Briarcliff Manor Health News (New York, United States)

‘Heart Health: How to Keep Your Ticker Tip-Top’ to be Held Feb. 22 at The Kensington in White Plains

Hotel’s Owners Mark 20 Years in Supporting Organization’s Mission to Find Cure for Blood Cancers and Improve Quality of Life for Patients and Their Families

Enhanced Assisted Living Residence More Than 50 Percent Occupied After Four months

New York City Lung Cancer Specialists Join the White Plains Hospital Family

White Plains Hospital recently welcomed Westchester Orthopaedic Associates to its larger family.

Winning Design will be produced on t-shirts sold during of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

For Chris Hettinger, Executive Chef of Tarrytown House Estate, preparing dishes for some of the most discerning diners (corporate groups and wedding parties) is something he was trained to do and a talent he has kept honing during his 14-year career.

Noted author and “caregiver survivalist” Elaine Sanchez will be the featured speaker at a special event to be held Thursday, June 2 by The Kensington, a new assisted living community opening in White Plains.

Enhanced Assisted Living and Memory Care Residence to Open in June in the Heart of White Plains

A plan designed to assure the long-term future and stability of Mount Vernon Hospital was announced today. The revitalization plan includes substantial reconstruction of the hospital.

Evelyn Attia, M.D, Director of the Center for Eating Disorders at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital will join Harriet Brown, New York Times contributing writer and author for a discussion on teens, food and body image December 7.

White Plains Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which has delivered and cared for more than 5,000 premature and at-risk infants, will be the beneficiary of the 12th Annual Mack-Cali Realty Corporation/ City of White Plain’s 5K race.

Blythedale Children’s Hospital is now offering an Early Intervention Autism Program designed to teach young children important communication skills at a crucial time in their lives.

There’s a frightening invasion underway and the tiny invaders are seemingly everywhere --- from luxury hotels to college dorms to retail stores to your very own home.

Contract Restores In-Network Access to Stellaris Facilities and Providers for Empire Policyholders and Employer Groups

The Doubletree Hotel Tarrytown recently introduced new room cleaning procedures that will ensure that guests enjoy their stay at the hotel without the worry of catching germs from the previous room occupant.

Dawn Webb French of Harrison has been named Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for White Plains Hospital Center.

Some 100 People, Including 20 Students from Salesian High School, Attend Event Held at Hackley to Benefit Blythedale Children's Hospital

“Getting Clear about Confusing Health Care: How to Make Better Decisions for Your Business” will be the focus of a panel discussion at the Westchester County Association’s Lunch & Learn program, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 17.

More than 400 cancer survivors, families and caregivers celebrated White Plains Hospital Center's 17th annual Cancer Survivors Day, which featured a keynote address by a local breast cancer survivor.

WCA Blue Ribbon Task Force Has Advocated for This Reform Since 2005

Stellaris Will Utilize Dell Services Solutions, Including Cloud Computing Hosting, Enhanced Disaster Recovery and Full-Service Application and Infrastructure Support.

For the first time, Iona College will offer a graduate, three credit, summer program, Curriculum Leadership Institute on Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders. The 5-day program will begin on Monday, July 19.

Cardiologist Franklin H. Zimmerman, MD Delivers Medical Lecture at Brown University Reunion, May 29, 2010 entitled: Heart Disease and the American Presidency: Lessons Learned for our Patients.

11 Westchester Hotels offer spring/summer “Fit and Active” Hotel packages

Briarcliff Pediatric Associates, PC of Sleepy Hollow has joined with Children’s and Women’s Physicians of Westchester (CWPW) www.cwpw.org to become a Division of CWPW.

White Plains Hospital Center Becomes Only Healthcare Facility Between Westchester and Albany to Offer Innovative Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery, Providing Several Patient Benefits Including Bypassing Radical Abdominal Surgery

Paramedics Will Digitally Transmit EKG from the Field to the Hospital, Announcement Comes During National EMS Week

$65.3 Million Project is Scheduled for Completion in Fall 2011

In appreciation of the dedication and compassionate care that nurses provide every day, FreshDirect, is celebrating Nurse Appreciation Week by delivering a gift of 4-Minute Meals to nurses at five hospitals in Westchester and Greenwich, CT.

A who’s who from the sports world as well as entertainment and media celebrities will play in the Ahmad Rashad Golf Classic to be held June 27-28 that will benefit White Plains Hospital Center.

Stellaris Health Network Says Empire Blue Cross Puts Stockholders Ahead of Community Healthcare; As Other Health Insurers Renew Contracts, Empire Refuses to Pay Competitive Rates

The only community hospital in Westchester to provide minimally invasive procedure to restore blood flow to the heart, White Plains Hospital Center's Cardiac Cath Lab has already performed 10 life-saving procedures.

Blythedale One of Ten Tri-State Area Schools Recognized for Innovative Educational Leaps

From Ted E. Bear Hospital for Kids to Moovin ‘N Groovin for Active Seniors, There Will Be Something for Everyone to Stay Healthy

Stellaris Health Network Announces Agreement with CIGNA HealthCare on a Provider Contract. CIGNA Customers Will Continue to Have Access to Stellaris Health Network Hospitals as In-Network Providers.

A series of free lectures on current mental health topics will be presented by specialists from NewYork-Presyterian Hospital/Westchester Division on four successive Wednesday evenings in March.

Blythedale Children’s Hospital and the New York Regional Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses Will Sponsor a Brain Injury Symposium at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla on Tuesday, February 23rd.

Archbishop Stepinac High School has designated Friday, February 5 to support Coaches vs. Cancer, a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).

Sterling Cellars in Mahopac, NY will host a premium wine tasting event on Saturday February 6, 2010 to benefit Blythedale Children’s Hospital.

White Plains Hospital Center’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory has received approval from the New York State Department of Health to provide emergency and elective angioplasty, a minimally invasive procedure to restore blood flow to the heart.

White Plains Hospital Center today unveiled its new and expanded Emergency Room (ER) during a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by elected officials, community leaders, special guests and the public.

A 30+Year ER Doc Has Seen It All and Offers Tips for Revelers

Art Therapists and Artists Help Patients Express Their Feelings Through Drawings, Paintings and Sculpture to Help in Rehabilitation in the Continuing DayTreatment Program

International Recording Artists Rob Thomas, Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz to Perform at WPLJ’s Annual Holiday Broadcast Concert and Fundraiser for Blythedale Children’s Hospital

International Recording Artists Rob Thomas, Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz to Perform at WPLJ’s Annual Holiday Broadcast Concert and Fundraiser for Blythedale Children’s Hospital

The Ashikari Breast Center at the Dobbs Ferry Pavilion of St. John's Riverside Hospital is the only medical facility in Westchester and one of only four in New York State to receive National Accreditation

Workshop Held at Blythedale Children's Hospital is Part of a Program for Girl Scouts to Earn ‘Challenges to Opportunities’ Badge

Hospital Recycled Over 630,000 Pounds of Paper and Saved 105,000 Gallons of Water in One Year

Children of all ages are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal or doll for evaluation and treatment by doctors, nurses and other health professionals at White Plains Hospital Center’s FREE Ted E. Bear Hospital.