Westchester Medical Center Health Network

📣 Major Milestone for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital The Maria Fareri Pediatric Cancer Center has received Pediatric Specialty Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) — a distinguished recognition of excellence in pediatric oncology care. 🏆 This designation places Maria Fareri Children's Hospital among an elite group, as it is now only the third program in the United States to achieve this accreditation in pediatric cancer. This accomplishment reflects the exceptional expertise, dedication, and compassion of our pediatric oncology team, who deliver world-class care to children and families every day. 👏 Congratulations to the entire team on this outstanding achievement! Read the full story here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4fcvZIJ

Join us for our 2025 WMCHealth Trauma Consortium Annual Symposium, Wednesday, July 16 from 10:30 am - 5:00 pm at Westchester Community College. In addition to our amazing WMCHealth Trauma experts led by Kartik Prabhakaran, MD, WMCHealth's Network Medical Director of Trauma and Advanced Surgical Services and Chief, Section of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery for Westchester Medical Center and Trauma Medical Director of Westchester Medical Center, we have invited experts from around the nation to address and highlight leading topics in the care and management of the trauma patient, pre- and in-hospital. Our featured Keynote Speakers are: Lenworth M. Jacobs, Jr. MD, Professor of Surgery, Professor of Traumatology and Emergency Medicine & Chief Academic Officer – VP of Academic Affairs, Hartford Hospital. Ron Simons, MD Past Chief, Division of Acute Care Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center Patrick M. Riley, MD C. William Schwab Professor – Division of Traumatology & Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care & Emergency Surgery at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Register Here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3ZsMB8l This event has been pre-approved for 5 hrs CME by NYS-DOH BEMS. New York Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. And also approved for 5 hrs CNE.

We’re proud to share that The Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital has received reaccreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) — a nationally recognized distinction that reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence in breast care. This reaccreditation is granted only to programs that meet the highest standards in multidisciplinary care, including prevention, diagnostics, surgery, non-surgical therapies, and survivorship planning. Please join us in congratulating and thanking the entire breast cancer care team at Good Samaritan Hospital for their hard work, expertise, and dedication to our patients. 💗

💙 We’re proud to celebrate the official dedication of the new Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Good Samaritan Hospital — a significant milestone in expanding access to advanced, life-saving heart care for our community in Rockland County. This state-of-the-art space is more than just a lab — it’s a reflection of our mission to deliver exceptional, compassionate care close to home. Since opening in May, the new lab has already supported dozens of cardiac catheterization and PCI procedures, improving outcomes and transforming lives. 🙏 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Foundation Board, Charity Corp Board, and the generous donors whose vision made this possible. Your partnership drives the innovation and healing that define our care. Together, we’re making a difference — one heartbeat at a time. 🔗 Learn more about our Cardiac Catheterization services and the full range of cardiac care at WMCHealthl: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3TL9LDv

Congratulations to Meelie DebRoy, MD, FACS, Chief of Kidney Transplant at Westchester Medical Center, on her election to the Board of Directors at the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN)! OPTN is a national body that oversees organ allocation and policy in the United States. Dr. DebRoy's appointment places the WMCHealth Network at the forefront of shaping the future of organ transplantation during a critical moment of reform and innovation. With more than 100,000 people waiting for organ transplants in the U.S., and someone added to the waitlist every 10 minutes, Dr. DebRoy's dedication to advancing kidney transplant care and national policy will make a lasting impact. Read more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4e8zUpp #DonateLife #OrganTransplantation #LeadershipInMedicine #WMCHealth #OPTN

Westchester Medical Center, a leader in cutting-edge cancer care, has been awarded a prestigious Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program (ECRIP) grant to advance safer, more precise treatments for Hodgkin’s lymphoma – particularly for children, adolescents and young adults. The grant from New York State, along with additional support from the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, will fund a groundbreaking clinical trial led by nationally renowned pediatric oncologist Mitchell S. Cairo, MD. While cure rates for Hodgkin’s lymphoma exceed 90%, many survivors experience life-altering complications such as secondary cancers, infertility, and heart disease. This research aims to change the standard of care—maintaining high cure rates while minimizing harm. 💬 “It’s not enough to cure Hodgkin’s lymphoma—we must also spare young patients from a lifetime of avoidable complications,” said Dr. Cairo. Initial findings from the trial’s first 15 patients are being presented this week at the 18th International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma in Lugano, Switzerland. This project reflects WMCHealth’s commitment to advancing research that improves both survival and long-term quality of life. #WMCHealth #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy #HodgkinsLymphoma #ClinicalTrials #ECRIP #HealthcareInnovation #WestchesterMedicalCenter

🎉 We're celebrating a big milestone for heart care in the Hudson Valley! Westchester Medical Center has once again earned national recertification from the American College of Cardiology, for our premier transcatheter valve therapies program, affirming our status as a regional and statewide leader in minimally invasive heart care - a prestigious honor held by just six hospitals in New York State. 🏥💙 With 1,000+ transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures performed — more than any other hospital in the region — our team is transforming heart care for patients with the most complex conditions. 💓 What it means for our patients: • Shorter recovery times • Life-saving alternatives to open-heart surgery • Expert care close to home Learn more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/45X5sw4 Physicians or families seeking consultations with WMCHealth’s Heart and Vascular Institute should call 914.493.8793, option number 4, to schedule an appointment or visit WMCHealth.org. The transcatheter team sees patients in Valhalla, Kingston, New Windsor, and Suffern. #HeartHealth #TAVR #Cardiology #MinimallyInvasive #PatientCare #HeartValve

WMCHealth is proud to announce the permanent appointment of Andrew T. Pickens, MD, JD, MBA, FAAEM, as Executive Director of our Western Region hospitals: Bon Secours Community Hospital, St. Anthony Community Hospital, and Good Samaritan Hospital. In this role, Dr. Pickens will continue to oversee the regional integration of clinical services and operations, ensuring that Hudson Valley patients receive world-class care close to home. He will also continue as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the region. With a unique background that spans clinical medicine, law, and business, Dr. Pickens is a proven leader committed to operational excellence and strategic innovation. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Pickens on this well-deserved appointment.

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has once again been reaccredited as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) — the highest designation for epilepsy care in the U.S. This reaccreditation reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering the most advanced and comprehensive care for children with epilepsy. As a Level 4 center, we provide: - Advanced neurodiagnostic and surgical capabilities - State-of-the-art technologies - Access to clinical trials and novel therapies - Specialized care Led by Steven Wolf, MD, Carrie Muh, MD, and Patricia E. McGoldrick, PNP, our expert team is proud to lead the way in pediatric epilepsy treatment. 👏 Congratulations to everyone involved in this achievement. Your dedication makes a real difference in the lives of children and families across the Hudson Valley and beyond. 🔗 Learn more about our program: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3SyW4qy

🎓 Celebrating the 2025 Project SEARCH Graduates at Good Samaritan Hospital! 🎉 This week, Good Samaritan Hospital was proud to host the graduation ceremony for our talented Project SEARCH students from Rockland BOCES. Please join us in congratulating Ruth Felix, Chris Contreras-Jimenez, Elijah Merkerson, Madison Beaumont, Anthony Sorgo, Adrian Alvarez, and Asher Leland Gerlis — students who worked across various departments, making a lasting impact on our patients, staff, and hospital community. These remarkable young professionals have grown tremendously throughout their time with us, and we are honored to have been part of their journey. We also extend our sincere thanks to the dedicated team members who served as mentors throughout the program. Your support and guidance helped foster a culture of inclusion, growth, and opportunity. We can't wait to see where the future takes our graduates! #ProjectSEARCH #RocklandBOCES #WMCHealth