on the award-winning UCLA program, is now listed in a national database of … more

5/15/24

If you're newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, or if you have had it for a while, consider joining the Parkinson's Support Group held at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County on the second Wednesday of each month.

Do you have Parkinson’s disease?

LIBERTY, NY — For over a decade a group has been meeting at the hospital in Harris to support those with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their caregivers and families. Now the group is moving … more

5/15/24

The key to better health outcomes for women is proactivity

One of the things we notice in health care is that far too often women neglect their own well-being because they’re so focused on the needs of their children, their spouse or their aging … more

By SUPRIANA BHANDOL, M.D. | 5/12/24

Wright Center to hold charity golf tourney

MOOSIC, PA — The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement (PCE) will hold its second annual charity golf tournament on Monday, May 13 at the Glenmaura National Golf Club. All … more

5/8/24

Dr. Joseph Nebzydoski (center, holding the flowers and frame) was thanked by members of Sullivan County Public Health Department and the County Legislature for his ongoing service to the people of the county by his work in the county's rabies clinics. Pictured are Karen Holden, left; Luis Alvarez; Nick Salomone; Cat Scott; Dr. Nebzydoski; Amanda Wolfe; Jill Hubert-Simon; Jenna Knox; Wendy Salonich; and Haley Motola.

Legislators, public health staff recognize local vet and his team

YOUNGSVILLE, NY — Longtime Jeffersonville resident and veterinarian Dr. Joe Nebzydoski, owner and operator of the Youngsville Veterinary Clinic, got a surprise visit recently from a group … more

5/8/24

The Center for Discovery salutes progress and possibilities of those with developmental disabilities

NEW YORK, NY — The Center for Discovery® (TCFD, The Center) will celebrate the return of its annual Evening of Discovery Gala on Tuesday, May 7, alongside members of the business, health … more

5/4/24

Research is starting to show just how good tomatoes are for you. (The answer: very good.)

Tomatoey goodness

TOMATO WORLD — Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) and Ohio State University (OSU) have been investigating the health benefits of … more

5/1/24

Taking down tobacco

SULLIVAN COUNTY — Area students joined schools across the United States in participating in National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week in March as well as Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action in … more

5/1/24

Garnet Health expands hospitalist services

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Garnet Health Doctors has increased its hospitalist team to 46 providers; they care for inpatients at Garnet Health Medical Center and Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills. … more

5/1/24

Getting enough sleep is important. A recent study suggests insufficient sleep could be tied to high blood pressure.

Sleep more: shorter night can lead to high blood pressure

NATIONWIDE — Bad news for night owls: Sleeping less than seven hours a night could increase the risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a new study by Dr. Aayushi Sood, a … more

5/1/24

Brant Adomiak, a certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) with a specialty in pulmonary nursing, has joined Wayne Memorial Hospital’s pulmonology department.

WMH Pulmonology adds nurse practitioner

HONESDALE, PA — Brant Adomiak, a certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) who specializes in pulmonary nursing, has joined Wayne Memorial Hospital’s pulmonology department. … more

5/1/24

Learn how to prevent diabetes in a program from Garnet Health.

Pre-diabetic or at risk? Garnet Health can help

MONTICELLO, NY AND ONLINE — Garnet Health is offering a 12-month diabetes prevention program for qualified individuals. There is no charge to attend. Participants can select an … more

5/1/24

Food is delicious and potentially fattening. But if you're considering time-restricted eating as a way to lose weight, some researchers are questioning the value of the technique—and whether it can actually cause harm.

Time-restricted eating might be bad

NATIONWIDE — An analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating to less than eight hours per day—aka a time-restricted eating plan—were more likely to … more

5/1/24

What do you do if a friend or loved one is suffering from mental health problems? How do you convince them to seek help?

Know someone in need of mental health help?

There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues. In addition, many people are not sure how to encourage someone to get that help. … more

By STAN POPOVICH | 5/1/24

Communication between doctor and patient is one way to prevent errors, or to catch them before they happen.

Health care safety issues

The health care system of the United States is a loosely structured system composed of many parts (hospital, outpatient, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, insurance payers etc.) that do not … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX | 5/1/24

If you have leftover prescription drugs—for you or a pet—WMC Health offers collection sites on National Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, April 27. You can safely and anonymously get rid of the medication, and there is no charge.

WMC Health hosts collection sites for National Drug Take Back Day

REGION — Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMC Health) will partner with local law enforcement to host National Drug Take Back Day collection sites throughout Westchester, Orange … more

4/26/24

Eating healthy food can make your life so much better. Here's why it's important.

Embracing lifestyle nutrition

Dealing with weight management feels like an ongoing battle for many of us. We're bombarded with messages about what we should eat, what we shouldn't, and constant advertisements pushing us to buy … more

By HEDY SCHNELLER | 4/24/24

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