When approximately 100 nurses gathered on Tuesday, December 19 in front of Monte- fiore Nyack Hospital to voice their support to authorize a strike at Montefiore Nyack, New Rochelle and Mount Vernon Hospitals, labor and delivery nurse Anna Marie Perkins was at the head of the charge. As president of the New York State Nurses […]
In September, the American Red Cross declared a national blood shortage due to the low supply level following a 25% drop from the prior month. The low supply prompted a call to action from their organization to provide the necessary inventory to support hospitals struggling to provide for their patients . Additionally, the low storage […]
Healthy eating can be notoriously difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! New City’s Peach Pit Bowl Shop & Kitchen, which celebrated its fifth anniversary in November, boasts a tasty selection of acai bowls, smoothies and juices, along with a host of vegan, gluten-free and low-carb items. Co-founders Shannon and Dave Bagatta—a former health restaurant […]
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Montefiore Nyack Hospital as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy). This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. Montefiore Nyack Hospital earned a High-Performing designation in […]
Last Thursday, the Finkelstein Memorial Library hosted a virtual event, titled “Negative Effects of World Events on Mental Health,” a seminar intended to help Rockland residents struggling with anxiety and depression. Sponsored by the Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Yandira Melon, a social worker located in Nanuet, NY, led the presentation, which focused on world events and […]
Good Samaritan Hospital is making some changes. After a year of expansions and new initiatives, Good Samaritan is preparing to enter 2024 better equipped than ever, with upgrades to their facilities combined with brand new services, allowing the hospital to offer a higher level of support for the residents of Rockland County. When speaking with […]