Phelps Hospital First in U.S. to Earn Age-Friendly Geriatric Surgery Verification

Northwell’s Phelps Hospital has earned Age-Friendly Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) from the American College of Surgeons (ACS), making it the first in the nation to earn this Age-Friendly distinction. The […] Read more »

How to Get Rid of Back Pain Symptoms

Back pain can be more than just a minor annoyance; for many, it affects their daily lives. Whether it comes from poor posture, an injury, or muscle strain, living with […] Read more »

Dealing with Food Allergies – One Restaurant at a Time

A routine meal out should feel simple. For Cooper Ho, a student at Hackley School in Tarrytown, it never has. Living with tree nut and shellfish allergies, he has learned […] Read more »

Hudson Regional Health & New York Medical College Announce Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program

Hudson Regional Health (HRH) and New York Medical College (NYMC) announced the introduction of an orthopedic surgery residency program at HRH’s Bayonne University Hospital, beginning this summer. HRH’s application for […] Read more »

Open Door Care Network’s Nutritionists Show The Health Benefits Of ‘Food As Medicine’

To mark National Nutrition Month, Gina DeVito, a registered dietitian and Director of WIC (the Women, Infants, and Children program) at the Open Door Care Network, prepared black bean quesadillas […] Read more »

Westchester County Presents 2026 Public Health Awards

Together with Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, the Westchester County Board of Health presented the 2026 Public Health Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to public health in Westchester by three not-for-profit […] Read more »

Mercy University Celebrates 75th anniversary with Conquer the Trail 7.5K Race

Mercy University invites the community to lace up their running shoes for a meaningful cause as the institution celebrates its 75th anniversary. Presented by Conquer The World Endurance and Mercy University’s […] Read more »

Ronald McDonald House Hosts Annual Footsteps for Families Walk at Walkway Over the Hudson

Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) has announced that their annual event Footsteps for Families: Walk Over the Hudson is officially open for registration. This year’s event […] Read more »

Guidelines for Maintaining Good Hydration During Exercise

Most athletes drink when they feel thirsty. This approach fails more often than it succeeds. Research from the Korey Stringer Institute shows that more than 50% of athletes at all […] Read more »

Westchester Mom’s Colorectal Cancer Surgery Carried a Life-Threatening Brain Risk

Mihaela’s story There’s no such thing as ‘too young’ for colorectal cancer, a harsh reality Mihaela, a 47-year-old single mom from Armonk, learned firsthand when she was diagnosed with Stage IIA […] Read more »