Catching up with ‘DJ Carol’

Carol LaChiana

Photos by John Rizzo By David Levine and Melissa F. Pheterson DJ Carol doesn’t spin records at dances anymore. At 81, Carol LaChiana has put away her doo-wop oldies and her red tambourine in...

Children’s Respiratory Infections Surge – What Parents Need to Know

Children's respiratory infections

A surge in pediatric respiratory infections has been making headlines. Not only is the number of cases unusual, so is the timing. 

Parents, Secure Your Edibles!

Halloween Edibles

With Halloween approaching, parents should be on the lookout for “cannabis candy,” which contains THC, a compound found in marijuana.

A Joint Effort

Arun Sharma

Arun Sharma’s knees used to ache constantly. But thanks to St. Anthony Community Hospital, he’s getting his kicks out of life again.

“Kids Are Not Just Little Adults”

Chris O'Brien

Meet Dr. Chris O’Brien, pediatric hospitalist with Maria Fareri Children’s Healthcare Services at MidHudson Regional Hospital.

A Tough Act to Swallow

Jay Gala

When eating became difficult, Jay Gala turned to Good Samaritan Hospital for help. Thanks to our physicians, he’s enjoying meals again.

An Open-and-Shut Case of Restoring Health

Marilynn Carroll

When Marilynn Carroll’s heart valve was malfunctioning, Good Samaritan Hospital offered the perfect solution.

Totally Pumped

totally pumped

Marcella Franks is now able to do things she enjoys, like taking walks and shopping with her daughter-in-law Kathy. Photo by John Halpern When a faulty heart valve left a 77-year-old woman breathless, Good...

The Art of Good Health

good health

Photos by Kenneth Gabrielsen Thanks to the advanced technology and medical talent at Westchester Medical Center, a COVID patient is back on his feet, putting new beauty into the world. By Deborah Skolnik Abraham...

One Transplant Alters Two Lives

transplant

Milinda Mejorado, RN, (left) was inspired by the exceptional treatment her son received as a new liver recipient at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Westchester Medical Center, where she now works full-time. Photos by...