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Northern Westchester Hospital's Hip Surgery Leaves Painkillers Behind Northern Westchester Hospital's Hip Surgery Leaves Painkillers Behind
Northern Westchester Hospital's Hip Surgery Leaves Painkillers Behind MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Undergoing a surgery can be a major disruption to everyday life. Missing work, school and requiring weeks of medication can often be enough to discourage even the most pain-affected person to put off a procedure.  That's exactly why Ian, a patient at Northern Westchester Hospital, had avoided a long-overdue hip replacement. "I needed hip replacement because I was in unrelenting pain, [but] had put off having surgery for many years," he said. However, after meeting with Dr. Eric Grossman of Northern Westchester Hospital's Orthopedic and Spine Institute to discus…
Looking To Age Without Slowing Down? Hit The (Yoga) Mat, Says HSS Looking To Age Without Slowing Down? Hit The (Yoga) Mat, Says HSS
Looking To Age Without Slowing Down? Hit The (Yoga) Mat, Says HSS PARAMUS, N.J. -- Imagine enjoying increased flexibility, improved respiratory function and experiencing a generally healthier sense of well-being as you age. According to emerging evidence, finding this fountain of youth is possible for everyone through a little instruction, dedication and a willingness to work up a sweat. According to Katrin Ramsey, a certified lymphedema therapist at Hospital for Special Surgery, research has shown yoga to be a highly effective exercise routine for promoting health and wellness later in life. The reason for yoga's expansive physical benefits, she said, is …
When Planting Becomes A Pain: Keep Your Body And Garden Happy This Summer When Planting Becomes A Pain: Keep Your Body And Garden Happy This Summer
When Planting Becomes A Pain: Keep Your Body And Garden Happy This Summer GREENWICH, Conn. -- Ask any avid gardener and they'll tell you that keeping flowers and plants looking great all summer requires continued effort. What most green thumbs may not realize, however, is that their favorite pastime can actually put them at risk for an overuse injury. Dr. David Wei, a hand and upper extremity specialist at Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) who sees patients at ONS's Greenwich, Stamford and Harrison locations, explained that gardeners can actually experience many of same injuries associated with golf, tennis and other activities that involve repetit…
William Pitt Broker Brings Area Expertise With A Side Of Fries William Pitt Broker Brings Area Expertise With A Side Of Fries
William Pitt Broker Brings Area Expertise With A Side Of Fries SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- For George Papageorge, a realtor at William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty's Southport brokerage, helping the community and meeting new people has been in his blood since childhood. Born and raised in Fairfield, Papageorge and his family's ties to the area date back to the early 1900s. "My family and I all have our roots in the area," said Papageorge. Growing up, his father owned the Center Restaurant in downtown Fairfield, and instilled in young George the importance of hard work. "When I was a young boy, I would leave middle school and wash dishes, b…
Valley's New Pharmacy Offers Patients And Community In-Hospital Convenience Valley's New Pharmacy Offers Patients And Community In-Hospital Convenience
Valley's New Pharmacy Offers Patients And Community In-Hospital Convenience RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For patients at The Valley Hospital, filling a prescription or seeking the advice of a pharmacist can be done without ever leaving the building, thanks to the opening of the hospital's second retail pharmacy in Ridgewood. Located on the first floor of the hospital, "Valley Health Pharmacy: The Valley Hospital” will enable hospitalized patients to have their prescriptions filled before leaving the hospital, and provide much-welcomed convenience for patients and their families. Additionally, patients will be able to adhere to their medication regimens immediately follow…
Plugged In: Valley Named One Of Nation's 'Most Wired' Hospitals Plugged In: Valley Named One Of Nation's 'Most Wired' Hospitals
Plugged In: Valley Named One Of Nation's 'Most Wired' Hospitals RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For patients in Bergen County, many of the country's most innovative healthcare treatments are available right in their neighborhood thanks to the array of services offered by The Valley Hospital. For the 17th consecutive year, The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System have been recognized as one of the nation’s Most Wired Hospitals, according to a recent study by the American Hospital Association’s Health Forum. “Valley is proud to have once again made the Most Wired list,” said Eric Carey, vice president of information systems and chief information officer for Valley…
Joint Treatment At NWH Offers An Escape From Chronic Pain Joint Treatment At NWH Offers An Escape From Chronic Pain
Joint Treatment At NWH Offers An Escape From Chronic Pain MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For some people, chronic knee pain can put limitations on life. Leisurely summer walks, light exercise or even a flight of stairs may cause considerable pain and discomfort. Often times, those who suffer miss out by staying home and giving their knees a rest. Now, thanks to a dramatically modernized approach to joint treatment available at the Orthopedic and Spine Institute at Northern Westchester Hospital, surgeons are able improving the quality of life and mobility of patients across the region. This was the experience for Ira, who suffered from debilitating knee pain …
White Plains Hospital Announces New Infectious Disease Specialists White Plains Hospital Announces New Infectious Disease Specialists
White Plains Hospital Announces New Infectious Disease Specialists WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- In order to effectively prevent and treat the spread of contagious diseases, White Plains Hospital has added two infectious disease specialists, Dr. Barry D. Wenglin and Dr. Gary Zeitlin, to its growing Physician Associates Division.  Board certified in internal medicine and infectious disease, Zeitlin and Wenglin will continue to operate out of their office at 56 Doyer Avenue in White Plains. Longtime Westchester practitioners, the doctors join the Physician Associates team with decades of experience dealing with highly contagious illnesses. After receiving his underg…
Five Pace Athletes Nab Academic All-Conference Recognition Five Pace Athletes Nab Academic All-Conference Recognition
Five Pace Athletes Nab Academic All-Conference Recognition PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. --  Five Pace University student-athletes have been recognized by the Northeast-10 Conference for their success in both the classroom and on the playing field by being named to the Spring 2017 Academic All-Conference Teams. A Chester, N.Y native and senior on the men's lacrosse team, Brandon Donnellan was named to the Men's Lacrosse Academic All-Conference Team and was also recognized with the NE-10 Sport Excellence Award for lacrosse. Additionally, lacrosse teammate Joshua Kreitler, a junior from Shelton, Conn., Najmah James, a junior women's lacrosse standout from Danbu…
Pace Welcomes High School Seniors To Campus For College Sneak Peak Pace Welcomes High School Seniors To Campus For College Sneak Peak
Pace Welcomes High School Seniors To Campus For College Sneak Peak PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Over the next three weeks, Pace University will be hosting several exclusive on-campus events for rising high school seniors before they return to school in the fall. These events are designed to showcase the university's academic and student life experience. Designed specifically for rising high school seniors who haven't yet started applying to colleges, Pace Summer Visit Days will be hosted on both the school's Pleasantville and New York City campuses. The sessions will last roughly 2 ½ hours, and will be held on the following dates: Thursday, July 27 at 9:30 a.m…
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