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Phelps Hospital Appoints New Chief Of Nursing Phelps Hospital Appoints New Chief Of Nursing Phelps Hospital Appoints New Chief Of Nursing
Phelps Hospital Appoints New Chief Of Nursing Phelps Hospital, part of Northwell Health, announced today that Amy Matthews, MSN, RN, NE-BC, has been named as chief nursing officer. In her role, Ms. Matthews will play a key role in supporting the ongoing success of all inpatient and outpatient care services that employ nursing staff and will be an integral part of Phelps’ strategic planning. Accountable for more than 500 employees, who achieved Magnet Recognition status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, Ms. Matthews has administrative oversight for the hospitals operational and service excellence manda…

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Yonkers, NY
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Northwell Opens Physician Partners Medical Practice In Yonkers Northwell Opens Physician Partners Medical Practice In Yonkers Northwell Opens Physician Partners Medical Practice In Yonkers
Northwell Opens Physician Partners Medical Practice In Yonkers Northwell Health has announced the opening of Northwell Health Physician Partners at Yonkers, a 4,658 square-foot space dedicated to cardiology and primary care as well as a variety of expert subspecialty doctors all at one convenient address – 1034 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY. The Yonkers facility provides state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in cardiology, family medicine, internal medicine, neurosurgery, pulmonary medicine, and vascular surgery specialties. Some of the clinical features include phlebotomy, EKG, on-site testing, vaccinations, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT), echo and s…

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Mt. Kisco, NY
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Phelps, Northern Westchester Hospitals Nationally Recognized For High-Quality Stroke Care Phelps, Northern Westchester Hospitals Nationally Recognized For High-Quality Stroke Care Phelps, Northern Westchester Hospitals Nationally Recognized For High-Quality Stroke Care
Phelps, Northern Westchester Hospitals Nationally Recognized For High-Quality Stroke Care Phelps and Northern Westchester hospitals, part of Northwell Health, have received the Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award from the American Heart Association (AHA) for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the leading cause of disability and the No. 5 cause of death in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the bra…

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Brentwood, NY
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Monkeypox Vaccine Clinics On Long Island Fill Up Within Hours Of Opening Monkeypox Vaccine Clinics On Long Island Fill Up Within Hours Of Opening Monkeypox Vaccine Clinics On Long Island Fill Up Within Hours Of Opening
Monkeypox Vaccine Clinics On Long Island Fill Up Within Hours Of Opening As news broke that Northwell Health and Suffolk County would begin offering monkeypox vaccines on Long Island, all slots for appointments filled up within hours. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced on Monday, July 11, that the county would open six pop-up clinics on Fire Island on Thursday, July 14.  Following the announcement, all slots were full, but officials say there will be more vaccines on the way. Those who made an appointment will receive their shots at one of six pop-up clinics on Fire Island.  See Earlier Report: CDC Releases State-By-State Rundown …

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by Kathy Reakes
Armonk, NY
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Dr. Gizelka David-West Raises Awareness Of Gynecologic Cancers In The Office And On The Stage Dr. Gizelka David-West Raises Awareness Of Gynecologic Cancers In The Office And On The Stage Dr. Gizelka David-West Raises Awareness Of Gynecologic Cancers In The Office And On The Stage
Dr. Gizelka David-West Raises Awareness Of Gynecologic Cancers In The Office And On The Stage Many medical students enter school thinking they’ll specialize in one thing only to change their minds as they learn more about other disciplines. That was true for Dr. Gizelka David-West, Northwell’s newest gynecologic oncologist, who “fell in love” with women’s health in medical school. Dr. David-West, who came to the U.S. from Nigeria as a child, is part of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute team of specialists at Northern Westchester and Phelps hospitals. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological cancers, she brings extensive clinical expertise in treating these ca…

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Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
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Phelps Hospital Elects Kevin J. Plunkett As Community Board Chair Phelps Hospital Elects Kevin J. Plunkett As Community Board Chair Phelps Hospital Elects Kevin J. Plunkett As Community Board Chair
Phelps Hospital Elects Kevin J. Plunkett As Community Board Chair The Phelps Hospital Community Board has elected Kevin J. Plunkett, of Tarrytown, as its new chair. In this role, Mr. Plunkett will lead the community board as it represents the viewpoint and perspective of the community while serving as ambassadors-at-large for Phelps. Joining him as officers are former board chair Kenneth Taber and Alfred “Fred” Mascia, as vice chairs. Loretta London will serve as Secretary. All will serve two-year terms. Mr. Plunkett has served on the Phelps Community Board for four years. He recently co-chaired Phelps Champagne Ball in October 2021, which set a new fundra…

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Massapequa, NY
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ID Released For Person Killed In Hempstead Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say ID Released For Person Killed In Hempstead Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say ID Released For Person Killed In Hempstead Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say
ID Released For Person Killed In Hempstead Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say The identity has been released of a man who police say was killed in a crash on Long Island involving a drunk driver. The crash happened around 1:40 a.m. Sunday 26 in Hempstead. A 2017 Dodge Durango operated by Oscar Argueta, age 35, of Hicksville, was traveling northbound on Greenwich Street when it struck a 2017 Mercedes-Benz that was traveling eastbound on Martin Street, Nassau County Police said.  The male passenger in the Mercedes-Benz was pronounced dead at the scene by a Northwell Health EMT, police said.  Earlier report: Hicksville Man Driving Drunk Charged After…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
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Hicksville Man Driving Drunk Charged After Fatal Hempstead Crash, Police Say Hicksville Man Driving Drunk Charged After Fatal Hempstead Crash, Police Say Hicksville Man Driving Drunk Charged After Fatal Hempstead Crash, Police Say
Hicksville Man Driving Drunk Charged After Fatal Hempstead Crash, Police Say Updated story: ID Released For Person Killed In Hempstead Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say A Long Island man driving drunk has been charged following a fatal overnight crash. It happened around 1:40 a.m. Sunday 26 in Hempstead. A 2017 Dodge Durango operated by Oscar Argueta, age 35, of Hicksville, was traveling northbound on Greenwich Street when it struck a 2017 Mercedes-Benz that was traveling eastbound on Martin Street, Nassau County Police said.  The male passenger in the Mercedes-Benz was pronounced dead at the scene by a Northwell Health EMT, police said. His n…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
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Northwell Opens Physician Partners Medical Practice In White Plains Northwell Opens Physician Partners Medical Practice In White Plains Northwell Opens Physician Partners Medical Practice In White Plains
Northwell Opens Physician Partners Medical Practice In White Plains Northwell Health has announced the opening of Northwell Health Physician Partners at White Plains, a 4,761-square-foot space dedicated to primary care and a variety of expert subspecialty doctors all at one convenient address - 244 Westchester Avenue in White Plains, NY. The Westchester Avenue facility provides state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in internal medicine, family medicine in both English and Spanish, immigration physical exams for those seeking to become permanent U.S. residents, gastroenterology and plastic surgery as well as colorectal surgery, ENT and vascular specialties.…

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by Daily Voice
Massapequa, NY
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LI Man Arraigned For Fatal Shooting Of Ex-Girlfriend At Northwell Building In New Hyde Park LI Man Arraigned For Fatal Shooting Of Ex-Girlfriend At Northwell Building In New Hyde Park LI Man Arraigned For Fatal Shooting Of Ex-Girlfriend At Northwell Building In New Hyde Park
LI Man Arraigned For Fatal Shooting Of Ex-Girlfriend At Northwell Building In New Hyde Park A Long Island man has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend, authorities announced. Amelia Laguerre, age 33, of Queens, was found shot and killed on Thursday, March 31 was found shot in the underground parking garage of the Northwell Health office building where she worked on Marcus Avenue in New Hyde Park. The investigation by the Nassau County Police Department determined that Laguerre’s ex-boyfriend, 30-year-old Bay Shore resident Quay Sean Hines - also known as Quay-Sean Renard Hines - allegedly tracked her down in the garage with a loaded gun and…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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Suspect Nabbed For Targeted Fatal Shooting Of Northwell Health Employee Suspect Nabbed For Targeted Fatal Shooting Of Northwell Health Employee Suspect Nabbed For Targeted Fatal Shooting Of Northwell Health Employee
Suspect Nabbed For Targeted Fatal Shooting Of Northwell Health Employee A suspect has been apprehended for the targeted fatal shooting of a Northwell Health employee who was killed in a parking garage on Long Island. Amelia Laguerre, age 33, of St. Albans, Queens, was found shot in North New Hyde Park around 4:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 31. She was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead by a hospital physician, Nassau County Police said. See Earlier Story: Northwell Employee Fatally Shot In North New Hyde Park Parking Garage Laguerre, who worked for Northwell for 10 years, had been shot five times by someone who was waiti…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
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ID Released For Northwell Health Employee Fatally Shot In Parking Garage ID Released For Northwell Health Employee Fatally Shot In Parking Garage ID Released For Northwell Health Employee Fatally Shot In Parking Garage
ID Released For Northwell Health Employee Fatally Shot In Parking Garage Police have identified a Northwell Health employee who was fatally shot in a parking garage on Long Island. Amelia Laguerre, age 33, of St. Albans, Queens, was found shot in North New Hyde Park around 4:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 31. Arriving officers found Laguerre with multiple gunshot wounds being attended to by local medical staff from the facility, said the Nassau County Police. She was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead by a hospital physician, police said. See Earlier Story: Northwell Employee Fatally Shot In North New Hyde Park Parking Ga…

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by Kathy Reakes