White Plains Health News (New York, United States)

Miranda Cosgrove teams up with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk raising national awareness surrounding blood cancer research

Lynn Bagliebter of Scarsdale, Margaret Leonard of Tarrytown, Marjorie Kraus and Joan DiPalma of Rye Will Be Recognized at VNSWP Spring Benefit Gala on May 10th for Helping the Agency Increase Access to Nursing Care in the Community

Health network physicians will be honored by New York Medicare Advantage company Touchstone Health HMO on March 28 at an awards dinner.

Elder Law Attorney Michael J. Amoruso, Esq. to Present at Community Lecture

NEW JERSEY – Celebrity personal training company Bulldog Fitness and founder Tarryn Dietterle were recently featured in a Jan 9th issue of US Weekly Magazine.

ABC's 20/20 recently reported on an alternative Milwaukee public school using LST to help combat the problem of in-school bullying.

Effective Oct. 10, 2011, Rob Caione, Touchstone Health's CAO, will assume the duties of president and CEO. Bryan Birch will remain as Touchstone Health's non-executive chairman.

An All-Day Symposium Featuring the Nation’s Leading Authorities on Healthcare Reform Set for September 22 in Tarrytown, New York Organized by the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Healthcare Reform, Westchester County Association

HPCW's Gala Cocktail Reception honoring Lawrence J. Severino, M.D., James P. O’Toole and Arroway Chevrolet-Cadillac of Mt. Kisco

Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester (HPCW) recently held their 9th Annual Golf Invitational at Westchester Hills Golf Club in White Plains.

Botvin LifeSkills Training, the top-rated substance abuse and violence prevention program, recently added Online Training workshops for the Elementary and Transitions programs to their list of services.

Junior tennis players who get injured at night or on weekends don’t need to rush to a hospital emergency room. PM Pediatrics, USTA Eastern’s newest partner, provides after-hours pediatric urgent care for a broad array of illnesses and injuries.

Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester (HPCW) is pleased to announce that Mary Spengler has joined HPCW as the Executive Director.

Hospital Employees Enjoy Walk, Lunch at Panera Bread, and a Baguette to Go!

New York Medicare Advantage company Touchstone Health is offering free fun and educational events at senior centers in Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Johnson City and Syracuse.

Managing a loved one's health is never easy, regardless of the location, however there are ways to feel more prepared and productive when you are providing long-distance care.

With so many medical alert systems available today, choosing one that is right for your loved one can be a daunting task. Many common myths surround med alerts, and knowing how to discern fact from fiction will aid in your decision to purchase one.

A new study has found that Botvin’s LifeSkills Training (LST) program is the top evidence-based drug abuse prevention program in the United States, based on use by elementary schools.

As a caregiver, everyday is a mishmash of appointments and routines. Knowing where to look to receive respite and remain level-headed separates the balanced caregivers from those constantly striving to find peace of mind.

While many caregivers anticipate the possibilities for their life post-caregiving, the actuality is that the chronic stress associated with caregiving doesn't end when your caregiving duties do and most are unprepared for their post caregiving life.

America's senior citizens have fast become the largest-growing sector of society. With a ballooning population, more living options are available for the elderly outside of assisted living facilities.

Part I of Touchstone Health's four-part "Medicare 101" series that dives into world of Medicare, breaking down benefits into easy to understand information.

Arcadia's DailyMed™ Pharmacy program will be offered to eligible Touchstone Health Medicare Advantage members beginning Jan. 1, 2011.

Touchstone Health, one of New York’s fastest growing Medicare Advantage insurers, has closed on $27.5 million in equity financing, to increase membership and territorial expansion in New York as well as branching out into other related businesses.

With the holiday season fast approaching, the best gift you can give your elderly parents this year may simply be noticing their age-related problems

Touchstone Health and Healthcare Partners have signed a strategic alliance agreement in order to provide more products and services and improved care to Medicare patients.

Being a caregiver means you are constantly thinking about your care receiver. With so many responsibilities on your plate, it is easy to forget the little things. Having a few crucial items in your possession will ensure you are always prepared.

New Look Created to Better Reflect Hospital’s Identity; Advertising Campaign will Support Launch

Living life to the fullest doesn't mean swimming with sharks, skydiving or going on an African safari.

Attorneys from disability law firm, Markhoff & Mittman, are offering three segments on BlogTalkRadio to help individuals navigate the process of applying for social security disability benefits.

Award demonstrates the Hospital’s commitment to quality care for stroke patients with their designated Ruth & Jerome A. Siegel Regional Stroke Center.

Getting your house prepared for your parent’s arrival is paramount to a smooth transition.

White Plains, N.Y., August 16, 2010 - VonsterFit, a new Group Exercise Studio located at 170 East Post Road, Suite 206, will host its Grand Opening Celebration Thursday, September 16, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Lifefone's medical alert bracelets and pendants allow seniors to remain independent and provide caring service, security and peace of mind to users, their families and caregivers throughout the United States and Canada.

The annual dance competition at Fort Greene Albany Senior Center sponsored by Touchstone Health, the Medicare Advantage company, is set for Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, in Brooklyn, NY.

With the absence of child rearing and demanding careers, seniors finally have the opportunity to maintain active social lives. However most seniors become isolated rather than staying socially active with friends and within the community.

Staying young at heart and improving your overall health are inevitable benefits when it comes to exercise. With age our hearts and bones may weaken, making exercise invaluable.

Seniors in Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island to Compete in Touchstone Health's Wii Bowling virtual gaming competition.

Having your elderly parent move in with you requires major adjustments on your part, but a few minor adjustments to your home will enable both you and your parent to feel more secure and at ease.

Panera cafes in Yorktown Heights, White Plains and the Bronx are providing bagels for their local races, to be held on June 12 in Yorktown Heights and the Bronx, and June 19 in White Plains.

Botvin LifeSkills Training was selected as a “Top Tier” program by The Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy. The Top Tier initiative focuses on identifying & validating social programs meeting the highest standard of evidence of effectiveness.

Happy Holidays! Vonster Fit would like to wish all of you a happy and healthy holiday season and new year. To encourage you to stay active and catch the holiday spirit we are offering a special on Zumba classes. 10 classes, only $100.

A gift of Blue Breeze is not just a quality garment or towel. Its revolutionary odor-eliminating power gives peace of mind to loved ones. They can be purchased online at www.BlueBreeze.Us at a 15% holiday discount until Christmas.

Dance your way through the holidays with Vonster Fit Zumba. We are having a free Zumba party on Friday November 27th at 7:30pm. Zumba is a latin-inspired, calorie burning, easy to follow way to get fit and enjoy doing it. . www.vonsterfit.com.

Researchers Christopher Williams, Ph.D., and Brian Cesario, M.A., presented the Botvin LifeSkills Training Wellness Program (LST-WP), which is based on the highly effective, evidence-based LST program.

Botvin LifeSkills Training delivered an intensive training workshop on the LifeSkills Training High School program at the 3rd Annual Georgia School of Addiction Studies (GSAS) conference held in Savannah, Georgia.

Dr. Lyle Posecion, a physiatrist trained in non-surgical spine care, has joined SPINE OPTIONS of White Plains, NY, a specialty medical practice that combines non-surgical medical care with physical and holistic therapies to treat neck and back pain.

Master Trainer Chris Rose and Powerstrike Kickboxing Instructor Von White will challenge & inspire you to reach your fitness goals and have a blast while doing it at Vonster Fit Outdoor Bootcamp. Visit us at www.vonsterfit.com for more details.

Dr. Mordcai Blau can help men who suffer from gynecomastia in Pennsylvania. Dr. Blau offers male breast reduction surgery, which aims to remove excess fat (liposuction) and breast tissue through small incisions in the breast area.

Blue Breeze socks, t-shirts, towels, and sports gear miraculously wick away sweat and neutralize skin odors. This Father’s Day, enjoy a 15% discount, and let Dad relax all year long.