The NCHS is hosting a new event in just a few weeks– a “Clambake in Greeley’s Garden.” The event will be held in the Greeley House gardens.
It’s a family-friendly event that will kick-off summer AND support the historical society!
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A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure: Events Galore Include ‘Sparkle for a Cause,’ May 31
May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month and Chappaqua’s own A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure Foundation (AKBTC) has a lot going on this month!
A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure (a non-profit organization, 501(c)(3)), is partnering with two other pediatric cancer foundations, the Ty Lewis Campbell Foundation (Carmel) and Solving Kids Cancer (NYC) to fund a novel, cutting-edge clinical trial which uses immunotherapy to treat children with recurrent brain tumors who have exhausted all other current treatment options.
Researchers from best-in-class Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute will collaborate on this trial.
A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure’s portion of the funding for this trial was made possible by Think Fit For Kids 2016, which raised over $115,000 for pediatric brain cancer research! Thank you Think Fit For Kids loyal supporters!
To honor children currently battling brain tumors, raise awareness about this orphan disease and raise funds for pediatric brain cancer research, AKBTC has created baseball hats for sale with the #ChappaCure.
This community has shown it’s commitment to finding the cure for children’s brain tumors by purchasing hundreds of #ChappaCure hats and wearing them around town. The entire Horace Greeley Lacrosse Team purchased the hats as well as many of the Girl Scout Troops, local merchants, students, parents and grandparents.
We were even lucky enough to get President Bill Clinton to promise to wear his hat proudly! To purchase a hat, please contact
On the last day of Brain Cancer Awareness Month, Tuesday, May 31st, Crabtree’s Kittle House will host their Sparkle For A Cause dinner event with 30% of all proceeds benefitting A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure. See flyer attached. We hope to see all of our friends and neighbors on Tuesday, May 31st from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Kittle House for a delicious dinner for a great cause.
Reservations highly encouraged and please let your server know you are there for the Sparkle Event! Wear your #ChappaCure hat and if you don’t have one yet, don’t worry — they will be on sale at The Kittle House on May 31st!
Please visit akidsbraintumorcure.org to find out how you can support pediatric brain cancer research, because all children should fight for their dreams, not for their lives.
Zika Virus Dangers Awareness Campaign Launched by Gov. Cuomo
Press Release from Governor Cuomo’s Office:
New PSA to Run in English and Spanish on 40 Television Stations, 100 Radio Stations in New York State Through Mosquito Season
State Has Distributed 7,000 Larvicide Tablets in the Downstate Region; All Local Zika Action Plans Have Received State Approval
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of an aggressive public awareness campaign to educate New Yorkers on the dangers of the Zika Virus. The campaign’s launch marks the latest step forward in implementing the Governor’s comprehensive six-step action plan to combat Zika. Already, more than 7,000 larvicide tablets have been distributed to eliminate Aedes mosquitoes potentially carrying the virus. Additionally, New York City and the 57 other counties in New York have all received approval from the state Department of Health on local Zika action plans.
“New York State has put forward the nation’s most robust action plan to combat Zika and eliminate this deadly disease at its source,” Governor Cuomo said. “This public awareness campaign will ensure New Yorkers understand the threat Zika poses and how we can stop its transmission. By providing New Yorkers with the information they need, we can protect the public health and put an end to Zika once and for all.”
As part of the campaign, a public service announcement has begun running in English and Spanish on more than 40 television stations statewide and will continue for the duration of the mosquito season, which ends in September. Radio announcements, also in English and Spanish, were sent to more than 100 radio stations across the state and will run during the same timeframe.
Additionally, billboards and informational posters in subways and on buses will be utilized, digital advertisements will be displayed on travel-related websites and New York State has established a Zika Information Helpline (1-888-364-4723), as well as a dedicated website to provide information directly to residents.
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker said, “The Department of Health is focused on reducing the risk of Zika virus transmission in New York State. Governor Cuomo’s six-point action plan provides local governments with the support and guidance necessary to address Zika and minimize its impact; and the public awareness campaign provides the information residents need to avoid the risk of Zika transmission.”
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus transmitted primarily by the Aedes aegypti mosquito in South and Central America. The virus can also be sexually transmitted. Although Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are not present in New York, a related species named Aedes albopictus is active in the downstate region. Scientists have not yet determined if Aedes albopictus – the type in New York – transmits Zika. There are 70 different species of mosquito in New York State and Aedes albopictus make up just three to five percent of the total population. Mosquito season in New York runs from April through September.
The greatest danger facing those who contract Zika is a birth defect known as microcephaly. This disease occurs in babies of mothers who are infected with the Zika Virus while pregnant. Zika may also cause a rare disorder called Guillain Barré Syndrome, which can cause temporary paralysis. The World Health Organization declared Zika a public health emergency of international concern in February.
Governor Cuomo’ Six-Point Zika Action Plan
1. Eliminate Zika at its Source. To eliminate mosquito breeding sites, the state will distribute 100,000 larvicide tablets throughout the target region. More than 7,000 tablets have already been distributed to municipalities in the downstate area.
Additionally, local counties, residents and business owners will be challenged to host clean-up days that effectively eliminate standing water. Residents can request tablets by calling 1-888-364-4723. One larvicide tablet lasts one month.
Aedes mosquitoes breed in containers with clean water. New Yorkers are encouraged to do their part by distributing larvicide tablets in permanent places of standing water, such as flower pots, and removing sources of standing water of all sizes, such as old tires, children’s toys, plastic containers and even clogged gutters – especially after it rains.
2. Aggressively Monitor the Aedes Mosquito with Special Trapping and Testing.
The state will aggressively monitor the mosquito population by deploying special mosquito traps to collect and test mosquitoes across the region to identify and respond to potential Zika transmission. The state will deploy traps in 1,000 locations per month.
Wadsworth Laboratory – already a national leader in Zika testing – will expand its testing capacity to accommodate the additional trapping. The state Department of Health will test 60,000 Aedes mosquitoes per month at Wadsworth in Albany.
3. Provide Free Zika Protection Kits to Pregnant Women. The state will distribute free Zika protection kits to pregnant women in the target region. The Zika protection kits contain educational materials, insect repellent, condoms and larvicide tablets to treat standing water. A total 20,000 kits will initially be distributed to healthcare providers throughout the region. A photo of a Zika protection kit is available here.
The Zika protection kits complement the state’s offering of free Zika testing to all pregnant women who recently traveled to a country with active Zika transmission or have had unprotected sex with a partner who recently traveled to or resides in a country with active Zika transmission. Men who recently traveled or reside in an area with active Zika transmission and have a pregnant partner should use condoms consistently and correctly or abstain from sex throughout the pregnancy.
The state Department of Health continues to offer webinars for health care providers on the Zika Virus and the care of pregnant women with possible exposure to Zika. Based on current information, infection with Zika at any point in the pregnancy could place the developing fetus at risk. The effect of Zika exposure at different stages of pregnancy on birth defects is not known.
4. Deploy Rapid Response Teams Wherever Local Transmission is Confirmed. The state will deploy rapid response teams wherever a case of Zika transmission by an Aedes mosquito is confirmed. The rapid response team will be composed of officials from the State Department of Health and the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Emergency Management to inspect surrounding areas, perform additional treatment and develop a local action plan.
5. Issue Emergency Regulations Requiring Local Zika Control Plans Upon Zika Confirmation. The Commissioner of DOH issued emergency regulations requiring all local health departments to submit Zika action plans with updated protocols for trapping, testing and control. The state Department of Health has approved plans in all 58 counties in New York State.
6. Launch Statewide Public Awareness Campaign. The state has launched an aggressive public awareness campaign targeting New Yorkers across the state, as well as international travelers from Zika-affected areas.
The public awareness campaign includes:
• PSA running on 40 television stations and 100 radio stations across the state;
• Multi-lingual posters, brochures and fact sheets to educate travelers about Zika;
• The Zika Information Helpline (1-888-364-4723); and
• A website dedicated to the Zika Virus.
To ensure travelers take the necessary precautions to protect themselves against Zika, the state will work with airports in the target region and across New York State to disseminate print materials and broadcast public service announcements to passengers.
NWH’s New “Harriet and Perry Grover Lobby”
On April 29th, Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) honored Anita Grover, MD, a gynecologist and member of the NWH Foundation Board of Directors, and husband Tom Hargrove, for their enduring commitment and generous contributions to NWH at a dedication ceremony of the lobby in the North Building. Named in honor of Dr. Grover’s parents, the lobby in the North Building will now be called the Harriet and Perry Grover Lobby.
Dr. Grover was the Physician Honoree at the Hospital’s 2014 Gala where she was recognized for her longstanding generosity to the hospital. “While Anita and Tom have been extraordinarily generous financial supporters, they also understand that the little things also mean so much. For example, when Anita discovered that there was an old analog television in the Physician’s Lounge, she immediately volunteered to purchase a new flat screen television so her colleagues can relax a bit as they waited for their littlest patients to make their entrance,” said Keeva Young-Wright, President of Northern Westchester Hospital’s Foundation. Dr. Grover is also famous for sharing fresh eggs from her farm with staff at the hospital and her medical group.
President and CEO, Joel Seligman, along with family members, friends, NWH Trustees, members of the NWH Foundation Board of Directors and Leadership, celebrated Dr. Grover and Mr. Hargrove’s commitment to NWH.
“We have the privilege of honoring Anita and Tom and their deep commitment to Northern Westchester Hospital,” said Mr. Seligman during remarks. “Anita has been a committed leader and supporter of our hospital for many years, including serving as the Co-Chair of our Physician Campaign for the new operating suite. Choosing to name the North Lobby after Anita’s parents is truly representative of the altruistic and grateful nature of Anita and Tom and is an appropriate way to celebrate and recognize their generosity now and for generations to come.”
Dr. Grover, a resident of Bridgewater, Connecticut, is a board-certified gynecologist who founded Women’s Medical Associates more than 25 years ago. She was the first female, board–certified obstetrician to practice in Northern Westchester, and currently practices with Westchester Health Associates with offices in Mount Kisco, Tarrytown, Katonah and Yorktown Heights.
“I thank my parents for their unwavering support of me and my brothers,” said Dr. Grover. “I know they would be honored. Now every time I walk in this entrance I will think of my parents.” Dr. Grover also stresses the importance of philanthropy in ensuring that Northern Westchester Hospital always has the latest technology and highest qualified clinicians caring for the people in our community. “It gives Tom and me great satisfaction knowing that the gift we made to NWH has helped provide six state-of-the-art new operating rooms which will serve the community for many years to come.”
About Northern Westchester Hospital
Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), a proud member of Northwell Health (formerly North Shore-LIJ Health System), provides quality, patient-centered care that is close to home through a unique combination of medical expertise, leading-edge technology, and a commitment to humanity. Over 650 highly-skilled physicians, state-of-the-art technology and professional staff of caregivers are all in place to ensure that you and your family receive treatment in a caring, respectful and nurturing environment.
NWH has established extensive internal quality measurements that surpass the standards defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA) National Hospital Quality Measures. Our high quality standards help to ensure that the treatment you receive at NWH is among the best in the nation. For more information, please visit www.nwhc.net and connect with us on Facebook.
About Northwell Health
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer. With 21 hospitals and nearly 450 outpatient practices, we serve 8 million people in the metro New York and beyond. Our 61,000 employees work to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institute. We’re training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine and the School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. And we offer health insurance through CareConnect. For information on our services in more than 100 medical specialties, visit www.Northwell.edu.
Katherine Chapin Nominated for The Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston
Chappaqua, NY–Katherine Chapin, a junior at Horace Greeley High School of Chappaqua is a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, MA on June 25-27, 2016.
The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be physicians or medical scientists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal.
Katherine Chapin was nominated by Dr. Robert Darling, the Medical Director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists to represent New York based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine. 
During the three-day Congress, Katherine Chapin will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talk about leading medical research; be given advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what to expect in medical school; witness stories told by patients who are living medical miracles; be inspired by fellow teen medical science prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future in medicine and medical technology.
“This is a crucial time in America when we need more doctors and medical scientists who are even better prepared for a future that is changing exponentially,” said Richard Rossi, Executive Director, National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. “Focused, bright and determined students like Katherine Chapin are our future and she deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give her.” The Academy offers free services and programs to students who want to be physicians or go into medical science. Some of the services and programs the Academy offers are online social networks through which future doctors and medical scientists can communicate; opportunities for students to be guided and mentored by physicians and medical students; and communications for parents and students on college acceptance and finances, skills acquisition, internships, career guidance and much more.
The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists was founded on the belief that we must identify prospective medical talent at the earliest possible age and help these students acquire the necessary experience and skills to take them to the doorstep of this vital career. Based in Washington, D.C. and with offices in Boston, MA, the Academy was chartered as a nonpartisan, taxpaying institution to help address this crisis by working to identify, encourage and mentor students who wish to devote their lives to the service of humanity as physicians, medical scientists. For more information visit www.FutureDocs.com or call 617-307-7425.
