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John Haffey

Client Editor

jhaffey@dailyvoice.com

John is a graduate of Villanova University with degrees in History, Communications, and Political Science. A lifelong Norwalk resident, he covers an array of topics from real estate and education to sports and entertainment. John has previously worked as a freelance reporter and brings experience in digital media advertising. A surfer, fisherman, and boater, John is prone to drop everything if the fish begin to bite or the waves are on. John Haffey was a former content writer at Daily Voice.

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Events

Pace Symposium Tackles Pocantico Watershed Question PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University's Dyson Institute for Sustainability and Environment is hosting a symposium called "Environmental Research in the Pocantico Watershed: Past and Future" and invites the public to be part of the discussion between academics, citizen groups and policymakers on future research needs. The day will examine the fragile relationship between the Pocantico Watershed -- which flows into the Hudson River -- and surrounding Westchester communities. A panel on the current state of the watershed will be attended by the following experts: Nicholas A. Robi…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Truth About Colon Cancer WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Although colon cancer is the second-leading cancer killer in the United States for men and women combined, it remains a highly treatable and preventable disease. Through recommended screening, polyps can be detected and removed, preventing cancer altogether. Yet some 23 million people who should be tested have never been screened. Approximately 49,700 Americans will die from the disease this year, but this number could be lowered in the future by getting the word out about prevention. “A colonoscopy is one of the most important steps in the prevention of colon cancer,…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

Events

Northern Dutchess Hospital Launches Adjustment To Aging Support Group RHINEBECK -- Northern Dutchess Hospital's Healthy Aging Center has launched an 'Adjustment to Aging' support group, designed to help seniors adapt to the next stage in their lives. This therapy group will help participants having difficulty adjusting to the myriad of life transitions related to aging. There will be discussions on common aging experiences, managing difficult emotions, significant everyday challenges and grief after loss. Participants will learn effective coping skills for managing anxiety, reducing stress and finding peace with the aging process, according to the facilitator,…

Content Partner: Northern Dutchess Hospital

Lifestyle

NWH's Cardiac Rehab Center Helps Patients Get Back In Action, Sooner MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – If you’ve suffered a debilitating cardiac emergency, the road to recovery can be less arduous with a proper rehabilitation program. In an effort to shorten recovery times and help patients return to everyday life quicker, Northern Westchester Hospital offers a specialized cardiac rehabilitation program that does just that. You’re a candidate if you’ve had a heart attack, bypass surgery, heart failure or other cardiac event. The program offers medically-monitored exercise sessions, nutrition education, stress management and more. The benefits of cardiac rehab are numerous…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Lifestyle

Moms Unite With Valley Center For Childbirth's #MomSquad RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Calling all moms and moms to be! Valley's Center for Childbirth is pleased to introduce a new a social media forum for new and expectant mothers. We will address a wide range of topics, including birth plans, childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn care, healthy toddler diets and so much more! Valley encourages all mothers to like The Center for Childbirth Facebook page and leave your questions and musings about this very special time in your life using the hashtag #MomSquad. By using the hashtag #MomSquad, participants will be connected with Valley’s doctors and experts, as w…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Schools

Stepinac Band Feels The Luck Of The Irish With Two Parades This March WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Continuing a long tradition, the Archbishop Stepinac High School Band will march in the St. Patrick’s Day parades in White Plains on Saturday, March 12 and in Yonkers on Saturday, March 19. The band, an integral part of the musical fabric of Stepinac, comprises students who do not necessarily have a strong talent in playing a musical instrument but have a strong interest to do so. Throughout the year, they are instructed to help them become more proficient in their playing abilities. In addition to marching in St. Patrick’s Day parades on a rotating basis throughout th…

Content Partner: Archbishop Stepinac High School

Lifestyle

Valley and Holy Name Collaborate to Defeat Drug Resistant Bacteria RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital and Holy Name Medical Center are collaborating to defeat a common foe: a dangerous drug-resistant bacterium called Clostridium difficile, or C. difficile. C. difficile is a bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon. It was responsible for almost half a million infections and was associated with approximately 29,000 deaths in 2011, according to a study released last year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “C. difficile is public enemy No. 1 and it is clear that defeating it wi…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Schools

Daily Voice Leaders: Fr. Charles Allen, Fairfield University FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- As education costs continue to rise, students and parents are faced with difficult financial decisions. While an education at most four-year colleges and universities can carry a price tag nearly a quarter million dollars, Fr. Charles Allen, S.J., says it's important for college bound families to make the aid discussion a two-sided conversation. As Special Assistant to President Jeffrey Paul von Arx, S.J. at Fairfield University, Fr. Allen has been involved in recruiting and admission for the nearly 5,000 student Catholic university in coastal Connecticut. Drawing student…

03/08/2016

Lifestyle

WPH's New Center For Cancer Care Shines In Downtown White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Building on 15 years of experience at White Plains Hospital, Posen Architects’ design for the Center for Cancer Care embodies the Hospital’s patient-focused approach and meets the medical staff’s needs. From renovation of the existing Dickstein Cancer Center to construction of the new, adjoining six-story building, Posen’s programming, planning, and architectural design support the best medical outcomes. Posen’s innovative design overcame challenging site constraints to maximize a tight footprint of available space on the edge of the hospital campus. The new 70,000 sq…

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Lifestyle

Repairing the Perfect ACL Tear With Hospital For Special Surgery Doctor PARAMUS, N.J. -- People bring clothing to the tailor to avoid the “one size fits all” experience. They want a custom fit – the tailor’s best work – so that the suit or dress fits perfectly. The standard approach to ACL injury across the world is to perform a reconstruction of the ligament using a variety of techniques and grafts. This procedure removes all of the remnants of the torn ligament and replaces them with a graft, meant to act as scaffolding for the body to create a new ligament from scar tissue. I consider this technique the one-size-fits-all approach. As an orthopedic surgeon at…

Content Partner: Hospital for Special Surgery

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