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Wartburg named among Best Nursing Homes in New York for 7th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report PAGE 4
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A Senior Residential and Healthcare Provider consistently recognized for level of care and quality of services
For the seventh consecutive year, Wartburg’s Skilled Nursing Facility located in Mount Vernon, NY, was named one of the “Best Nursing Homes in New York State” by U.S. News & World Report. The nursing home, which offers residential living for those needing long term care, with a specialized dementia floor and a specially trained staff, also received a 5-Star Quality Rating, the top rating a facility can achieve, from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid based on health inspections, staff and quality measures. Wartburg has garnered many local and national recognitions over the years for their superior quality of care and renowned level of service. In addition to the above awards, Wartburg was recognized by the New York State Department of Health (DOH) this past year for receiving a Nursing Home Quality Initiative (NHQI) score that ranked them in the top (First) quintile for Quality, resulting in Wartburg's eligibility for a positive rate adjustment in the form of a monetary reward. The NHQI score is comprised of fourteen quality performance measures in compliance and efficiency. Paula Ress, Vice President & Administrator in the Skilled Nursing Facility, said, “The first quintile is a testimony to the diligent hard work and clinical acumen of our care team that we provide to residents and patients.” Similarly, The New York State Department of Health deficiencyfree survey was achieved by their Skilled Nursing Facility and Adult Day Services Center for the third year in a row. This recognition is earned when all services provided at the facility meet or exceed all state and federal standards. “I’m extremely proud of our continued presence as a top tier nursing home in New York State, which is possible because of our employees’ steadfast commitment to carrying
out our mission,” said David Gentner, Wartburg President and CEO. He went on to say that “more important than any awards or accolades we receive is the way we work together to provide comfort to those entrusted to our care while offering a sense of healing, hope and security to our families.” Always keeping the health and welfare of people they serve at the center of their mission, Wartburg's Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Program continue to deliver patients home faster and healthier. To this end, Wartburg had an average length of stay of 18.8 days compared to a 27 day average of other regional providers. Additionally, 79.5% of Wartburg patients returned to the community as compared to only 70.8% of other regional providers. Their rehospitalization rate of 12.3% is markedly lower than other regional providers, which is 22%. Achieving these on-going local and national recognitions is a direct result of Wartburg's forward-thinking approach to senior residential care, coupled with their ongoing mission to ensure everyone they care for lives their best life. Says Robert Dorcy, Rehabilitation Director, “Our aim is to provide a contemporary sub-acute model of rehabilitative care that optimally balances cost of service with exceptional outcomes.”
About Wartburg Wartburg, located in Westchester County, N.Y., offers integrated, comprehensive senior residential and healthcare services for all stages of life. From independent, assisted living and award-winning nursing home care to inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, home care and adult day care services, Wartburg's continuing care approach has earned them a trusted reputation. Wartburg's award-winning, internationally recognized Council for Creative Aging
& Lifelong Learning program lets residents and community members express themselves through art, song, theater, poetry and oral histories. The Council for Creative Aging & Lifelong Learning initiative promotes increased emotional health and social engagement for seniors through a wide range of arts-based programs led by professional teaching artists trained to develop the creative capacity of older adult learners.
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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and there probably is not a reader in our audience whose life has not been impacted by this tragic form of dementia. In this issue we offer information and suggestions on care and treatment as well as therapies and current professional positions on memory loss and how to help our loved ones live with the daily cognitive challenges of this disease. We celebrate the patient and the caregiver as they navigate the complex territory of life with this unpredictable illness while still finding hope in everyday activities and medical advances. June is also Hernia Awareness Month. Although hernias are common and can affect anyone regardless of age or gender, there are times when a visit to the ER is necessary. They cannot go away on their own so they must be monitored. In this issue we share what you need to know about hernias. As we do every month, we hope that our information is valuable and provides you with tips and tidbits of helpful advice to keep you living a healthy lifestyle at any age and ability. Get in touch with us at info@healthcarenewspaper.com.
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June is Cataract Awareness Month
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Prevent Blindness America has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, and it is the leading cause of blindness in the world. There are 24 million Americans over the age of 40 who are affected by cataracts, so it seems fitting that an entire month should be dedicated to education and awareness. In anticipation of Cataract Awareness Month, here are some common questions and answers about cataracts: What is the treatment for cataracts?
Even though cataracts are so prevalent, they are very simple to treat. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye, which prevents passage of light into the eye. The solution to cataracts is cataract surgery, which requires a surgeon to remove the deteriorated lens and replace it with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens or IOL. Over 3 million Americans undergo cataract surgery annually, making it one of the most common surgeries in the United States. In fact, the entire surgery lasts only about 20 minutes, and most people can resume normal activities fairly rapidly. Is cataract removal safe?
Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective surgeries with a success rate of 95 percent. Your surgeon will remove your clouded lens and replace it with an intraocular lens (IOL). Only a miniscule incision in the cornea is necessary to do this procedure, and it can be completed in about 15 minutes in an outpatient surgery center Do cataracts only affect seniors?
Cataracts can affect anyone! Although most people do not show symptoms of cataracts until at least the age of 40, cataracts can also affect young adults or even children. Heredity, disease, eye injury and smoking could cause cataracts to develop at an earlier age. Can I prevent cataracts?
There is no proven way to prevent age-related cataracts. However, choosing a healthy lifestyle can slow the progression of cataracts. Some ways to delay the progression of cataracts include avoiding smoking, reducing exposure to UV rays, eating healthy foods, and wearing proper eye protection to avoid eye injury.
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It’s Your Choice… At Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers
Making the move to Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers senior living community comes with lots of perks. Residents enjoy scenic views of the Hudson River from their one- or two-bedroom apartments and a recent renovation of the common areas has left everything spruced up and beautiful. Outdoor garden walkways offer a paradise of flowers and benches for reading and gathering with friends and family. The community's close proximity to New York City and the 24-hour concierge make living an active social life easier than ever. And, for those looking for a stellar dining program, Five Star Yonkers sets the perfect table. MyChoice Dining is Five Star Yonkers' new, flexible and delicious way for residents to dine each day. Simply put, it's all about choice and for residents that means enjoying gourmet options that suit one's mood, schedule and palate. Through the MyChoice Dining program, seniors have the freedom to dine at their leisure. Choose café, quick service or fine dining, it's all up to the resident. The extended restaurant hours make it easy to dine according to one's lifestyle. There is no worrying about missed meals.
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Yonkers or to schedule a tour. Be sure to ask about our current special for independent seniors that allows you to bring along a spouse or roommate for free! He or she will receive all the same dining privileges, and social and recreational amenities as the lessee. Call (914) 423-2200, and ask for the sales department. Visit www.fivestarpremier-yonkers.com for more information.
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Have a cup of coffee or light snack most anytime of the day or savor a sumptuous sit-down dinner every evening. It's totally up to a resident's personal preferences. But is the food good? Absolutely! Five Star is a leader in senior living dining. Five Star -Yonkers' chefs have a passion for cooking and sharing their love of food while also being committed to creating and serving meals that are healthy and nutritionally sound. For residents, it means enjoying restaurantstyle food each and every day without ever stepping foot into a kitchen! Come see for yourself. Call today to find out more about Five Star Premier Residences of
About Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers Five Star Quality Care, Inc., a national healthcare and senior living provider headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, proudly offers the highest quality service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home. The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) has awarded Five Star Senior Living many of its prestigious Best of the Best Awards, a national recognition reserved for the nation's most innovative and effective senior living programs. Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers is located at 537 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705. For more information, visit www.fivestarpremier-yonkers.com; (914) 4232200. Or, visit www.fivestarseniorliving.com
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Waveny’s seniors experience the ‘Legacy of Silvermine’
Residents from Waveny Care Center and The Village, along with participants from Waveny’s Adult Day Program, enjoyed two outings to the Silvermine Art Center to view the organization’s inaugural “Legacy of Silvermine” Exhibit, which honors the artwork of the Silvermine Guild’s artists, painters, sculptors, designers and printmakers over the age of 65, who have devoted decades of service to the guild – many for well over 35 years. They enjoyed private docent tours by Jeff Mueller, Gallery Director, and Mindy Green, exhibition co-chair, board member and guild artist. The work of
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Jens Risom, furniture designer and former resident at The Inn, Waveny’s independent living community, was specially featured in the Legacy show. Waveny Care Center resident Gerry said, “Silvermine is an oasis of artists who have transformed their work so that everyone can enjoy their talent and happiness.” Waveny LifeCare Network provides a comprehensive continuum of healthcare to serve the needs of older adults from all areas. For more information about the non-profit eldercare organization, call 1-855-WAVENY1 or visit www.waveny.org.
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Anthony Macera, M.A. CCC-A, FAAA
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Do you ever have difficulty understanding speech at restaurants or family gatherings? Do you feel that people are mumbling all the time? Are you constantly turning up the volume on your television? Are telephone conversations sometimes difficult to understand? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it is possible that you may have some degree of hearing loss. When people experience hearing loss, they often struggle to hear and understand speech. This can cause a lot of stress and have a negative effect on a person’s quality of life. When a person has difficulty communicating, it can cause them to avoid social situations and become more isolated. Over the past 15 years, Westchester Audiology and Hearing Aid Specialist, P.C. has been helping people communicate
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better by providing the highest level of healthcare to their patients. Our New York State licensed and certified audiologist will customize a healthcare solution for your specific hearing and lifestyle needs. Our digital hearing devices cover the entire spectrum of hearing impairments, and will help you hear and communicate better with those around you. Most of our devices come with the industry-leading Secure 4-Year Warranty. We are also one of the only area providers of Lyric, the first and only 100% invisible, extended wear hearing aid (worn up to two months!) It’s time to take action, and address your hearing needs. Call us at 914-253-9160 to schedule your complimentary hearing consultation and begin your journey to better hearing!
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Hernia Awareness Month
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According to the National Center for Health Statistics, some five million Americans have a hernia. Yet, only about 750,000 Americans seek treatment each year.The balance do not because they perceive surgery, the only way to treat a hernia, to be an inconvenience to their daily lifestyle and those around them. Others perceive surgery to be a major invasive procedure that requires an extended hospital stay, followed by a long and painful period of recovery. A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening in the body. You may notice it as a lump in your abdomen or groin that may or may not disappear when you lay down or press on it. A hernia will not get better on its own. Fortunately for patients and their physicians, there are a variety of safe, simple and quick surgical procedures that can eliminate these worries in some patients and have them back to their daily activities in very little time. Hernia repairs are common, and routine surgical procedures, tools and technologies have evolved accordingly. There are four main types of hernia:
There are no known symptoms of a hernia apart from discomfort and pain. This pain or discomfort is worse while standing, straining or lifting heavy objects. A common symptom is a bump that becomes sore and grows. When a hernia gets bigger, it may obstruct a passage and block blood supply. Other common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, gas, and constipation. At this stage, a surgery is needed at the earliest. A hernia can be uncomfortable, unsightly, painful and even cause life threatening complications. Don’t let a hernia restrict you and keep you from the activities you enjoy. Now that you know all that you must about hernias, it is important that you take the proper measures to curb them. Try to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and get regular check-ups from your doctor.
Hernia: When it’s an emergency;
Hernias are very common and can affect anyone at any age.
Typically, they are not painful but they don’t go away on their own. They present as an emergency when the following occurs: • The area where the hernia is becomes tender and painful • Nausea & vomiting • Fever • Alternating constipation & diarrhea along with slight enlargement of abdomen • The hernia bulge becomes red or purple
• Femoral hernia: This is a bulge in the upper thigh, below the groin. It is more common among women than men.
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• Hiatel hernia: This occurs in the upper part of the stomach. The upper part of the stomach pushes into the chest.
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• Incisional hernia: This occurs situations where you have had abdominal surgery in the past.
• Inguinal hernia: This is in the form of a bulge in the groin. Seen commonly in men, this hernia can go all the way down into the scrotum.
There is no direct cause of hernias. Sometimes, they occur with heavy lifting, straining while passing bowels or any activity that increases the pressure inside the abdomen. It may be present at birth but the bulge might not be noticeable until later in life. Some people have a family history of hernias. Infants and young children may suffer from hernias too. They occur when there is weakness in the abdominal wall. Source://nursingassistantguides.com
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Five tips to help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Memory loss is one of the most recognized signs of “getting old,” but not everyone experiences this, just like not everyone will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Unfortunately, there are no silver bullets when it comes to warding off memory loss and even Alzheimer’s, but Harvard Medical School has some great recommendations for things that we can do to optimize our health and better our chances: 1. Maintain a healthy weight. Cut back on calories and increase physical activity if you need to shed some pounds.
2. Check your waistline. To accurately measure your waistline, use a tape measure around the narrowest portion of your waist (usually at the height of the navel and lowest rib). A National Institutes of Health panel recommends waist measurements of no more than 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men.
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3. Eat mindfully. Emphasize colorful, vitamin-packed vegetables and fruits; whole grains; protein sources such as fish, lean poultry, tofu, and beans and other legumes; plus healthy fats. Cut down on unnecessary calories from sweets, sodas, refined grains like white bread or white rice, unhealthy fats, fried and fast foods, and mindless snacking. Keep a close eye on portion sizes, too. 4. Exercise regularly. This simple step does great things for your body. Regular physical activity helps control weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol. Moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise (walking, swimming, biking, rowing), can also help chip away total body fat and abdominal fat over time.
5. Keep an eye on important health numbers. In addition to watching your weight and waistline, ask your doctor whether your cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and blood sugar are within healthy ranges.
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Currently, the monthly cost for nursing home care in New York ranges between $10,000-$15,000, and properly certified home health attendants (nurse aides) can cost as much or more for round- the-clock home care. Statistically, it is likely that most people will need either or both of these care options as they grow older. It is critical that you plan appropriately to best minimize the strain that elder care costs may have on your estate, and to help put you in the best position possible to qualify for benefits that are largely covered by the government, under Medicare or Medicaid.
Our firm has attorneys with extensive experience in developing tax-effective action plans for our clients that help protect their assets from government imposition. We have also been very successful in negotiating the complex bureaucratic minefield in which Medicaid is now mired. We have achieved remarkable results for our clients on a host of Medicaid related issues, from obtaining Medicaid approvals for coverage of home care and institutional care benefits, to very accommodative resolutions of Medicaid spousal recovery claims, where the office of Medicaid aggressively pursues the non-institutionalized (i.e., or “community”) spouse for Medicaid benefits provided.
Why should I have a lawyer prepare my will?
If you die without a Will, the law, not you, determines how your assets are divided and to whom they are given. A poorly drafted Will may result in a sizeable chunk of your assets not ending up where you want them to go. We are an experienced law firm that can expertly craft your will to address your long-term care, tax, estate planning, and asset protection planning issues. It is in your best interest that planning be done properly so as to minimize the tax burden on your estate.
Our experience and skill in the fields of Trusts, Wills, and Estates enables our firm to uniquely tailor estate planning to your individual needs. We will review your entire estate and draft a personalized plan that will best direct the disposition of your assets after death, whether through your Will, or by means of testamentary substitutes (trusts, joint-asset ownership with right of survivorship, or by beneficiary designation in life insurance policies, annuities, or individual retirement accounts).
My father is having difficulty caring for himself. I am afraid he will no longer be able to live on his own. I am worried about finding the money to pay for his care, whether he stays at home or moves to an assisted living facility or nursing home. What do I do?
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As the disease progresses, people with AD can continue to do things on their own, but they may need assistance with the most cognitively demanding activities.
Moderate In this stage, deterioration stymies independence with subjects unable to perform the most common activities of daily living. Speech, reading and writing skills are progressively lost. Motor skills decrease, so the risk of falling increases. Memory problems worsen, and the person may fail to recognize close relatives. Long-term memory, previously available, becomes impaired. Drastic behavioral changes are common, including wandering, irritability, crying, outbursts of aggression and resistance to caregiving. Victims can also have trouble controlling their bladder. These symptoms can create stress for caregivers. The stress can be reduced by moving the person with AD from home care to long-term care facilities.
June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. The dangerous affliction causes loss of memory and severe cognitive illness. Sadly, most people with Alzheimer’s aren’t aware of it. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, worldwide, 47 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In fact, 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
Advanced During the last stage, the person is completely dependent upon caregivers. Language is reduced to simple phrases and words, which leads to complete speech loss. Despite this, people can understand emotional signals. Aggressiveness can still be present, but extreme apathy and exhaustion are very common. In this stage, people are often confined to their bed and lose the ability to feed themselves. AD is terminal, but pneumonia or other external factors are usually the cause of death. Source: www.brightstarcare.com/alzheimers-brain-awareness-month/
Identifying Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease What is Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)? Imagine losing your memory so severely you forget your name and the names of those you love. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, which is serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously unaffected person, beyond what may be expected from normal aging. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, which worsens as it progresses and eventually leads to death. Most often, AD is diagnosed in people over the age of 65, but early-onset Alzheimer’s can occur much earlier. The Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease There are four stages of Alzheimer’s Disease:
Pre-dementia The first symptoms are often mistaken for aging or stress. Testing can reveal mild cognitive trouble for up to eight years before an actual diagnosis of AD. The biggest change is memory loss, which involves short-term memory loss and an inability to learn new information. Apathy can be observed at this stage and remains the most prevalent symptom throughout the course of AD.
Early The increasing impairment of learning and memory eventually leads to a definitive diagnosis. In a small portion of AD victims, problems with language, executive functions, perception and movements are more prominent than memory problems. Older memories of the person’s life, facts learned and implicit memory (the body’s memory on how to do things, like using a fork to eat) are affected to a lesser degree than new facts or memories. This stage features a limited vocabulary and decreased word fluency. The person is capable of communicating basic ideas. Motor tasks such as writing, drawing, dressing or movement coordination may be present but are unnoticed.
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Westchester Medical Center’s core team of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement specialists in WMC’s 1,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hybrid operating room.
Westchester Heart and Vascular Institute, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently performed its 300th transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a minimally invasive procedure that replaces a diseased aortic valve without open heart surgery. Westchester Medical Center was the first hospital in the Hudson Valley to perform this lifesaving procedure and continues to be the leading heart center in the region, with TAVR results superior to national standards.* “Our outstanding outcomes result from our team’s commitment to our patients and to implementing emerging technologies to provide the very best care,” says Steven Lansman, MD, Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Transcatheter Cardiac Valve Program. “By offering these revolutionary procedures, Westchester Medical Center is drastically changing the landscape of cardiovascular care in the Hudson Valley.” Westchester Medical Center’s team of specialists in cardiothoracic surgery, interventional cardiology, echocardiology, radiology and cardiac anesthesiology, have performed more than 300 TAVR procedures, mostly on patients 80 years of
age and older, who would be at higher risk for open-heart surgery. The Medical Center is one of few hospitals nationwide that routinely perform TAVR under local anesthesia. TAVR procedures are performed in the hospital’s state-of-the-art hybrid operating room, a 1,000-square-foot suite that combines the sterile environment of a traditional operating room with the advanced imaging capabilities of a modern cardiac catheterization laboratory. The hybrid operating room allows for precision during the procedure, while providing a comfortable environment for patients. Additionally, Westchester Medical Center remains at the forefront of advanced cardiac technology in our region, performing the innovative transcatheter mitral valve repair and transcatheter tricuspid valve repair using the MitraClip® device. This device is used to treat patients with moderate to severe valve regurgitation. Westchester Medical Center’s core team of TAVR specialists includes: Hasan Ahmad, MD, interventional cardiologist; Chirag Badami, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon (not pictured); Joanne Bennett, FNP, Heart Valve Coordinator; Caitlin Ciallella,
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RN; Martin Cohen, MD, interventional cardiologist; Tanya Dutta, MD, Director of Echocardiology, non-invasive (not pictured); Chen Feng, MD, cardiac anesthesiologist; Joshua Goldberg, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon; Ryan Kaple, MD, interventional cardiologist; Steven Lansman, MD, Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery; Srihari Naidu, MD, Director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy program; Angelica Poniros, RCS, FASE, Manager of Non-Invasive Cardiology Services (not pictured); Mala Sharma, MD, cardiologist; and Robert Timmermans, MD, Chief of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. For more information about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) or Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair at Westchester Medical Center, please contact the Valve Program Hotline at 914.830.1098 or email HeartValve@WMCHealth.org.
* According to the Journal of the American Medical Association - March 2015, the one-year survival rate nationally for patients following a TAVR procedure is 76.3%, compared to 87% at Westchester Medical Center. The stroke complication rate following a TAVR procedure is 2.5% nationally, compared to 1.6% at Westchester Medical Center.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital “Wine and Dine” Fundraiser raises record-breaking sum for cancer care
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital's 7th Annual "Wine and Dine Around the World" event drew 400 guests who enjoyed a special culinary experience, and along with sponsors and supporters raised more than $100,000, a record-breaking sum for the benefit of the hospital’s cancer program. “We are grateful and proud that support for this event reached this level, to ensure that NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital continues to provide an unparalleled cancer program that focuses on the individual patient’s needs to achieve optimal results throughout cancer treatment,” said Stacey Petrower, President, NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital. “The hospital’s Cheryl R. Lindenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center provides access to a high-quality comprehensive cancer program that incorporates the skill of medical and surgical oncology, radiation oncology and infusion, and the care of Magnet nurses and physicians from ColumbiaDoctors, the faculty practice of Columbia University Medical Center, in one location in our community. Our patients receive expert care, close to home.” For more information about the hospital’s fundraisers and ways to give, email foundation@hvhc.org, or call the hospital’s Foundation Office at (914) 734-3526. NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital’s 40th Annual Golf Tournament will be held June 6th at the Hudson National Golf Club in Croton-on-Hudson.
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L to R: Michael Delfino, Chairman, The Foundation of NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, Karen Westervelt, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, NewYork-Presbyterian Regional Hospital Network, Stacey Petrower, President, NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, Robert P. Astorino, Westchester County Executive.
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