Soyica G., who works at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, started feeling a pain that radiated through her legs. The pain made her so weak she eventually could not hold herself up and became partially paralyzed in both legs.The first hospital emergency room she visited sent her home without any tests and recommended bed rest. After weeks lost from work and getting worse, she contacted ...

Are you having trouble sleeping? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. The reported cases of sleep deprivation or insomnia are growing to epic proportions nationwide. More than 60 million Americans suffer from poor sleep quality, and more than 40 million meet the diagnostic criteria for sleep disorders. Americans are sleeping less and consequently are putting their health at risk. ...

Turmeric is a ginger-colored spice that’s been a part of Middle Eastern and East Asian cooking for centuries. The warm and flavorful bitter taste is frequently used in curry dishes. Turmeric however is also widely known for its health benefits and has garnered the attention of nutritionists and physicians worldwide. Curcumin, turmeric’s most active and healing compound, is a powerful ...

As a pioneer in single incision hernia surgeries and co-founder of the only Minimally Invasive Center in Westchester, Dr. Har Chi Lau has performed more minimally invasive hernia surgeries than any other surgeon in Westchester County. We are proud that he practices at St. John’s Riverside Hospital. Dr. Har Chi Lau opened the first Hernia Center in Westchester just over two years ago now ...

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- St. John’s Riverside Hospital and the Ashikari Breast Center at the Dobbs Ferry Pavilion have recently been named to a list of "America’s Best Breast Centers" as part of a nationwide study.Presented by the Women’s Choice Award, the recognition places St. John’s Riverside Hospital in the top 7 percent of breast care hospitals nationwide.“As a breast cancer ...

YONKERS, N.Y. -- Chronic knee or hip pain can make even the most routine daily tasks painful. From walking around the block to simply moving from sitting to standing, lower joint pain can cause serious mobility issues. However, for sufferers in Westchester County, an innovative minimally-invasive approach is available closer to home than ever before, thanks to St. John’s Riverside ...

YONKERS, N.Y. -- When combating a stroke, promptly receiving the proper care can be lifesaving. For residents in southern Westchester County, innovative treatment is closer to home than ever before thanks to the stroke care team at St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers.The hospital has been named a top institution for stroke care by the American Heart Association/American Stroke ...

YONKERS, N.Y. -- In the face of unspeakable sadness, both Marty and Iris Walshin turned their heartbreak into hope for the greater Yonkers community.Lifelong New Yorkers, the couple founded and operated Martin Walshin, Inc., a Westchester-based HVAC supply company which rose from humble beginnings to become a multi-million dollar business. As their business grew from operating out of a ...

YONKERS, N.Y. -- It's no secret that Americans don't get enough sleep. Between work, school and other responsibilities, getting a good night's rest can sometimes seem impossible. However, at St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, sleep is a serious business. Through the hospital's innovative Sleep Diagnostic Centers, doctors and staff are working to ensure Westchester residents are ...