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WARWICK, NY (October 24, 2017) -- Anita Volpe, MHA, BSN, CCRN, NEA-BC, has been promoted to Vice President, Patient Care Services/CNE at St. Anthony Community Hospital. Ms. Volpe has been acting as Interim Vice President of Patient Services at St. Anthony Community Hospital for the past six months. She has been dedicated to serving Bon Secours Charity Health System for the last 14 years. Along with her interim appointment, she was the Nurse Manager for the Medical Surgical Department, Orthopedic U...
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A special group of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) employees who competed in the 26.2-mile TCS New York City Marathon on November 4 raised nearly $50,000 for WMCHealth facilities across the Hudson Valley. The team’s 10 members – five nurses, a nurse manager, occupational therapist, psychiatry resident, nurse practitioner and the network’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer – helped raise funds for the life-changing and lifesaving care provided at each of WMCHe...
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A special group of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) employees who have trained for months to complete a 26.2 mile race of a lifetime at the TCS New York City Marathon on November 4 will run for their patients and their co-workers and support WMCHealth facilities across the Hudson Valley. The team’s 10 members – five nurses, a nurse manager, occupational therapist, psychiatry resident, nurse practitioner and the network’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer – all...
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Bariatric Surgery Program at Good Samaritan Hospital and Bon Secours Community Hospital Receives Five-Star Rating from Healthgrades The Surgical Weight Loss Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital (GSH) and Bon Secours Community Hospital (BSCH) has received a Five-Star Rating from Healthgrades. Consumers use Healthgrades as an online resource to help find the right doctor and the right hospital for the right care. “We are proud to receive this recognition from such a prestigious organization like Healthgra...
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WARWICK, NY (December 21) – Commercial greeting cards often take a back seat when the creative hands and minds of children express themselves. Jean Thomasberger, director of PAK Kids (Park Avenue Kids) was teaching the children in her before-and-after-school program at Park Avenue Elementary School how to create their own Christmas and Holiday greeting cards when she realized their project could bring much joy to others. “At first I learned that handmade cards were being sent to injured soldiers, ...
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On Tuesday, February 25, in exchange for a FREE short stack of buttermilk pancakes at IHOP restaurants, please consider making a donation to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a member of the WMCHealth Network , your local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. 100% of your donation will help save the lives of children across the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, CT. Participating IHOPs include: Dutchess County Poughkeepsie IHOP (Route 9 near Route 113/Spackenkill Road) Fairfield County Stamford IHOP (Su...
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SUFFERN, N.Y. (August 8, 2018) – Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has announced the acquisition of the Philips CT Big Bore System. This new, class-leading diagnostic equipment will help improve patient outcomes by enhancing accuracy through patient positioning, imaging performance and speed to treatment. Good Samaritan Hospital is the only hospital in Rockland and Orange counties with this game-changing equipment. Mary P. Leahy, MD, C...
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Given the issues with air quality as a result of the Canadian fires, Rachelle J. Lodescar, MD , a burn surgeon for the Westchester Medical Center Burn Center, recommends these tips to limit your risk during this public health crisis: Avoid any unnecessary time outdoors, especially higher-risk groups such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals and those with underlying heart or respiratory conditions If necessary to be outdoors, avoid strenuous activities or exercis...
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Good Samaritan Hospital have been named a 5-star recipient for Vaginal Delivery by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This 5-star rating indicates that the hospital’s clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected when performing the procedure being evaluated. “With close to 3,500 births a year, our Maternity Departments are clearly dedicated to clinical quality and the finest in patient care,” said Mary Leahy, M...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (January 12, 2022) – With confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection rising across the country, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is alerting community members to a comprehensive COVID-19 Recovery Program offered by our Good Samaritan Hospital, Bon Secours Community Hospital and St. Anthony Community Hospital. The COVID-19 Recovery Program at these three hospitals provides care to individuals at any phase of COVID-19 infection, from testing and diagnosis to treatment fo...
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WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. (March 16, 2021) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, announced today a major partnership making WMCHealth the inaugural Official Hospital Partner of the Renegades. “Our organizations are cornerstone brands of the Hudson Valley and touchstones for life events for residents of the communities we serve,” said Michael Israel, President and CEO, Westchester Medical Center Health Network. ...
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Last year, volunteers at Good Samaritan Hospital, St. Anthony Community Hospital and Bon Secours Community Hospital donated a total of 53,472 hours of their time in service. That generosity was estimated as being equal to a contribution of $1,290,274. On June 1, these three hospitals of the Bon Secours Charity Health System invited volunteers to a Recognition Luncheon. It was an opportunity for Bon Secours Charity Health System senior administrators to express their gratitude to the many dedicated men an...
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The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare services in New York’s Hudson Valley region, recently appointed Susan Gerry as Senior Vice President for Strategic Alliances and Partnerships, Kelly MacMillan as Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Mecca Santana as Senior Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement. All three bring extensive public policy, legislative and leadership experience to their position...
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SUFFERN, N.Y. (October 1, 2019) – The Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), were recently granted a five-year reaccreditation term by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for all categories of sleep studies. A sleep study is a non-invasive test performed overnight that evaluates factors such ...
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WARWICK – (Dec. 1) On Monday evening, November 30, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY hosted a tree lighting ceremony to celebrate the start of the Christmas season with members of the community and staff. It was a truly joyous celebration with traditional Christmas carols performed by the Warwick Valley High School Meistersingers. And there were welcoming wishes for the holiday season by Bon Secours Charity Health System CEO Dr. Mary Leahy. Special guests, Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael S...
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SUFERN, NY (July 7, 2017) ― Good Samaritan Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines -Stroke Silver Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke SM Honor Roll. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. To receive the Silver Qua...
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VALHALLA, NY (April 12, 2021) – Paranoia, delusions and other mental health conditions should be considered as potential signs of COVID-19 infection, according to studies authored by behavioral health and emergency medicine specialists at WMCHealth. The medical journals Psychosomatics and the Journal of Psychiatric Research published the studies, which are part of an international sharing of new findings that point to additional, non-traditional symptoms of the COVID-19 virus and its impac...
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WARWICK, NY – (August 5) According to the Institute for Music and Neuralgic Function, a leading authority in clinical music therapy, numerous studies demonstrate that familiar and likable music can reduce depression while increasing sociability, movement and cognitive ability and decreasing agitation and other behavior problems. Thanks to a generous donation from the Warwick Lions Club and the efforts of Recreation Therapy Aide Jennifer Emm, each Wednesday Mount Alverno Center residents now have a...
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WARWICK, NY (October 27) – When Valentine Laurent was born in Saint Barthélemy (St. Barts) in the French West Indies, what is now a picturesque island known for its white-sand beaches, chic hotels and designer shops, had yet to enjoy the luxury of electricity or running water. And most people traveled on foot. Laurent, a resident of Warwick’s Mount Alverno Center Adult Home and Assisted Living Program, was born on October 27, 1915. And on Tuesday, October 27 of this year, she celebrated her 100th birthda...
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WARWICK, NY (December 10) – It was a joyful afternoon at Schervier Pavilion on Sunday, December 6. Santa paid an early visit that day and, joined by Mrs. Claus aka Roselle Egan, a recreation aide at Schervier Pavilion, spent several hours posing for photographs with residents and their families along with his merry, “Ho, Ho, Ho!” The Warwick Valley Middle School Orchestra provided musical entertainment for the afternoon and Schervier Pavilion staff prepared a table of holiday treats, cookies, punc...
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WARWICK – (February 18) – According to the American Heart Association, congenital heart defects, are the most common type of birth defects. . A congenital heart defect (CHD), present at birth, is caused by improper development of the heart during fetal development. Early detection is crucial and therefore newborn screening is standard procedure at St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Kennedy Birthing Center. February is American Heart Month and the Kennedy Birthing Center is participating in the American He...
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WARWICK, NY – (July 31) Last year St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY, a member of the Bon Secours Charity Health System, formed a Breastfeeding Support Group open to all breastfeeding moms and their babies. The support group was created by Amy Fotino, RN, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). On Friday, July 31, members of that support group gathered with their babies and preschool age siblings under a tent on the lawn outside nearby Mount Alverno Center. They w...
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WARWICK – (September 12) It was a festive day with colorful balloons, music, a clown, games, prizes and good company. On Saturday, September 12, Schervier Pavilion residents, their families, staff and volunteers gathered together outdoors as well as under a huge tent to enjoy the annual “Grandparents’ Day” picnic. And, in the spirit of this year’s “Carnival” theme, many of the guests, staff members and residents wore the red foam clown noses that were handed out and came dressed in colorful outfits. But...
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WARWICK, NY (September 16) – St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY held its annual Golf and Tennis Classic on Wednesday, September 16, at the Warwick Valley Country Club on Oakland Avenue. It was a picture perfect day for the outing with warm temperatures and blue skies that added to the enjoyment of the 72 golfers and 16 tennis players who participated in the second combined event. The net proceeds will be used to benefit the Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation Medical Equipment and Technology...
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WARWICK – (October 30) The residents of Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Charity Health System, never lack for fun activities, especially around holidays. A weeklong Halloween theme ended on Friday, October 30, as residents and staff dressed for a long awaited annual Halloween Party, where they enjoyed song and dance by popular entertainer and vocalist Kevin Curry along with special holiday treats and refreshments. Curry entertained residents...
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WARWICK – (November 12) Opportunities to participate in traditional events are always available to the residents at Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Charity Health System. On Wednesday, November 11, Schervier Pavilion administration and staff joined residents and their families to celebrate Veterans’ Day, a special event for the nine residents who proudly served in all branches of military service, many as far back as World War II. The program began ...
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WARWICK, NY – (October 1) The banner reads, “Excellence is Written in the Stars.” Once again it was time to celebrate and so an invitation went out to all the employees at Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick, NY campus of Bon Secours Charity Health System, for all employees to attend a special catered luncheon on Thursday, October 1. Nursing Home Compare, a useful tool for consumers available on the official United States Government Website for Medicare, had again awarded ...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), home to cancer institutes and cancer support resources in locations across the Hudson Valley, will host events and activities during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and treatment. Each year, more than 250,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. The public is invited to join the WMCHealth Cancer Ins...
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WARWICK, NY (September 10) – What better way is there to celebrate a summer afternoon than waiting in line for the Good Humor ice cream truck? On Thursday, September 10, the residents of Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of Bon Secours Charity Health System, enjoyed a visit by Adam Powers and his Good Humor ice cream truck. Many of the residents recalled the days when they were just growing up and the arrival of the Good Humor ice cream truck in their neighborhoods was ...
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WARWICK – (November 4) Over 175 people recently attended an Education Fair sponsored by St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Bon Secours Charity Health System. Attendees at the two-day event, held on September 30 and October 1, had an opportunity to visit 18 educational stations and attend presentations on 22 diverse health topics, five of which were given to satisfy the hospital’s annual competency requirements. Jackie’s Gems, a co-sponsor with Team SACH in a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer...
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