HealthAlliance Hospital

04/01/2026

🎨 Save the Date!

Join us for the Margaretville Hospital CATCH (Community Art to Community Health) Auction on Saturday, May 9 at the MTC Community Room in Margaretville. Enjoy an evening of inspiring art, light fare, and entertainment — all while supporting primary care services in Margaretville through the Margaretville Health Foundation.

🎟️ Tickets & sponsorships available: wmchealth.org/catch

03/30/2026

03/27/2026

Lung cancer screening can save lives, but many people aren’t sure who qualifies or what to expect.

Join a free, brief online information session with GO2 for Lung Cancer to learn the essentials:
• Who should consider screening
• What happens during the exam
• Why early detection matters

These sessions are offered multiple times each week now through May 1, making it easy to attend from anywhere. Lung cancer screening is quick, painless, and designed to detect cancer early, when treatment is most effective.

RSVP to one or more sessions: https://bit.ly/4lbcAuC

03/23/2026

💚 March is National Kidney Month 💚
Kidney health plays a vital role in overall wellness, and small daily habits can help reduce the risk of kidney disease.

The National Kidney Foundation recommends:
✅ Staying hydrated
✅ Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly
✅ Managing blood pressure and blood sugar
✅ Quitting smoking or seeking support to stop
✅ Reducing salt intake
✅ Limiting NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen

Routine checkups are also important. Annual physicals and lab work, such as blood and urine tests, can help monitor kidney health and catch issues early.

For individuals living with chronic kidney disease, the HealthAlliance Dialysis Center offers education and support, including access to a clinical dietitian and renal educator.
📞 To schedule an appointment, call 845‑334‑2821.

Learn more about our nephrology services at WMCHealth: https://www.wmchealth.org/service-line/nephrology

03/17/2026

Join Us Tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you at Margaretville Hospital!

You're Invited! Join Us at Margaretville Hospital 🌟

WMCHealth Physicians – Family Medicine Meet & Greet

📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
⏰ 3:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Margaretville Hospital

Come meet our local providers who are dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families of all ages. This is a great opportunity to get to know the providers caring for your community!

While you're here, learn more about the services and programs available at Margaretville Hospital to support your health and wellbeing, including:

Cardiology Services
Radiology
Laboratory Services
Breathe Better Program
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Programming
Naloxone Training
FREE Blood Pressure Screenings

Light refreshments will be served.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family!

👉 Let us know you’re coming:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VzOyO3eNx0e25w0PTHYH4spb1dxtptxAkfpkSYLrtvdUMlZTSEkwWVk4NzQ5RUU2OEEyNExGRlRONC4u

03/08/2026

You're Invited! Join Us at Margaretville Hospital 🌟

WMCHealth Physicians – Family Medicine Meet & Greet

📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
⏰ 3:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Margaretville Hospital

Come meet our local providers who are dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families of all ages. This is a great opportunity to get to know the providers caring for your community!

While you're here, learn more about the services and programs available at Margaretville Hospital to support your health and wellbeing, including:

Cardiology Services
Radiology
Laboratory Services
Breathe Better Program
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Programming
Naloxone Training
FREE Blood Pressure Screenings

Light refreshments will be served.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family!

👉 Let us know you’re coming:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VzOyO3eNx0e25w0PTHYH4spb1dxtptxAkfpkSYLrtvdUMlZTSEkwWVk4NzQ5RUU2OEEyNExGRlRONC4u

02/27/2026

John thought his chest pain was heartburn. It wasn't.

When John collapsed at his neighbor's door, every second mattered. Thanks to the rapid response of local emergency responders and the expert cardiac team at HealthAlliance Hospital, those critical moments turned into a second chance.

Today, John is back where he belongs, home with his family, filling the house with music once again.

Hear John's story, and interventional cardiologist Dr. Falak Shah, explain a "widow maker" heart attack.

Don't ignore the signs. Your heart may be trying to tell you something.

Learn more about cardiac care at WMCHealth:
https://www.wmchealth.org/service-line/cardiovascular-care

02/25/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to share that the FY26 Agriculture Appropriations bill has been signed into law — including $619,000 secured for Margaretville Hospital’s Primary Care Renovation Project!

Thanks to the leadership and dedication of Senator Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Josh Riley this critical investment will help us modernize and enhance primary care services for our community.

Thank you to Senators Schumer and Gillibrand and Representative Riley for your commitment to rural healthcare ensuring our patients and families can access high-quality care close to home.

This funding allows us to expand services, improve patient experience, and strengthening healthcare access across our region. We are deeply thankful for your partnership and support.

02/24/2026

Heart health is about more than a single test or moment in time.

Your cardiovascular health is shaped by lifestyle, mental health, and the care you receive whether a condition is common or rare.

Through WMCHealth’s Cardiovascular Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program (CHPDP), patients have access to
preventive screenings, smoking cessation support, behavioral health resources, and therapies that address the full picture of heart
health.

Because caring for your heart means caring for the whole you.

Learn more: https://www.wmchealth.org/service-line/cardiovascular-care/cardiovascular-health-promotion-and-disease-prevention-program-chpdp

02/23/2026

🚁 A Lifesaving Milestone for Margaretville

Big news for our community in Margaretville, NY 💙

Margaretville Hospital, a member of Westchester Medical Center Health Network, has received a $200,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, completing the funding needed to build a new on-campus helipad.

This critical infrastructure project will help ensure that geography is never a barrier to lifesaving care.

For residents of our geographically isolated region, the helipad will serve as a direct link to major trauma, stroke, and cardiac emergency services. By allowing patients to be airlifted directly from the hospital campus, we can significantly reduce delays during time-sensitive emergencies, improving outcomes and advancing health equity for our community.

“This helipad project is an investment in patient-centered care,” said Michael Hochman, Executive Director. “It allows us to move quickly, which can mean the difference between life and death.”

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

We are deeply grateful to the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation and our community partners for helping strengthen essential systems of care and ensuring high-quality, compassionate treatment remains close to home.

Because every minute matters. And every community deserves access. 💙🚁

02/20/2026

At HealthAlliance Hospital, caring for our community goes beyond hospital walls.

Our Heart and Vascular Institute was proud to partner with The Pointe NY for a recent Blood Pressure Clinic. By bringing screenings and education directly to the community, we’re working to ensure every neighbor has the tools they need for a healthy heart. 💙

We are grateful for the leadership of Kathy Bermo, DNP (Regional Director of Cardiovascular Services) and Jonathan Villano (Manager of Non-Invasive Cardiology) in making this event a success.

Learn more about WMCHealth’s Heart and Vascular Institute: 👉 https://www.wmchealth.org/service-line/cardiovascular-care

02/17/2026

Your heart has a story. It’s important to listen.​
​
John thought his chest pain was heartburn. It wasn’t.​

After collapsing at his neighbor’s door, emergency responders and the cardiac team at HealthAlliance Hospital acted quickly to treat a complete blockage often referred to as the “widow maker.”​

Today, John is home with his family, including his new grandson, Sebastian, because expert cardiac care was available close to home when he needed it most.​

Don’t ignore the signs. Your heart may be trying to tell you something.​

Learn more about cardiac care at WMCHealth: https://www.wmchealth.org/service-line/cardiovascular-care