New ‘Smarter Benefits’ Program Is Flexible Health Insurance Option  

With rising premiums and deductibles on medical plans, many River Towns business owners and residents find it difficult to obtain affordable health insurance that allows a wide choice of doctors and hospitals.    That is no longer […] Read more »

BluePath Service Dogs Host 5th Annual Walkathon Virtually on May 15

On Saturday, May 15, BluePath Service Dogs will host their fifth annual walkathon – this year virtually. The event, which begins with an online kick-off at 10:00am, will raise funds […] Read more »

New York Medical College Center of Excellence in Precision Responses to Bioterrorism and Disasters Awarded $1 Million In State Funding

Increase in Center’s funding demonstrates the critical need for increased research and training in COVID-19 response, bioterrorism and emergency preparedness — The New York Medical College (NYMC) Center of Excellence […] Read more »

Miraculous Hearing Implant Gave Cortlandt Resident Her Life Back  

This past year has been difficult for so many people in so many different ways. As someone with hearing loss, Cortlandt resident Valerie Candela has her own unique challenges, since social distance and face coverings greatly impair communication.   According to a new study […] Read more »

The ABC and D of Medicare

Medicare is a federal program for people 65 or older – or under 65 who qualify on the basis of a disability –  and you’re a U.S. citizen or legal […] Read more »

Emergency Blood Drive at Phelps Hospital Northwell Health

The New York Blood Center has declared a blood emergency and Phelps Hospital is responding with a blood drive to take place on Friday, April 16, from 11:00 AM to […] Read more »

Ronald McDonald House Launches Footsteps for Families Event Walk Over the Hudson Any Day in May

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

Rep. Jones Announces $73 Million In Rescue Plan Funding For Local Community Health Centers to Expand Covid-19 Vaccination andTreatment

Three Community Health Centers — in Ossining, Peekskill, and Spring Valley — will receive funding to expand their COVID-19 vaccination and treatment operations Today, Congressman Mondaire Jones (D-NY) announced that […] Read more »

Open Door Renames School-Based Health Centers in Honor of Congresswoman Nita Lowey

The Open Door Family Medical Center’s School-Based Health Center Program will become known as the Nita M. Lowey Center for Health in Schools. The program provides primary health care services […] Read more »

Op-Ed: In Celebration of National Doctors Day (March 30)

He redeployed his entire staff to work on the front lines in the hospital and saw a new level of coordination and commitment.   When the pandemic hit last March, […] Read more »