Westchester Health & Life December 2010

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december 2010 / $3.95

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Contents

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December 2010 Features 30 Fashion & Beauty / Put on your party best Here’s an evening look that will make you the belle of the holiday ball.

32 At home / Topping your table

A party-ready tablescape is the perfect stage for your feast.

36 Party time / Planning a kids’ bash

Whimsical décor and treats galore can be the makings of a great children’s party.

38

Divine dinner party Three local chefs share recipes for a festive meal your guests will long remember.

42 Escapes / Spas with a plus

Why not go somewhere sunny and fascinating—an exciting city or a sun-kissed beach—to be pampered and restored?

Departments 6 Welcome letter 8 Editor’s letter 13 Westchester whispers

• Home, chic home • Seasoned greetings • Gourmet magnifique • So-la-la

16 Flash

Captured moments around the county

21 Health watch

• A blessed event x 3 • Thumbs-up for a remarkable recovery • Crossing a border for top-flight care • Surprising brainsaver • CPR to the rescue • Their good idea helps kids

48 Westchester gourmet

Italian to a ‘T’ Exquisite attention to detail marks the cuisine at Tarry Lodge in Port Chester.

50 Where to eat 54 Be there

Your Westchester County dining guide

Local events you won’t want to miss

55 What’s happening at Westchester Medical Center 56 Faces of Westchester Runs in the family

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Welcome letter

A year to be thankful for AS 2010 DRAWS TO A CLOSE AT WESTCHESTER Medical Center, we can take a few moments to reflect on another year of growth and milestones, looking forward to continued advances and positive change on our horizon.

In 2010, we have been happy to welcome many more talented clinicians to Westchester Medical Center; they

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bring expertise in areas like burn care, trauma and neurovascular surgery (see the article on page 26). We are also pleased to see the continued growth and development of unique services like our Women’s Imaging Center, which brings all of our advanced women’s imaging services into one comfortable and convenient location on our campus.

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this life-saving facility grow and meet the ever-expanding needs of our community.

As the year comes to a close, I want to thank everyone in the community—including our staff members, patients, local businesses, community members, donors and everyone in between—for their ongoing support of Westchester provide the advanced care and services we are known for in the Hudson Valley to those who need us most.

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editor’s letter

memories are made here it’s that magical time of year once more. as we gather with our families and friends, the holidays bring special moments that we will always treasure. But making those memories takes planning—and this issue of Westchester Health & Life can help. sprinkled through our pages, you’ll find advice on entertaining for the holidays from pros and experienced hosts alike. check out the tips marked with the snowflake. our articles too are full of ideas you can use. for example, starting on page 30 we show you how to look glamorous from head to toe—with minimal fuss. We also present a festive, three-course dinner party designed by a trio of top Westchester county chefs (page 38). and what’s a dinner party without a beautiful table? on page 32 you’ll discover inspiration for inviting tablescapes that convey warmth and style. and check out page 36 for advice on throwing a bash for the kids that will give you an excuse to mingle with other parents. need a break from entertaining, and from the outdoor chill? a trip to a warmer clime may be just the ticket. in “spas with a Plus” on page 42, we describe two destination spas that offer world-class rejuvenation—and happily, they’re also in enchanting areas worth exploring for their own sake. either one is a surefire memory-maker. indeed, we hope this whole issue inspires you to make some great holiday memories. as for me, this magazine’s readers, advertisers and my amazing staff have helped me create incredible memories of my own. this letter marks my last as editor in chief, a position i’ve held since this magazine was born. But i’m not going far. my new role as Vice President and editor in chief of the custom media group will enable me to work on new products—print and digital—related to the wonderful brands we’ve created, and i’m looking forward to it. so thanks for the memories, and happy holidays!

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DECEMBER 2010

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editorial contributions: The editors invite letters, article ideas and other contributions from readers. Please write to Editor, Westchester Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; telephone 201-571-7003; fax 201-782-5319; e-mail editor@wainscotmedia.com. Any manuscript or artwork should be accompanied by a selfaddressed envelope bearing adequate return postage. The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of submissions.

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Home, chic home Handwoven cotton napkins and towels from Ethiopia. Embroidered velvet pillows from India. Vintage tabletop linens and cushions from Romania.

These are just a few of the unusual items that await you at Wake Robin in Briarcliff Manor (914-502-0303, www.wakerobinshop.com), a new home furnishings and gift shop run by owner Megan David, a former buyer for ABC Carpet & Home and Ochre in Manhattan.

Want to give your holiday stationery a distinctive personal touch? From photo cards set on vibrant backgrounds to fully customizable holiday invitations, gift tags, envelope seals and return-address stickers, options abound at Fine Lines of Katonah (914-232-4856, finelineskatonah.myspstore.com).

“We specialize in fine papers that are traditional with a contemporary twist,” says owner Laura Marks, whose shop has been open in Katonah for 15 years. She adds that wedding and bar and bat mitzvah invitations are her biggest sellers year-round. “Many of our items can be personalized, and we offer special printing options such as letterpress, engraving and thermography.”

While many of the shop’s offerings can be purchased online (you can upload your digital picture to a photo card with the click of a mouse, for instance), Marks encourages customers to stop by to “browse through our vendor albums and touch and view up-close what you’re purchasing. We’ll help you pick a typeface, ink color and personal message.”

Looking for a stylish hostess or teacher gift? Fine Lines also carries leather photo albums, personalized stationery and Vera Bradley stationery and handbags.

“We carry many special items that you won’t find at the mall or in department stores,” says David of the 800-square-foot shop, which features tin ceilings, a large skylight, French blue floors and glass and crystal chandeliers.

Ready to stop by this holiday season? While big-ticket items include a full line of sustainable furniture upholstered with Belgian linens by John Derian for Cisco Brothers, we also suggest browsing the plush, colorful owl and elephant music boxes for babies from Boulogne, France ($85); fine chocolates filled with pomegranate, violet and other fragrant ingredients by Maison Bouche ($6.50/bar); and locally made earrings crafted of vintage buttons, sterling silver and gold ($14). The shop also sells a wide selection of handmade soaps, perfumes, serveware and glassware, and offers

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Westchester whispers Sol-La-La

Gourmet magnifique For a unique homemade meal and an exciting shopping excursion, visit Auray Gourmet in Larchmont (914-833-2274, www.auraygourmet.com), a charming café-shop that combines a host of international goods for sale with a delightful breakfast and lunch menu.

“It’s modeled after a Parisian bistro,” says owner Carolynn Dilworth, who took over the store—formerly the Auray Cheese Shop—in 2008 and moved it to its new, larger location on Larchmont Avenue. “We have cobblestone flooring and imported cheese and charcuterie cases.”

Auray’s ambience is just the beginning of its European-inspired offerings.

The quaint shop boasts more than 250 foreign cheeses, plus meats, yogurts, sodas, jams and countless other specialty items. Looking to bring worldly flair to the season’s gatherings? Check out the store’s holiday stock, which includes German and Dutch Christmas cookies and chestnut puree from France.

The menu, too, evokes Europe: think crepes, freshly baked baguettes, quiches, paninis and espresso. Auray’s daily-made soups, like butternut squash with sweet potato and curry, are beloved by customers. Breakfast items such as French toast and omelettes (Dilworth recommends the spinach-and-goat-cheese variety) also win the appetites of visitors, who can enjoy their meals at French café tables within the shop or on its sidewalk.

“They’ve created a very warm and welcoming environment—it’s a delightful setting to relax and enjoy your food,” says frequent customer Bob Blair of New Rochelle, who cites the Cinnamon Belgian Waffles as one of his favorite things to order. “I do quite a bit of shopping here too,” he adds. “Their selection of hard-to-find cheeses and cured meats is excellent.”

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into 2-inch by 3-inch photo frames, which can be taken home as a lovely reminder of the evening.”

“Some people say it’s like going to a craft show, or a store in SoHo or Greenwich Village,” says Min Aoki, proprietor of Sol-La handmade gifts in Scarsdale (914-7232123, www.sol-la.com). A visit to the shop confirms such claims: Its selection of jewelry, purses, frames and housewares—predominantly handcrafted by artists—is indeed eclectic and eye-catching.

Sol-La houses a broad mix of items, from dazzling earrings made with precious stones to bags transformed from copies of The New York Times (or other funky materials like pull tabs, billboards and Indian saris).

Recycled and fair-trade pieces are a regular fixture too, reflecting the store’s eco-conscious spirit.

While most artists featured at Sol-La are American, Aoki also brings in fair-trade works by crafters from Kenya, Guatemala, Mexico and Brazil. Proceeds from their pieces often help support impoverished regions within the countries.

For holiday shopping, Sol-La is well-stocked with both traditional and whimsical options.

“We sell menorahs made by Israeli artists,” says Aoki, “and there’s a recycled product called the Mighty Wallet. It’s not handmade, but it’s constructed out of waterproof Tyvek and comes in different colors and designs. One looks like notebook paper, and people can draw on it to make a personalized gift.”

“I’ve purchased everything from beaded fair-trade necklaces by African women to earrings made out of watch gears,” says frequent customer Elena Bauer of Pleasantville. “The shop carries interesting, original items that you can’t find anywhere else.”

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175,000 people didn’t plan on having cardiac procedures.

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Since 1977, over 175,000 people have come to Westchester Medical Center for the treatment of some of the most severe and complex heart conditions. The talent and dedication of our doctors, nurses and staff, and our exceptional outcomes, are the reason we are the premier heart center in the region.

• In the last 10 years alone, we have performed: 45,000 diagnostic cardiac procedures 15,000 cardiac interventions 7,000 electrophysiology procedures 5,000 pacemaker & related device implants

• Awarded HealthGrades® five-star rating for treatment of heart failure and for carotid surgery

• Five full-service catheterization labs, the largest number of the most sophisticated labs in the Hudson Valley

• One of only a handful of hospitals in the nation to earn the Triple Gold Award from the American Heart Association

• The only cardiac surgery program in Westchester County

• One of only three hospitals in NY to earn a designation of low-risk for valve or valve/bypass surgery*

• The only heart transplant center and VAD program in the Hudson Valley

• Awarded the 2010 HealthGrades® Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award

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FLASH guests danced the night away at the Bereavement Center of Westchester’s “15 Years of Hope” benefit at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. The event, which also included dinner, cocktails and a silent auction, raised $350,000 to help the center support people grieving the loss of a loved one. Meanwhile, nearly 300 attendees savored signature dishes by the area’s culinary pros at the United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s annual “Top Chefs in Sleepy Hollow Country” event at the Abigail Kirsch catering facility at Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown. The evening raised $30,000 for the organization. Finally, Gilda’s Club of Westchester hosted its ninth annual Peggy Hirschberg Bridge Tournament at the Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck. Proceeds help the group provide support to those whose lives are touched by cancer.

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Think you belong in Flash? Send photos from your gala or charity event to Westchester Health & Life, att: Flash editor, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; or e-mail editor@ wainscotmedia.com. Include your contact information, a short event description and names of all who appear. (Submissions are not guaranteed to be published and must meet the following image specs: 4x6 color prints or 300 dpi jpg, tif or eps files. Prints must be accompanied by an SASE in order to be returned.)

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A NEW HEART AND A BIG FINISH! On January 22, 2010, 69-year old Peter Sinnott of Rye, NY underwent successful heart transplant surgery at Westchester Medical Center. During his recovery he vowed to participate in the New York City Marathon. On November 7, 2010, less than 10 months after having his transplant, 10 hours and 10 minutes after stepping off in Staten Island, Peter crossed the finish line in Central Park—completing the New York City Marathon and perhaps completing his journey from heart failure to heart transplant.

DAISY AWARD FOUNDERS VISIT The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses was created by Mark and Bonnie Barnes in memory of their son J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick passed away at 33 of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) and his family created the award to honor his memory and the excellent nursing care he received during his illness. Since the award was created in 2000, they have honored thousands of nurses, expanding recently to hospitals around the world. Westchester Medical Center began honoring our nurses with The DAISY Award in 2008 and were proud to host Mark and Bonnie Barnes on November 9, 2010, for a luncheon to meet the Medical Center’s DAISY honorees.

MARK AND BONNIE BARNES (CENTER), FOUNDERS OF THE DAISY AWARD FOR EXTRAORDINARY NURSES, ARE PICTURED WITH WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER’S DAISY AWARD HONOREES (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) KATHLEEN CONKLIN, RN, DANIELA KRZEMINSKI, RN, ERICA DRETZIN, RN, DARNELLA ANDERSON, RN, TUCKY BENTO, RN, KATHY LAPINE, RN, MARY D’ALBERTO, RN, ADELE RUSHNECK, RN, CRAIG SCHROETER, RN, AND MAUREEN COONEY, RN, DNP

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FOLLOW-UP: Girl’s Diagnosis Could Save Brother’s Life The October edition of Westchester Health & Life chronicled the story of Katarina Weigel, a 15 year-old from Yorktown whose heart stopped during a summertime high school volleyball practice. After the incident, doctors at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center diagnosed Katarina with an inherited arrhythmia that caused her heart to fail. They then implanted a defibrillator in Katerina’s chest to significantly reduce the chances of another heart stoppage caused by the inherited arrhythmia.

Since that edition went to press other members of the Weigel family were tested for the inherited arrhythmia, and it was determined that Katarina’s brother, Robert, 18, also carried the arrhythmia-causing gene. Like Katarina, Robert’s was implanted with a defibrillator at Westchester Medical Center on October 29. Their mother, Daria, was also diagnosed with the gene and she is currently consulting with Westchester Medical Center doctors regarding a similar procedure.

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Gayla and Capt. Joe Luchetta with their three babies

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A military family arrives in the area just in time to deliver triplets

When a woman is expecting more than one baby, she wants to have them in the finest possible facility.

That’s why the parents of Gavin, Ava and Brayden Luchetta— born this May 24—chose to have their triplets at Westchester Medical Center.

Last year, Gayla and Joe Luchetta were living in Charlottseville, Virginia. Joe, 30, a captain in the U.S. Army, had returned from a deployment in Iraq and was studying for a master’s degree in kinesiology at the University of Virginia. For a year the couple had been trying to start a family.

“I learned I had unexplained infertility, so we started fertility treatments,” says Gayla, 29. “We found out I was pregnant in November, and four weeks later we learned it was triplets.”

Joe was scheduled to be transferred to West Point in June, once his studies were completed, to become an instructor at the United States Military Academy. “We didn’t want to deliver in Virginia because we knew the babies would

need to be in a NICU [neonatal intensive care unit] for a few weeks and we didn’t want to be separated,” Gayla says. Joe is originally from Cold Spring, and his sister, Jennifer, works at Westchester Medical Center as an office manager. “She told us Westchester had a great NICU, especially for multiple births,” Gayla says. On a visit to Joe’s family that December, they toured the facility and were immediately sold.

“They showed us all the equipment that could be used,” she says. “And even if I had a difficult delivery, they were very positive about what they could do.”

The Army agreed to relocate the Luchettas to New York in May, a month ahead of the original schedule. “Joe was out of town that week, so I drove with my mom for nine hours, in the back seat with my legs propped up,” she says. Two weeks later, she started labor, but developed preeclampsia—pregnancy-related high blood pressure, a common complication in multiple births. Her doctor, Frank Manning, M.D., an obstetrician-gynecologist with a subspecialty in maternal-fetal medicine, performed a C-section delivery. Gavin came first, at 4 pounds, 2 ounces. His sister, Ava, followed at 4 pounds, 6 ounces; then brother Brayden at 3 pounds, 11 ounces.

Ava was in the Isaac & Naomi Kaplan Family Foundation Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for two weeks, Gavin for three and Brayden four, but all progressed nicely. Gayla suffered complications for which she required a transfusion.

“The doctors and nurses were great, telling me how the kids were doing when I couldn’t see them,” says the now fully recovered—and very busy—new mom. “It was amazing— they treated our babies almost as if they were their own.” n

Triplets, by the numbers What’s it like to care for newborn triplets? Here are some tell-tale statistics from new three-time mother Gayla Luchetta: Diapers used per week: 200 Feedings per week: 120 Formula used per week: 770 ounces Laundry: eight loads a week (that’s just baby clothes) Sleep: 4–5 hours a night—nonconsecutive, of course

For information about having your baby—or babies—at Westchester Medical Center, please call 877-WMC-DOCS or visit www.WorldClassMedicine.com/OBGYN.

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Despite a brain injury that required surgery and rehab, Ashley Barco, 7, is her old self again— “a sweet, funny, loving kid,” her mom reports.

Thumbs-up for a remarkable recovery Meticulous surgery enables a youngster to recover from a severe brain injury

It happened suddenly. The accident THEN 5-year-old Ashley Barco of Newburgh suffered in August 2009 took only a tragic instant—and then required months of hospital care and rehabilitation. But fortunately, thanks to the swift and skillful action of surgeons at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, Ashley is recovering and enjoying life once again.

The Barco family had just come back from a vacation at Lake George. Rosemarie, a teller with Provident Bank, was unpacking and doing laundry. Julio, now 38, a driver for Pepsi-Cola, had gone to the grocery store to restock the refrigerator. And Ashley and her brothers—Michael, now 16; and Jonathan, now 9—were hanging out and playing.

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Ashley was lying in the hallway with the stick protruding from her left eye. Apparently she’d been running with it and had fallen. “I did the worst thing you can do—I pulled the stick out,” Rosemarie says. “I was in shock.”

While Rosemarie comforted the nearly unconscious Ashley, Michael called 9-1-1. An ambulance took Ashley to Newburgh’s St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital. Once stabilized, the girl was whisked by helicopter to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Raj Murali, M.D., Chief of Neurosurgery at Westchester Medical Center, took Ashley immediately into the operating room. He found Raj Murali, M.D.

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that the stick had entered just under Ashley’s eyeball, leaving it intact, and had plunged through Ashley’s brain and up against the back of her skull. Fortunately, it had missed several large blood vessels, but it had damaged a lot of brain tissue.

The immediate concern with brain injuries is swelling. Because the brain is encased in a firm box—the skull—it has nowhere to expand. As the swelling increases, the internal pressure can squeeze blood vessels and block blood flow, causing even more brain injury and possibly death. To prevent this, Dr. Murali cut a small hole in the top of Ashley’s skull and inserted a catheter to drain fluid and control swelling.

“That worked at first, but then the swelling continued,” says Avinash L. Mohan, M.D., Co-Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery, who joined in Ashley’s care when she arrived in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. “The next step is a hemicraniectomy—surgical removal of half of the skull section that holds the brain—when intracranial pressure is not controlled by any other measure.”

Ashley was placed in a drug-induced coma, and Dr. Murali and another surgeon removed a portion of her skull. In many instances the original skull fragment can be put back in place when the brain has healed; in Ashley’s case, an artificial plate was implanted.

“We have saved quite a few lives using this procedure,” says Dr. Avinash L. Mohan, M.D. Mohan. “And with new high-speed instruments, what used to take an hour we can now do in 10 minutes. That can make a big difference in reducing the damage. The brain emerges in much better shape.”

While Ashley was being treated in the Arnold and Arlene Goldstein Family Foundation Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Rosemarie and Julio stayed by her side. After a week or so, Ashley woke from her coma. “We kept waiting, and finally she smiled and gave a thumbs-up,” Rosemarie says. Ashley was released from the hospital in September on the day after her 6th birthday, and moved to the Blythedale Children’s Hospital for rehabilitation.

Rosemarie left her job and spent weekdays with her daughter. (She has since been rehired.) Julio worked all week and spent weekends at Blythedale. Family and friends helped care for the other kids, and even held fundraisers to help the Barcos cover expenses. “We could never have survived without all that support,” Rosemarie says.

In cases of brain injury, rehabilitation hospitals like Blythedale often work in partnership with acute-care hos-

Prompt, skillful treatment helped make the difference for young Ashley.

pitals such as Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, providing the long-term treatment patients need to regain function.

No one could predict then how fully she might recover, but the successful surgery gave rehab a chance to work.

Progress was slow, but steady. Ashley was in the facility for six months. By the time she left, on March 19, she had greatly improved. “She was off her feeding tube and could speak in complete sentences and walk with leg braces,” Rosemarie says. “She was still weak on her right side, but she could move her right arm and leg and the right side of her face.” Speech was the slowest to come back, as Ashley had to relearn the words for everything.

“Her first word was ‘Mommy,’” Rosemarie reports.

Since March, Ashley has been in rehab and school at the Orange-Ulster BOCES (Boards of Cooperative Educational Services) in Goshen and continues to improve. “She is walking and talking very well, and her memory is coming back,” Rosemarie says. Her right hand is still weak, and she developed scoliosis in her spine from the months of muscle weakness, but “overall, she’s doing amazing,” her mom says.

It’s still hard to predict how completely Ashley will recover, Dr. Mohan says, “but children can often improve for more than a year or two after the injury.”

Most important, Ashley is her old self emotionally.

“She’s the same sweet, funny, loving kid,” Rosemarie says.

“And she is the strongest, most amazing person—she never gives up. She tries everything with a positive, happy outlook.

“The day she came home, my son Jonathan said, ‘Now we’re a family again!’ That just sums it all up.” n For more on pediatric neurosurgery and other advanced care services at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, please call 877-WMCDOCS or visit www.WorldClassMedicine.com/MFCH.

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Crossing a border for top-flight care An injured skier travels from Canada to Westchester to save his shattered leg

“I zigged when I should have zagged.”

That’s how Jay McCarthy describes the devastating skiing accident he suffered in Canada last winter. The Peekskill police officer, a veteran skier, shattered his right leg when he crashed into a tree. Unhappy with his prospects for receiving care up north, he chose instead to drive back to Westchester Medical Center, where his wife works, to have his injury treated. And it’s a good thing he did. Without Westchester’s skilled surgeons and advanced treatments, including hyperbaric therapy, he very well might have lost his leg.

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Canada during the February school break. Last year they were at Mont-Sainte-Anne, a ski resort northeast of Quebec City. One day, he and his three oldest sons decided to try a mountain called Le Massif, about 40 minutes away. They were skiing an experts-only run when the tip of McCarthy’s ski caught on a tree and his leg collided with the tree trunk.

“I knew right away that my leg was broken,” says McCarthy, who along with being a cop is also a nonpracticing registered nurse. His sons were further down the hill and didn’t see it happen. Wisely, these experienced skiers all carried walkie-talkies, so McCarthy called them to contact the ski patrol. “I waited about 20 minutes before they got to me, fighting to stay out of shock,” he says.

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to his leg and took him down the hill on a sled. His son then drove him to a hospital near their hotel: “He only had a learner’s permit and had driven all of 20 minutes in his whole life,” says McCarthy. At the hospital, they told him his was the worst fracture they’d ever seen.

Though he had been injured around 10 in the morning, he wasn’t seen by a doctor until late afternoon. “The hospital took more readings of my credit card than of my vital signs,” he says. He was transferred to a trauma center in Quebec City, which found he had broken a piece of bone off his patella (knee cap) and several pieces off the top of his tibia (shin bone), and had also torn ligaments and tendons and ripped the skin over his knee. Surgeons put him in an external fixator splint, a solid frame bolted into his leg bones, and told him he’d be in the hospital at least a week for more surgery. “We didn’t want to stay there,” he says. “We went to Westchester.”

His wife called ahead to let the hospital know they were coming. The family put the back seat of the car down so he could sit with his leg out, supported by their luggage, and drove nine hours straight. “The pain meds wore off just as we arrived,” he says.

David Asprinio, M.D., David Asprinio, M.D. orthopaedic surgeon, found that the fixator splint “wasn’t holding the leg solidly enough, so we had to put two screws in the bones to keep the leg from moving until the swelling went down,” he says. The placement of the fixator’s pins also may have complicated Dr. Asprinio’s challenge as he strove in surgery to put the broken bones back together with metal plates, screws and wires. “It just made everything more difficult,” he says.

McCarthy was discharged to a nursing facility in mid-March to begin rehab. But a week later, his knee became badly infected. “I knew then that I was in danger of losing the leg,” McCarthy says. “No one said that to me, but I know more than the average customer.”

The infection occurred because the skin over his knee wasn’t healing, so plastic surgeon Michael Koch, M.D., had to move muscle to the front of the knee to bring fresh blood supply to a new skin graft. He then needed 60

sessions of hyperbaric therapy—exposure to pure oxygen— to facilitate healing. “I am a poster child at the hyperbaric clinic,” he says. “They have ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures of me. It really worked.”

McCarthy had six operations in all, and even then his prognosis was not encouraging. “This was a particularly bad injury made more complicated by the initial treatment,” Dr. Asprinio says. “I told him I felt it would be difficult for him to return to full duty as a police officer because he would have a limp and some functional deficit.”

But after six months of rehab, McCarthy was back at work this April. “I still have a slight limp, and it’s hard to climb a ladder, but otherwise I am at full strength and fully mobile,” he says.

Dr. Asprinio says he is “amazed and impressed he has rehabbed himself to this degree.”

McCarthy is even thinking about skiing again. “I’m not sure if I can,” he admits. “Dr. Asprinio said I should try, just to say I tried, but it may not have the allure it once had.”

Whatever the fate of his skiing, he believes the excellent care he received at Westchester was worth the trip he made.

Says Dr. Asprinio: “The take-home message is that what’s done initially about an injury can compromise future treatment. Jay clearly had no choice, getting injured so far from home. But it’s best to be treated at a fully qualified trauma center if that’s possible.” n For more information on orthopaedic care at Westchester Medical Center, please call 877-WMCDOCS or visit www.WorldClassMedicine.com.

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Surprising brain-saver A glue becomes a cutting-edge treatment for a rare blood vessel malformation

Would you believe a key new advance in brain surgery is a four-letter word you can already spell?

It’s true—it’s glue. A Westchester Medical Center neurosurgeon is helping to pioneer the use of embolic materials or “glue” in treating aneurysms and arterial venous malformation, or AVM. “An AVM is a tangle of blood vessels in the brain,” explains neurosurgeon Michael F. Stiefel, M.D., Ph.D., Director of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery. It occurs in just 1 out of 100,000 people, and most affected people don’t know it until they have symptoms, such as severe headaches or seizures. Symptoms can be even worse if the AVM bleeds— blood can leak into the brain, causing stroke or perhaps even death. Dr. Stiefel is the only lower Hudson Valley neurosurgeon to offer this new treatMichael F. Stiefel, M.D. ment for AVMs and aneurysms.

He has used it, for example, with a patient we’ll call Martha, who prefers not to be identified. She was referred to Dr. Stiefel suffering from intense headaches. He took three images, using a computed tomography (CT) scan, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan and an angiogram to confirm an AVM on the left side of her cerebellum, a region of the brain that’s vital for motor control and coordination. Some AVMs can be safely left alone, but Dr.

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Stiefel determined that Martha’s posed a danger of bleeding. He needed to reduce the blood supply to it and then remove it surgically.

In the past, blood flow was blocked using either small platinum coils or a very fast-drying glue called N-butyl cyanoacrylate, or NBCA. But coils can leave voids, which in turn can become filled with blood and eventually burst.

Since 2007, however, a new copolymer has been available that has been found to be more effective.

Dr. Stiefel (in red cap) “It turns out that this new performs a gluing embolisate or ‘glue’ does a better procedure on a pajob than the previous materials we tient with an arterial had—and a much better job than venous malformation. the wire coils,” Dr. Stiefel says.

For Martha, Dr. Stiefel went with the new polymer.

“Its adhesive properties allow us to go deep into the smaller blood vessels, and this suited her case better,” he says. Martha was taken to a special operating room dedicated to endovascular neurosurgery and put under general anesthesia. Dr. Stiefel threaded a wire just eight one-thousandths (0.008”) of an inch thick from her groin to the AVM and injected the adhesive. After the procedure, patients spend 24 to 48 hours in a neurovascular intensive care unit to monitor brain function. “They then go right back to their normal activities,” Dr. Stiefel says.

Most patients, like Martha, require several sessions before the AVM shrinks to a size Dr. Stiefel is comfortable removing through open surgery. By November, Martha had had two of her four scheduled sessions. Dr. Stiefel plans to remove the AVM in January, a process that will require a few days in the hospital. “Then, she’ll be cured, with no restrictions,” he says.

“She’ll never have to come back for this.” n To learn more about neurosurgery at Westchester Medical Center, please call 877-WMC-DOCS or visit www.WorldClassMedicine.com.

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CPR to the rescue Why an Ulster man owes his life to the alertness of strangers

while jogging in kingston in september, Richard Sutton, 59, fell to the ground. His heart had stopped.

“He suffered what we call ‘sudden cardiac death,’” says Warren Rosenblum, M.D., Director of the Heart Failure and Transplantation Program at Westchester Medical Center.

Fortunately, fast-thinking bystanders saw him fall and quickly started cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

They contacted the Kingston Fire Department, and firefighters were able to restart Sutton’s heart in time to save him.

Sutton, a retired AT&T technician, lives in Ulster with his wife, Patricia, 54, a claims representative at the Social Security Administration. They have two grown sons. He has no family history of heart trouble and had been walking and running three days a week. “It was a Monday, and I’d finished my fourth lap,” he says.

Warren Rosenblum, M.D. “The next thing I remember is waking up on Thursday in the Cardiac Care Unit.”

Between those memories, he was taken to Kingston Hospital, which immediately sent him by helicopter to Westchester. There Dr. Rosenblum ordered several tests to find out what caused his heart attack, but found nothing.

“An angiogram discovered no obstructions in his ar-

teries,” he says. “A biopsy of his heart muscle also showed nothing.” But when Dr. Rosenblum examined the results of the electrocardiogram taken at the scene by the paramedics, he saw signs that suggested one of two congenital abnormalities, long QT syndrome and Bruguda syndrome. As of November, genetic testing for these had not been completed.

Dr. Rosenblum put Sutton on medications and implanted a pacemaker and defibrillator to maintain his heartbeat. If the testing shows he has either of the two syndromes, the doctor may treat it with different medications.

Otherwise, though, Sutton is fine. He enjoys golf and socializing at his gun club, and he’s back to walking and jogging.

When Sutton recently visited the firefighters who saved his life, he learned just how lucky he’d been.“They said they had done CPR on about 300 people in the condition I was in, and I was only the fourth who’d survived,” he says. n

The new ABCs of CPR Richard Sutton’s comeback from cardiac arrest was due to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (see main article). “More lives could be saved if more people knew CPR,” says Warren Rosenblum, M.D., Director of the Heart Failure and Transplantation Program at Westchester Medical Center.

In October, the American Heart Association revised its CPR guidelines. They now stress that chest compression is more important than breathing into the victim’s airway and should be the first step for rescuers to revive victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The association said the well-known “A-B-C” sequence (airway-breathing-compressions) of CPR should now be changed to C-A-B (compressions-airway-breathing).

“For more than 40 years, CPR training has emphasized the ABCs of CPR, which instructed people to open a victim’s airway by tilting his or her head back, pinching the nose and breathing into the victim’s mouth, and only then giving chest compressions,” reported Michael Sayre, M.D., co-author of the guidelines and chairman of the American Heart Association’s Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Committee.

“This approach was causing significant delays in starting chest compressions, which are essential for keeping oxygen-rich blood circulating through the body.”

For information on courses in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, contact the Westchester County Chapter of the American Red Cross at 914-946-6500 or visit www.westchestercounty.redcross.org.

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Their good idea helps kids Grateful for the care their injured daughter received, two real estate agents create a philanthropic win-win

Talk about making something good out of a misfortune. For Steve Cid and his wife, Kerry FediganCid, real estate agents with Prudential Douglas Elliman in New York City, an accident inspired a charitable initiative that helps raise funds to care for sick and injured children.

The couple, residents of the Crestwood neighborhood in Yonkers, have two daughters: Ariana, 16; and Olivia, 13.

Two years ago, Olivia was out riding her bike—without a helmet—when she hit a curb, flew off the bike and hit her head on the pavement. “Her friend ran up the driveway, banging on the door, yelling, ‘Mr. Cid, Olivia’s hurt real bad!’” Steve recalls. Olivia was disoriented and confused. Steve called Kerry, who came home from work, and they raced Olivia to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center.

“Within seconds they had a wheelchair for her and took her for a CT scan,” Kerry says. “They explained the injuries she might have and told us neurosurgeons were being alerted.”

Olivia had a fractured skull, and was kept in the hospital two days to watch for bleeding or swelling in the brain.

Fortunately, she suffered neither. Once released, she had to stay away from sports—she plays volleyball and softball—for six months. “Otherwise, everything was normal,” Steve says.

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But the grateful parents didn’t forget. “Seeing how this team of doctors and nurses flew into action stuck with us,” Kerry says. “It was unlike any other emergency-room experience.”

Of course, the Cids made sure their daughter never rode helmetless again. But they wanted to do more. They’d long been interested in combining philanthropy with their real estate business in some way. And they were friends with Mark Pollick, founder and president of the Giving Back Fund, a national public charity that manages 100 charitable foundations and other philanthropic programs for athletes, entertainers, business entrepreneurs and corporations.

“We told him about Giving House, our idea of real estate agents partnering with nonprofits to give a portion of their commissions back to the community,” Kerry says. “He said it was brilliant and helped us make it a reality.”

In Giving House, the only initiative of its type in the country, agents from the major firms in the Hudson Valley—Houlihan Lawrence, Prudential Holmes & Kennedy, Prudential Centennial, Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty, Sotheby’s and Houlihan and O’Malley—donate 20 percent of their commissions to a group they wish to support. Giving House has chosen to start by directing proceeds to the new pediatric inpatient unit currently under construction at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.

“Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is the perfect beneficiary for us,” Steve says. “The people at the hospital understand that they have to grow to meet the community’s needs. And after seeing the care Olivia received, we’re thrilled to help them do that.” n

Real estate gives back The commission-sharing program Giving House expects to be involved in from 10 to 20 percent of the real estate transactions in the lower Hudson Valley within the next three years, according to co-founder Steve Cid. He adds: “If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling a home anywhere in the Hudson Valley, please contact us and we’ll give you a choice of great Giving House real estate agents right in your community who’ll ‘give back’ on your behalf.“ For more information, go to www.GivingHouse.org or call co-founder Kerry Fedigan-Cid at 917-327-8766.

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Provocative as its name, Swarovski’s stunning Maniac necklace, $500, is ruthenium-plated and features crystal satin, jet hematite and jet crystal beads for an enchanting look of holiday elegance.

Complement it with this sea green, pure silk halter dress from Amsale, $260, with delicate pleating, a ruffled sweetheart neckline

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and a ruched empire waist with a cluster of rosettes.

“i have nothing to wear!” It’s a common refrain this season. Getting decked out in a dramatic party frock is exciting, but the pressure to find the perfect outfit can leave you feeling more like a desperate housewife than a modern-day Cinderella.

The trick is to play with proportion by combining a fitted top with a more voluminous skirt. A tailored bodice will accentuate your figure, and a flirty skirt will make you feel like dancing the night away without sacrificing comfort. No need to stick with your favorite little black dress when any color works. Experts say it’s more about the fabric and fit as long as you wear a hue that suits your skin tone.

In terms of jewelry, less is more, but that doesn’t mean unassuming. Think minimal, but striking, choosing one statement piece—chunky earrings, oversize cocktail rings or a dazzling choker.

To simply your search, we’ve put together a memorable ensemble sure to have you sparkling as bright as any holiday lights.

TIP: “For a dressed-up rather than made-up look, start with a tinted moisturizer.

Apply eyeliner to your top lid only, dark mascara to the top lashes and clear mascara to bottom lashes.

Finish with lipstick a shade or two darker than your natural tone.” ~ Susan keane, the cosmetic boutique, chappaqua

TIP: “To look great in holiday photos, steer clear of busy patterns, which can be very distracting. Instead, stick to solid colors.” ~ carmen celentano, captured moments by carmen, armonk

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Topping Your A party-ready tablescape is the

table perfect stage for your feast

THERE’S NO MAGIC ELIXIR FOR CREATING a festive holiday table other than ensuring that it conveys the warmth you feel for your nearest and dearest and reflects your personal style.

“Table decoration is meant to be viewed from all sides,” explains internationally acclaimed interior designer Alberto Pinto, author of Alberto Pinto: Table Settings (Rizzoli, 2010). “Three elements preside over its composition: the type of event to be celebrated, the volume of the bouquets—which must be in scale with the size of the tables—and finally the colors of the flowers, which must continued mesh with those of the porcelain.”

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Bright red carnations and strawberries mark the season and create a striking contrast atop a muted white tablecloth. Crystal plates and glasses and silver animal sculptures add a bit of shimmer.

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Color, fabrics and lighting are the building blocks upon which your fête will be set. Red, always a hallmark hue for the season, needn’t be your only option. Golds, silvers and winter-whites can also add sparkle to your table.

And speaking of sparkle, candles will enhance the ambience, especially if you place them near glass or mirrored pieces that will twinkle in their light.

In terms of flowers, don’t be afraid to break with tra-

dition. While poinsettias, holly and evergreens are classic holiday favorites, for example, you may wish to embrace other floral choices of varying colors and styles. Just make sure your bouquet does not obstruct anyone’s view.

When guests arrive at your table, the centerpiece you’ve carefully chosen will help create just the right backdrop for merriment, garnering attention almost equal to that of your festive feast itself. ■

TIP: “Serve food on solid white platters instead of using brightly colored or patterned ones. That way the colors of the food really shine.” ~ NATALIE SCHIBELL, THE CHEF N’ YOU, WHITE PLAINS Photographs reprinted with permission from Alberto Pinto: Table Settings, text by Dane McDowell, Rizzoli New York, 2010

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From left: Yellow gerbera daisies placed in silver harlequins delight the eye on a mirror-topped table.

Stunning black-tinged Protea Nerifolia blooms make a bold and beautiful statement for the holidays. Bundles of white peonies complement delicate Neapolitan porcelain statuettes.

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don’t forget the young ones when you plan the season’s entertaining. Kids deserve to party too, and you may even catch a moment to hobnob with their chaperoning parents. You’ll find that a savvy selection of colors, decorations and tasty treats can help make your bash a smash.

Keep children’s ages and genders in mind—along with any special theme you’ve chosen —as you craft invitations to send to your child’s friends. You might consider asking children to dress up and bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal as a “guest.”

Set the table with a traditional tablecloth or perhaps an inventive alternative. (In the spread pictured at left, a colorful crocheted bed cover made a party pop.) Napkins are also a must to prevent sticky fingers. Choose colorful cloth napkins, which you can tie with yarn or hair ties.

Party gurus suggest serving simple, easy-to-enjoy items that minimize mess. If pizza, ice-cream sundaes and superhero cakes seem trite, try tea sandwiches stuffed with peanutbutter-and-jelly or egg salad—or cookies, cupcakes or other finger foods. You can even use a cookie cutter to cut sandwiches and cookies into stars, hearts and other shapes. And top sweets with colorful frostings and toppings, such as M&Ms, jelly beans and sprinkles. Display desserts on cake stands and consider filling any gaps between the dishes with dolls, figurines, sports trophies or other eye-catchers. You can serve beverages in dainty teacups (or mugs if it’s an all-male group), whether the children prefer traditional tea, juice, punch, milk or hot chocolate.

After the kids are suitably stuffed, a fun-filled game session is in order. Feel free to organize old-fashioned favorites such as the breaking of a holiday piñata, or dream up an innovative game of your own. At the party’s end, be sure to give each child something to take home, perhaps a holiday “goodie bag” or a chocolate lollipop embellished with a colorful ribbon. n

TIP: “For a fun activity, have the kids make snowmen and igloos out of marshmallows and frosting.” ~ HOLLIE LEVY, FREQUENT HOST, ARMONK

TIP: “For a creative favor, give each guest a package of hot cocoa with a seasonal mug.” ~ lisa rapkin, life of the party productions, armonk

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TIP: “Offer guests a festive signature drink, such as a ‘candy cane martini’—a blend of vodka and peppermint schnapps with crushed peppermint candies around the rim.” ~ Lani frenchman, matt miller culinary productions, briarcliff

Divine dinner party Three local chefs share recipes for a holiday meal your guests will long remember

Looking for inspiration for an unforgettable holiday repast? Westchester Health & Life called on three Westchester County chefs to create a three-course menu for a festive dinner you can create in your own kitchen.

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WILD MUSHROOM AND DOUBLE-SMOKED BACON RISOTTO WITH WHITE TRUFFLE OIL CHEF VINCENT BARCELONA, Half Moon, Dobbs Ferry, and Harvest on Hudson, Hastings-on-Hudson Serves 12 • In a 4-quart saucepot, sauté the diced bacon over medium heat until golden brown. Remove most of the fat.

• Add the olive oil, butter, diced onions and wild mushrooms. Sauté until veggies are golden brown.

• Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes so as to toast the rice.

• Add the wine and stir until it evaporates, roughly 2 minutes.

• Add warm stock until the rice is covered.

Over a low flame, let simmer and constantly stir, adding more stock every time the stock is almost completely absorbed by the rice.

• When the rice is cooked it should be

firm but soft to the bite. Take out of pan when remaining stock is not completely absorbed and remove from the heat. Add the Parmesan cheese and white truffle oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

• Stir until the risotto reaches a creamy consistency and is firm but not hard. *Note: To make this a vegetarian dish, remove bacon and substitute vegetable stock or water for chicken stock.

CHRISTOPHER BARTH

1 pound carnaroli rice 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium sized onion, peeled and diced small ½ cup dry white wine Chicken stock 1 cup sautéed mixed wild mushrooms ½ cup diced double-smoked bacon ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon white truffle oil Salt to taste Pepper to taste

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ROAST BERKSHIRE PORK LOIN WITH CRANBERRY AND PECAN WILD RICE AND APPLE-PEAR BUTTER CHEF DAVID HAVILAND, Equus, Tarrytown Serves 4

For the cranberry and pecan wild rice:

For the pork loin:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil ½ tablespoon thyme, finely ½ cup onion, diced small chopped ¼ cup celery, diced small 1 tablespoon chives, thinly ¼ cup carrot, diced small sliced ¼ pound wild rice ½ tablespoon parsley, finely ½ cup Madeira wine chopped 3 cups water or chicken ½ cup pecans, roasted and stock roughly chopped 1 bay leaf • In a 2-quart saucepan, heat vegetable oil, onion, celery and carrots and sauté for 1 minute. Add Madeira wine and reduce to half.

• Add the wild rice, water or chicken stock, bay leaf and thyme to the pan and bring to a boil.

• Reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 40–50 minutes until kernels pop. Fold in nuts, chives and parsley.

1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 pounds Berkshire pork loin Salt to taste 2 teaspoons thyme, finely Pepper to taste chopped 8 baby carrots, peeled 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 cup carrot juice 10 Brussels sprouts, stems trimmed and leaves removed 1 teaspoon honey • Marinate pork loin with thyme, orange zest, oil, salt and pepper for 1 hour.

• Sear off pork in a hot pan to a golden brown on all sides, then transfer to a 350-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Allow a few minutes for meat to settle after removing from oven.

• To cook Brussels sprouts: Quickly sauté and blanch with salt and pepper to taste.

• To cook carrots: Slice baby carrots thin, then add to a small saucepan with honey and carrot juice and simmer until tender. Remove carrots from liquid and season with salt and pepper to taste.

For the apple and pear butter: 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced 2 Bartlett pears, peeled and diced 1 cup apple cider 2 cups brown sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons cinnamon • Combine all ingredients in the same pot. Simmer until liquid is reduced.

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To plate: Place wild rice on the platter, and sliced pork loin on the rice. Arrange the vegetables around the pork and rice and place a dollop of apple-pear butter atop the pork.

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ITALIAN CHESTNUT TORTE CHEF VICKY ZEPH, Zephs’, Peekskill Serves 8

FOR THE CAKE: 4 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 1 stick soft unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 pound roasted chestnuts, roughly chopped ¾ cup toasted pine nuts 4 egg whites

FOR THE GLAZE:

a dessert table with decadent choices, such as cream puffs drizzled with chocolate, and healthy options, including a berry bowl.” ~ JODY ROSEN, FREQUENT HOST, NORTH SALEM

CHRISTOPHER BARTH

3 ounces melted semisweet chocolate 6 tablespoons soft butter

• Beat egg yolks and sugar to ribbon.

• Mix in 1 stick unsalted butter and vanilla, then chestnuts and pine nuts.

• Beat egg whites to soft peaks in a separate bowl, then add to mixture.

• Pour the mixture into an 8-inch spring form pan, buttered and lined with parchment paper.

• Bake cake at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes.

Let cool.

• Meanwhile, mix melted chocolate and 6 tablespoons of soft butter together in a bowl to make the glaze.

• After cake cools, turn upside down on a platter. Spread glaze on top.

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Spas with a plus Why not go somewhere sunny and fascinating—an exciting city or a sun-kissed beach—to be pampered and restored?

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If you’re like many of us, the buzz, bustle and brisk air of late autumn are starting to take a toll on your soul. For those ready to reclaim their bliss, we at Westchester Health & Life found two super spas located in stunning, sultry spots where there’s more to enjoy than massages alone: one in a charming Southwestern city bristling with history, another on a dazzling Caribbean coast. continued

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1. The ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum, Mexico 2. Spa massage 3. Grand Velas Resort & Spa on Mexico’s Riviera Maya 4. Scrubbing sea salts 5. The Alamo 6. Invigorating soaps 7. Palmer Clubhouse at Westin La Cantera in San Antonio 8. Hot stone massage 9. Boat cruise on the San Antonio River

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check out La Cantera Grille on site, or venture to local favorite Aldaco’s Mexican Cuisine (210-222-0561, www.aldacos.net), where you can unwind with the famous avocado margarita, plus top-rate enchiladas, tacos and more.

 THE PLUS The Westin La Cantera is 15 miles from the heart of San Antonio, where the River Walk (www.thesanantonioriverwalk. com) offers a 2-mile stretch of shops, eateries and galleries that hugs both banks of the San Antonio River. At Boudro’s (210224-8484, www.boudros.com), enjoy Southwest flavors at a sidewalk table right on the Riverwalk. Explore downtown on foot or take a leisurely boat ride—for romance, try the noted sunset cruise. (Tours are $8.25 for adults, $6 for seniors 60 and over, $2 for children 5 and under; www.riosanantonio.com.)

No trip to San Antonio is complete without a visit to the Alamo (www.thealamo.org), the historic mission and battle site. Relive the days when martyrs for Texas independence bought precious time for General Sam Houston’s army.

Admission is free, and visitors can see historical relics inside the museum and stroll through the site’s glorious gardens.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WESTIN LA CANTERA RESORT.

SET IN A LUSH 7,600 SQUARE FEET ADORNED WITH live plants and softly glowing candlelight, Castle Rock at La Cantera—named one of the nation’s top 100 spa resorts in Condé Nast Traveler—is home to four massage rooms, two facial rooms, a salon space and more. Of course, the moment your eyes close at this luxurious resort (210-558-2200, www.westin lacantera.com), your body won’t care where it is. In the “journey to renewal,” a 3½-hour sampling of the indulgent pleasures ($270), you’ll experience a massage and facial, a manicure or pedicure, and an “eye zone wrap” treatment, which promises to reduce fine lines and puffiness. In the “hot stone touch-up” ($30 for 20 minutes), heated basalt stones are applied to hands and feet for what La Cantera calls “a quick, yet soothing escape.” A 25-minute soothing massage of the scalp, face and décolleté, with your choice of blue oil or flower water, is $60. Or opt for a romantic 50-minute couple’s massage right in your room ($105 to $110 per person).

When it’s dinnertime, Francesca’s at Sunset offers distinguished evening meals with a Southwestern flavor, prepared in many cases with local ingredients in a “farm-to-table” arrangement with Seguin, Texas–based Uncertain Farms. (Try Francesca’s “signature” Caesar salad and the mouthwatering corn crepe-lobster enchilada.) If it’s a casual meal you crave, DECEMBER 2010

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Grand Velas Riviera Maya

QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO

FOR SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER PAMPERING, YOU can’t beat the spa at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort (866-634-0047 for the spa, 866-230-7221 for reservations; www.rivieramaya.grandvelas.com), which was named “Most Excellent Spa Hotel” in Mexico and Central America by Condé Nast Johansens. At more than 76,000 square feet, the sanctuary boasts 40 treatment suites decorated with native artwork. You’ll find couples’ suites with hydromassage tubs, a clay room, an ice room and an “experience pool” with water falls, a bubbling water geyser and a pebble walkway for happy feet. One of the spa’s private treatment areas boasts a double Jacuzzi, and a beauty salon provides complete hair, nail and body care to put the finishing touches on the suitably refreshed you.

Massages, body treatments, wraps and facials are offered here, and treatment options include packages with Indian and Mediterranean flavors. But why not go local with “Journey Through Native Mexico”? It includes a “sacred obsidian stone massage,” an “avocado wrap,” an “Xocol-Ha wrap and coffee scrub” and four other features.

Hungry for more than self-renewal? Grand Velas features eight eateries in varying styles and shades of ele-

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THE PLUS Just 40 miles from Cancun International Airport, Grand Velas is beautifully situated, with a lush jungle on one side and uncrowded silky-white–sand beaches on the other.

Explore the area a bit, and you’ll end up with some cherished Mexican memories—swimming in natural underground pools (called cenotes), strolling among the shops on La Quinta Avenida in the town of Playa del Carmen (just five minutes away) or visiting the theme park Xcaret (www.xcaret.com), which features a coral reef aquarium and a chance to snorkel, scuba-dive or swim with dolphins. A bit to the south, you can visit the Mayan ruins of Tulum or check out Sian Ka’an (www.cesiak.org), a biosphere preserve that offers a model for sustainable development in sensitive tropical ecosystems, with an ecotourism and education center to explain it all.

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Using minimally invasive techniques such as computer-guided implants, which can provide “teeth in an hour” and laser “drill-less” fillings and soft tissue treatment, Dr. Kenneth Magid and Dr. Sabrina Magid provide an amazing and unique experience for the dental patient. This advanced treatment even extends to treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with the new Somnomed oral appliance that can often replace the CPAP for patients unwilling or unable to use it.

Named one of America’s Top Dentists by Westchester Magazine survey and the Consumers’ Research council of America, Dr. Magid is an Associate Professor of international and honors esthetics at NYU College of Dentistry and teaches other dentists from around the world the techniques and

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The eyes are also the window to health problems which can be quickly caught with hi-tech tools at Bright Eyes Optometry.

Today there are amazing new devices that give optometrists invaluable information about the health of the eyes. “We saw a young woman who was having computer eye strain,” says Dr. Sumati Deutscher of Bright Eyes Optometry. “This is a common enough complaint, but at Bright Eyes Optometry, the exam is thorough, and symptoms never dismissed.” With the use of a Laser Retinal Scanner, Dr. Deutscher discovered that the woman had fluid in the macula which could have lead to permanent vision loss. The patient was sent to a retinal specialist who was able to administer treatment to save her vision. “Our technologically advanced optometric instruments are easy to use and fast so we can prevent unnecessary damage or illness to the visual system,” says Dr. Deutscher.

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There are a number of reasons why you should consider a neurosurgeon for back and neck pain. Neurosurgeons, trained as both brain and spine surgeons, are concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with injury or disease of the brain, spine, and nerves throughout the body.

Kaushik Das, M.D., is the Director of Spine Surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Westchester Medical Center, a tertiary care academic medical center of New York Medical College, and specializes in complex spinal disorders and craniovertebral disorders using minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques.

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Dr. Kaushik Das performs over 200 operations a year to help patients suffering from spinal disorders.

Dr. Das, Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, has performed over 2,000 surgeries in his ten years of practice, and currently performs over 200 surgeries a year. At the Westchester Medical Center, the Department of Neurosurgery works independently and in conjunction with the departments of Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Rehabilitation Medicine, Oncology, and Radiology in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of spinal disorders, including trauma, degenerative diseases, and neoplastic disease. In the operating room, spinal instrumentation and intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring are frequently used, along with innovative and adjuvant treatment protocols for postoperative rehabilitation. Dr. Das’s Neurosurgical ICU nursing staff is also specially trained in the care of patients with spinal cord injuries.

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With extensive training in neurosurgery, Dr. Das is a graduate SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, completed his residency at the New York Medical College, and his fellowship from the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. For patients, the thought of having to undergo spinal surgery can be overwhelming, and Dr. Das will take the time necessary to listen to you and help you find the best option for your condition.

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turns out a thin crust that offers al-dente resistance while still being tender. A sprinkling of Parmigiano, fresh oregano and red-pepper flakes creates a wonderful foil for the tiny steamed clams that sit atop it all, their briny juices mixing with the crust’s olive oil.

As you choose your appetizers, you may come to think of ramekins as a symbol of savory delights. Inside these compact vessels, farro, a nutty whole grain, becomes a tangy treat when combined with celery root and slices of poached pear. And smoked trout gets cubed and mixed with white beans and chunks of chorizo for a double dose of smoky flavor. Both starters are cohesive little masterpieces that deliver intensity and satisfaction.

At Tarry Lodge, each day features a special dish, which is listed on the menu. On Thursdays, it’s zuppa di pesce, which turned out to be slighter than I expected. It features a piece of grilled sea bass on top of a few mussels and those tiny clams scattered on the pizza. Missing are the scallops, the shrimp and the lobster tail that are usual components of the soup. And while the tomato broth is nicely flavored with onions, parsley and garlic, a bit more heat would enliven the dish.

Lamb chops, pork chops and rib eye are among the meat entrees, but we opted for the venison. Lean, sweet and succulent, it’s grilled and left perfectly pink in the cenattention to detail is what makes mario ter. Rounding out its rich earthiness are lentils and chanteBatali and Joseph Bastianich’s eateries standouts. Not only relles, which also create a pleasant textural contrast to the are you guaranteed authentically prepared food featuring tender game. the finest, freshest ingredients, you’re also assured a multiDesserts are not an afterthought at Tarry Lodge sensory experience, where sights, scents and sapori (Italian but well-considered courses that stand on their own. And for “flavors”) commingle comfortably to delight you. they’re delicious. Although a “crostata” is Over the past two years, Tarry Lodge— tarry lodge a tart, the apple crostata—presented here where the mood is “upscale trattoria”—has in a mini-cauldron—is really a crumble. proved itself a distinguished member of the 18 Mill Street, Port Chester, 914939-3111; www.tarrylodge.com A granola-like mixture forms the crisp, Batali-Bastianich pantheon, right up there comforting top crust, and a scoop of cinnawith Lupa, Casa Mono and Babbo. Creamy Hours mon gelato on top brings together flavors, off-whites, from meticulous tile work to a Lunch: noon–4 p.m. daily textures and temperatures. The Panetgorgeous wood bar to globe fixtures, cast a Dinner: Sunday and Monday, tone pudding is heavenly—warm, moist, warm glow over the place, making everyone 4 p.m.–9 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesaromatic—and it’s partnered with dulce de look younger, more radiant. The staff is pro- day, 4 p.m.–10 p.m.; Thursday leche gelato, making it a thoroughly satisfyfessional, with a savvy blend of timing and through Saturday, 4 p.m.–11 p.m. ing indulgence. intuition. Overall, the energy is high, yet not What you should know Apart from a steep wine list, the pricfrenetic—so you feel part of an upbeat scene. • Entrées average $25; pastas $17 es at Tarry Lodge are reasonable, and the And if your first bite of Tarry Lodge • Full bar vibe is casual. So while it’s a perfect place to fare, like ours, happens to be the clam pizza, • Valet parking celebrate something special, it’s also terrific you’ll know why everybody looks happy too. • Reservations recommended for celebrating nothing in particular, except It’s something to savor, both in the moment • Major credit cards accepted good company and a very fine meal! n and as a memory. Executive chef Andy Nusser • Private parties accommodated

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where TO EAT If you’ve got a craving, there’s a dining establishment in Westchester County (or nearby) that will satisfy it.

Tur n to this listing next time you want a wonderful meal out.

VOX French bistro serving eclectic fare from

ARMONK

IRVINGTON

OPUS 465 Contemporary cuisine in an

MIMA Cozy Italian eatery known for its wine

foie gras to burgers. • 721 Titicus Rd., North Salem • 914-669-5450

unpretentious environment. • 465 Main St., Armonk • 914-273-4676

bar and home-cooked seasonal fare. • 63 Main St., Irvington • 914-591-1300

PEEKSKILL

RESTAURANT NORTH Seasonal, New

IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON

American fare with locally sourced ingredients. • 386 Main St., Armonk • 914-2738686

BEDFORD BISTRO TWENTY-TWO Romantic setting for French bistro fare. • 391 Old Post Rd. (Rt. 22), Bedford • 914-234-7333

BRIARCLIFF MANOR

RED HAT ON THE RIVER Upscale eatery

featuring contemporary American cuisine.

• 1 Bridge St., Irvington-on-Hudson • 914-591-5888

LARCHMONT PLATES New American menu with Italian,

French and Asian accents. • 121 Myrtle Blvd., Larchmont • 914-834-1244

GUADALAJARA Festive Mexican including

MAMARONECK

favorites like fajitas. • 2 Union St., Briarcliff Manor • 914-944-4380

LE PROVENCAL BISTRO French fare with

TERRA RUSTICA Classic Italian with salads,

pastas and seafood. • 550 N. State Rd., Briarcliff Manor • 914-923-8300

DIVISION STREET GRILL Food with a contemporary American flair. • 26 N. Division St., Peekskill • 914-739-6380 ZEPHS’ Global soul food. • 638 Central

Ave., Peekskill • 914-736-2159

PORT CHESTER NESSA Relaxed Italian eatery. • 325 N. Main

St., Port Chester • 914-939-0119 THE WILLETT HOUSE Fine steakhouse • 20 Willett Ave., Port Chester • 914-939-7500

RYE

flair. • 436 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck • 914-777-2324

LA PANETIÈRE Contemporary French cuisine.

• 530 Milton Rd., Rye • 914-967-8140

ZITOUNE Festive Moroccan eatery. • 1127 W.

WHITBY CASTLE American cuisine. • 330 Boston Post Rd., Rye • 914-777-2053

Boston Post Rd., Mamaroneck • 914-835-8350

SCARSDALE

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CHAT AMERICAN GRILL Imaginative steaks,

CRABTREE’S KITTLE HOUSE An award-

seafood and sandwiches. • 1 Christie Pl., Scarsdale • 914-722-4000

winning wine cellar complements American fare. • 11 Kittle Rd. (off Rt. 117), Chappaqua • 914-666-8044

MERITAGE New American cuisine in a chic

DON EMILIO AT LOBO’S CAFÉ Vibrant,

Manhattan-style setting. • 1505 Weaver St., Scarsdale • 914-472-8484

upscale Mexican eatery. • 57-59 King St., Chappaqua • 914-238-2368

SLEEPY HOLLOW WASABI Relaxed atmosphere serving sushi,

C R O T O N FA L L S

sashimi and hot dishes. • 279 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow • 914-332-7788

PRIMAVERA Regional Italian cuisine. Try the

jumbo shrimp parmigiana or grilled Scottish salmon. • 592 Rt. 22, Croton Falls • 914-277-4580

CROTON-ON-HUDSON OCEAN HOUSE New England–style seashore

fare including steamers, grilled wild salmon and fried clams. • 49 N. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson • 914-271-0702

DOBBS FERRY THE COOKERY Fine Italian comfort food in a

relaxed setting. • 39 Chestnut Street, Dobbs Ferry • 914-305-2336 TOMATILLO Authentic Mexican fare featuring

in-season local ingredients. • 13 Cedar St., Dobbs Ferry • 914-478-2300

SOUTH SALEM M I L LW O O D SPACCARELLI’S RISTORANTE

Neighborhood eatery emphasizing Abruzzese cuisine. • 238 Saw Mill River Rd., Millwood • 914-941-0105

MOHEGAN LAKE BELLA VITA Italian spot known for home-

LE CHÂTEAU Classic French dishes in a Tudor mansion built by J.P. Morgan. • Rts. 35 and 123, South Salem • 914-533-6631

TA R R Y T O W N EQUUS RESTAURANT French fare served at Castle on the Hudson. • 400 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown • 914-631-3646

made pumpkin ravioli. • 1744 E. Main St., Mohegan Lake • 914-528-8233

SWEET GRASS GRILL Creative local fare. • 24

NEW ROCHELLE

THORNWOOD

CITY CHOW HOUSE Asian-Latin fusion

ABIS JAPANESE RESTAURANT Traditional Japanese cuisine plus steakhouse hibachi. • 14 Marble Ave., Thornwood • 914-741-5100

cuisine in a modern setting. • 1 Radisson Plaza, New Rochelle • 914-576-4141 SPADARO Inspired Italian cuisine. • 211 East

W. Main St., Tarrytown • 914-631-0000

JOHNNY’S BAR & GRILL A variety of American favorites. • 665 Commerce St., Thornwood • 914-773-5982

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON

Main St., New Rochelle • 914-235-4595

HARVEST ON HUDSON Mediterranean cuisine, with river views. • 1 River St., Hastings-on-Hudson • 914-478-2800

NORTH SALEM

TUCKAHOE

JOHN-MICHAEL’S AT PURDY’S HOMESTEAD Inspired modern fare set in a

AN AMERICAN BISTRO Bright eatery featuring quesadillas, lamb and chicken. • 296 Columbus Ave., Tuckahoe • 914-793-0807

Colonial home. • 100 Titicus Rd., North Salem • 914-277-2301

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WEST HARRISON AQUARIO Brazilian and Portuguese cuisine specializing in seafood. • 141 E. Lake St., West Harrison • 914-287-0220

WHITE PLAINS 42 Elegant American eatery. • 1 Renaissance Square, White Plains • 914-761-4242 ASIAN TEMPTATION Modern Japanese and

Asian cuisine with a hip ambience. • 23 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains • 914-3285151 BLUE Asian-influenced American fare

featuring osso bucco. • 99 Church St., White Plains • 914-220-0000 MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE Chicagobased steakhouse. • 9 Maple Ave., White Plains • 914-683-6101

YONKERS ZUPPA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Innovative Italian with homemade pasta.

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AMERICAN: 42, White Plains • An American Bistro, Tuckahoe • Chat American Grill, Scarsdale • Crabtree’s Kittle House, Chappaqua • Division Street Grill, Peekskill • John-Michael’s at Purdy’s Homestead, North Salem • Johnny’s Bar & Grill, Thornwood • Meritage, Scarsdale • Morton’s, The Steakhouse, White Plains • Ocean House, Croton-on-Hudson • The Olde Stone Mill, Tuckahoe • Red Hat on

the River, Irvington-on-Hudson • Restaurant North, Armonk • Sweet Grass Grill, Tarrytown • Whitby Castle, Rye • The Willett House, Port Chester ASIAN: Abis, Mamaroneck and Thornwood • Asian Temptation, White Plains • Wasabi,

Sleepy Hollow CONTINENTAL: Opus 465, Armonk FRENCH: Bistro Twenty-Two, Bedford • Equus Restaurant, Tarrytown • La Panetière, Rye • Le Château, South Salem • Le Provencal Bistro, Mamaroneck • Vox,

North Salem ITALIAN: Bella Vita, Mohegan Lake • The Cookery, Dobbs Ferry • Mima, Irvington • Nessa, Port Chester • Primavera, Croton Falls • Spaccarelli’s Ristorante, Millwood • Spadaro, New Rochelle • Terra Rustica, Briarcliff Manor • Zuppa Restaurant &

Lounge, Yonkers MEDITERRANEAN: Harvest on Hudson,

Hastings-on-Hudson MEXICAN: Don Emilio at Lobo’s Café, Chappaqua • Guadalajara, Briarcliff Manor • Tomatillo, Dobbs Ferry MULTI-ETHNIC: Aquario, West Harrison • Blue, White Plains • City Chow House, New Rochelle • Plates, Larchmont • Zephs’, Peekskill • Zitoune, Mamaroneck

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TREE LIGHTING at the Horace

VIOLIN at 8 p.m. You’ll hear major

Greeley House in Chappaqua from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. You can listen to holiday choral groups while the children make their own decorations before seeing Santa. Call 914-238-4666 or visit www. newcastlehistoricalsociety.org to find out more.

works including Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and enjoy award-winning soloists at St. Matthew’s Church in Bedford. Admission: $40. Call 914522-5150 for tickets and additional information.

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December 18—Join a leisurely

nature stroll and catch breathtaking winter views of the Palisades and the Hudson River at the PALI-

December 11 and 12—Curious about Christmases long ago?

Come to the Muscoot Farm in Somers from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM and travel back to a Victorian Christmas.

To learn more, call 914-864-7282.

10 a.m. Saturday in Yonkers. The walk begins at the Nature Center at Lenoir Preserve, 19 Dudley Street.

Call 914-968-5851 to find out more.

December 15—Savor the sweet

Starting December 29—Watch a

sound of strings at the Bedford

tale of good struggling with evil in

FREE

SADES WINTER LANDSCAPE,

the musical JEKYLL AND HYDE, based on the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford.

Visit www.broadwaytheatre.com or call 914-592-2222 for show times and tickets.

JA N UA RY 2 0 1 1 through July 2011—Observe art from Eastern and Central Europe that examines the transition from communism to democracy at AFTER THE FALL, an exhibit at the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art in Peekskill. The event is open to the public 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit www.hvcca.org or call 914-788-0100.

FREE

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with locally produced cheeses, meats, wines and more by coming to this event at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 914-995-4050 or visit www.countycenter.biz.

Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue,

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What’s happening SUPPORT GROUPS For more information, visit www.WorldClassMedicine.com.

at Westchester Medical Center

SPECIAL EVENTS ‘Go the Distance’ Kickoff Breakfast Saturday, February 5, 9:30 a.m.

Hepatitis C Support Group Meets every other Wednesday, 6–8 p.m., in the Cedarwood Hall Conference Room on the first floor. Call 914-493-7641 to learn more.

Join the team and “Go the Distance” for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. Call 914493-2575 or visit www.WorldClassMedicine.com/walk for more information.

Living With Multiple Sclerosis For information about the group, call the Behavioral Health Center Outpatient Department at 914-493-2621.

Thursday, February 10, 7 p.m.

Stroke Support Group Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 6–7:30 p.m.

Call 914-493-1573 for more information.

Weight-Loss Surgery Support Group Meets twice monthly at 6 p.m. at the Medical Arts Atrium, 19 Bradhurst Avenue, Suite 1700, Hawthorne.

Girls’ Night Out Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet few women fully understand their risk for this serious disease. Join us for this special event planned especially for women to learn about the importance of heart disease prevention. Featuring Comedienne Cory Kahaney and offering a light supper, cocktails, raffles and fun! For more information, call 914-493-2575 or visit www.WorldClass Medicine.com/GNO. ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’

LEARNING FOR LIFE Learning for Life is Westchester Medical Center’s series of free educational seminars. For additional information or to register, visit www.WorldClassMedicine.com or call 877-WMC-DOCS. DECEMBER Weight-Loss Surgery Seminar Tuesday, December 7, 2:30 p.m.

Conference Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital

If you are overweight, you may be a candidate for bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Join expert bariatric surgeons for an informative presentation on the latest minimally invasive surgical weight-loss procedures.

Saturday, March 5, 6 p.m.

An evening of art and music to benefit the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. For more information, call 914-493-2575.

Go the Distance Sunday, April 10

Join us for a walk and family fun day to benefit pediatric programs and services at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. Let’s all continue to fulfill Maria Fareri’s wish “for the health and well-being of all the children in the world.” For more information, call 914-4932575 or visit www.WorldClassMedicine.com/walk. n

JANUARY Weight-Loss Surgery Seminar Thursday, January 13, and Tuesday, January 25, 4:30 p.m., Conference Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital

If you are overweight, you may be a candidate for bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Join expert bariatric surgeons for an informative presentation on the latest minimally invasive surgical weight-loss procedures.

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