Coronavirus cases are decreasing across the U.S., but community transmission still remains high amidst the virus’s delta variant. While the CDC has given the “green light” for trick-or-treating this Halloween, Dr. Sara Kopple, Westmed pediatrician…
Westmed is excited to announce that on November 16th we will be transitioning over to a new Electronic Health Record (EHR), athenahealth. The Westmed team is looking forward to bringing this innovative system into our…
We are pleased to announce that Pediatric Saturday hours have returned at Westmed. Westmed’s Pediatric Departments at 210 Westchester Avenue, White Plains; 171 Huguenot Street New Rochelle, 3030 Westchester Ave, Purchase and 73 Market Street,…
For men, the observance of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder to take good care of themselves. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among American men, primarily affecting men over the age…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness on this often stigmatized topic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death…
We are pleased to announce we now offer COVID-19 rapid tests at our Urgent Care Centers. Rapid testing is only available for patients with no symptoms, and those who do not have a known exposure…
Flu season is right around the corner. The exact dates of flu season change every year, but it typically starts when temperatures start to drop in the fall, and ends when temps start to rise…
RYE BROOK, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2021 -- Westmed Medical Group, an award-winning multispecialty medical practice based in Rye Brook, NY, announced today that it has saved the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) $7.7 million in 2020.…
Every August we recognize National Breastfeeding Month. Healthcare professionals strongly recommend breastfeeding exclusively for at least six months after a child is born. Not only does research show that breastfeeding boost your baby’s physical and…
This summer is ending like any other - squeezing in last minute trips to the beach, fitting in a few more afternoons splashing at the pool, and solidifying the friendships that flourish in summer camp.…
Article written by Dr. Melinda Massoff, PhD, child and adult psychologist at Westmed Medical Group. Simone Biles is one of the “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) when it comes to the Olympics. She had been…
Westmed Medical Group has introduced its first ever podcast, “Is That Normal?", hosted by Westmed pediatrician Dr. Dan Cohen. The podcast brings to the forefront parents’ most common questions from behind the exam room door.…
Westmed is continuing its commitment to quality care and innovation with an official launch of its first Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program. The program is named My Westmed Connect, and is a service offered to…
Depending on your age, you are made up of anywhere between 55 to 75% water, which means replenishing yourself daily with clean, filtered water is essential to healthy living. Staying hydrated helps regulate your body…
We are pleased to recognize the 107 Westmed Medical Group physicians that have been named as the best in their specialty in the 2021 “Best Doctors” issue of New York Magazine. On an annual basis,…
