MidHudson Regional Hospital

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and culture, and a reminder that the work of building a more just and equitable community is ongoing.

WMCHealth is proud to be part of a Hudson Valley community as rich and diverse as ours, and we are showing up to celebrate. Join us on June 20th for the Peekskill Juneteenth Celebration: a parade, festival, live entertainment, food trucks, and more. The parade will start at 12pm at AME Zion Church, 1220 Park St, Peekskill, NY, followed by a festival at 1 pm.

We will see you there. 🖤❤️💚

From Wappingers Falls to the world's biggest stage. Tyler Adams calls Dutchess County home, and so do we. WMCHealth and the MidHudson Regional Hospital team are proud to cheer on one of our own as he represents the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The whole Hudson Valley is behind you, Tyler. Go get it. 🇺🇸⚽

When every second matters, care matters more.

Across WMCHealth, patients and families find life-saving treatment, compassionate teams, and hope when they need it most.

Your support makes these moments possible.

Donate today: wmchealthgiving.org

Join a welcoming, supportive group designed for adults living with diabetes. This FREE monthly session at MidHudson Regional Hospital provides education, shared experiences, and practical tools to help you better manage diabetes and feel supported along the way. Family members and friends are welcome to attend. For more information or to sign up, please call 845.483.5558.

Celebrating Nursing Excellence at WMCHealth!

This Nurses Week, we are recognizing the extraordinary individuals and teams at each of our hospitals who embody what it means to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care, every day. This year’s Nursing Excellence Award honorees reflect the very best of our mission in action.

MidHudson Regional Hospital awardees:
💙 Friend of Nursing: Elizabeth Green
💙 Clinical Nurse Excellence: Sanela Dotoratos
💙 Nursing Team Excellence: Infusion/Cancer Center Nurses
💙 Nursing Leader: Danica St. Germain

From the quiet moments that bring comfort to patients and families, to the clinical expertise that drives outcomes, to the leadership that strengthens entire teams—each of these honorees demonstrates the power of nursing in a truly meaningful way.

👏 Join us in celebrating these outstanding colleagues, and stay tuned for more of our honorees as we continue our Nurses Week spotlights.

Please help us welcome Daniel G. Nicastri, MD, our new Section Chief of Thoracic Surgery at WMCHealth.

Dr. Nicastri specializes in minimally invasive and robotic lung and esophageal surgery and is committed to expanding access to advanced, least-invasive options—close to home—for patients across the Hudson Valley.

Learn more: https://www.wmchealth.org/press-releases/westchester-medical-center-health-network-names-daniel-g-nicastri-md-section-chief-of-thoracic-surgery

A powerful reminder of what rapid, expert care and advanced technology can achieve.

Recently, a patient arrived at MidHudson Regional Hospital experiencing a severe stroke, caused by a blockage in a critical artery at the base of the brain. The patient arrived being comatose, with devastating and life-threatening outcomes at risk.

Thanks to rapid coordination and advanced treatment, our Neurosciences team administered clot-busting medication. They also quickly and successfully removed the blockage with a TIGERTRIEVER™ 17, an adjustable stent-retriever designed for thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke.

Consequences of brain damage from a stroke can result in difficulty or loss of:
• Awareness, level of consciousness, becoming comatose
• Processing sensory information like touch, taste, and temperature
• Ability to move one's arms and legs, expressive language, vision, and maintaining balance
• Handling auditory processing and memory storage
• Facilitating communication between brain areas
• Managing goal-oriented tasks

The result? A remarkable recovery. The patient went from being comatose on arrival to showing no measurable neurological deficits shortly after the procedure, even before being taken off breathing support.

This outcome reflects the skill, speed, precision, and teamwork of our clinical teams—and the life-changing impact it has for patients and families when every minute matters.

We’re also proud that this case marks the first patient enrolled at MidHudson Regional Hospital in the COGNITIVE Trial, an important step forward in bringing cutting-edge neurointerventional research to the Hudson Valley.

Moments like this highlight what’s possible when innovation, expertise, and compassion come together, delivering the highest level of care close to home. Meet the care team, which includes:
Foreground: Eric Feldstein, MD, research fellow, Haley Pantle, ICU PA, Anyssa Griffin, IR Tech, Dr. Ramakrishnan, NIR Attending, Angela Kroff, NIR NP, Aida Lauder, IR RN, Brendan Dooley, IR Tech.
Background: Ron Breau, IR tech, Otto Croshier, IR Tech, Gregory Wyche, ICU NP.

Remember the warning signs and BE FAST.
BEFAST is an acronym to help quickly recognize stroke symptoms: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, and Time, emphasizing immediate medical attention. Learn more: https://www.wmchealth.org/service-line/neurosciences/stroke