MidHudson Regional Hospital

08/01/2025

🌍 August 1st is World Lung Cancer Day.

Today, we're raising awareness and supporting those who have been affected by lung cancer. Early detection saves lives. Learn more about lung cancer risk factors, symptoms, prevention and early detection here https://bit.ly/4juWRVi

The WMCHealth Lung Cancer Screening Program is here for you if you need support.

📞 To schedule an appointment, call 833-WMC-LUNG (833.962.5864)

07/17/2025

🎒 School’s out, but some local students have made a lasting impact on kids at MidHudson Regional Hospital! 💙

Hundreds of Wappingers Central School District students used their STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) skills to create incredible gifts for the pediatric patients at MidHudson Regional Hospital’s Maria Fareri Children’s Healthcare Services unit. Thanks to the students' work, the hospital has been gifted with a mini-golf course, golf simulator and student-created videos and nature magazines that will entertain young patients and their families for a long time! 🏌️‍♀️📚🎥

The golf simulator, which is the newest addition to the community room, is funded by a grant from Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley.

Join us in congratulating these students for using their skills to make a lasting difference and thanking the generous donation that made this possible! 💫 You can read more about this amazing program here: https://bit.ly/44OJA3W

07/10/2025

Join us for our 2025 WMCHealth Trauma Consortium Annual Symposium, Wednesday, July 16 from 10:30 am - 5:00 pm at Westchester Community College.

In addition to our amazing WMCHealth Trauma experts led by Kartik Prabhakaran, MD, WMCHealth's Network Medical Director of Trauma and Advanced Surgical Services and Chief, Section of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery for Westchester Medical Center and Trauma Medical Director of Westchester Medical Center, we have invited experts from around the nation to address and highlight leading topics in the care and management of the trauma patient, pre- and in-hospital. Our featured Keynote Speakers are:

Lenworth M. Jacobs, Jr. MD, Professor of Surgery, Professor of
Traumatology and Emergency Medicine & Chief Academic Officer – VP of
Academic Affairs, Hartford Hospital.

Ron Simons, MD
Past Chief, Division of Acute Care Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center

Patrick M. Riley, MD
C. William Schwab Professor – Division of Traumatology & Division of Trauma, Surgical
Critical Care & Emergency Surgery at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Register Here: https://bit.ly/3ZsMB8l

This event has been pre-approved for 5 hrs CME by NYS-DOH
BEMS. New York Medical College designates this live activity for a
maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should
claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity. And also approved for 5 hrs CNE.

07/04/2025

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday! 🗽

07/03/2025

Most firework injuries and deaths are preventable. Leave the fireworks to the professionals this Fourth of July—and celebrate safely by following these tips:

🎇 Find a safer alternative to sparklers – Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees—hot enough to melt some metals.
🎇 Keep your distance – Make sure you and your loved ones stay far back from where fireworks are being lit.
🎇 Be prepared – Have a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby in case of fire or other mishaps.

🚨 In case of emergency, call 911 or visit a WMCHealth emergency department—open 24/7. Find a location near you: https://bit.ly/3SpxdWt

Have a blast 🎆—just do it safely!

07/01/2025

🎉 Join Us at the Ballpark! ⚾️
WMCHealth We Care Wednesday!

Heading to the Hudson Valley Renegades game tomorrow, Wednesday, July 2?

Stop by our WMCHealth table starting at 5:30 PM for FREE blood pressure checks!

It’s a great way to cheer on your team and take care of your heart — all in one night! 💙🩺

📍 Look for WMCHealth's Heart and Vascular Institute at the stadium concourse

📅 Don’t miss WMCHealth's We Care Wednesday!

06/27/2025

🍼 Urgent Need: Help Our Smallest Patients Thrive!

Right now, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s Liquid Gold Preemie Donor Milk Bank is facing a critical shortage—and we need you to help.

Donor breast milk can be lifesaving for premature and medically fragile newborns who are unable to receive milk from their own mothers. It protects against life-threatening infections, supports healthy development, and gives our tiniest patients the best possible start.

If you’re a healthy, lactating mother with extra milk, please consider becoming a donor. Your donation can make a world of difference for a newborn in need.

✅ Safe.
✅ Screened.
✅ Life-changing.

💗 Give the gift only you can give.
📩 Learn how to donate today: Contact Boriana.Parvez@WMCHealth.org

06/24/2025

🔥 Stay Safe in the Heat: Important Tips from MidHudson Regional Hospital

As temperatures rise across the region, MidHudson Regional Hospital urges everyone to take precautions—especially children, seniors, and those with chronic conditions.

☀️ Here’s how to beat the heat and protect your health:

🔆 Stay Cool
• Avoid strenuous activity from 11 AM–4 PM
• Stay in air-conditioned places like libraries, malls, or cooling centers
• Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat

💧 Stay Hydrated
• Drink water regularly—even if you don’t feel thirsty
• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks, which can dehydrate you

🛑 Know the Warning Signs

Watch for heat exhaustion:
Heavy sweating
Weakness or dizziness
Nausea or headache

Heat stroke is a medical emergency:
Hot, red, dry or damp skin
Confusion or fainting
Rapid pulse or trouble breathing

🚨 Call 911 immediately if you suspect heat stroke.

👶 Protect Vulnerable Individuals
• NEVER leave kids or pets in a parked car—not even for a minute
• Check in on elderly neighbors or those with medical conditions

💙 At MidHudson Regional Hospital, your safety is our top priority. If you or someone you know is showing signs of heat-related illness, seek medical care right away.

📍 Need help? See https://www.wmchealth.org/locations/midhudson-regional-hospital.

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06/23/2025

☀️ Keep Kids Safe in the Heat: Tips from Maria Fareri Children’s Healthcare Services at MidHudson Regional Hospital

As temperatures rise, it's essential to take extra precautions to protect children from heat-related illness. Kids are more vulnerable to heat and may not recognize when they’re overheating—so parents and caregivers need to stay alert.

Here’s how to keep your child safe during hot weather:

👒 Dress for the Heat
• Choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothes in light colors
• Add a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses for outdoor play
• Apply sunscreen (SPF 30+) and reapply every 2 hours

💧 Hydration is Key
• Encourage kids to drink water before they feel thirsty
• Offer water regularly—especially when playing outside
• Avoid sugary drinks, soda, and energy drinks

🌡️ Watch the Clock
• Limit outdoor activity between 11 AM–4 PM
• Plan active play in the morning or early evening
• Take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned spaces

🚨 Know the Signs of Heat Exhaustion in Kids
• Flushed or hot skin
• Dizziness, headache, or irritability
• Nausea or vomiting
If your child shows signs of heat stroke—such as confusion, dry skin, or loss of consciousness—call 911 immediately.

🚗 NEVER Leave a Child in a Parked Car
Even on a mild day, a car can become deadly in minutes.
Always check the back seat—every time you exit the vehicle.

💙 Your child’s health and safety are our top priority. Let’s keep our kids safe, hydrated, and healthy all summer long.

📍 Need help? Call 911 or see https://bit.ly/467Q5B1

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06/09/2025

Does going to the doctor make you feel anxious? You're not alone. Here are 9 tips from our expert that can help relieve "white coat hypertension."

Regular doctor appointments are essential for maintaining good health. This is especially true when symptoms are present or if there is a family history of disease. Family history is a significant heart disease risk factor, and why regular visits are so important. Schedule yours today: 866.WMC.HEART.

Even routine medical procedures can cause anxiety. These nine tips can help.

06/06/2025

🌟 Always proud when our esteemed physicians are asked to speak at a global forum. 🌟

Pankajavalli Ramakrishnan, MD, PhD, recently was a guest speaker at the European Stroke Organization Conference in Helsinki, Finland, on the topic of Digital Innovation in Acute Stroke.

Dr. Ramakrishnan is the Associate Director of Stroke and Neurointerventional Surgery at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a Thrombectomy Stroke Center in Poughkeepsie and HealthAlliance Hospital, a Primary Stroke Center in Kingston, plus Chief of Neurology at HealthAlliance Hospital.

MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital care for complex patients locally and close to home. However, if needed, both hospitals have the ability to leverage the Comprehensive Stroke Center specialists at WMCHealth's Westchester Medical Center.

If you, or someone you know, are exhibiting stroke symptoms, call 911, and go to the nearest emergency department. Click here to learn the signs of a stroke: https://bit.ly/4mNsBXV

06/05/2025

🌎 World Stroke Thrombectomy Day was observed on May 15 with a rare opportunity to step into the role of a neurointerventionalist at MidHudson Regional Hospital.

💡 A thrombectomy is a life-saving emergency procedure used with someone experiencing a stroke. It removes blood clots from a brain blood vessel to restore brain blood flow.

We hosted a hands-on, interactive continuing medical education (CME) event with Dr. Pankajavalli Ramakrishnan, Associate Director of Stroke and Neurointerventional Surgery, and Dr. Mark Papish, Director of Emergency Medicine. The event gave participants a rare opportunity to step into the role of a neurointerventionalist and understand the complexities of stroke thrombectomy.

✅ If you or anyone you know is experiencing stroke symptoms, get help right away. BE FAST and call 9-1-1 if you observe any of the following signs:

B - Balance loss
E - Eyesight changes
F - Face drooping
A - Arm weakness
S - Speech difficulty
T - Terrible Headache

MidHudson Regional Hospital is a Thrombectomy Stroke Center, with excellence of care recognized by AHA/ASA Get with the Guidelines for delivering high quality stroke care, close to home. To learn more about MidHudson Regional Hospital's Stroke Care Excellence, visit https://bit.ly/3SFB1mq