Westchester Medical Center Health Network

At our Westchester Medical Center, we now offer a non-invasive, 45-minute treatment for arrhythmia patients who have exhausted other options. The procedure, cardiac radioablation, is performed only in centers with the most advanced technologies. It combines electrophysiology, cardiology, and radiation medicine to offer new hope to patients with limited therapy options. At WMCHealth, we are perpetually advancing our capabilities.

Meet Gabriella Valle, RN, one of the many incredible OR nurses at our Westchester Medical Center. In this video, Gabriella shares what drives her to deliver exceptional patient care every day. "You do it because you love it." At WMCHealth, every team member has a unique CARE story that fuels their passion for delivering exceptional care. 🚀 Eager to join Gabriella on the WMCHealth CARE team? Explore the possibilities https://bit.ly/2VLCGuY #WMCHealth #CARE

Our Maria Fareri Children's Hospital is the founding center of the Haplo SCD Consortium stem cell transplant clinical trial for sickle cell disease. The trial's goal: to find a more effective way to treat this life-threatening illness. The groundbreaking therapy involves harvesting cells from a tissue-mismatched family donor, re-engineering them through bone marrow stem cell enrichment, and reducing the immune cell components. Much of this work is being done in our Cellular and Tissue Engineering Laboratory. This breakthrough therapy is giving hope to many families, like Kemario's. A trial participant, Kemario, 6, is now thriving in first grade and no longer battling sickle cell disease crises. At WMCHealth, our commitment is to pioneer innovative treatments that transform lives and offer hope. The Sickle Cell Disease program at WMCHealth's Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital serves infants, children, adolescents, and young adults https://bit.ly/3k1eizl

Meet Jelien, a true fighter and an inspiration to us all! At just 3 years old, she was diagnosed with leukemia after months of unexplained fevers. Her courageous journey began with an emergency blood transfusion at our Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, followed by intensive chemotherapy. Today, at 8 years old, Jelien is thriving as an energetic third grader! She's a cheerleader, a proud Brownie Scout, and a LEGO master builder. And that's not all—this amazing young girl has already earned multiple community service awards, including a Hispanic Heritage Award! 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.

Meet Daniel S. Torma, MD, Director of Anesthesia at WMCHealth's Bon Secours Community Hospital, who finds his inspiration in the heart of every patient interaction at WMCHealth. "You're not just another number. You're someone's family member." At WMCHealth, every team member has a unique CARE story that fuels their passion for delivering exceptional care. Eager to join Dr. Torma on the WMCHealth CARE team? Explore the possibilities https://bit.ly/2VLCGuY #WMCHealth #CARE

Complex conditions often require a multidisciplinary approach, and Hadley's story is a testament to the incredible impact of collaboration among pediatric specialists at our Maria Fareri Children's Hospital. Hadley, 1, was born with a congenital disorder that prevented her kidneys from developing properly. After her kidneys failed and were removed in December 2023, she endured months of dialysis treatments while her family awaited a deceased donor match. In a remarkable act of love, Hadley's Aunt Kayla donated her own kidney to the National Kidney Registry, which ultimately led to Hadley receiving her long-awaited kidney transplant from a living donor last month. Hadley, her mother Lindsay, Aunt Kayla, and their grateful family returned to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital to thank our amazing team of pediatric specialists who turned Hadley's life around. This heartwarming reunion is a testament to the collaborative efforts of our colleagues in providing complex care. Review our collaboration opportunities: https://wmchealthjobs.org/ #DonateLife National Kidney Registry

Meet Ryan and Kara, two amazing fighters and siblings with incredible stories! 🌟 Just two days shy of his 3rd birthday, Ryan was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a tough battle for anyone so young. A few years later, Kara started her own fight against acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML), showing similar strength and resilience. Today, we’re thrilled to share that both Ryan and Kara are thriving after care at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital! 🌟 Ryan is a high school senior with dreams of becoming a pilot ✈️, and Kara is a high school sophomore who shines on the field hockey team 🏑. Their stories of triumph inspire us all during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The Childhood and Adolescent Cancer and Blood Diseases Center at our 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. #GoGold #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth

At WMCHealth, every team member has a unique CARE story that fuels their passion for delivering exceptional care. From making a difference in patients' lives to being part of a supportive community and advancing medical excellence, their stories inspire us all! 💙 🎥 Introducing our WMCHealth video series, where we hear from colleagues across our network about what drives their commitment to providing the highest-quality care. 🚀 Eager to join the WMCHealth CARE team? Explore the possibilities https://bit.ly/2VLCGuY

We are thrilled to recognize pediatric cardiologist Supriya Jain, MD, for her leadership as the Principal Investigator in the largest longitudinal multicenter study on COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis in the young. This pivotal research, led by Dr. Jain and Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, involved 38 institutions from around the U.S. The study was published in Lancet's eClinical Medicine. The study found that while myocardial injury was common at initial presentation, 60% of those patients had persistence of myocardial scarring on follow-up. Despite these findings, the young patients have done well clinically so far, with no cardiac-related deaths or need for heart transplantation. Next steps include continuing to follow these patients to monitor long-term outcomes and potential risks. Join us in congratulating Dr. Jain and the entire research team for their remarkable achievements and ongoing work! Read more about the study here: https://bit.ly/3Xxn7VE Supriya Jain

Throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we're highlighting inspiring journeys, offering hope and strength to children, parents, and caregivers everywhere. Meet Jordi, a true warrior! At just 3 years old, Jordi was diagnosed with leukemia. He was transferred to WMCHealth's Maria Fareri Children's Hospital where he bravely underwent chemotherapy, radiation, and a life-saving bone marrow transplant. Since then, Jordi has been getting stronger every day! 🦸♂️ 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