Welcome to 2026: A guide to better health

Quality sleep, healthy eating and other ways to improve your health in the new year.

These 5 Hudson Valley Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care

U.S. News has been evaluating hospitals that provide labor and delivery service since 2021, and this year evaluated a record 901 hospitals.

WMCHealth and New York Medical College name new head of Urology

Sleepy Hollow resident John Phillips, M.D., FACS, has been named Chair of the Department of Urology NYMC and Westchester Medical Center

Northwell Phelps Hospital Launches Innovative Paramedicine Program

Through Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps, trained "community paramedics" are providing care directly to vulnerable people in their homes.

Region's Largest Hyperbaric Chamber Opens Advanced Treatment Options

Public health officials see firsthand how Phelps Hospital Northwell Health Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Department can change the game.

An Innovative 'Caregivers Center' At Phelps Hospital Gets $20K Boost

The funds were given by Field Hall Foundation which strives to improve the lives of older adults & their caregivers in the Hudson Valley.

Northwell Health Unveils New $3M Orthopedic Practice In Tarrytown

The practice is focused on orthopedic subspecialties, including joints, spine, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, and sports medicine.

Phelps Hospital Opens New $8.8M Surgical Unit With Private Rooms

The renovations to the medical and surgical facilities include dedicated comfort care rooms for end-of-life and palliative care patients.

Phelps Hospital Brings Home The Bacon At Northwell Chef's Challenge

Judges included celebrity chef/restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson, Northwell Executive Chef Bruno Tison and Chief Medical Officer Jill Kalman.

Phelps Hospital To Hold Food Festival Fundraiser

The event will feature Michelin-star Chef Andrew Cain along with food trucks from across the region.

Syphilis Cases Rising In NY And US, New CDC Report Finds

Syphilis is a bacterial disease that can ultimately lead to paralysis, hearing loss, dementia and even death if untreated.

WMCHealth to Provide Mental Health Services to Andrus

WMCHealth behavioral health physicians will provide care to children and adolescents at Andrus school in Hastings.

Northwell's Westchester Breast Program Earns National Accreditation

The Westchester breast program is part of the Northwell Cancer Institute, one of the largest oncology programs in New York State.

Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh

Anyone bitten by a rabid animal or who had contact with its saliva may need to receive post-exposure rabies treatment, health experts said.

1 Out Of 10 NY Households Suffer From Food Insecurity: NYS Comptroller

State Comptroller DiNapoli calls for the expansion of federal programs to help families put food on the table.

Greenburgh Giving Out COVID-19 Test Kits

Officials said there are a few hundred of the kits in the lobby of town hall and are there for residents to take first come, first served.

Phelps Hospital Employs Mobile Phone App For Emergency Prep

The communications tool allows ER doctors and EMS personnel to better relay information about incoming patients.

Westchester County To Offer Free Rabies Clinic

The clinic is for dogs, cats and ferrets.

Hudson Valley’s Safest Hospitals: Latest Rankings Released For Fall

One hospital in the Hudson Valley received an "A," but no hospitals received a failing grade, according to the Leapfrog Group.

20 Hudson Valley Nursing Homes Make 2022 U.S. News Best List

About 1.1 million people a year over age 85 live in America’s 1,500 nursing homes.

1st Human Case Of West Nile Virus Found In Westchester Resident

West Nile Virus infections most often cause mild or moderate flu-like illnesses, but they can be more serious.

Polio In The U.S: What New Yorkers Need To Know

The CDC says a full round of childhood polio vaccinations between 2 months old and 6 years old is at least 99 percent effective.

Greenburgh To Require Masks In Town Buildings, Meetings

The supervisor said the reason is because the number of cases is going up again.

Group Has List Where 4 and Younger Can Get COVID Vaccinations

The town supervisor said parents are having problems finding out where the vaccines are being doled out.

Stem Cell Donor Registration Drive Set In Sleepy Hollow

Organizers Eugene Doherty, 46, is fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is a Sleepy Hollow resident.

Jif Recalls Peanut Butter Because Of Salmonella: What To Know In NY

Dozens of types of Jif peanut butter have been recalled, with illnesses, including in New York, linked to the tainted product.

Monkeypox In U.S.: What New York Residents Should Know

One case of the disease has been reported in New England, though it is usually contained to central and west Africa.

Severe Hepatitis In Children: What New York Parents Need To Know

Some 200 children, ranging in age from 1 month to 16 years, have suddenly become ill with severe hepatitis. Most of the cases are in Europe.

COVID-19 Antiviral Drugs: What To Know In New York

The FDA has approved two oral COVID-19 antiviral pills that can reduce the risk of hospitalization. Here are answers to common questions.

Masks Still Required On Public Transportation In Hudson Valley

A ruling by a federal judge struck down the CDC's mask mandate, but state officials said, "Not so fast."

Stop & Shop To Offer Approved COVID-19 Anti-Virals In NY

The FDA approved Paxlovid and Molnupiravir days apart at the end of December.

Bird Flu In New York: What To Know About Deadly Outbreak

The bird flu outbreak was first reported in a commercial turkey flock in Indiana and is driving up prices for eggs and chickens.

Westchester County Hosts Coronavirus Commemoration Ceremony

The lobby is one of two locations for the County's "Ribbons of Remembrance" memorial, with another location at Lenoir Preserve in Yonkers.

Westchester County Distributes Coronavirus Test Kits To Westchester Library System

“Our libraries are an essential resource and patrons are back, taking advantage of programs and activities".

Westchester County Distributes Coronavirus Test Kits To Housing Authorities

Westchester County has partnered with the ten housing authorities serving the County to distribute COVID-19 test kits to residents.

Westchester County Executive Receives Third Dose Of Coronavirus Vaccine

Data has shown that getting the third shot increases a person’s immune response, which offers improved protection against becoming infected.

Hospital Capacity In Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow Area: Latest

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Westchester County.

Westchester County Supplies Coronavirus Test Kits To Essential Workers Ahead Of Storm

The Westchester Department of Emergency Services supplied 1100 test kits to the County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation.

Westchester County Coronavirus Wastewater Treatment Study Shows Promising Trends Following Omicron Variant

The relationship between Westchester County and NYCDEP is a true partnership where both organizations benefit.

Westchester County Coronavirus Wastewater Treatment Study Shows Promising Trends Following Omicron Variant

The relationship between Westchester County and NYCDEP is a true partnership where both organizations benefit.

Here’s Why You Should Be Double-Masking

Learn more about the benefits of wearing two masks and which masks offer more protection.

5 Facts About Colorectal Cancer You Should Know

Colon cancer is no longer a disease that only affects older people. Here are the potential risk factors and what you need to know.

A Slow And Safe Return To Exercise This Year

A NewYork-Presbyterian Sports Performance Institute performance specialist shares tips to help you safely return to your peak fitness level.

5 Reasons To Have Your Kids Vaccinated

Vaccinations have come a very long way since infectious diseases like smallpox and whooping cough were considered epidemics centuries ago.

5 Things To Know About Advance Directives

Northwell Health wants to help you make sense of health care proxies, living wills and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).

5 Cancer Prevention Tips

Survival has become reality for several types of cancer as researchers and clinicians have gained more information about the disease.

5 Ways To Exercise At The Office

With a job that keeps you in your seat for most of the day, Dr. Stacey Rosen lists simple changes that can go a long way for good health.

The Truth About Spring Allergies

With springtime finally in the air and pollen counts high, Northwell Health wants to help prepare you with the truths about allergy season.

What Is Telemedicine And How Can It Help People With Cancer?

​Dr. Christian Otto, Director of Teleoncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering, explains the benefits of telemedicine in patient care.

Balancing Cancer And Your Career

Battling cancer can be a full-time job in itself. Here's why many people with the disease choose to stay employed after their diagnosis.