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HSS Doctor Answers Your Questions On Avascular Necrosis HSS Doctor Answers Your Questions On Avascular Necrosis
HSS Doctor Answers Your Questions On Avascular Necrosis STAMFORD, Conn. -- Hospital for Special Surgery's Dr. Charles Cornell answers your questions on Avascular necrosis in the first part of a two-part series.  What is avascular necrosis? Avascular necrosis, or AVN, is a bone disorder that results from vascular injury. Issues arise when a bone that is nourished by microscopic blood vessels lacks cross circulation. When the area of bone supplied by the clogged vessel dies, the body responds by removing the dead bone and replacing it with new living bone. At this point, the perfect fit between the ball and socket of the hip is lost, leading to ar…
NWH And Curtis Instruments Partner In Hospital's Centennial Celebration NWH And Curtis Instruments Partner In Hospital's Centennial Celebration
NWH And Curtis Instruments Partner In Hospital's Centennial Celebration MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Thanks to Curtis Instruments, and an array of community supporters, Northern Westchester Hospital is receiving quite the birthday celebration.  Curtis Instruments, the privately-held international instruments and controllers manufacturer headquartered in Mount Kisco, has provided support in 2016 and beyond with a generous gift to Northern Westchester Hospital. The donation is designated to benefit the Ken Hamilton Care Givers Center as well as the Community Health Education and Outreach program. As the hospital celebrates 100 years of care, it's fitting that continued c…
Bard Debuts World Premier Of Century-Old Puppet Performance At SummerScape Bard Debuts World Premier Of Century-Old Puppet Performance At SummerScape
Bard Debuts World Premier Of Century-Old Puppet Performance At SummerScape ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, NY -- The Bard SummerScape festival is currently presenting the world premiere -- almost a full century after its creation -- of Demolishing Everything with Amazing Speed, a futurist puppet play by Fortunato Depero. Originally written in 1917 by Depero, one leading Italian Futurists, the puppet play has been translated, designed and directed by Hudson Valley-based puppet artist Dan Hurlin. Based on four plays written at the height of World War I, the performance is hallucinogenic, fast-paced, and shot through with dark humor. The play celebrates the energy and possibili…
Valley Names Dr. Goncalves New Director of Cardiac Surgery Valley Names Dr. Goncalves New Director of Cardiac Surgery
Valley Names Dr. Goncalves New Director of Cardiac Surgery RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- —Valley Health System has announced the appointment of Dr. John A. Goncalves as Director of Cardiac Surgery and Surgical Director for the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Program at The Valley Heart and Vascular Institute. A board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, Goncalves, a resident of Franklin Lakes, specializes in complex surgery to treat congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, valvular disease, aortic defects and emergencies, and other diseases of the heart and vascular system. As Surgical Director of the TAVR Program, he leads Valley’s effort…
Pace Students' Elephant Ban Bill Passes In State Senate Pace Students' Elephant Ban Bill Passes In State Senate
Pace Students' Elephant Ban Bill Passes In State Senate PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Thanks to students at Pace's Environmental Policy Clinic, elephants may not be coming to a circus near you. The Elephant Protection Act, written by eight Pace Students, passed in the New York State Senate by a vote of 62-0. Taught by professors John Cronin and Michelle Land, the clinic announced that the New York State Senate has passed by unanimous vote the Elephant Protection Act (S7805), conceived and written by the students of the clinic. Local state senator, Terrence Murphy, fought assiduously for the bill's passage, which bans entertainment elephants in circuses …
Stay Safe This Summer With Food Tips From WMC Stay Safe This Summer With Food Tips From WMC
Stay Safe This Summer With Food Tips From WMC VALHALLA, N.Y. -- As the summer heat beats down, now's the perfect time to enjoy al fresco dining. However, when cooking perishable foods such as meats, there's a concern that leaving them unrefrigerated for an extended period of time can result in food-borne illness. “The concern is bacterial infection from contamination,” says Alison Sullivan, Registered Dietician at Good Samaritan Hospital, a Member the Westchester Medical Center Health Network." When food is left exposed to sunlight and heat, it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. In order to ensure your food is germ-free Sulliv…
HSS Doctor Helps You Understand Rheumatoid Arthritis HSS Doctor Helps You Understand Rheumatoid Arthritis
HSS Doctor Helps You Understand Rheumatoid Arthritis PARAMUS, N.J. -- HSS rheumatologist Dee Dee Wu provides an in-depth understanding of rheumatoid arthritis in part one of a two-part series. What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by joint inflammation, which can lead to progressive joint damage, deformities and disability if left untreated. Who is affected by rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis can occur at any age, but the peak onset is between the ages of 50 and 75. Disease prevalence is about 1 percent in Caucasians, but ranges between 0.1- 5 percent in other ethnic groups…
Saw Mill Club Hosts USTA Intersectional Competition Saw Mill Club Hosts USTA Intersectional Competition
Saw Mill Club Hosts Usta Intersectional Competition MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Saw Mill Club recently hosted the prestigious USTA Intersectional Bruneau and Mid Atlantic Coast Cups, an annual event played between Eastern, Mid Atlantic, New England and Middle States.  The Eastern team was comprised of six staff and members from the Saw Mill Club including Kevin Kane, Bob Bull, Charles Lacy-Thompson, Todd Gordon, Gregg Finn and Boris Serebro. Tennis Director and Eastern Team Captain Bob Bull led the team to a second place finish behind Mid Atlantic, who won the event. “We were honored to host this event at Saw Mill Club and have so many Internationa…
ONS Doctor Explains The Ins And Outs Of Chronic Knee Pain ONS Doctor Explains The Ins And Outs Of Chronic Knee Pain
ONS Doctor Explains The Ins And Outs Of Chronic Knee Pain GREENWICH, Conn. -- For those who live an active lifestyle, and even more so for those who don't, chronic knee pain can be an agonizing reality. In many cases, acute knee pain can be the result of injury to the joint or surrounding tissue. Chronic knee pain, on the other hand, tends to be caused by some type of arthritis, usually osteoarthritis. “Osteoarthritis develops as the protective cartilage wears away from the bones over time. The knee pain and swelling is caused by exposed bones rubbing, making it difficult to execute daily activities,” explains knee specialist Dr. Demetris Delos …
Nurses Of A Different Kind Make For Special Care At RHHC Nurses Of A Different Kind Make For Special Care At RHHC
Nurses Of A Different Kind Make For Special Care At Rhhc DANBURY, Conn. -- When she saw her new patient was in pain, nurse Sophie knew exactly what to do. She rested beside the bed, allowing him to stroke her fur for nearly an hour. This isn't the typical nurse treatment, but that's because Sophie isn't your typical nurse. Sophie isn't a nurse by training, yet she he has earned her spot on the team of furry helpers who bring comfort to the patients and staff of Regional Hospice and Home Care in Danbury. Sophie’s owner, and fellow hospice volunteer, Antonio Muñoz is in awe of his lovable pet’s uncanny ability to soothe those in need. “She just kno…
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