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VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 5, 2021) – As the lead for the Hudson Valley Region Hub of New York State’s Regional Vaccine Network, WMCHealth is leading the Hudson Valley’s largest-ever collaboration of healthcare providers and logistics effort to ensure the safe, equitable and efficient distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine across Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster and Sullivan counties. Working with a broad group of nearly 320 hospitals, healthcare organizations and agencies, community ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 16, 2021) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth ) has surpassed another milestone in the COVID-19 vaccination effort with the announced coordination of more than 1 million doses to vaccination sites across the Hudson Valley. New York State selected WMCHealth to be the vaccine distribution coordinator for the Hudson Valley Region Hub in its Regional Vaccine Network. As such, WMCHealth leads a group consisting of more than 300 hospitals, healthcare organizations, com...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 20, 2021) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) administered its 25,000th COVID-19 vaccine dose at the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz, a New York State mass vaccination site. The recipient of the milestone vaccine was Timothy Hargreaves, 37, of Peekskill. The Ulster County Fairgrounds milestone came as WMCHealth celebrated another achievement: 1 million COVID-19 vaccination doses coordinated to vaccination sites throughout Ulster, Dutchess, Sullivan, O...
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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (April 8, 2021) —Today Dutchess County, WMCHealth, and Marist College announced the launch of a vaccine program for Marist students. The program will begin with the administration of 500 doses of the Moderna vaccine on Tuesday, April 13 th , at the Marist facility at 51 Fulton Street, contiguous to campus. New York State is providing additional vaccine allocation to Dutchess County to ensure college students have access to vaccine. This program, which will expand in the followin...
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To schedule a Covid-19 Vaccine appointment at Margaretville Hospital, please call 914.909.6949 .
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Volunteer Options Our volunteers are the heart and soul of our hospitals. Click Here to Apply If you would like to learn more about volunteering at Margaretville Hospital and / or Mountainside Residential Care Center, please contact: Jackie Forbes 241 North Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845.483.5823 Jacqueline.forbes@wmchealth.org We are grateful for the many volunteers that have supported vaccination sites across the region. At this time we are no longer rec...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 9, 2021) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and United Way’s 211 Helpline are partnering to distribute information about the COVID-19 vaccine to residents in the Hudson Valley. “WMCHealth and our Health Equity Task Force are committed to making sure the COVID-19 vaccine information is distributed in an equitable and inclusive manner,” said Michael D. Israel, President and CEO of WMCHealth. “Partnering with United Way’s 211 Helpline allows us to reach ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (August 13, 2018) – As the summer draws to a close, families are turning their thoughts and preparations to the beginning of a new school year. Amidst the back to school shopping and gathering of school supplies, experts at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, are urging parents to remember the most important back to school focus – their children’s physical and emotional preparedness for the year ahead. Pediatrician Rebekka Levis, MD...
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WMCHealth offers both COVID-19 diagnostic and antibody testing by appointment only, at sites in Valhalla, Poughkeepsie, Kingston and Margaretville How do I make an appointment? Requests for Diagnostic and Antibody test appointments are now available ONLINE via: WMCHealth COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Appointment Request (English) WMCHealth COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Appointment Request (Spanish) WMCHealth COVID-19 Antibody Testing Appointment Request (English) WMCHealth COVID-19 Antibody Test...
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COVID-19: Maintaining a Safe and Effective Care Environment A safe and effective care environment is our highest priority, and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals and medical practices have undertaken necessary steps to protect our patients and workforce as the COVID-19 situation evolves. On this site, you will find up-to-date information on our patient and visitor guidelines, as well as details about vaccination, testing and treatment offered at our hospital campuses, ...
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VALHALLA , N.Y. (May 27, 2022) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network's (WMCHealth) 2022 Gala to be held at the Caramoor Center for Music and Arts in Katonah, NY on June 4 will salute 10 local organizations for their support of the Network during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, WMCHealth will recognize Michael Gewitz, MD, Executive Director, and William Russell McCurdy, Physician-in-Chief of WMCHealth's Maria Fareri Children's Hospital for his decades-long accomplishments in pediatric cardiolog...
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HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley is here to help YOU. We understand the difficulties surrounding healthcare costs, that’s why we offer financial assistance to our patients. For more information, please contact the Patient Accounting Department at 845.334.2743 . Save
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HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley is here to help YOU. As part of the HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley’s commitment to providing quality, patient focused and compassionate care, we strive to help our patients understand our billing process and payment policies. As a result, we’ve provided a blank bill with definitions (in red) for each section to help you better understand your bill.
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As the summer draws to a close, parents and children in the Hudson Valley are turning their thoughts and preparations to the start of the new school year. Amidst the back to school shopping and gathering of school supplies, experts at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, are urging parents to remember the most important back to school focus – their children’s physical and emotional preparedness for the year ahead. Pediatrician Rebekka Levis, ...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 29, 2023) –– Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced the launch of its Center for Women’s Health Equity, a new care program that will address the social, economic, cultural and racial determinants of health that can result in increased maternal morbidity and mortality among women across the Hudson Valley. Supported by a $750,000 New York State grant secured by New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and with the support of New York State Senate Majority...
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KINGSTON, N.Y. (October 25, 2022) - HealthAlliance Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, and Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) a global leader in health technology, held a ceremonial signing today commemorating a partnership that is delivering advanced medical technologies to the new HealthAlliance Hospital and the communities the hospital serves in and around Kingston. The Philips health technologies at HealthAlliance Hospital will help medical imaging technicia...
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COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing and Treatment at WMCHealth Use the links below to a WMCHealth location for testing and vaccine appointment scheduling. Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and our Behavioral Health Center HealthAlliance Hospital Margaretville Hospital MidHudson Regional Hospital Bon Secours Community Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital St. Anthony Community Hospital WMCHealth Physicians Advanced Physician Services Bon Secours Medical Group More COVID-19 and Antibody Te...
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Understanding the costs of healthcare can be confusing and burdensome. This section of the HealthAlliance website provides you with basic information about billing at HealthAlliance hospitals, and hospital-specific charge and cost data from the NYS Department of Health. This website does not yet provide you with specific price information. We hope to add that functionality in the future. For details on what you can expect to pay for your healthcare, we suggest you contact your insurance provider. Visit ...
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KINGSTON , Oct. 8, 2015 — Changes women can make to help lower their risk of getting breast cancer will be the topic of the HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley’s monthly Seniors Health & Wellness Breakfast Club at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 21. The free breakfast club, open to the public, meets in the Community Room of the Hudson Valley Mall, 1300 Ulster Ave. in Kingston, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. No RSVP is needed. Attendees receive a delicious heart-healthy breakfast in addit...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (May 28, 2020) - The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced $1 million in grants to 10 Hudson Valley organizations, with $400,000 in grants going to five programs with operations in Ulster County to support the expansion of behavioral health and substance use disorders services. Part of the New York State “promising practices” initiative, these grants are designed to help WMCHealth partners develop sustainable models and services as they transition from the ...
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HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley is here to help you. We know how important it is to understand every aspect of your hospital experience. As part of the HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley’s commitment to providing quality, patient focused and compassionate care, we’ve assembled the materials in the left navigation bar to provide transparent information about, and access to, your medical records, billing and more. Save
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Please join us for a FREE workshop on Advance Directives, providing an opportunity to define your end-of-life wishes regarding treatment guidelines and to appoint a Health Care Agent. We will discuss and help you complete any or all of three documents: Health Care Proxy, Living Will, and MOLST Presenters: Brenda Relyea, BSN, RN, Advance Care Planning Certified and Elise Lark, Ph.D., LCSW, OSW-C Light refreshments will be provided. Registration Required.
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Temperatures are expected to drop to the frigid single digits this week, bringing with them serious health concerns such as hypothermia and frostbite, especially in young children, older adults, and those who work outdoors. Westchester Medical Center Health Network reminds Hudson Valley residents to take the necessary precautions and offers cold-weather tips to help keep families safe during the forecasted plunge in temperatures. “The key to staying safe during our colder winter days a...
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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (June 28, 2022) — Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced plans to create a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence at MidHudson Regional Hospital, leveraging private and public resources to establish a holistic approach to providing in-patient mental health services in Dutchess County. County Executive Molinaro previously announced that Dutchess County will provide $3 million in funding for the project, an ...
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MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. ( March 27, 2023) – A variety of works by local artists will be up for sale as part of an art auction supporting Margaretville Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). The third annual art auction will be held Saturday, May 20, at Liberal Arts Roxbury, 53525 Main Street, Roxbury, NY. Auction proceeds will support specific projects at the hospital. Past art auctions raised more than $30,000 to help purchase new medical technologies for the Marga...
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Kingston, N.Y. – June 10, 2014 – HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley ® is proud to announce their partnership with Live Well Kingston, a city-endorsed coalition coordinated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County focused on improving, promoting and supporting healthier lifestyle choices in Kingston. The coalition is building a better Kingston to walk, bike, eat and play. HealthAlliance is a founding partner of the coalition, providing sponsorship to support Live Well Kingston in its developmen...
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For over 100 years, the WMCHealth Network has served the Hudson Valley. We are proud of our long tradition of ensuring access to care for all, regardless of who you are, where you come from or your ability to pay. Our environments are safe and protected and they are inclusive and welcoming to all. Now, more than ever, we ask that you don't delay care. We are here to help you.
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KINGSTON, N.Y. (January 23, 2017) — HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley (HealthAlliance), a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), and the Institute for Family Health, a federally qualified health center, are working together on a federally sponsored pilot project to see if patient follow-up reduces Ulster County’s suicide rate. HealthAlliance and the Institute’s Kingston Behavioral Health Center are pioneering efforts to provide structured follow-up support to patients who...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (June 12, 2020) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) offers a convenient online appointment scheduling service for COVID-19 antibody and diagnostic tests, via WMCHealth.org/Testing . Community members requesting an appointment online will be contacted by a WMCHealth representative within 72 hours, and scheduled at one of several convenient locations in the Hudson Valley. Members of the public can also schedule COVID-19 antibody and diagnostic appointments by call...
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Join us for our next Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. A FREE one-day training open to the public. If a young person you know has a panic attack, eating disorder or if they harm themselves, would you know how to recognize the condition and respond appropriately? Learn a proven, evidence-based action plan to help! This free training is recommended for: Case workers Coaches Faith leaders First responders Parents Physicians Police officers Teachers Take the course, save a youth, strengthen the commun...
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Join us for our next Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. A FREE one-day training open to the public. If a young person you know has a panic attack, eating disorder or if they harm themselves, would you know how to recognize the condition and respond appropriately? Learn a proven, evidence-based action plan to help! This free training is recommended for: Case workers Coaches Faith leaders First responders Parents Physicians Police officers Teachers Take the course, save a youth, strengthen the commun...
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Whooping cough can be difficult to distinguish from an upper respiratory infection or cold. Characterized by coughing and fever, and highly contagious in the first 1-2 weeks, whooping cough gets its nickname from the audible “whoop” sound that those infected make when they gasp for air following a coughing fit. “Whooping cough is sometimes known as the ‘100 Day Cough’ because the longer a patient waits to treat it, the longer the coughing symptoms can persist – sometimes up to three months,...
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KINGSTON, NY – Building on its successes as a catalyst for economic development throughout the Hudson Valley, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has granted $1.3 million to RUPCO to advance the “Home Regen Project.” Short for regeneration, the project scope includes the rehabilitation of 10 vacant homes in the City of Kingston, which is expected to create homeownership opportunities for low-moderate income first-time homebuyers earning 60 percent - 80 percent of the Area Med...
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Kingston, N.Y. — Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) announced a new ratified three-year collective bargaining agreement that will benefit more than 200 nurses at HealthAlliance Hospital. The agreement, which is the result of a strong working relationship and commitment to bargaining in good faith, significantly increases nurse wages, establishes and enforces concrete staffing ratios, preserves excellent existing healthcare and pe...
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Kingston, N.Y. – Oct. 1, 2015 – The HealthAlliance Diabetes Education Center will host a free, one-hour seminar, “Managing Diabetes: The Next Step” on Oct. 21. The program will be led by Mary Ellen Willen, a specially trained member of the A1C Champions Program and diabetes patient, who will share her personal experiences with diabetes and taking insulin. She will also discuss concerns and misconceptions about insulin as well as how insulin can help you achieve blood sugar control. “Managing Diabetes: T...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (February 1, 2021) – Sledding is a fun wintertime activity for families, however those exhilarating slides down neighborhood hills send more than 20,000 children to emergency rooms each year, according to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics . With a winter storm bringing significant snowfall amounts to our area, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, is reminding parents, caregivers and snow-goers of all ages that sledding injuries are preventable, if...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (March 2, 2021) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) announced the appointment of two members of its senior leadership team to new positions. Anthony Costello has been named Executive Vice President at WMCHealth. In this role, Costello serves as Chief Operating Officer for WMCHealth’s Valhalla (Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Behavioral Health Center) and Poughkeepsie (MidHudson Regional Hospital) campuses, as well as HealthAlliance ...
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VALHALLA N.Y. (June 2, 2022) – Whether the tunes are rock, rap, jazz or a bedtime lullaby, music is employed as a healing therapy at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). With $2,500 in support from the Million Dollar Roundtable Foundation (MDRT), the music therapy program at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital now extends beyond the walls of the hospital with the MusiConnection Initiative, a program that connects hospitalized children to f...
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MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. (Jan. 16, 2020) — Margaretville Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), invites the public to participate in a free, four-county summit on January 24 to exchange ideas about how to deter opioid misuse in the Catskills and how to help people deeply touched by the crisis. The summit will be held at the MTC Community Center, 61 Academy St. in Margaretville, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The second Addiction Action Summit, led by Margaretville Hospital...
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KINGSTON, N.Y., March 4, 2016 — HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley has received state support to transform its Mary's Avenue Campus in Kingston into a single, state-of-the art hospital and to redevelop its Broadway Campus into a "medical village." Albany Friday awarded $88,756,441, the second highest single award in the state, to HealthAlliance through a competitive process to help pay for the projects. Expected next steps include Kingston Planning Board approval of HealthAlliance's architectural and c...
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The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare services in New York’s Hudson Valley region, recently appointed Susan Gerry as Senior Vice President for Strategic Alliances and Partnerships, Kelly MacMillan as Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Mecca Santana as Senior Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement. All three bring extensive public policy, legislative and leadership experience to their position...
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Margaretville Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), will take back unwanted prescription drugs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 27. The returns, accepted in the hospital’s lobby pharmacy, will be part of a nationwide drug takeback day to help reduce drug addiction and the number of overdose deaths by discarding expired opioids or other unused drugs in a safe, convenient and responsible way. “Drive up to the hospital, walk in the door and into our pharmacy...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 20, 2020) – More than 250 Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) physicians across a wide range of clinical specialties have been recognized as “Top Doctors” by their peers, according to a well-known healthcare research and consumer resource list published in Westchester and Hudson Valley magazines. WMCHealth clinical specialists recognized as “Top Doctors” can be found via a search on the websites of Westchester a nd Hudson Valley magazines. Advancin...
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On Tuesday, February 25, in exchange for a FREE short stack of buttermilk pancakes at IHOP restaurants, please consider making a donation to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a member of the WMCHealth Network , your local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. 100% of your donation will help save the lives of children across the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, CT. Participating IHOPs include: Dutchess County Poughkeepsie IHOP (Route 9 near Route 113/Spackenkill Road) Fairfield County Stamford IHOP (Su...
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Megan Baldwin, Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations VALHALLA, N.Y. (October 11, 2023) - Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced three new additions to guide its Government and Community Relations efforts, to be led by Megan Baldwin, who joins the network as Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations. Baldwin will be supported by Thomas Scaglione, Vice President of Government and Community Relations, and Pavan Naidu, Director of Govern...
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It is the goal of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, which operates HealthAlliance Hospitals in Kingston, NY and Margaretville Hospital in Margaretville, NY, to give you the care that is right for your illness and to help you to get well as soon as possible. We are committed to maintaining the rights, dignity and well-being of all patients. If you have a problem that you cannot resolve with your doctor, nurse or other caregiver, please call the HealthAlliance Office of Patient Advocacy at 845.417...
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CONTACT: Ned McCormack, Communications Director (914) 995-2932 (Westchester County) Phil Oliva, Deputy Director (914) 995-2990 (Westchester County) Andrew LaGuardia, Director of Communications (914) 493-6532 (WMCHealth) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hospital’s $230 Million Pavilion Is Largest Healthcare Project In Westchester In Decades Initiative Made Possible With Financing Help of County Local Development Corporation The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) unveiled plans today to build a $2...
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Q: Why is Empire going out-of-network with HealthAlliance? A: Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Empire) is refusing to honor previously agreed upon terms relating to HealthAlliance. ALL other Westchester Medical Center Health Network hospitals, including nearby MidHudson Regional Hospital, are in-network with Empire (Please be aware that this information was omitted in Empire’s communications to its members and physicians). Q: What is HealthAlliance doing about this? A: HealthAlliance is working hard to en...
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Kingston, N.Y. – August 10, 2015 – HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley hosted a free Health and Technology Camp at the Mary’s Avenue and Broadway Campuses for 23 local students from July 27 to July 31. This innovative, week-long summer program sponsored by the Benedictine Health Foundation, provided10-12 year-old children with the opportunity to observe many different aspects of healthcare in a hospital setting. “The Benedictine Health Foundation was honored to provide funding for the Health and Technol...
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KINGSTON, N.Y. , Jan. 2, 2014 -- HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley's Broadway Campus Emergency Department is launching a dynamic new program to provide an "autism-friendly" experience for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With autism affecting 1 in 88 children, according to Autism Speaks®, the commitment to addressing the specialized needs of Emergency Department patients with ASD is timely. Patients with autism react and communicate differently, requiring a special approach to creating a ...
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Margaretville, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced $180,000 is being delivered to Margaretville Memorial Hospital to address the shortage of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel in Delaware County. The funding is available through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which Rep. Molinaro is working to robustly fund in Fiscal Year 2024. With this funding, Margaretville Memorial Hospital will expand EMS training opportunities through its partnership with Delaware County...
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June 1, 2016 UPDATE: October 21, 2016 Dear Community member, HealthAlliance is working hard to ensure that high-quality healthcare is provided directly in our communities. A vision for expanded care and financial strength is why we chose to partner with the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). This includes being part of a larger network umbrella. We are disappointed Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield has not recognized the contractual reimbursement terms for HealthAlliance that it previous...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s Performing Provider System (PPS) and its Center for Regional Healthcare Innovation (CRHI ) have made significant progress to date with partnerships and investments in community initiatives that close gaps in access to healthcare resources and create sustainable, healthier communities at the grassroots level. The WMCHealth PPS was established to participate in New York State’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program, a statewide p...
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VALHALLA, N.Y. (November 16, 2020) – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is once again teaming up with 100.7 WHUD for the 16 th Annual 100.7 WHUD Radiothon for the Kids (Radiothon). For the health and safety of all Radiothon participants as well as current Maria Fareri Children Hospital families and workforce members, this year’s Radiothon event will be hosted from the 100.7 WHUD studios rather than the hospital’s lobby. All donations w...
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MARGARETVILLE, N.Y., (May 21, 2024) –– Artwork sold at auction benefited Margaretville HospitalMore than 100 people attended Margaretville Hospital’s Fourth Annual Art Auction, held on Saturday, May 18 at the MTC Community Room in Margaretville. The event – which featured art by Patrice Lorenz, Christie Scheele, Michael Reichman, Judy Howie-Coury, Hunt Slonem and other local artists – was a huge success. Attendees were able to preview the artwork both online and at a preview reception held at River Rock...
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HealthAlliance, Inc. (“HealthAlliance”), the corporate parent of HealthAlliance Hospital Mary’s Avenue Campus, the former HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus, Margaretville Hospital, and Mountainside Residential Care Center, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients’ information. On December 11, 2023, we began mailing notification letters to patients whose information may have been involved in a data security incident. On October 12, 2023, HealthAlliance learned of a data s...
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Margaretville Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is dedicated to providing the most advanced healthcare in a safe, compassionate environment to the communities and patients it serves. The Board of Directors is the governing body for both Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center. The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for clinical quality and safety, charitable activities and community-service mission and purposes, as set for...
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Delaware County students who previously had to travel long distances to access mental healthcare can now receive it in their own school through a new program provided by Margaretville Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), that combines in-person therapy and a special telepsychiatry program. Students and their families in the Roxbury Central School District were the first to benefit from the program, which started there in June. The program has been available to ...
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In the wake of two blasts of winter weather across the Hudson Valley, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), urges residents to take necessary safety precautions to prevent avoidable winter-weather emergencies. Each year, more than 400 people in the United States die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including incidents related to portable generator use. Most ca...
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Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks often go hand in hand, but fireworks – especially those that are illegal – can be extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated at hospitals across the United States for serious burns, amputations, and other significant injuries resulting from the use of fireworks. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) encourages all residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals this ...
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KINGSTON, N.Y. (February 21, 2023) — Heart specialists at HealthAlliance Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), have already performed more than 100 lifesaving cardiac procedures in patients with acute heart attacks since HealthAlliance Hospital's launch of advanced service cardiac catheterization laboratory services at the hospital less than two years ago. More than 700 procedures have been performed in the laboratory in total with more than 60 procedures - inc...
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We are required by law to protect the privacy of health information that may reveal your identity, and to provide you with a copy of this notice which describes the health information privacy practices of our hospitals, its medical staff, and affiliated health care providers that jointly provide health care services with our hospitals. We are required to abide by the terms of this notice for as long as it is in effect. Here is our Notice of Privacy Practice. Notice of Privacy Practices HealthAlliance of...
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Sledding is a fun wintertime activity for families, however those exhilarating slides down neighborhood hills send more than 20,000 children to emergency rooms each year, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics*. With winter in full swing, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, is reminding parents, caregivers and snow-goers of all ages that sleddin...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) launched a new communications technology at its network hospitals this week to provide the highest level of prehospital care and preparation for Hudson Valley patients while en route to the hospital’s emergency departments. WMCHealth – home to the only hospital in the Hudson Valley with a Level I trauma center for both children and adults at Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, and a Level II trauma center at M...
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Fresh-air outdoor exercise like cycling is key to physical and emotional wellness, explains Dipak Chandy, MD, a pulmonologist at Westchester Medical Center, who also says studies show outdoor exercise improves sleep and burns more calories than indoor activities. Cycling does carry some risk, however, and WMCHealth encourages everyone to follow safety guidelines when venturing out to local roads and trails, such as mask use and social distancing, plus wearing a properly-fitted helmet ce...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s Master Chefs of the Hudson Valley: Corks & Forks dinner showcased the talents of seven master chefs from across the Hudson Valley for a good cause: supporting WMCHealth‘s10 hospitals in the Hudson Valley. Held at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park on September 30, the evening featured a six-course culinary feast prepared by some of the region’s top chefs. Organized by Chef Peter X. Kelly, Xaviars Restaurant Group, courses were prepared by Peter ...
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Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks often go hand in hand, but fireworks – especially those that are illegal – can be extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated at hospitals across the United States for serious burns, amputations, and other significant injuries resulting from the use of fireworks. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) encourages all residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals this Fourth...
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MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. (November 2, 2022) — One hundred potentially fatal opioid overdoses were reversed in the past year because of a Delaware County substance use disorder treatment and education program led by Margaretville Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). The overdose reversals were possible due to the public availability and usage awareness of Narcan, a medication used in the emergency treatment of an opioid overdose. The Margaretville Hospital addiction...
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MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. (September 12, 2022) - Margaretville Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is leading a comprehensive program that supports expecting and newborn parents challenged with addiction while helping to prevent substance use disorders among people of childbearing age. Margaretville Hospital directs the Catskills Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Consortium, which features pre-pregnancy education, peer counseling, medication-a...
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Kingston, N.Y. – November 4, 2014 – HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley is pleased to announce the launch of their Patient Portal, a website providing patients with secure online access to a summary of their personal hospital health record. The HealthAlliance Patient Portal is a password-protected website where our patients can view their personal health information such as medical history, lab and radiology results, medications, allergies and more. This free service is available to all patients who vis...
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Mountainside Residential Care Center in Margaretville, operated by HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received a five-star quality rating – the best possible – from Medicare for the ninth straight time. Only 15 percent, or fewer than one-seventh, of the more than 15,000 nursing homes nationwide earned a five-star Medicare rating this year. Mountainside is one of two WMCHealth member facilities receiving Medicare’s five-star rati...
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The two HealthAlliance Hospitals in Kingston and Margaretville Hospital in Margaretville, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), have each earned a certification indicating they meet or exceed globally established standards for safe, reliable, high-quality healthcare that satisfies patient needs and lowers healthcare costs. These certifications to the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system — new to hospitals but embraced by industries worldwide to improve safety, qual...
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WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. (March 16, 2021) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and the Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, announced today a major partnership making WMCHealth the inaugural Official Hospital Partner of the Renegades. “Our organizations are cornerstone brands of the Hudson Valley and touchstones for life events for residents of the communities we serve,” said Michael Israel, President and CEO, Westchester Medical Center Health Network. ...
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KINGSTON , Oct. 12, 2015 — Leading breast cancer specialists will discuss vital issues about the disease at a free public-education program from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 22 in the auditorium of the HealthAlliance Hospital Administrative Services Building, 75 Mary’s Ave. in Kingston. “Empower Yourself With Breast Cancer Knowledge” will offer bold, relevant information for women of all ages. This includes women in their 20s, 30s and 40s who may not give much thought to breast cancer if they believe, for instan...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has expanded its telemedicine program to include a teletrauma service at the network’s Kingston and Margaretville hospitals, bringing the immediate care that traumatic injuries require to communities where access to Level I trauma care is limited. The teletrauma program connects providers at HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway Campus in Kingston and Margaretville Hospital in Margaretville, both members of WMCHealth, with the advanced care trauma experti...
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VALHALLA, NY (April 12, 2021) – Paranoia, delusions and other mental health conditions should be considered as potential signs of COVID-19 infection, according to studies authored by behavioral health and emergency medicine specialists at WMCHealth. The medical journals Psychosomatics and the Journal of Psychiatric Research published the studies, which are part of an international sharing of new findings that point to additional, non-traditional symptoms of the COVID-19 virus and its impac...
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WARWICK, N.Y. (June 8, 2021) ― St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, now offers robotic-arm assisted total knee replacement procedures. Robotic-arm assisted surgery assists surgeons by making implant placement more precise and aligned with each patient’s unique anatomy. This personalized precision can reduce surgical discomfort for the patient, speed recovery times and increase the longevity of the implant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , join...
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KINGSTON, N.Y. (July 12, 2021) – Fulfilling a promise to deliver more advanced services to Ulster County and surrounding areas, WMCHealth today announced the opening of a new cardiac catheterization laboratory at HealthAlliance Hospital on Broadway in Kingston. The new laboratory offers emergent and preventative solutions for blocked arteries, irregular heartbeats and coronary heart disease, services never before available in Ulster County. The service operates under the direction of WMCHealth’s compreh...
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What is Medication Reconciliation? --> What is Medication Reconciliation? HealthAlliance Medication Reconciliation Medication reconciliation is part of patient safety. Patients should bring a complete and accurate list of medications they use at home, or bring all their medication vials to their hospital and doctor visits. You may be asked about your medications several times to make sure your medication list is correct. It is important to tell your healthcare team about all the medications you take, in...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is transforming healthcare in the Hudson Valley by creating a culture that puts people first – both the people we care for as well as one another. Through mutual respect, kindness and empathy we build trust and promote well-being to every person, every time, always. We call this the WMCHealth Culture of Care and you’ll experience it in every moment from every member of our team because you matter. Read stories about patients who have experienced the ...
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SAUGERTIES, N.Y. – Oct. 15, 2015 – Kingston’s Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones will take its rockabilly rhythm and blues sound to the HealthAlliance Foundation’s third annual Vampire Ball costume party fundraiser at Saugerties’ Lazy Swan Golf and Country Club Village from 6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 24. The lively musicians are “as fun to watch perform as they are to listen to,” Hudson Valley magazine said in crowning the bass, guitar, drums and singing group the “Best Up-and-Coming Band” of 2015. The quartet “gets cr...
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KINGSTON, N.Y. (Oct. 24, 2019) — New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joined community influencers and hospital leadership as HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), broke ground on a $92.9 million, 127,000-square-foot expansion and enhancement of its hospital on Mary’s Avenue in the City of Kingston. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction of a new hospital building, along with an extensive renovation of...
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CONTACTS: Andy LaGuardia, WMCHealth (914) 493-6532 andrew.laguardia@wmchealth.org Lynn Nichols, HealthAlliance (845) 334-3116 lynn.nichols@hahv.org HealthAlliance and WMCHealth Partner for the Betterment of Hudson Valley Healthcare HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Becomes the Latest Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network KINGSTON, N.Y. (March 30, 2016) – The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley (HealthAllian...
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Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), home to cancer institutes and cancer support resources in locations across the Hudson Valley, will host events and activities during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and treatment. Each year, more than 250,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. The public is invited to join the WMCHealth Cancer Ins...
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A special group of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) employees who have trained for months to complete a 26.2 mile race of a lifetime at the TCS New York City Marathon on November 4 will run for their patients and their co-workers and support WMCHealth facilities across the Hudson Valley. The team’s 10 members – five nurses, a nurse manager, occupational therapist, psychiatry resident, nurse practitioner and the network’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer – all...
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