We’ve got 3 topics answering the “What’s New?” question in this issue: First, the introduction of a palliative medicine service to provide support to patients and families living with serious and progressive illnesses. Secondly, read about our new, friendly Web-based approach to better patient education using animated video--to help you take an active role in your healthcare. And then, we describe what our newest medical office in New Rochelle has to offer…and MORE 

Inside this issue, we share some of the latest news about heart disease and stroke, cancer advances in 2011, using physician rating sites, plus our new doctors tell you why they chose their specialties. 

This issue features stories about the opening of WESTMED’s third urgent care center at Westchester’s Ridge Hill, what all the types of rehabilitation therapy can do for you, recent awards and recognitions and new physicians.

Inside this issue, we announce the opening of our newest full-service office at Ridge Hill, discuss what to look for in a sunscreen, learn how to put together a healthy picnic basket, and we unveil WESTMED’s latest talks and classes.

This issue highlights the latest in vein services since the early treatment for varicose veins, suggests ways to quiet your achy hips and knees, while a dermatologist provides specifics on how to minimize your melanoma risk.