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John Haffey

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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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Have Your Spine's Back: Avoid Discomfort With Simple Precautions MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- As we sit, stand, bend and stretch throughout the course of a day, our backs are in constant motion. But like most medical ailments, a little prevention goes a long way to keep spines healthy and happy. To avoid chronic pain, Dr. Marshal Peris of Northern Westchester Hospital offered some simple precautionary steps. "When dealing with back and spine discomfort, chronic pain is generally defined as daily pain lasting more than three months," said Peris, co-director of the Orthopedic and Spine Institute and Spine Surgery Section at Northern Westchester Hospital. …

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Take A Step Back On This Date In History With Westchester Medical Center VALHALLA, N.Y. -- For more than a century, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, has been vital to the Hudson Valley region. Founded as an Army hospital in 1917 to care for the victims of the global influenza epidemic, WMC has been meeting the health needs of the Hudson Valley ever since. As they celebrate 100 Years of Advanced Care in 2017, the hospital is stepping back a century in American history and taking a look at our country’s defining moments during its inaugural year. Despite its humble origins 100 years ago, the Converse All-Sta…

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Don't Tough It Out: WMC Urges Men Over 40 To Visit Their Doctors VALHALLA. N.Y. -- Paying a visit to the doctor for an annual checkup is a simple first step in maintaining proper health. However, many people - especially men - schedule these visits irregularly or avoid them entirely. According to doctors in the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, avoiding a checkup is a dangerous practice. “An annual physical exam becomes very, very important once you reach 40," said Dr. Parag Shah, internal medicine physician at Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). "This is when vascular disea…

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Spring Valley Woman Receives New Lease On Life With WMC's Cardiac Treatment For most of her life, Emmanuela Bien-Aime said she "never even needed to take an aspirin." However, when the retail-jewelry buyer and Spring Valley resident began to notice body swelling and joint pain, she became worried. After being diagnosed with Lupus and finding it increasingly difficult to care for herself, Bien-Aime moved to Atlanta to be closer to her mother. Then, in 2013, she experienced a heart attack and fell into a coma for two and a half weeks. During her coma, three more massive heart attacks followed. Once her condition stabilized, doctors implanted a cardio-defibri…

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Tell Ticks To 'Bug Off' This Summer With Lyme Prevention Tips VALHALLA, N.Y. -- When spending time outdoors this summer, it seems almost unavoidable that ticks will attach themselves to pants, socks and clothes. However, sometimes these pests find skin, and when they do, an array of medical problems can soon follow. Most common of tick-borne illnesses is Lyme disease. Carried by deer ticks, Lyme can cause flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, muscle aching and nausea in those bitten by a contaminated tick. In more extreme cases, facial drooping and neurological disorders may also develop. If left untreated or misdiagnosed, Lyme disease can cause symptoms …

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Know The Warning Signs Of A Potential Bee Sting Allergy VALHALLA, N.Y. -- If you're like most parents, you may be worried about your child developing an allergy to bee stings, especially during the summer months. However, there's little cause for fear according to the experts at Westchester Medical Center, as dangerous reactions to bee stings are present in only a small percentage of the population. “Anaphylaxis to bee stings is much less common than people think — between .15 percent and .8 percent of children in the U.S are affected," said Dr. Subhadra Siegel, pediatric allergist and immunologist at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a memb…

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Take A Step Back On This Date In History With Westchester Medical Center VALHALLA, N.Y. -- For more than a century, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, has been vital to the Hudson Valley region. Founded as an Army hospital in 1917 to care for the victims of the global influenza epidemic, WMC has been meeting the health needs of the Hudson Valley ever since. As they celebrate 100 Years of Advanced Care in 2017, the hospital is stepping back a century in American history and taking a look at our country’s defining moments during its inaugural year. Since their inception in 1917, Lincoln Logs have inspired gene…

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Take A Step Back On This Date In History With Westchester Medical Center VALHALLA, N.Y. -- For more than a century, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, has been vital to the Hudson Valley region. Founded as an Army hospital in 1917 to care for the victims of the global influenza epidemic, WMC has been meeting the health needs of the Hudson Valley ever since. As they celebrate 100 Years of Advanced Care in 2017, the hospital is stepping back a century in American history and taking a look at our country’s defining moments during its inaugural year. The gold standard by which literary, musical and journalistic …

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WMC Helps Skateboarder Keep Rolling After Near-Deadly Accident WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- For one Dutchess County skateboarder, a joyride turned into a nightmare in the blink of an eye while skating home from visiting a friend's house. Taking a steep hill on his board, Charles unexpectedly veered right into oncoming traffic and collided with a car. Onlookers immediately called 911, and Charles was quickly transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, for trauma treatment. "My vertebrae had shifted sideways in my spine,” said Charles. Upon reviewing all of the cross-sectional images of Charles’…

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From Pew To ICU, Rockland Priests Share Remarkable Bond ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Having a close friend require a quadruple bypass surgery isn't an everyday occurrence. But for Father Michael Keane, watching a friend and fellow priest go through the procedure just weeks before unexpectedly needing the exact same treatment himself, it all seemed like more than just a coincidence. Keane, 55, and Father Jack Arlotta, 66, are both Catholic priests in Orange County, and have been friends for nearly 30 years. "We lived on the same hall during seminary school in Yonkers, and I served Mike’s first mass when he was ordained in 1990, two years before …

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