Subaru White Plains has generously donated $73,270 to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital as part of Subaru America’s #SharetheLove event! This donation will help us provide life-changing treatments, world-class facilities, and innovative programs that make a real difference in the lives of our young patients.
Learn how you or your business can partner with us to advance the quality of care in our community here: https://wmchealthgiving.org/ways-to-help/
Thank you to DeCicco & Sons for helping WMCHealth to raise $31,839 to support child maternal health and the network’s new Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center.
Between April 28 and May 12, shoppers at DeCicco’s donated the funds to help expand Women’s Health Services, including Maternity and Labor and Delivery, providing a healthy start for new moms and babies.
Proceeds will also go to support the new Critical Care Tower — a modern, five-story facility that will have 128 private, ICU-capable rooms.
VALHALLA N.Y. (June, 2024) – Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth) 2024 Gala saluted former Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Regeneron President George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD, physicians Ivan Miller, MD and Augustine Moscatello, MD, and the dedicated medical/surgical nursing teams at Westchester Medical Center.
The event took place on Saturday, June 1st, at the Caramoor Center for Music and Arts in Katonah, NY. Proceeds from the gala are supporting the new Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center – a modern, five-story facility that will have 128 private, ICU-capable rooms.
Honorees at the event included:
Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey was honored with the John F. Heimerdinger Lifetime of Service Award. During her three decades in Congress, Congresswoman Lowey was a staunch advocate for healthcare, championing increased federal investments in biomedical research on diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s at the National Institutes of Health.
George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD, Board Co-Chair, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Scientific Officer of Regeneron, was recognized as a Community Champion. Dr. Yancopoulos has been instrumental in the development of Regeneron’s twelve FDA-approved and authorized medicines and numerous technologies that have saved and improved countless lives.
Ivan Miller, MD, Director of Emergency Medicine at Westchester Medical Center, received the Physician Exemplar Award. Dr. Miller was honored for his exceptional dedication to emergency medicine. He oversees all Emergency Departments within the WMCHealth system, tackling the most complex cases in the Hudson Valley and ensuring the provision of top-tier care.
Augustine Moscatello, MD, Director of the Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Westchester Medical Center, was also awarded the Physician Exemplar Award. Dr. Moscatello has participated in over thirty medical missions worldwide, including in Ukraine, Cuba, Vietnam, Thailand, India, and Ethiopia. In the past eighteen months, he has traveled to Ukraine three times, providing critical care to injured civilians and military personnel.
The Westchester Medical Center Medical and Surgical Nursing Teams were honored with the Care Champions Award. These dedicated professionals exemplify coordinated and comprehensive care for patients undergoing medical and surgical treatment, demonstrating outstanding expertise and compassion every day.
For a complete list of event sponsors, please visit visit WMCHealth.org/Gala.
Four brave young children were appointed as ambassadors for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital during a heartwarming ceremony at Clovers Stadium in Pomona, just before a New York Boulders baseball game. As ambassadors the children, all of whom received successful treatment for serious illnesses at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, will represent the thousands of children cared for annually by the hospital.
During the ceremony, 8-year-old Gabe and his 4-year-old sister Rei, along with 4-year-old Jameson and 12-year-old Iyanna, were presented with official sashes and medals by Nicole Lucas, Vice President of Patient Care Services at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.
This year’s ambassadors are:
Gabe and Rei Saki — Congenital Heart issues
Gabe was born with a congenital heart defect – a hole between the two top chambers of his heart called an atrial septal defect. Pediatric cardiology specialists at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital performed a minimally invasive heart technique five days before his third birthday and was released from the hospital after 36 hours. Today, Gabe is thriving. He loves karate lessons, playing Minecraft and Roblox and spending time with friends.
Rei was born with the same congenital heart defect as her brother but because of its smaller size, doctors are closely monitoring it to see if it will close on its own without surgery. So far Rei remains a happy healthy child who can often be found painting, coloring, and dancing.
Iyanna Williams — Kidney Transplant
When Iyanna was 10-year-old she contracted COVID-19 and at that time it was discovered that her kidneys were failing and she needed a transplant. In September of 2023, after a year on the transplant list, a kidney became available and Iyanna underwent a transplant at Westchester Medical Center. After the four-hour surgery, Iyanna recuperated at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and was released within a week. Her family is thankful for her recovery and report that she is a sassy 12-year-old who is excited to be back at school with her friends
Jameson Swankie
When Jameson was born in April of 2020, his parents received the devastating news that he had a large hole in his heart. He was immediately transferred to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, where he spent six days in the Neonatal ICU. He underwent heart surgery in July of 2020 for multiple congenital abnormalities and underwent a second surgery in September of 2020 for an obstruction of his left kidney. His parents describe the doctors and nurses at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital as ‘angels on earth.’ Today, Jameson is an energetic 4-year-old who loves dinosaurs, Hot Wheels cars, and watching Bluey and Paw Patrol.
KINGSTON, N.Y. (May 28, 2024) — The 2024 HealthAlliance Hospital Honors event was held this month at Diamond Mills in Saugerties. More than 200 people attended the event, with proceeds from this year’s Gala supporting trauma care and behavioral health services at HealthAlliance Hospital.
The event honored physician exemplar Walter E. Woodley, MD, community champion Jane Struzzieri, and the Behavioral Health Emergency Department Team at HealthAlliance Hospital.
Josh Ratner, Chief Executive Officer of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley along with Chief Medical Officer Michael Doyle, MD, spoke at the Gala event, which was emceed by HealthAlliance Foundation Board member and longtime supporter of HealthAlliance Hospital Marisa Perez.
Logan Atchinson also spoke about their firsthand experience with behavioral health emergency services and the profound impact it had on their life. Princess George, Nursing Director of Emergency and Critical Care Services and Rebecca Cohen, Network Director for Crisis Care and Patient Placement, accepted the award on behalf of the Behavioral Health Emergency Department Team.
“The recognition of distinguished individuals such as Dr. Woodley, Ms.Struzzieri, and the Behavioral Health Emergency Department Team, highlights the importance of acknowledging those who make a difference at HealthAlliance Hospital and in the lives of community members who utilize our services,” said Ratner. “The support of corporate and event sponsors was also crucial, as it demonstrated the strong partnership between HealthAlliance Hospital and our local business partners. Such collaborations are essential for the advancement of healthcare services and the well-being of the community.”
Sponsors of this year’s gala included:
Corporate sponsors: Boston Children’s Health Physicians; Compass One Healthcare; Garfunkel Wild, P.C.; Gross & Edelstein, LLP; Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP; New York Medical College; The Premier Collection; ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc.; TD Bank; Tompkins Community Bank; Unitex Textile Rental Services; Veolia; Vizient; and Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP.
Event sponsors: Dr. and Somak Bhitiyakul, Bruderhof Community, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, HealthAlliance Medical Staff, JL Bridgeview Construction Co. Inc., Local 21 Plumbers and Steamfitters, Naccarato Insurance, Sholes & Miller PLLC, Ulster Savings Bank, Waterside Spa and YMI Group.
The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced the award of a $25,000 donation from Westchester Parks Foundation that was raised this past December at Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive Thru Light Holiday Extravaganza. The donation will be used to support the lifesaving and life-changing pediatric services offered to children and their families by Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is the children’s hospital for New York’s Hudson Valley region and Fairfield County, Connecticut. Located in Valhalla, NY, this 136-bed advanced pediatrics facility cares for the region’s most seriously ill and injured children including those in need of cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, hematology and oncology treatments, organ transplants and other specialty pediatric services. Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is also home to the area’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Level I pediatric trauma and burn care programs and its Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Maria Fareri Children’s Healthcare Services are available at WMCHealth’s MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.
MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. (May 21, 2024) – More than 100 people attended Margaretville Hospital’s Fourth Annual Art Auction, held on Saturday, May 18 at the MTC Community Room in Margaretville. The event – which featured art by Patrice Lorenz, Christie Scheele, Michael Reichman, Judy Howie-Coury, Hunt Slonem and other local artists – was a huge success. Attendees were able to preview the artwork both online and at a preview reception held at River Rock Events in Delhi.
Proceeds from the Margaretville Hospital art auction will support the Margaretville Hospital Heliport Project. Currently, when Margaretville Hospital patients need to be transported by helicopter to another facility, transport helicopters are called and land in a space roughly half a mile from the hospital, with patients shuttled by ambulance to the landing zone.
The construction of a Margaretville Hospital heliport will reduce the time it takes to get patients who need critical care to a higher acuity medical center. The heliport will also help preserve first responder resources, minimize the number of clinical personnel needed for transport, reduce risk associated with patient transfers, and increase access to trauma care specialists.
Sponsors of the event included:
Arkville Veterinary Care, BEAR Architects, Catskill Dream Team, Coldwell Banker – Timberland Properties, Delaware Bulldozing Corp, HomeGoods – The Kitchen Cheetah, Margaretville Telephone Company, Diana Mason, Peekamoose Restaurant, Phoenicia Diner, Richard A. Siegel & Polly de Mille, Sluiter Agency, and Wadler Bros. Inc.
This Mother’s Day when you shop at DeCicco’s & Sons you can support Critical Care Services at Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Funds from your donations go to support Women’s Health Services such as Maternity, Labor and Delivery services. These services are key to providing a healthy start for new moms and babies like Jessica Franjul-Pena who delivered her twins Ethan Lorenzo and Katalina at Westchester Medical Center.
“I had great doctors,“ said Jessica. “They were really on top of my case, monitoring me and the babies every step of the way.“
When you shop at DeCicco & Sons from April 28 – May 12, 2024 you can donate $1, $5 or $10 or more to WMCHealth’s Critical Care Services to help nurture new beginnings.
Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is grateful for the support of longtime partner and sponsor ShopRite.
During its winter fundraiser, ShopRite collected more than $92,000 in donations from shoppers at its 27 area locations. The money will go to support programs and services throughout the WMCHealth network.
VALHALLA, NY (March 14, 2024) – Girls’ Night Out, a heartwarming evening featuring tributes to heart disease survivors and their caregivers, was held Feb. 15 at The Sleepy Hollow Hotel in Tarrytown. WCBS-TV news anchor Mary Calvi emceed the event with proceeds benefiting the Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth) Heart & Vascular Institute, which offers comprehensive cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery services, as well as WMCHealth’s new five-story Critical Care Tower now under construction. A sellout crowd of over 400 attended.
Foundation Board member Elizabeth Bracken Thompson received the WMCHealth Foundation’s 1st Community Champion Award. Bracken-Thompson is a partner with the award-winning public relations firm of Thompson & Bender in Briarcliff Manor and a long time WMCHealth supporter. The evening also included dining, dancing and a videotaped fashion show featuring healthcare providers and patients modeling fashions from fashion designer Beverley Olivacce, the event’s exclusive fashion partner. Other sponsors included Macy’s; Cross County Shopping Center and M&T Bank.
Heart disease is still the number one killer of women in the United States, causing 1 in 3 deaths or approximately one every minute.
Gabbie Fried, RN, Vice President of Cardiovascular Services with WMCHealth’s Heart & Vascular Institute said that 80 percent of heart diseases and strokes are preventable.
“Through education and screening and by developing a personalized plan to reduce risk factors and encourage exercise and healthy eating, our Cardiovascular Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program works to head off potential heart problems. The program has seen successful results, and we are seeing more patients than last year,’’ she said.
This year’s fashion show featured patients that included Jake Amoroso, a New York Police Department officer, whose successful surgery allowed him to become a member of the force, 15-year-old Mia Santana who came here from the Dominican Republic with her mother to undergo lifechanging heart repair, and young siblings Gabriel (8) and Rei (4), who received treatment for congenital heart issues.
Read about their stories and see the fashion show video here.
Donations to support WMCHealth can still be made here.
About Westchester Medical Center Health Network
The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is a 1,700-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with nine hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 13,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. The Network has Level I (adult and pediatric), Level II and Level III trauma centers, the region’s only acute care children’s hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, Comprehensive and Primary Stroke Centers, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, home-care services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State. Today, WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated health care in the Hudson Valley. For more information about WMCHealth, visit WMCHealth.org or follow WMCHealth on Facebook.com/WMCHealth or Instagram.com/WMCHealth.