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Northern Westchester Hospital Offers Next Generation Of Mammograms Northern Westchester Hospital Offers Next Generation Of Mammograms
Northern Westchester Hospital Offers Next Generation Of Mammograms MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Mammograms save lives. Screening early and often for breast cancer has proven to significantly increase survival rate among those who are diagnosed. At Northern Westchester Hospital, the arrival of three dimensional mammograms has provided a clear, more definitive assessment and helped doctors find and eliminate breast cancer more accurately than ever before. With the onset of screening mammography, surgeons have seen a 30 percent reduction in the death rate of breast cancer patients since the 1980s. The life-saving potential of mammography has spurred efforts in advanci…
NWH's Breast Institute Provides Support From Diagnosis To Survivorship NWH's Breast Institute Provides Support From Diagnosis To Survivorship
NWH's Breast Institute Provides Support From Diagnosis To Survivorship MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A breast cancer diagnosis can trigger an array of emotions -- fear, anger, sadness and confusion. However, The Breast Institute at Northern Westchester Hospital is committed to adding comfort and peace to that list, thanks to a complete program of care for patients battling breast cancer.  Wherever patients are in their journey with breast cancer, from diagnosis and treatments to wellness and survivorship, NWH works to ensure a supportive experience with the best possible outcomes. In addition to being a nationally accredited breast center and providing high-quality com…
WCMG's Newtown Primary Care Showcases The Future Of Community Medicine WCMG's Newtown Primary Care Showcases The Future Of Community Medicine
Wcmg's Newtown Primary Care Showcases The Future Of Community Medicine NEWTOWN, Conn. -- What can a doctor's office learn from a department store? According to Richard Gemming, executive director of Western Connecticut Medical Group and vice president of Western Connecticut Health Network, the answer is a lot. Western Connecticut Medical Group recently opened its Newtown Primary Care Center, which Gemming hopes will become a model in primary care and specialty services. "We’re looking to change the practice culture and the look and feel of our practice offices," said Gemming, who joined the network this June. "We are focused on improving the pat…
From Scalpels To Robotics, Hudson Valley Doctor Has Seen It All From Scalpels To Robotics, Hudson Valley Doctor Has Seen It All
From Scalpels To Robotics, Hudson Valley Doctor Has Seen It All SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- For Dr. Robert Raniolo, founder and senior partner at Hudson Valley Surgical Group in Sleepy Hollow, medicine has always been about taking care of those in his community. Born and raised in Westchester County, Raniolo began his training at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx in the 1980s. He began practicing at a time when minimally invasive procedures were decades away from becoming commonplace. After completing his residency in the city, Raniolo knew his heart was back home. "There was no place I wanted to be more than Tarrytown," he said. "I walked into Ph…
Bedford Playhouse Nears Fundraising Goal To Begin Construction Bedford Playhouse Nears Fundraising Goal To Begin Construction
Bedford Playhouse Nears Fundraising Goal To Begin Construction BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The folks trying to turn the Bedford Playhouse, one of northern Westchester’s oldest cultural institutions, into a nonprofit arts cinema and community center, are marking a fundraising milestone. Thanks to several recent large donations, the campaign has now raised $4.6 million of its $5.2 million needed to begin construction. Additional fundraising will ensure the Playhouse is operational in 2017. In the past six weeks alone, the effort has raked in $800,000. About $600,000 more is needed to begin construction. They also announced that a series of videos, touting differe…
Cuba Gooding, Jr. Visits Pace, Stepping 'Inside The Actors Studio' Cuba Gooding, Jr. Visits Pace, Stepping 'Inside The Actors Studio'
Cuba Gooding, Jr. Visits Pace, Stepping 'Inside The Actors Studio' NEW YORK -- It's lights, camera action at Pace’s lower Manhattan campus this month. Academy Award-winning actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. will appear at the school's Schimmel Center for the Arts for a taping of "Inside the Actors Studio" on Oct. 28. Gooding is known for his breakthrough role in "Boyz n the Hood," his Academy Award–winning role in "Jerry Maguire" and his portrayal of O.J Simpson in "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story." He has also held roles in films such as "American Gangster," "Men of Honor," "Radio,&quo…
Danbury Farmers Market Brings Area's Finest Fruits And Veggies To The Table Danbury Farmers Market Brings Area's Finest Fruits And Veggies To The Table
Danbury Farmers Market Brings Area's Finest Fruits And Veggies To The Table DANBURY, Conn. -- Come taste fall's finest flavors in Danbury this Saturday, as the Danbury Farmers Market Community Collaborative celebrates ' Food Day 16'. The day will include workshops, music, the best local fruits, vegetables, eggs, clams, plants, maple syrup and honey. Guest will have the opportunity to receive a $5 gift certificate to spend at the market. Food Day is a call to action for Americans to change their diets and our food policies. Food Day 2016 will focus on greener diets as a way to address both health and environmental issues. The market is committed to ensuring everyon…
Pace People This Week: Hacking Hoops And Real Estate Success Pace People This Week: Hacking Hoops And Real Estate Success
Pace People This Week: Hacking Hoops And Real Estate Success PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Pace student William Robbins was featured in a Tech Crunch article for his involvement in the National Basketball Association's first-ever hackathon. A write-up on the hackathon can be found here. Pace anthropology professor Dr. Judith Pajo published an article in Energy, Sustainability and Society. It can be read here. Pace political science professor and department chair Jessica Lavariega-Monforti was featured in the Yale Daily News and New Haven Independent. She spoke in New Haven on Oct…
NFL Veteran Tackles 'Locker Room Talk' NFL Veteran Tackles 'Locker Room Talk'
NFL Veteran Tackles 'Locker Room Talk' PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. --  College Football Hall of Fame quarterback and NFL veteran Don McPherson visited Pace University last week and spoke with students about the social issues facing young athletes today.  New York State Senator Terrence Murphy opened the event by discussing opioid abuse and the correlation between sports injuries and drug addiction. Murphy has extensive knowledge in healthcare and is co-chair of a statewide task force to combat the growing heroin and prescription opioid crisis in New York. McPherson's talk focused on the use of language in sport, which he feels can creat…
Pace Professor Receives Award For Work In Senior Technology Pace Professor Receives Award For Work In Senior Technology
Pace Professor Receives Award For Work In Senior Technology PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Dr. Jean Coppola, professor of gerontechnology at Pace University, never in a million years thought she'd be a winner of Westchester County Association's prestigious 'Women in Tech' award. "I’ve attended the event throughout the years and though to myself, 'These women are amazing, I’ll never receive this award,'" she said. However, this October, Coppola and four other award winners will be honored for their contributions to science and technology. For Coppola, who is celebrating thirty years at Pace, science has always been her passion."My interest in …
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