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Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation Board of Directors Appoints Four New Members

September 13, 2022 by InsidePress

The Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation has appointed 4 new board members. From left to right, Carl D. Reimers, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Pamela Hervey; Barbara Alpert, MD, PhD, FACP; Amanda L. Messina, MD, FACS will all serve three-year terms. Photo credit: Northwell Health

MOUNT KISCO, NY – The Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) Foundation announced today that Barbara Alpert, MD, PhD, FACP; Pamela Hervey; Amanda L. Messina, MD, FACS; and Carl D. Reimers, MD, FACC, FSCAI, have been appointed as board members. The mission of these volunteer leaders is to serve as hospital ambassadors for the community and to provide advice on fundraising strategies for the hospital, which is part of the nonprofit health system Northwell Health.

“We are thrilled to have Drs. Alpert, Messina and Reimers and Ms. Hervey join our already amazing group of foundation board volunteers,” said Keeva Young-Wright, associate executive director of NWH and president of the NWH Foundation. “These four mission-driven leaders have longstanding relationships with the hospital and, as Foundation board members, will provide great insight to fundraising initiatives that advance patient programs, lifesaving equipment and technology, and capital improvements.”

All new members will serve three-year terms. Dr. Alpert, an internist specializing in adult internal medicine at Optum Care, formerly CareMount Medical, has served since 2013 on the NWH President’s Council, an advisory board designed to help the hospital address community needs, and said she is excited about her new role.

“I am very enthusiastic about this opportunity to serve the community through participation on the NWH Foundation Board,” said Dr. Alpert. “Our hospital is singularly focused and uniquely positioned to address the medical and emotional needs of all residents of our community, and I am honored to contribute to this endeavor.”

Ms. Hervey is a longtime philanthropist, devoting her time and resources to many local organizations including the Westchester Land Trust, John Jay Homestead, the Community Center of Northern Westchester, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, and Friends of Karen, where she served as board president.

“My passion for improving the lives of others, especially within the community I live, has been paramount to me throughout my life,” said Ms. Hervey, who remains on the board of Friends of Karen, a nonprofit that provides support to families across the tri-state area with a child facing life-threatening illness. “I have no doubt that my skills in finance, strategic management, and governance will help Northern Westchester Hospital achieve its goal to improve the wellbeing of the community.”

Dr. Messina, the chief of general surgery and a bariatric surgeon at NWH, brings an extensive background in leadership to the board. She serves on several oversight committees, providing strategy and development insight to maintain top-quality care and patient safety at the hospital.

“My training to continuously improve my skills as a surgeon perfectly prepares me to support the mission of the Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation board to improve the quality of care patients receive at this amazing hospital,” said Dr. Messina, who is also part of Optum Care. “I am privileged and eager to add impact to this board’s mission.”

Dr. Reimers, director of the cardiac catheterization lab, brings 27 years of experience as a board-certified cardiologist and interventional cardiologist. The catheterization lab is part of the Seema Boesky Heart Center at NWH, an extension of the renowned cardiac catheterization program at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, which consistently earned national distinction under his leadership. 

“In my career I have never found a place as unique and special as Northern Westchester Hospital,” said Dr. Reimers. “The team spirit, quality of patient care as well as patient experience are exceptional here. It is an honor to become a Foundation board member and to have a role in the ongoing success of this hospital.”

For more information on Norther Westchester Hospital and the Foundation, visit https://give.northwell.edu/northern-westchester-hospital.

News courtesy of Northern Westchester Hospital.

 

Filed Under: Sponsor News! Tagged With: Board of Directors, Northern Westchester Hospital, Northwell

CPR for Friends and Family!

May 27, 2022 by InsidePress

This Month’s Featured Event among others offered in June by Northern Westchester Hospital’s Center for Healthy Living

MOUNT KISCO, NY – This June Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) Center for Healthy Living featured webinar is to learn a lifesaving skill, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) for friends and family. During this in-person class you will learn how to perform adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the proper treatment to prevent one from choking with videos and hands-on demonstration.

These classes help support the community, and benefit people’s mental and physical health. The other classes in June will be virtual and include chair yoga, smoking cessation, and a healthy cooking class to reduce the risk of thyroid disease. All programs are free unless otherwise specified.

Located next to the Whole Foods Market at Chappaqua Crossing, the Center for Healthy Living provides the local community with well-being and youth engagement programming. The center’s interactive virtual lectures and pop-up events allows the community to reach wellness goals, make educated health decisions, and seek engagement and service opportunities. For a full list of upcoming free events and registration, visit Eventbrite.com.

FEATURED EVENT:

Friends and Family CPR:

June 13, 10:00-11:00 am IN-PERSON, Northern Westchester Hospital

Cost: $30 per person attending the class

Friends and Family CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) teaches lifesaving skills. Through this class you will learn how to perform adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and treatment of choking with videos and hands on demonstration. These skills are taught by American Heart Association instructors. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of participation.

Register at: Friends and Family CPR

OTHER EVENTS:

Chair Yoga

Cost: Free

Mondays and Thursdays, June 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 – 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Live over Zoom

Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, adapting poses through creative use of a chair. Emphasis will be on breathing, balance, and moving at your own pace.

Register at: Chair Yoga

Smoking Cessation

Cost: Free

June 2, 9, 16, Live over Microsoft Teams

We know it’s challenging to quit smoking – we are here to help. This support group is facilitated by a Northern Westchester Hospital Respiratory Therapist. For specific information, contact NWHSmokingCessation@northwell.edu 

Register at: Smoking Cessation

Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk: Thyroid Disease

Cost: Free

June 14, 12:00-1:00 pm, live over Zoom

Reducing your risk for chronic disease starts in the kitchen. The foods we eat and prepare for our families can be nourishing, satisfying AND healthy. Join us for a discussion about thyroid health, the connection between thyroid health and chronic disease risk, and what foods and nutrients are thought to support thyroid health. This program will discuss reputable nutrition recommendations and help you put these recommendations into action in your kitchen. Simple health recipes, as well as culinary tips and tricks will be demonstrated to encourage you to make nutritious foods part of your everyday routine.

Register at: Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk: Thyroid Disease 

 

Filed Under: Happenings Tagged With: Center for Healthy Living, Chair Yoga, CPR, Health Education, Northern Westchester Hospital, Northwell, smoking cessation

Northwell Health Walk Returns to Westchester

May 4, 2022 by InsidePress

The Event will Benefit both Northern Westchester Hospital and Phelps Hospital

 

Walkers from the inaugural Northwell Health Walk at Westchester in 2017 benefiting Northern Westchester Hospital and Phelps Hospital which provides quality health care close to home. This year’s walk will be on Sunday, May 22 at the Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights. Register at https://northwellhealthwalk.com/westchester. Photo courtesy of Northwell Health

MOUNT KISCO, NY – The Northwell Health Walk will be on Sunday, May 22, at 10 a.m. at the Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights. Its mission is to unite thousands of people across five different New York locations who believe in supporting quality health care that’s close to home. And for the first time since 2018, the Northwell Health Walk is back in Westchester County.

The pandemic reminded us how important it is to have high-quality, well-equipped hospitals in our community. Hundreds of individuals comprising of nearly 40 teams will join the grassroots fundraiser benefiting Northern Westchester Hospital and Phelps Hospital.

The festival will feature an opening ceremony celebrating our heroic doctors, nurses and staff–and the caring community members dedicated to keeping Westchester healthy. supporting quality health care.

Walkers will enjoy a scenic, wheelchair accessible and dog-friendly 2.5 mile walk on a paved road through the park, as well as:

  • Music and fresh fare from local favorites like Black Cow Coffee, Ben & Jerry’s and Stonefire Pizza
  • Fun lawn games and free giveaways
  • Warm-up activities from chair yoga to martial arts
  • Free health screenings and activities
  • Arts and crafts, an ambulance tour, bubble machine, Playland surprises, and other kid’s activities

Gates opens at 8:30 am. Walk begins at 10:00 am. Register at https://northwellhealthwalk.com/westchester. Join an existing team to walk with or create your own–either way, you’ll be supporting your local healthcare heroes and keeping your community healthy.

Every dollar raised helps these community hospitals with leading-edge services keep up with the evolving needs of our community as well as those who care for them.

As part of the Northwell Health system, patients have access to nearly every type of specialty and subspeciality. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Orthopedics and spine.
  • Thoracic and general surgery.
  • Cancer care program with PET/CT imaging that offers a full continuum of care in partnership with the Northwell Cancer Institute.
  • The only Gamma Knife in the region. Precise radiation therapy used to treat tumors, vascular malformations and other abnormalities in the brain.
  • Robotics Center of Excellence.
  • One of the largest obstetrics and gynecology programs with a level III neonatal ICU program at Northern Westchester Hospital.
  • Bariatric, vascular, neurology, neurosurgery and stroke care, which includes thrombectomies, a delicate innovative surgical procedure that removes blood clots from arteries and veins to prevent life-threatening strokes.
  • Both hospitals are American Heart Association & American Stroke Association certified and have received the Gold Plus Award, the Target Stroke Elite Award and Advanced Therapy Honor Roll for stroke care.
  • Both hospitals are Magnet designated hospitals, the highest nursing care distinction in healthcare.

For questions about the event, contact Amanda Hellerman at (914) 242-8361 | ahellerman@northwell.edu

News courtesy of Northwell

Filed Under: Happenings Tagged With: Northern Westchester Hospital, Northwell, Phelps Hospital, walk

Center for Healthy Living Free Webinars in May – Features Holistic Women’s Health & Calming Walking

April 27, 2022 by InsidePress

Lifecycle and holistic women’s health and calming walking are featured events among the many offered in May by Northern Westchester Hospital’s Center for Healthy Living

MOUNT KISCO, NY – This May Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) Center for Healthy Living featured webinars will include a conversation for women to learn about a lifecycle and holistic approach to women’s health and a course on the calming effects of taking a 20-minute walk outside to help reduce stress and nurture our mental health. All events will be virtual. These classes help support the community, and benefit people’s mental and physical health. Other virtual classes in May include chair yoga, smoking cessation, a healthy cooking class to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, and a teen volunteering class open house.

Located next to the Whole Foods Market at Chappaqua Crossing, the Center for Healthy Living provides the local community with well-being and youth engagement programming. The center’s interactive virtual lectures and pop-up events allows the community to reach wellness goals, make educated health decisions, and seek engagement and service opportunities. For a full list of upcoming free events and registration, visit Eventbrite.com.

FEATURED EVENTS:

Mind, Body, Spirit: Lifecycle Care for the Whole Woman

May 19, 12:00-1:00 pm live over Zoom

Cost: Free

Throughout each phase of life, the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of a woman changes. From becoming a woman in your teen years, having your family, to aging, a relationship-based approach to your health can ensure you receive personalized care. Join us for a conversation with Northwell Health Midwifery at Harrison to learn about a lifecycle and holistic approach to women’s health and wellbeing and how a midwifery practice differs from traditional obstetrics and gynecology. Through this webinar, we will explore the gynecological needs and an integrative approach to care for each age group, including sexual health and functioning, mental wellbeing, pregnancy and postpartum care, and menopause. Breathing exercises for stress management will be demonstrated. This program is brought to you by Northern Westchester Hospital, Phelps Hospital, and the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, all part of Northwell Health.

Register at: Mind, Body, Spirit

 

Calming Walking

May 25, 12:00-1:00 pm, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

Grab your headphones and head outside for a 20-minute calming stroll. Time outdoors can provide soothing stress relief, giving us a valuable change in perspective to nurture our mental wellness. Join Licensed Clinical Social Worker Rachel Merchan for a combined walking and relaxation program in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Participants will practice adding calming practices into a routine walk, while connecting with nature and engaging in light exercise.

Register at: Calming Walking

 

Chair Yoga

Cost: Free

Mondays and Thursdays, May 5, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 (no class May 2, 9 or 30) – 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Live over Zoom

Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, adapting poses through creative use of a chair. Emphasis will be on breathing, balance, and moving at your own pace.

Register at: Chair Yoga

 

Smoking Cessation

Cost: Free

May 4, 11, 18, Live over Microsoft Teams

We know it’s challenging to quit smoking – we are here to help. This support group is facilitated by a Northern Westchester Hospital Respiratory Therapist. For specific information, contact NWHSmokingCessation@northwell.edu

Register at: Smoking Cessation

 

Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk: Osteoporosis

Cost: Free

May 24, 12:00-1:00 pm, live over Zoom

Reducing your risk for chronic disease starts in the kitchen. The foods we eat and prepare for our families can be nourishing, satisfying AND healthy. Join registered dietitian Amy Rosenfeld for a discussion about the connection between the foods we eat and reducing the risk for osteoporosis. Amy will discuss nutrition recommendations for strong bones and help you put these recommendations into action in your kitchen. Amy will demonstrate simple, healthy recipes, as well as culinary tips and tricks to encourage you to make nutritious foods part of your everyday routine.

Register at: Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk: Osteoporosis  

 

Teen Volunteer Open House

Cost: Free

May 18, 4:30-5:30 pm, live over Zoom

Looking for a way to give back to the community, learn about careers in healthcare, fulfill your community service hours and gain valuable work experience? Please join Ellen Muentener the Director of Volunteers from Northern Westchester Hospital for a Q & A session on volunteer opportunities available to high school students, as well as the steps and requirements to becoming a registered volunteer. During this program, you will also hear from current student volunteers about their experiences and have the opportunity to ask them questions.

Register at: Teen Volunteer Open House

 

Filed Under: Happenings, New Castle News Tagged With: Free Weinars, Mental health, Northern Westchester Hospital, Northwell, Teen Health, Women's Health

Phelps Hospital Opens New $8.4 Million High-Tech PET/CT Imaging Suite

April 5, 2022 by InsidePress

 

 

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Phelps hospital had a ribbon cutting event to launch an $8.4 million cancer imaging suite. (Left to right: Dr. Anna Komorowski, medical director, hemotology/medical oncology Phelps Hospital; Eileen Egan, executive director, Phelps Hospital; Mary L. Melvin, donor and cancer survivor patient; Michael Glennon, assistant vice president, Phelps Hospital; Kevin Beiner, SVP, regional executive director, Northwell Health; and Dr. Anthony Febles, chief of radiology, Northwell Health.)
Photo credit: Northwell Health

Phelps Hospital opened a new $8.4 million high-tech PET/CT imaging suite that will provide patients of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Phelps Hospital everything they need – from diagnosis through treatment – under one roof. Up until now, Phelps patients and the Sleepy Hollow area in need of PET scans had to travel further and have long wait times.  The imaging suite for Phelps, for this community, will make it so much easier for cancer patients and others with cognitive disorders like dementia to receive immediate care. This is the gold standard of care and is critical for these patients.

PET/CT scans are used for patients with lung cancer, breast cancer, melanoma, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, neuroendocrine, tumors as well as certain pancreatic, colon and metastatic prostate cancers. They can also be extremely beneficial for geriatric patients with diagnosis and treatment of dementia and other cognitive discorders, as well as for seizure and cardiac patients.

News and Photo Courtesy of Northwell Health

Filed Under: Happenings Tagged With: cancer, CT Scan, Imaging, Northwell, PET Scan, Phelps Hospital

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