John Haffey

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John is a graduate of Villanova University with degrees in History, Communications, and Political Science. A lifelong Norwalk resident, he covers an array of topics from real estate and education to sports and entertainment. John has previously worked as a freelance reporter and brings experience in digital media advertising. A surfer, fisherman, and boater, John is prone to drop everything if the fish begin to bite or the waves are on. John Haffey was a former content writer at Daily Voice.

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Armonk, NY

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Spring Training: It's Not Just for Pros Says ONS With warmer weather on the way, trading the snow shovel for a golf club or tennis racket is right around the corner. However, before hitting the course or court this spring, it's important to take the proper preventative steps to ensure your body isn't being put at risk. “If you haven’t been using the muscles necessary for your sport in the past few months, you’ll need to start slowly and make sure you have the strength and conditioning needed to play,” said Robert Spatz, director of physical therapy at the Harrison, New York office of Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists. A simple pre-…

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Darien, CT

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Spring Training: It's Not Just for Pros Says ONS With warmer weather on the way, trading the snow shovel for a golf club or tennis racket is right around the corner. However, before hitting the course or court this spring, it's important to take the proper preventative steps to ensure your body isn't being put at risk. “If you haven’t been using the muscles necessary for your sport in the past few months, you’ll need to start slowly and make sure you have the strength and conditioning needed to play,” said Tanya Kalyuzhny, DPT, MDT, director of physical therapy at the Greenwich, Connecticut office of Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialist…

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Bergenfield, NJ

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Waste Not: How To Get Creative In The Fight Against Food Waste Across the United States, billions of pounds of food are thrown away annually, an amount that comes to roughly 300 pounds per person. How does this excess occur and what are the side effects of this large-scale disposal? Food waste occurs when any edible item goes unconsumed, from grocery store items that are discarded prior to shelving to consumers leaving food on their plates. The waste also occurs when available food goes uneaten after harvest, due to agricultural conditions or improper storage. "Food waste not only results in wasted money for consumers, but in wasted nutrients as …

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Mahopac, NY

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NWH's Da Vinci Surgery Offers Unparalleled Kidney Care MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For those who need surgery to treat dangerous kidney tumors and cancers, receiving life-changing care shouldn't have to mean extended hospital stays followed by weeks of recovery before returning to daily routines. Thanks to the innovative robot-assisted surgeries available at Northern Westchester Hospital, it doesn't have to. "We use the da Vinci Robotic System to treat kidney tumors and kidney cancers," said Dr. Bromberg, chief of Urology at Northern Westchester Hospital. "We perform many of these surgeries on a regular basis. One of the beauties of robo…

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Mahopac, NY

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NWH Combines Compassion And Care For Chronic Wound Patients MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- After undergoing intestinal surgery, returning to everyday life may depend on how quickly the surgical wound heals. Some patients, like Mort Axelrod, must adjust to life with a stoma. But thanks to The Wound Care Center at Northern Westchester Hospital, they don't need to adapt alone. A stoma is a medical incision, usually made in the abdomen, which allows for the direct removal of harmful bodily substances. These open stomas protrude from the skin, often creating uncomfortable and challenging side effects. "Many times when patients get stomas, they are given instr…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY

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WMC Explains How To Keep Hearts Healthy After Failure According to cardiac specialist Dr. Alan Gass, the advice he gives to patients with heart failure is designed to be simple yet effective: stop drinking alcohol, stop smoking, lose weight and start exercising. “If you have heart failure, do all of that, plus watch your salt and water intake, and be active,” said Gass, medical director of Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), who also sees patients at Good Samaritan Hospital, in Suffern. “People think that exercise an…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY

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And The Winner Goes To: WMC, For Keeping Oscar Manufacturers Best In Show The Academy Awards may be synonymous with the glitz and glamor of Southern California, but the evening's real stars -- the iconic trophies themselves -- actually boast local, New York roots. Believe it or not, the Oscar is manufactured here in the Hudson Valley. And The Work Place at MidHudson Regional Hospital helps workers at Polich Tallix, an internationally known metal foundry in Walden, stay healthy and safe. In 2015, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided to return to the original process of casting bronze. They chose Polich Tallix, an art foundry started in the late …

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY

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'Oh No, What Do I Do?' WMC Answers Everyday Medical Questions From bumps and scrapes to accidents in the kitchen, many everyday injuries are unavoidable. To help area residents better understand the severity of common injuries -- and what to do about them -- Westchester Medical Center doctors share their advice and tips: You’re renovating your home and step on a nail. Should you remove it yourself? According to Dr. Ivan Miller, Director of Emergency Medicine at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of WMCHealth, “Puncture wounds are high risk for infection because they tend to seal in whatever contamination occurred with the puncture. In all cases,…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY

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One More Round: How To Avoid Overdrinking Enjoying a beer, glass of wine or well-mixed cocktail, either with a meal or by itself, is one of life's great treats and can have numerous positive benefits. In fact, studies have shown that drinking beverages like wine can actually boost overall health. However, knowing when to stop and what constitutes overdrinking is important to both physical and emotional well-being. “Binge drinking is defined as five drinks for men and four drinks for women in a period of one or two hours. It is also thought to be heavy episodic drinking, with the intent of becoming intoxicated," said Allen Nace,…

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Bergenfield, NJ

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With Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopies And Early Detection Save Lives RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Having a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer isn't anyone’s favorite activity. However, with colorectal cancer ranking as the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, undergoing the procedure may be one of the smartest things you can do for your overall health. "It's important for individuals to go for colorectal cancer screenings even if they are not showing any symptoms," said Dr. Mitchell Rubinoff, chair of Gastroenterology at Valley Medical Group. In general, both men and women should begin getting routine colonoscopies at age 50, or…

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