Westchester Medical Center Health Network

Throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we're highlighting inspiring journeys, offering hope and strength to children, parents, and caregivers everywhere. Xavier’s journey is a testament to resilience and determination. Diagnosed with T-ALL leukemia at 16, he faced 10 months of chemotherapy with unwavering strength. Today, at 18, Xavier is a college student with a promising future, continuing his treatment with the dedicated team at WMCHealth's Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. His story is an inspiration to us all. The Childhood and Adolescent Cancer and Blood Diseases Center at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is an internationally recognized, multidisciplinary diagnostic treatment and research center extending comprehensive, quality care while leading breakthrough research in cancer and blood diseases. https://bit.ly/2wGZWwp #GoGold #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth

We're excited to share that four WMCHealth hospitals have been recognized for excellence in stroke care. Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital, and HealthAlliance Hospital received the 2024 Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Additionally, they earned awards for their exceptional care for stroke patients with Type 2 diabetes. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the United States. These accolades highlight WMCHealth’s unwavering commitment to providing stroke patients with the most effective treatments based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately saving more lives and reducing disability. Thank you to our dedicated team and supportive community. For more info, visit https://bit.ly/3yTEGqu or call 914.449.4880. American Heart Association

We are thrilled to announce that Michael Hochman has been appointed as the new Executive Director of WMCHealth's Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center. Michael brings extensive experience, proven leadership capabilities, and, as a local resident, a deep understanding of Delaware County and the Catskills to the role. We are confident that Michael will make a significant positive impact on our community in Margaretville. Please join us in welcoming Michael and wishing him the best in his new role!

Westchester Medical Center's Suguru Ohira, MD, has made history as one of the first surgeons on the East Coast to perform a beating heart transplant! This innovative procedure keeps the heart warm and beating during transport and transplant, reducing damage and extending viability. Dr. Ohira has successfully completed over a half-dozen of these complex surgeries to date, with all patients recovering well. This progressive method offers new hope for the 10,000 New Yorkers waiting for a transplant. #heart #donatelife #transplant

At WMCHealth's Westchester Medical Center, our renowned kidney and liver transplant programs have garnered international acclaim. With a reputation that spans borders, we've been able to attract top talent from around the nation and the globe. Meelie A. DebRoy, MD, a renowned general surgeon with over 20 years of experience, specializes in kidney removal surgery and kidney transplants. Her commitment to patient care is unmatched, making her a valuable addition to our team as the Section Chief of Kidney Transplantation. Joining Dr. DebRoy is Costica Aloman, MD, who is board certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and transplant hepatology. Dr. Aloman cares for patients with complex and advanced liver diseases, with a special focus on patients with end-stage liver disease requiring liver transplant evaluation as well as post-liver transplant care. Learn more about our transplant programs: https://bit.ly/4cHeMVV Meelie DebRoy

So good, they've named her twice! Congratulations to Matilde Roman for, once again, being recognized by a national healthcare trade publication for her work leading WMCHealth's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) program https://bit.ly/3Lynolq Under Matilde's guidance, WMCHealth's Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Strategic Plan represents our commitment to improve access to equitable care, foster a culture of inclusion, optimize employee diversity and promote economic equity and a more inclusive supplier base. For more information about our DEI program, visit https://bit.ly/46rB2R1.

Aptly named the “Tower to Heal,” the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center marks a significant milestone in advanced care. Last week, we celebrated breaking ground on this important project. Here are some of the highlights. Discover why we are building the future of critical care today on the campus of Westchester Medical Center: https://bit.ly/4ftf1FG Mike Lawler Robert Rodriguez Amy Paulin George Latimer

We were honored to welcome New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to our Good Samaritan Hospital during her visit to Rockland County yesterday. Bon Secours Charity Health System President and CEO, Mary Leahy, MD, guided Senator Stewart-Cousins through our emergency department and showcased our state-of-the-art labor and delivery unit. This unit features seven new suites, made possible by a New York State grant, providing a serene space where mothers can give birth and recover alongside their babies. The tour was attended by hospital leadership, nurses, and community members, including Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht and Chief of Staff Mona Montal. Mona Montal

We are building the future of critical care in the Hudson Valley. Today, state and local officials joined us to celebrate the start of construction for the $220 million Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center. Among the community stakeholders at this landmark event were Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado, DASNY President and CEO Robert Rodriguez, New York State Assembly Health Chair Amy Paulin, and Westchester County Executive George Latimer. The Critical Care Tower, now under construction, will feature 128 private, state-of-the-art patient rooms equipped with advanced medical technologies for intensive care. This new facility will enable Westchester Medical Center to convert all inpatient services to private rooms and expand services such as pediatric emergency medicine and women’s health. Completion is expected in 2026. Many thanks to the Westchester County Local Development Corporation for supporting our Critical Care Tower project! #WeAreWestchester #AdvancingCareHere

The NYS-IN Conference was a thrilling experience, where luminaries in the field of neuroscience converged. What truly stood out was the emphasis on collaboration - a space where clinicians, researchers, and thought leaders exchanged knowledge, fostering interdisciplinary growth. As a co-host with New York Medical College, we played a pivotal role in facilitating this exchange. Kudos to all the presenters and attendees for contributing to vibrant discussions! New York Medical College