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 ...

WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks often go hand in hand, but fireworks – especially those that are illegal – can be extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated at hospitals across the United States for serious burns, amputations, and other significant injuries resulting from the use of illegal ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Whether it's with charcoal or pellets, wood or gas, grilling outdoors is one of the hallmarks of summer. However, mixing fire and food has the potential for disaster. Each year, thousands of families across the country experience an array of grill-related mishaps. The accidents range from small skin burns to house and property damage. In many instances, a simple double ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital held a birthday for a very special girl earlier this month.Born at only 25 weeks last April, Tamaya Berry weighed just 9 ounces when she arrived at the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network and the children’s hospital for the Hudson ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. – Grand Marshal Eli Carson Whittaker and his family were front and center at the 12th annual Go the Distance Walk & Family Fun Day on May 1 at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.Eli, a 5-year-old kindergarten student at Summit Park Elementary School in New City, was born at just 24 weeks and weighed a little more than a pound. Eli overcame many life-threatening medical ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- The 12th Annual Go the Distance Walk & Family Fun Day benefiting Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital will be held this Sunday. Maria Fareri is a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network and a children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County. The walk will be held on Sunday, May 1 beginning at 9:00 a.m. with the first steps set to be taken ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- As the weather warms up, children once again take to the streets in all modes of transportation. Bikes, scooters, roller blades and skateboards are fun ways to keep your kid active. Before going for a swing around the block, it's important to make sure your child has the appropriate headwear.Even if if you child is just biking down the driveway, the brain injuries that ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- According to the old wives' tale, a full moon brings more than an abundance of lunar light. From the legend of werewolves to people acting just a bit crazy, everyone have their own examples of strange happenings under a full moon. However, is there any basis to the common superstition?According to staff at Westchester Medical Center, there may be something to the age ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- There was a time not long ago when getting a visit from the doctor meant a physician would do home calls. While doctors still aren't knocking on patient's front doors, thanks to Westchester Medical Center's new eHealth system, patients are able to receive top level treatment without having to travel great distances.Westchester Medical Center's new Telepsychiatry ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Deep-vein thrombosis -- or DVT -- is a common but serious medical condition that occurs in approximately two million Americans each year. DVT can occur when a blood clot forms in one of the body’s large veins, usually in the lower extremities, leading to either partially or completely blocked circulation.“A serious complication of DVT is a pulmonary embolism which can ...