Disparities in blood pressure control between Black and white women, other health trends among women noted in a special Go Red for Women issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association.

High Blood Pressure is Raising Pregnancy Risks

New City Brain Injury Survivor Speaks Out

Dr Phil Gardiner

Big Business Must Stop Taking Big Tobacco Money

Mark Nogueira, MD, specialist in minimally invasive Urologic Oncology, Northern Westchester Hospital, stands in the OR next to the Aquablation® Therapy & Aquabeam® Robotic System. This non-invasive procedure is the next step to furthering Northwell’s commitment to robotic surgery and men’s health. The program began in January and there is a waiting list of those who can benefit from this advanced, non-invasive procedure.

New Treatment Options Available Close to Home

Due to a major partnership, County Executive George Latimer announced the Black Maternal Child Health Initiative. The nearly $1M Program, which will be funded though the Health Department.

$1M Black Maternal Child Health Initiative Funded

Research highlights analysis of 20 years of data found Black and Hispanic adults in the U.S. were less likely to be treated for certain complications, such as depression and muscle stiffness, after a stroke compared to their white peers. The greatest difference in the treatment of complications among Black and Hispanic stroke survivors occurred mainly within two weeks after a stroke.

Some Are Less Likely to Get Treatment For Stroke Problems

Westchester County Executive George Latimer joins with Westchester Children’s Association to unveil Hope Quilt installation in White Plains.

George Latimer Unveils “Hope Quilt” Installation

A heart-healthy life begins with good prenatal care. The American Heart Association says healthy hearts are a key to healthy pregnancies.

AHA Says Healthy Hearts Are a Key to Healthy Pregnancies

Presenters Max Green, Carly Posey and Tara Hughes at the Emergency Services Center on Wednesday, January 18.

O.C. Hosts Family Reunification Center Exercise

Members of the Sullivan County Drug Task Force include, from the left, Scott Kinne (Law Enforcement Pillar), Meagan Galligan (outgoing Co-Chair), Annette Kahrs (Data Pillar), Travis Hartman (Law Enforcement Pillar), Wendy Brown (Co-Chair), Michael Schiff (Law Enforcement Pillar), Brian Conaty (Co-Chair), Steven D’Agata (Law Enforcement Pillar) and County Legislator Nick Salomone, who chairs the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee.

Sullivan County Drug Task Force Shifts Into Gear

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