National Women’s Health Week 2019 (May 12 to May 18) serves as a reminder for women to make health their priority and build positive health habits for life. You can use this week as a…
As of 2014, almost one million U.S. babies were conceived via in vitro fertilization. The number of women who have used fertility services is 7.3 million. Despite these large statistics, infertility is still a difficult…
Westmed Medical Group honored a fellow colleague on National Brain Injury Awareness Day, March 13, 2019. On August 25, 2017, Laura Naranjo, a Patient Experience Associate at Westmed, had a sudden onset of what…
Contributed by Dr. Amanda Ganem, cardiologist, Westmed Medical Group Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in both men and women in the United States. For both men and women, understanding risk is…
Dr. Rand Stack, a Westmed radiologist, who practices at the 1 Theall Road office, in Rye, has published a new book about breast health and breast cancer. His new book, “The Breast Health Checklist: Simple…
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was established in 1985 to promote awareness of a disease that represents the most commonly diagnosed cancer of women (excluding basal cell skin cancer). One in eight women will be…
Westmed is pleased to announce the addition of screening mammography and breast ultrasound services for the convenience of patients coming to our New Rochelle office at 171 Huguenot Street! Mammography is being offered at New Rochelle each week as follows:…
Westmed has added a Creative Expression Workshop for Breast Cancer Survivors to its Calendar of Events. It’s a FREE eight-session series of classes to be held on Saturday mornings at Westmed's office at 1 Theall Road…
Written by Dr. Bonnie Eilen, Westmed OB/GYN : In the new computer age, which can sometimes be frustrating for both doctor and patient, there are still ways to optimize your encounter with your physician. The time…
Thyroid Awareness Month in January focuses attention on the thyroid gland, a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the base of your neck, and it has a big job to do! It makes thyroid hormones, which are…
New Classes Added to the Calendar for Westmed's Expectant Parents Westmed Women's Health urges our obstetrics patients to check out our events page HERE to learn about the classes we offer new and expectant…
The great news is that cervical cancer, linked to an infection in the cervix called the human papillomavirus (HPV), is one of the most preventable cancers. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and it's timely for Westmed…
Helpful Q&A from Westmed's Rachele Khadjehturian (NP), from the Westmed Urology Dept. Q: What are some of the main causes of pelvic pain? A: Pelvic pain can be caused by stress, injury or illness.…
Contributions by Dr. Saryna Young, Westmed dermatologist A recent large scale study published in the New England Journal of Medicine was stopped early because the Mediterranean diet was so much better at reducing cardiovascular risk…
National Breastfeeding Month (August) brings a focus on mothers and babies and the best “first food”. “Breastfeeding is the norm and the natural way to feed a baby,” says Dr. Bonnie Eilen, Westmed OB/GYN. “There…
