Please note our special hours for the upcoming holidays. On Christmas Eve, Friday, 12/24, Westmed Urgent Care Centers located at Yonkers (Ridge Hill), New Rochelle, White Plains and Rye will be open from 8am-5pm. On…
Having uncontrolled blood sugar is dangerous at any time. But with mounting evidence that shows COVID-19 places people with diabetes at higher risk for severe illness, the need to keep diabetes well-managed has become more…
We are live on athenahealth! We are happy to announce that the recent launch of Westmed’s new Electronic Health Record (EHR) includes the introduction of a new Westmed Patient Portal. Your existing My Westmed Portal…
The CDC has officially endorsed the ACIP recommendations that children ages 5 through 11 be vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 vaccine. This is much welcome news to parents and all families in our community.…
We’re proud to announce that 104 Westmed Medical Group physicians are on Westchester County’s Top Doctors list published in the November 2021 issue of Westchester Magazine. The magazine generates its list based on information compiled…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring light to the importance of regular mammograms in early detection of breast diseases. It’s not unusual to be nervous about getting a mammogram. In fact,…
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…
