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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.

John Haffey's Contributions

Business

For Small Business Owners It's Shop Local, Bank Local, Says Oritani Bank TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. -- From farmers markets to boutique stores, consumers across the United States have embraced the call to "shop local." However, many of these small businesses who rely on community support aren't given this same acknowledgment in their financial partnerships with large banking institutions. That's why more and more local companies are turning to community banks like Oritani Bank for uncompromised services and personal care. "The most important relationship for a small business is with their bank," said Kelly Velasquez-Carcich, VP and business …

Content Partner: Oritani Bank

Lifestyle

NWH's Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery Helps Patients Heal Faster MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- After being diagnosed with a condition that required colorectal surgery, Michael was faced with the decision on where to seek treatment. After extensive research and consultation, he and his wife were led to Dr. Jerald Wishner and Northern Westchester Hospital. Wishner is the director of Minimally Invasive and Colorectal Surgery and co-director of the Institute for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital. Once Michael and his wife were introduced to Wishner, they knew they'd come to the right place. "Dr. Wishner's off-beat sense of hu…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Lifestyle

The Valley Hospital Helps Parents, Athletes With Concussion Baseline Tests RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For young athletes, concussion are quickly becoming a growing problem. Usually caused by a bump or blow to the head, concussions occur when the brain, suspended inside the skull and surrounded by fluid, continues to travel with momentum until it “bangs” up against the skull. In order to ensure that those who might experience concussions are accurately diagnosed and effectively treated, The Valley Hospital is offering ImPACT Concussion Management Testing later this month. ImPACT baseline testing is a 20-30 minute neurocognitive test battery that includes measures of verbal …

Content Partner: Valley Health System

Lifestyle

NYP Pioneers New Treatment Options For Blood-Related Cancers Blood provides all the nutrients, oxygen and antibodies a person needs to stay healthy. Yet every three minutes, one person in the United States is diagnosed with a hematologic -- blood or lymph -- cancer. Fortunately, doctors are on the verge of several major advances in treatment that offer improved chances of survival and enhanced quality of life. Hematologic cancers, of which there are three main types, begin either in the bone marrow or the cells of the immune system. Leukemia is a cancer of bone marrow cells that results from the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells, which ev…

Content Partner: NewYork-Presbyterian

Lifestyle

New At-Home Treatment Revolutionizes Dialysis And Kidney Treatment By the time a chronic kidney disease that requires dialysis is diagnosed, many patients have already been through a lot. What begins as nausea, fatigue, swelling and vomiting quickly escalates to the treatment stage, which often requires a kidney transplant and hemodialysis. While hemodialysis is effective at removing toxins from the blood stream, it can be a burdensome process. That's why more and more doctors are advocating for automated peritoneal dialysis, an in-home alternative to the traditional treatment. "Most patients who receive hemodialysis do so in a dialysis center, which t…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Lifestyle

New At-Home Treatment Revolutionizes Dialysis And Kidney Treatment By the time a chronic kidney disease that requires dialysis is diagnosed, many patients have already been through a lot. What begins as nausea, fatigue, swelling and vomiting quickly escalates to the treatment stage, which often requires a kidney transplant and hemodialysis. While hemodialysis is effective at removing toxins from the blood stream, it can be a burdensome process. That's why more and more doctors are advocating for automated peritoneal dialysis, an in-home alternative to the traditional treatment. "Most patients who receive hemodialysis do so in a dialysis center, which t…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Lifestyle

New At-Home Treatment Revolutionizes Dialysis And Kidney Treatment By the time a chronic kidney disease that requires dialysis is diagnosed, many patients have already been through a lot. What begins as nausea, fatigue, swelling and vomiting quickly escalates to the treatment stage, which often requires a kidney transplant and hemodialysis. While hemodialysis is effective at removing toxins from the blood stream, it can be a burdensome process. That's why more and more doctors are advocating for automated peritoneal dialysis, an in-home alternative to the traditional treatment. "Most patients who receive hemodialysis do so in a dialysis center, which t…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Lifestyle

With Strokes, Seconds Can Saves Lives Says CareMount Medical Doctor According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is among the ten leading causes of disability and death in the United States. However, when a stroke strikes, it's important to act fast, said Dr. Paul Magda, a neurologist at CareMount Medical. It might just save a life. "During a common stroke, oxygen and nutrients are blocked from supplying vital brain areas, by a clot within an artery," said Magda. "When starved of oxygen and glucose, brain cells called neurons die and physical and mental abilities rapidly diminish. It is estimated that for each minute of lack of blood f…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Lifestyle

With Strokes, Seconds Can Saves Lives Says CareMount Medical Doctor According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is among the ten leading causes of disability and death in the United States. However, when a stroke strikes, it's important to act fast, said Dr. Paul Magda, a neurologist at CareMount Medical. It might just save a life. "During a common stroke, oxygen and nutrients are blocked from supplying vital brain areas, by a clot within an artery," said Magda. "When starved of oxygen and glucose, brain cells called neurons die and physical and mental abilities rapidly diminish. It is estimated that for each minute of lack of blood f…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Lifestyle

With Strokes, Seconds Can Saves Lives Says CareMount Medical Doctor According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is among the ten leading causes of disability and death in the United States. However, when a stroke strikes, it's important to act fast, said Dr. Paul Magda, a neurologist at CareMount Medical. It might just save a life. "During a common stroke, oxygen and nutrients are blocked from supplying vital brain areas, by a clot within an artery," said Magda. "When starved of oxygen and glucose, brain cells called neurons die and physical and mental abilities rapidly diminish. It is estimated that for each minute of lack of blood f…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

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