News and Announcements

WMCHealth President and CEO Michael D. Israel to Retire in 2025; Board Announces National Search for Network’s Next Leader

Valhalla, N.Y. (April 16, 2024) –– After nearly 20 years as President and Chief Executive Officer of Westchester Medical Center and the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), Michael D. Israel will retire from his position at the end of 2025. The Westchester County Healthcare Corporation (WCHCC) Board of Directors has initiated a nationwide search for his replacement. “After almost two decades in this role, this is the right time to move on to my next phase, and for a new leader to come ...

Westchester Medical Center Health Network Appoints William B. Pryor as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 29, 2024) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has named William B. Pryor to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. In his position, Pryor will oversee WMCHealth’s workforce recruitment, labor relations and workforce policies. As the Chief Human Resources Officer for WMCHealth and its 13,000 workforce members, Pryor’s priorities include recruitment and retention as well as new strategies for workforce communication and empl...

It’s A Girl!

WARWICK, N.Y. (January 2, 2024 ) - Congratulations to Abigail and Cory Nicholson of Jeffersonville, N.Y. on the delivery of the first baby of 2024, born on January 2, at St. Anthony Community Hospital. Baby Cali Quinn was born at 8:30 a.m. and weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long. For more information about Maternity Services at St. Anthony Community Hospital, visit our Birthing Center page or call 845.987.5300 . About Westchester Medical Center Health Network The Westchester Medical Cente...

Notice of PJ&A Data Security Incident

Neuhaus visits veterans at St. Josephs Place and Schervier long term care facilities ahead of Veterans Day

Goshen, N.Y. – Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus visited St. Josephs Place at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis and Schervier Pavilion in Warwick on Thursday to meet with veterans ahead of Veterans Day, which is on Saturday, November 11 th . Both skilled nursing facilities are operated by Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). “I enjoyed spending time with this wonderful group of veterans and learning more about their decorated service and lives,” Neuhaus said. “ It’s...

More than 200 WMCHealth Physicians Named “Top Doctors” by Peers

VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 13, 2023) –     More than 200 Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) physicians across a wide range of clinical specialties have been recognized as “Top Doctors” by their peers, according to a well-known healthcare research and consumer resource list. Advancing Care in the Hudson Valley Many of the cited doctors are members of the WMCHealth Physicians provider group, which includes the medical practices of Advanced Physicians Services and Bon Secours Medi...

WMCHealth Names Megan Baldwin Head of Government and Community Relations

Megan Baldwin, Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 11, 2023) - Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced three new additions to guide its Government and Community Relations efforts, to be led by Megan Baldwin, who joins the network as Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations. Baldwin will be supported by Thomas Scaglione, Vice President of Government and Community Relations, and Pavan Naidu, Director of Govern...

SACH Echocardiography Team Recognized by IAC

Our hospital continues to exceed the highest standards for care! Just ask the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), which awarded WMCHealth’s St. Anthony Community Hospital and our echocardiography team  with Green Milestone Recognition for 10 years of continuous accreditation and commitment to improving patient outcomes and safety. Three cheers for our echocardiography team, which includes (L-R) Medical Director, Seth Hurwitz, MD, Lead Echocardiographer, Brigida Hershberger, and Director o...

Healthier Communities ACO Recognized by Becker’s Healthcare

Our Healthier Communities Accountable Care Organization (ACO) has been lauded by a leading national healthcare publication for “identifying cost-savings in healthcare delivery." Created through a WMCHealth - Bon Secours Medical Group collaboration with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, our Healthier Communities ACO coordinates quality, patient-centered care for many individuals. Congratulations to all involved in our Healthier Communities ACO; the recognition is well-deserved. And thank yo...

WMCHealth’s St. Anthony Community Hospital and Schervier Pavilion Receive Highest Ratings from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

WARWICK N.Y. (August 15, 2023) –– The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) bestowed its highest ratings – five stars – on St. Anthony Community Hospital and Schervier Pavilion, as part of the organization’s ratings release for 2023. Both facilities operate under the banner of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and are located on the same WMCHealth campus in Warwick, N.Y. CMS recognized St. Anthony Community Hospital, a 60-bed community hospital that has served residents...