John Haffey

Client Editor

[email protected]

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.

John Haffey's Contributions

Tee It Up Or Hit The Courts For A Cause In Orange County Tee It Up Or Hit The Courts For A Cause In Orange County
Tee It Up Or Hit The Courts For A Cause In Orange County St. Anthony Community Hospital is calling all athletes -- or those just looking for a good time -- at the hospital’s annual Golf & Tennis Classic to be held this September in Warwick. Participants will spend the day on the course and courts, enjoying a reception and dinner while supporting the Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation. Golfers will have the opportunity to bring home the big prize, as the winner of the Hole in One contest will leave with a new 2018 Ford Fusion courtesy of Leo Kaytes Ford. Proceeds from the tournament will support St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of …
Robotic Acid Reflux Surgery: A Cure For Chronic Heartburn Robotic Acid Reflux Surgery: A Cure For Chronic Heartburn
Robotic Acid Reflux Surgery: A Cure For Chronic Heartburn An uncomfortable digestive disorder affecting more than three million Americans annually, acid reflux disease is often considered just another annoying, everyday irritation. However, in advanced cases of the disease, more than simple medication and lifestyle changes are required to provide relief. Acid reflux, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, occurs in the area between the stomach and the esophagus. In normal circumstances, the stomach produces acid in order to digest food, which should remain confined to the stomach. However, when there is a weakness in the lower esophag…
Looking To Refinance A Home? Laurel Road Explains What You Need To Know Looking To Refinance A Home? Laurel Road Explains What You Need To Know
Looking To Refinance A Home? Laurel Road Explains What You Need To Know For homeowners who have built equity in their current property and are seeking additional money for renovations, upgrades or other life events, refinancing a mortgage through a cash-out refinance offers the chance to access additional funds without the need for a traditional loan. In these loans, a new mortgage is financed for an amount larger than the current total, with the difference being paid in cash to the homeowner. Several benefits of a cash-out refinance include low interest rates, flexibility to use the money at the homeowner's discretion and a variety of tax advantages. However, …
Good Samaritan Hospital Awarded Funds To Benefit At-Risk Patients Good Samaritan Hospital Awarded Funds To Benefit At-Risk Patients
Good Samaritan Hospital Awarded Funds To Benefit At-Risk Patients In order to further its support for medically at-risk, low-income patients with limited or no health insurance, Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, has been awarded $40,000 in Mission Grant funds from Bon Secours Health System.  Nearly $20,000 was awarded to help initiate the Genetic Counseling and Diagnostic Testing: Improving Outcomes for Women At-Risk for Breast Cancer program. Good Samaritan Hospital’s Center for Breast Health will oversee this program, ensuring that high-risk women with poor to no health insurance can receive genetic couns…
Beat The Back To School Blues With These Summer-Long Prep Tips Beat The Back To School Blues With These Summer-Long Prep Tips
Beat The Back To School Blues With These Summer-Long Prep Tips Summer means a break from everything school-related — from bedtimes to bullies. But all things school should be addressed well before Labor Day to smooth the transition for children, said Abraham Bartell, MD, Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). “Children need a week or two to retrain their brains and bodies to return to a full day of school,” he said. Consider taking a staycation for the last week or two before school and moving bedtime 15 to 30 minutes earlier each night. “All sc…
From Rescue To Recovery, WMC Helps Area Teen Overcome Watersport Accident From Rescue To Recovery, WMC Helps Area Teen Overcome Watersport Accident
From Rescue To Recovery, WMC Helps Area Teen Overcome Watersport Accident Every free chance they have, siblings Ryan and Ryley White look to get on the water. That's why when 18-year-old Ryley, her brother and their significant others trailered their family jet skis to Greenwood Lake on the New York-New Jersey border, they expected nothing but good times and another enjoyable day on the water. Despite the gray skies and rough water that afternoon, they decided to steer the jet skis toward a swimming spot they’d heard about. Arriving first, Ryan's girlfriend Heather — with Ryley as her passenger — realized the lake was too choppy. She waved to Ryan and Stephen to t…
Before Traveling, WMC Shares Simple Tips On How To Stay Healthy Abroad Before Traveling, WMC Shares Simple Tips On How To Stay Healthy Abroad
Before Traveling, WMC Shares Simple Tips On How To Stay Healthy Abroad “The first thing I tell people is to start thinking about potential health issues as soon as you book your flight,” said Dr. Rajiv Narula, MD, travel-medicine expert and internal medicine physician at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. “Most people look up restaurants or resorts, and only realize they need vaccinations at the last minute.” Consult a physician four to six weeks before departing; some vaccinations require multiple doses, spaced a few weeks apart. Describe your trip to your doctor -- what you’ll do, where you’ll stay -- and r…
Westchester Medical Center Explores Growing 'Keto Diet' Trend Westchester Medical Center Explores Growing 'Keto Diet' Trend
Westchester Medical Center Explores Growing 'Keto Diet' Trend “The ketogenic [keto] diet is high in fat, low in carbohydrates and moderate in protein – a combination that mimics a state of fasting,” said Lauren Brown-Brandel, clinical dietician at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. “When the body can’t use carbs for energy, it begins to convert fat into energy instead. The byproducts of this breakdown are called ketones.” Traditionally used to treat epilepsy, the keto diet is now a popular weight-loss method, following the low-carb craze popularized by the Atkins diet. Unlike Atkins, which doesn’t…
WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Medical Facilities WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Medical Facilities
WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Medical Facilities Slated for completion in 2020, two Westchester Medical Center Health Network hospitals in Kingston and Port Jervis are making steady progress toward achieving a new vision of state-of-the-art healthcare services and resources in the communities they serve. Bon Secours Community Hospital Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently welcomed local leaders and New York State officials to Bon Secours Community Hospital for a special ceremony, formally heralding the beginning of construction on a transformative $40-million hospital-renova…
WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Healthcare Facilities WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Healthcare Facilities
WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Healthcare Facilities Slated for completion in 2020, two Westchester Medical Center Health Network hospitals in Kingston and Port Jervis are making steady progress toward achieving a new vision of state-of-the-art healthcare services and resources in the communities they serve. Bon Secours Community Hospital Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently welcomed local leaders and New York State officials to Bon Secours Community Hospital for a special ceremony, formally heralding the beginning of construction on a transformative $40-million hospital-renova…
Prev Page 9 of 188 7 8 9 10 11 Next
81 - 90 of 1,874 articles