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This page is dedicated to the events, services and news related to HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, a member of Westchester Medical Center Health Network. HealthAlliance is the alignment of HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, as well as Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center in Margaretville. Please visit http://www.hahv.org/ to see a complete listing of our services. HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley reserves the right to add, remove or edit content on this page in its sole discretion. HealthAlliance will make every effort to monitor the contents of this page and ensure its content is of an appropriate nature. If you find inappropriate content on this page, please notify an administrator immediately so we may review the content and remove it if we deem it inappropriate. HealthAlliance shall not be held responsible for inappropriate content submitted by other Facebook users

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10/13/2025

🎉 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Dr. Veronica Galaviz is a gynecologic surgeon at Westchester Medical Center. For Dr. Galaviz, Hispanic heritage is rooted in resilience, family, and community. Raised along the Texas-Mexico border, she became the first in her family to leave home for education, supported by loved ones who valued perseverance and uplifting others.

Today, these values shape how she connects with patients and mentors the next generation of medical professionals. Her ability to speak Spanish brings comfort during vulnerable moments, helping patients feel seen, understood, and cared for.

Dr. Galaviz extends these principles to mentorship, ensuring residents and trainees feel they belong, their voices matter, and their diversity strengthens the field of medicine.

💬 "This year’s theme, Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future, resonates deeply with me. I honor my roots by remembering the strength of my family and culture, and I inspire the future through intentional mentorship and inclusive care."

🙏 This Hispanic Heritage Month, join us in celebrating Dr. Galaviz and all who bring compassion, leadership, and cultural pride to healthcare.

10/12/2025

🌟 PA Week Spotlight: Meet Calvin Dymond, PA-C! 🌟

It's National PA Week (October 6-Oct 12), and we're thrilled to celebrate the dedication and compassion of our amazing Physician Assistants!

Calvin has been a Surgical PA for 21 years—16 of those years right here at WMCHealth! His passion is orthopedics, and he's a key player in everything from complex orthopedic cases to robotic general surgery.

Calvin loves the hands-on clinical involvement the PA role offers: "I get to apply technical skills, suturing, closing, harvesting grafts, placing lines... I have a direct impact on patient outcomes."

He says: "PAs in surgery are integral members of the surgical team."

Thank you, Calvin, for your expertise and dedication to our surgical patients!

Show your appreciation for PAs and drop a comment to thank Calvin and all our PAs! 👇

10/11/2025

🌟 PA Week Spotlight: Meet Ruchi Mehta, PA-C! 🌟

It's National PA Week (October 6-Oct 12), and we're thrilled to celebrate the dedication and compassion of our amazing Physician Assistants!

Today, we're spotlighting Ruchi Mehta, PA-C, a truly vital part of the team at the Ally Care Center since 2016. The Ally Care Center is an LGBTQ+ friendly clinic that offers essential services for adults and adolescents living with HIV. 🏳️‍🌈

For Ruchi, the best part of her work is the connection she builds: "I truly love my specialty. Working in primary care allows me to build long-term relationships with my patients... Many have been coming to our clinic for over 20 years." ❤️

For anyone considering this career, Ruchi says: "Being a PA is a very rewarding career with a lot of flexibility. I began my career in the emergency room and now specialize in HIV primary care—showing just how diverse and impactful this profession can be."

Thank you, Ruchi, for your incredible commitment and the amazing care you provide to our patients at the Ally Care Center!

Show Ruchi and all of our dedicated PAs some love in the comments below! 👇

10/11/2025

WMCHealth's Heart & Vascular Institute Honored by NYS Troopers PBA! 🏆

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the members of our WMCHealth Heart & Vascular Institute team, who were recently honored by the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association through its State Trooper Surgeons Program! ❤️🚔

This recognition highlights our team's steadfast commitment to screening Troopers for Cardiovascular Disease—a vital program instrumental in saving and improving lives.

Join us in congratulating our exceptional award recipients:
🏆Dr. Robert Timmermans, Cardiologist: Recipient of the distinguished Dr. Chandler Award.
Mission Critical Award Winners:
🏆Angelica Poniros (Director, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Services)
🏆Dominica Potenza, DNP (Clinical Manager)
🏆Nirmala Rampersaud (Program Coordinator)

Pictured with the award recipients is Virginia Kolner, Director of Medical Operations, State Troopers Surgeons.

We're honored to partner with the NYS Troopers PBA. Thank you for recognizing our team's dedication to those who serve the state!

If you are seeking cardiovascular care WMCHealth offers same day appointments https://www.wmchealth.org/service-line/cardiovascular-care/same-day-cardiology-program

10/11/2025

🌟 PA Week Spotlight: Meet Boahong Shan, PA-C! 🌟

It's National PA Week (October 6-Oct 12), and we're thrilled to celebrate the dedication and compassion of our amazing Physician Assistants!

Baohong, the Chief PA of Cardiothoracic Surgery, has been a certified PA since 1996 and a dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgery PA at WMCHealth for an incredible 28 years!

"I enjoy the dynamic variety of the work, from adrenaline-fueled intensity of the OR to the rewarding patient recoveries in the CTICU, where you see life-changing impacts like restored heart function," he says.

Baohong enjoys making a tangible difference—from assisting in delicate open-heart surgery to witnessing a patient walk after a heart transplant!

Considering a healthcare career? Baohong says: "The role’s intensity and variety keep us engaged, and the collaborative environment with surgeons and patients is incredibly rewarding."

Thank you, Baohong, for your leadership, skill, and commitment to saving and improving lives!

Drop a comment below to thank Baohong and all our PAs! 👇

10/10/2025

🌟 PA Week Spotlight: Meet Alesandra MacCormack, PA-C! 🌟

It's National PA Week (October 6-Oct 12), and we're thrilled to celebrate the dedication and compassion of our amazing Physician Assistants!

Alesandra has spent her entire 10-year career at WMCHealth in Gynecologic Oncology. In 2022, she launched the Women's Oncology Survivorship Program. Her role is all about helping women successfully transition into life after cancer, managing symptoms during treatment, and directing this vital program.

"What I enjoy most is building lasting relationships with patients and supporting them through every stage of their cancer journey," Alesandra says. ❤️

Considering a career as a PA? She says: "It’s a profession where you can truly make an impact on people’s lives while continuing to grow in your practice."

Thank you, Alesandra, for your unwavering dedication and for making such a difference in the lives of our patients!

Drop a comment below to thank Alesandra and all our PAs! 👇

10/10/2025

It's National PA Week (October 6–Oct 12), and we're celebrating the dedication of our incredible Physician Assistants!

Meet James Mills, PA-C, who has been a PA for 28 years and a part of WMCHealth for 18 years!

While leading our Neurosurgery PA team, James also plays a vital role in the critical care unit, managing patients at their most vulnerable moments.

For aspiring PAs, he says: "I would say this is one of the most rewarding careers you can pursue... It’s a career that demands a commitment to continuous growth and staying up to date with evolving practice guidelines."

👏 Please join us in thanking James, and all our PAs, for everything they do!

10/09/2025

🎉 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at WMCHealth

Nyree Sencion-Akhtar is a a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner with Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services (APS).

Born to parents from the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, Nyree embraces a rich Hispanic heritage shaped by Spanish, Taíno, and African roots. Growing up immersed in Caribbean traditions while living in the U.S., she learned to navigate seamlessly between American and Latin cultures.

Inspired by her father, a retired pediatrician who cared for underserved immigrant communities in Washington Heights, Nyree developed a lifelong commitment to equitable healthcare. From a young age, she witnessed the importance of providing care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay, shaping her passion for medicine.

Nyree is devoted to delivering high-quality care to underserved populations, particularly Spanish-speaking patients. Her bilingual skills foster trust and understanding, bridging cultural gaps and continuing her family’s legacy of equity and compassion in healthcare.

🙏 This Hispanic Heritage Month, join us in thanking Nyree Sencion-Akhtar for her continued dedication to healthcare.

10/09/2025

It's National PA Week (October 6–Oct 12), and we're celebrating the dedication of our incredible Physician Assistants!

Meet Sydney Weisler, PA-C. Sydney has been a PA for 6 years, spending her entire career with WMCHealth. She specializes in working with dialysis-dependent patients, managing both their acute inpatient needs and their chronic care in the outpatient setting.

"I truly love the relationships I get to have with our patients," she says.

For those considering a career as a PA, Sydney says: ""We are very qualified healthcare providers! From diagnosing, ordering and interpreting diagnostic workups, management of illnesses, surgical assistance—we can do it all!"

👏 Please join us in thanking Sydney, and all our PAs, for everything they do!

10/08/2025

🎉 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Growing up between the Dominican Republic and New York City, Dr. Rhadames Arturo Rojas witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by many in the Latin American community, from limited access to healthcare to language barriers and cultural misunderstandings that too often prevent people from receiving the care they need.

Those experiences inspired his journey to medicine. Today, as a cardiac electrophysiologist at HealthAlliance, a member of WMCHealth, Dr. Rojas is dedicated to bridging those gaps. He brings advanced cardiac care to patients throughout the Hudson Valley, serving underserved communities with compassion, cultural understanding, and deep respect for diversity.

💬 “To me, Hispanic heritage represents vibrant music, flavorful food, and the resilience of diverse cultures united by language and dreams,” says Dr. Rojas.

In an area where Hispanic populations represent nearly 27% of residents, Dr. Rojas remains committed to addressing health disparities and ensuring equitable, high-quality care for all.

❤️ This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Dr. Rojas and all who champion diversity, inclusion, and compassionate care in our communities.

🙏 Please join us in thanking Dr. Rojas for all he does!

10/08/2025

⚕️Healthcare professionals: Join us for the Northern Region Trauma Symposium

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
1:00-5:30 p.m.
HealthAlliance Hospital
Administrative Services Building Auditorium (75 Mary's Avenue, Kingston, NY)

Key Topics on Trauma in the Aging Patient include:
🔵 Evolving Surgical and Neurointerventional Strategies
🔵 Advances in Traumatic Brain Injury Management Guidelines
🔵 Geriatric Trauma - Evolving Strategies in Trauma Surgery
🔵 Neurointerventional Approaches to Brain Trauma
🔵 Geriatric Orthopedic Injuries

🎤 Hear firsthand from a grateful trauma survivor why our work truly matters!

🌟 Register here: https://bit.ly/4nqbFXj

10/07/2025

🌟It's National PA (Physician Assistant) Week (October 6-Oct 12) and we're celebrating some of our AMAZING PAs.🌟

Today, we're spotlighting Bright Nkrumah, PA-C, Critical Care

Bright has been a PA for 28 years and a critical care expert at WMCHealth for 18 years!

Bright believes that the PA role is a vital partnership dedicated to ensuring patients get the best possible care, constantly learning, and staying current with the latest medical guidelines.

If you're considering a healthcare career, Bright has powerful advice: "Choosing the PA profession was one of the best decisions I could make. It is deeply satisfying, and if given the chance, I would choose this career all over again."

Thank you, Bright, for your unwavering commitment and for playing such an important role in the lives of our most critically ill patients!

Show your appreciation! Give this post a ❤️ and drop a comment below to thank Bright and all PAs for their incredible work!

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