Northwell Walks for Health Raise over $1.3 Million

The 2026 Northwell Walk to Raise Health at Westchester raised $88,918 and counting. Among the 525 registered participants, a group of radiology professionals led the way, raising an astounding $25,800 for the Walk — the highest amount raised by any team across the entire Northwell Health system’s six Walk locations this year.

Integrative Health Department at Northern Westchester Hospital

• Northern Westchester Hospital’s Integrative Health Department is staffed with holistic health nurses who share their knowledge and skills with patients and staff, helpipng to prevent burnout and promote overall wellbeing. Integrative health services incorporate healing of the mind, body, and spirit into your daily care, complementing traditional health care with techniques that support the body’s natural ability to heal itself.
• Services include:
  • Acupuncture
  • Clinical aromatherapy
  • Reflexology
  • Reiki
  • Therapeutic suggestion/guided imagery

Community Paramedicine Program at Phelps Hospital

• Launched in 2024 with donor support, the community paramedicine program brings high-quality medical care directly into the home for those who face difficulties accessing a hospital or clinic. Partnering with the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps (OVAC), Phelps clinicians help train paramedics with the skills to provide clinical assessments, treatments and screenings. Appointments can be scheduled or emergent, all with physician oversight.

Thomas E. and Alice Marie Hales Caregivers Center at Phelps

• The Phelps Hospital Caregivers Center is led by a Licensed Master Social Worker and a team of trained volunteers, who help ease the stress associated with caring for a loved one. The Center features:
  • Emotional support & crisis intervention for caregivers
  • Connection to resources and referrals to external supports and navigation of advanced care planning & end of life.
  • Facilitation of difficult conversations and family sessions
  • Monthly open-discussion Caregivers Support Group, educational workshops, and community caregiver days.
  • To learn more about the program, call or email Gaby Naranjo, LMSW at 914-366-1199 or gnaranjo@northwell.edu

People can still donate up to June 5. Link https://northwellwalk.com/WC26