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John Haffey

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jhaffey@dailyvoice.com

John is a graduate of Villanova University with degrees in History, Communications, and Political Science. A lifelong Norwalk resident, he covers an array of topics from real estate and education to sports and entertainment. John has previously worked as a freelance reporter and brings experience in digital media advertising. A surfer, fisherman, and boater, John is prone to drop everything if the fish begin to bite or the waves are on. John Haffey was a former content writer at Daily Voice.

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NWH Dinner Symposium Addresses America's Growing Weight Problem Across all ages, genders and ethnicities, the nationwide obesity rate continues to rise. According to recent studies, 40 percent of American women are obese, while 35 percent of males fall into the same category. While losing weight and staying healthy to prevent weight-related illnesses require the efforts of a dedicated patient, healthcare professionals also play an important role in tackling this national crisis. That's why Northern Westchester Hospital is hosting a free dinner symposium on "Diabesity" for physicians and other medical professionals this September 20. Moderated…

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Schervier Pavilion Receives High Marks For Elderly Care For those seeking high-level elder care in Orange County, Schervier Pavilion, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently received a top recognition from one of the nation's premier oversight organizations. Schervier Pavilion is located on the campus of St. Anthony Community Hospital, which is also a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Nursing Home Compare, a resource on the Medicare website, provides each facility with a rating between one and five stars. The ratings come from a combination of health inspections, staffing and quality of resident…

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Schervier Pavilion Receives High Marks For Elderly Care For those seeking high-level elder care in Orange County, Schervier Pavilion, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently received a top recognition from one of the nation's premier oversight organizations. Schervier Pavilion is located on the campus of St. Anthony Community Hospital, which is also a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Nursing Home Compare, a resource on the Medicare website, provides each facility with a rating between one and five stars. The ratings come from a combination of health inspections, staffing and quality of resident…

Content Partner: Bon Secours Community Hospital

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WMC Explains How To Maximize Your Visit To The Pharmacy Aisle From aspirin to allergy medicine, navigating the aisles of a drugstore can seem like a complicated task. However, with a little forehand knowledge and some basic symptoms, finding the right solution for an illness doesn't always require a trip to a doctor. In drugstore aisles, over-the-counter medications are organized by symptoms. To find the right match, think about cause. “When you see your symptoms on the front of the box, flip it over to see the active ingredients,” said Steven Seeberger, RPH, director of pharmacy services at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical …

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Help Keep Senior Citizens Stable With Fall Prevention Tips While slips and falls are rare occurrences and don't often result in serious injuries for most of the population, for the elderly, losing one's footing and falling to the ground can have very dangerous side effects and severely impact overall health. The bad news: one in three falls among adults 65 and over leads to a traumatic injury, such as a hip fracture. The good news: you have more control over falls than you might think. “Falls are preventable and predictable,” said Angela Katz, trauma injury prevention and outreach coordinator at the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHeal…

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WMC Doctors And Staff To Hit The Road At 2018 TCS New York City Marathon While providing premier care across the mid-Hudson Valley is all in a day's work for the doctors and staff that make up Westchester Medical Center Health Network, 12 individuals are also lacing up their sneakers and hitting the course at the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon to prove the network's commitment to health goes far beyond any office or operating room. Ranging in roles from executive vice president to nurses and surgeons, the 12 racers will all represent the medical center's unique specialties as they toe the line this October. In addition to running for their own health and persona…

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Fall Into Shape At WMC's Autumn Fitness Events Looking to get fit and support a cause this fall? Fortunately for Hudson Valley residents, Westchester Medical Center is offering a variety of fun fitness events that are as good for the community as they are for you. For friends, family and those looking to stroll in support of local children's care, the 2018 Go The Distance Walk offers the opportunity to support the work done by Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and the lives it has changed. Held on Sept. 16, rain or shine, at WMC's Valhalla campus, participants can sign up here. Rather get down and dirty? WMC's Trauma Mud Run pushes chall…

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Northern Westchester Hospital Dietitians: Changing Lives, Beyond Bariatric Surgery With bariatric weight loss surgery, undergoing the initial surgical procedure is often just the first step in a larger journey to healthy living. And thanks to the nutritional team at Northern Westchester Hospital, patients are able to receive support every step of the way, which can result in a higher success rate and better emotional healing. "As a bariatric dietitian, I work with patients and counsel them one-on-one to help them know what to expect before surgery and for life afterward," said Brianna Farrand, the registered dietitian for the Surgical Weight Loss Program at North…

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Stay Healthy Year-Round With An Annual Vaccination Schedule While getting a flu shot is a pre-school right of passage for many students, it's important for parents to also make sure their vaccinations are up to date before heading back to their normal fall schedules as well. “It’s well known that children have a vaccination schedule, but many adults aren’t aware there are a number of vaccines they should have to protect them from diseases such as pneumonia, shingles, whooping cough and tetanus,” said Dr. Charles O’Dowd, an internist at Highland Medical, P.C., Clarkstown Medical Associates in New City, N.Y. This past flu season had record-breaking le…

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Health Conscious? Highland Medical Shares Five Questions To Ask Your Primary Care Provider Visits to primary care providers are often for a specific reason, rather than a general checkup. No matter the reason for your next visit though, patients should come prepared with some general questions to benefit overall health. Amy Eisenberg, a nurse practitioner at Highland Medical, P.C., Pearl River Internal Medicine, recommends asking the following questions to gain a more complete understanding of your health: Do I need any cancer screening tests? “I always tell my patients that it’s much better to prevent a disease than to address it once it’s there," said Eisenberg. "It…

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