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Help us honor the teams whose dedication keeps care moving forward every day, even when their work happens behind the sc...
12/20/2025

Help us honor the teams whose dedication keeps care moving forward every day, even when their work happens behind the scenes.

This holiday season, give a shout out our unsung heroes: Vassar Brother Medical Center's Oncology Pharmacy team! 💊

Their behind-the-scenes work ensures cancer treatments and supportive medications are prepared safely and accurately, providing patients with consistency, confidence and care when they need it most.

Thank you to our Oncology Pharmacy team for the essential role you play every day. ✨

12/18/2025

We continue to celebrate a leader whose vision has shaped the story of healthcare in our region for nearly forty years: Dr. John M. Murphy has guided our hospitals through transformation, challenges and growth. His actions have always anchored by one belief: that every community deserves exceptional care. 💙

From his early days as a neurologist, to the creation of Nuvance Health and merger with Northwell Health, Dr. Murphy has never lost sight of the people at the center of healthcare. His decisions have strengthened hospitals, supported caregivers and brought hope to families when they needed it most.

As he prepares for retirement this month, we are proud to honor his legacy with the John M. Murphy, MD Distinguished Chair of Research — ensuring his commitment to discovery, education and the future of care continues for generations to come. 🔬📚

Dr. Murphy’s leadership will continue to impact countless lives ahead!

Follow the link for the full tribute video: https://bit.ly/3YvwTIy

If you would like to contribute to the endowed chair fund, please visit: https://bit.ly/3MAyuKF

12/17/2025

Medicine wasn’t just something Dr. Hida Nierenburg studied. It was something she grew up with. 🩺💙

Raised in Puerto Rico, Dr. Nierenburg spent her childhood in her dad’s medical office where her mom also worked as a nurse. From an early age, she saw the impact compassion, dedication and human connection can have on patients and families.

Those early experiences planted the seed for a lifelong calling. What started as curiosity grew into purpose, and eventually into a journey toward becoming a physician.

Watch as Dr. Nierenburg shares the story behind her path to️️ — and the moments that shaped the doctor she is today. ✨

12/16/2025

The holidays come with traditions, treats and a little extra indulgence — and that’s OK. ✨🍽️

Nurse Practitioner Erica Seebeck shares a reminder we all need to hear this time of year: health and wellness aren’t defined by a few meals, a few days or a single season. They’re built over time, through balance, consistency and grace for yourself.

Food is meant to be enjoyed. Movement is meant to support you. Rest is part of health, too. There’s no need to “make up for” the holidays or feel guilt around celebrating with the people you love.

This season, we invite you to zoom out. Enjoy the moments, savor the meals, listen to your body and remember that real wellness is what you practice year-round. ❤️

The Connecticut Department of Health has confirmed the first measles case in the state in more than four years. Measles ...
12/12/2025

The Connecticut Department of Health has confirmed the first measles case in the state in more than four years. Measles is highly contagious, which makes awareness and prevention essential. 🛡️

Here is what you need to know to prevent catching it, and what to do if you have it:

The MMR vaccine provides strong protection for children and adults. If you are not sure about your MMR vaccine status, call your primary care provider. They can review your records and guide you on next steps.

Watch for symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash that spreads across the body.

If symptoms appear, call your provider before coming in so precautions can be taken.

Staying informed and up to date on vaccines is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your community. ✔️

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KYDZSH


If winter feels a little heavier every year, you are not imagining it. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is common, and ...
12/09/2025

If winter feels a little heavier every year, you are not imagining it. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is common, and it can show up as low energy, irritability, anxiety or that overall dip in motivation. 📉

Hygge is the Danish practice of creating cozy, comforting moments and it is one small way to bring warmth back into a season that can feel cold in more ways than one. It's about soft light, cozy textures and simple routines that help your mind slow down. It is comfort you can create on purpose. 🕯️🧣

✨ Light is your best friend
Warm lamps, candles and soft glows can help lift your mood when daylight is limited. Even small lighting changes can make a difference for SAD symptoms.

✨ Make your home a cozy zone
Think plush blankets, comfy socks, soothing scents and anything that signals calm. When your space feels warm your body often follows.

✨ Stay connected even on low energy days
A simple dinner, a movie night or a quick chat with a friend can bring emotional warmth back into winter. Social connection is a powerful buffer against SAD.

✨ Move gently
A bundled walk, a slow yoga flow or a couple minutes of stretching can boost serotonin and help you feel a little more like yourself.

✨ Small mindful rituals help
Tea time, gratitude journaling or curling up under a blanket can create grounding moments when your mood feels off.

Winter can be tough but hygge helps you build little pockets of comfort, connection and calm. A softer season is possible.

To learn how to practice hygge, read more: https://bit.ly/4pzwDEu

POV: You’re Santa Claus, gearing up for the big night and choosing the milk that will help you enjoy your cookies while ...
12/07/2025

POV: You’re Santa Claus, gearing up for the big night and choosing the milk that will help you enjoy your cookies while still fitting down every chimney. 🥛✨🎅🏼

You love cookies (who doesn’t?) but you also need a milk that will not slow you down or add extra pounds during your busiest season. As you sort through your options at the North Pole Taste Test, here is how they stack up:

🥇 1st Place: Unsweetened almond milk
Light, low in calories and easy to enjoy with snacks or meals. It keeps you nimble on the sleigh.

🥈 2nd Place: Skim milk
High in protein without added fat, giving you steady energy from dusk until dawn.

🥉 3rd Place: Unsweetened soy milk
Nutrient dense and naturally filling. It helps you stay satisfied as you check your list twice.

🏅 Honorable mentions
Whole milk is rich and comforting but higher in calories and saturated fat. Sweetened oat, coconut and rice milks taste great but often contain more added sugar than expected.

To learn more about the best and worst milks this season for you and for Santa, click here: https://bit.ly/3XE9Evy

Guess what? Dr. Paul Wright received the Dr. Chandler Award from The New York State Trooper Surgeons! 👏The Dr. Chandler ...
12/06/2025

Guess what? Dr. Paul Wright received the Dr. Chandler Award from The New York State Trooper Surgeons! 👏

The Dr. Chandler Award is one of the State Trooper Surgeons’ highest honors. It recognizes individuals whose dedication and compassion reflect the values that shaped the earliest days of the New York State Police.

Dr. Wright is the senior vice president and system chair of the Nuvance Health Neuroscience Institute, as well as the John and Joanne Patrick Endowed Chair for Advanced Technology in Neuroscience.

He has been a trusted source of care and comfort for The New York State Troopers and their families. His work exemplifies the legacy of Dr. George Fletcher Chandler, the first Superintendent of the New York State Police and a surgeon whose leadership shaped the department’s earliest days. 🩺💙

Thank you, Dr. Wright, for caring for those who protect our communities and your compassion, commitment and exceptional service!✨

Who worked on Thanksgiving while families gathered at home? 🤝The dedicated teams across Vassar Brothers Medical Center w...
12/02/2025

Who worked on Thanksgiving while families gathered at home? 🤝

The dedicated teams across Vassar Brothers Medical Center who supported our patients and hospital, that's who! Thank you to every team member who spent the holiday providing comfort, connection and care. 💙

We are truly grateful for you. ✨

When you choose to give to Nuvance Health, you are doing so much more than supporting a hospital — you are investing str...
12/02/2025

When you choose to give to Nuvance Health, you are doing so much more than supporting a hospital — you are investing straight into the heart of our community's health. 💙

Your generosity supports the full continuum of care for our patients and neighbors, including prevention, routine care and specialized treatment. You uplift the clinicians and staff who carry out our mission with skill and heart each day. Most importantly, you ensure that patients receive life-changing, compassionate care right here in their own communities.

This , join us in making an impact that truly changes lives. Every gift helps strengthen the health and well-being of our community.

And thanks to a generous dollar-for-dollar match up to $50,000, your donation will have DOUBLE the impact!

Make a gift ➡️ https://nvhgivingtuesday.funraise.org/

Thank you for making a difference!

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, December 2! 💙✨Thanks to a generous $50,000 match, every dollar you give will go twice as far...
12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, December 2! 💙✨

Thanks to a generous $50,000 match, every dollar you give will go twice as far to support the care our community counts on.

Your gift helps expand services close to home, advance leading edge cancer treatments, strengthen training for our clinical teams, support compassionate nurse navigators and fuel community health outreach that meets real needs every day.

Your generosity brings hope and healing to the patients and families we serve. And through tomorrow, your impact is doubled. 🙌

Make your Giving Tuesday gift! https://bit.ly/4i8SGyP

Our lung cancer teams at Vassar Brothers Medical Center provide expert care, education and support every step of the way...
11/29/2025

Our lung cancer teams at Vassar Brothers Medical Center provide expert care, education and support every step of the way. Their work helps our community stay informed — and feel seen. 💙🎗️

As Lung Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re grateful for the patient-first care, guidance and support you bring to every step of the lung cancer prevention and treatment journey.

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