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John Haffey

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jhaffey@dailyvoice.com

John is a graduate of Villanova University with degrees in History, Communications, and Political Science. A lifelong Norwalk resident, he covers an array of topics from real estate and education to sports and entertainment. John has previously worked as a freelance reporter and brings experience in digital media advertising. A surfer, fisherman, and boater, John is prone to drop everything if the fish begin to bite or the waves are on. John Haffey was a former content writer at Daily Voice.

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Lifestyle

Send Back Pain Packing This Holiday Season STAMFORD, Conn. -- Dr. Peter Moley, a physiatrist at the HSS Stamford Outpatient Center in Stamford, sees a notable increase in patients suffering from back pain around the holidays. It often gets worse this time of year, as depression and stress as can cause unwanted pain. Research shows that emotional stress or mental pain can turn into physical pain. Depression and stress deplete certain brain chemicals that play a role in controlling pain. When these chemicals are diminished, pain worsens, he explains. Moley offers the following tips to maintain spine health and enjoy the holidays pain-…

Content Partner: Hospital for Special Surgery

Neighbors

Hudson United Title’s Joseph Belger Honored By YMCA of Greater Bergen WAYNE, NJ - Hudson United Title's director of New Jersey operations, Joseph Belger, will be honored with the Special Achievement Award for his excellence in sport officiating by the YMCA of Greater Bergen County at their 51st Sports Award Banquet on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at The Venetian in Garfield. “I’m humbled and grateful to receive this award and be honored alongside such respected individuals,” said Belger. “It’s an impressive list of people who have won, and I’m proud of the exemplary work they have accomplished in their communities.” Before becoming a sports officiator, Belger was a high …

by Daily Voice

11/21/2016

Lifestyle

ColumbiaDoctors Bring Innovative Cancer Survivorship Program to Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Cancer survivors living in Westchester and surrounding counties can now receive comprehensive care that addresses their unique needs through the Cancer Survivorship Program at NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital Cancer Center in Bronxville. Dr. Nancy Mills, Director of Survivorship at the NewYork- Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital Cancer Center, is spearheading this innovative program that addresses the growing and often unmet needs of cancer survivors. “The number of cancer survivors is skyrocketing thanks to excellence in cancer screening, diagnosis, and care, y…

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Lifestyle

NWH Earns Fourth Consecutive “A” Grade for Patient Safety MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Joel Seligman, President & CEO of Northern Westchester Hospital has announced the hospital has earned its fourth consecutive “A” grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, and is the only hospital in Westchester County to receive an “A” grade. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide of patient safety in the United States. NWH is among 884 hospitals to receive an “A” grade, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States, adding to its list of accreditations …

by Daily Voice

11/21/2016

Lifestyle

Newtown Primary Care Brings Personal Care Without Compromise NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The future of a doctor's office visit has arrived for those receiving health care at Western Connecticut Medical Group (WCMG) Newtown Primary Care and Health Specialists. The recently opened, state-of- the-art facility was built from the ground up with the goal of creating a different kind of patient care experience in mind. "You come into a beautiful facility, are greeted by individuals who are happy to be there, encounter minimal wait times, and ultimately have great outcomes," said Michael Yonkers, operations administrator of the new facility on Mount Pleasant…

Content Partner: Western Connecticut Medical Group

Lifestyle

Enrollment Nightmare? WPH Helps Patients Pick Right Health Insurance WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- With health insurance open enrollment here, millions of consumers often become overwhelmed with complex information on policies, premiums and coverage. To clear confusion and help with decision-making, White Plains Hospital is offering a free, downloadable guide for consumers to help them make informed decisions. “Our goal is to help people in the community avoid unexpected healthcare costs,” says Joseph J. Guarracino, CFO of White Plains Hospital. “Whether you are using an employer-provided plan, or evaluating coverage on the health insurance exchange, it’s important t…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

Lifestyle

From Tragedy To Triumph, 'Faces Of Burke' Shares Incredible Rehab Stories WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- From amputee to motocross competitor, from taking on orthopedic surgery to climbing the Mt. Everest trail, from experiencing a debilitating heart attack to performing surgery again -- these stories and more will be told in the inaugural Faces of Burke exhibit, a visual showcase of the resolve and courage displayed by Burke Rehabilitation Hospital's patients. Looking to share the miracles achieved each day at Burke, hospital staff and administrators began to compile powerful patient stories, some they'd heard before and many they hadn't. "We picked the staff and em…

Content Partner: Burke Rehabilitation Hospital

Lifestyle

Pace Puts On Dancing Shoes At Annual Pace 4 Kids Dance Marathon PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Westchester students, children and their families are looking to bust a move for a good cause this weekend, as the 4th annual Pace 4 Kids Dance Marathon takes place on Saturday, Nov. 19 on Pace University’s Westchester Campus. P4K is a philanthropic event and an eight hour dance marathon which supports and raises money for Pace University’s local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Participants dance with patients and their families to raise funds to benefit children suffe…

Content Partner: Pace University

Schools

Pace People This Week: Student Documentaries And Shadow Banking PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Pace student Taslim Tavarez '19 has produced a short film on femicide in Bolivia. It can be viewed above. Lubin Professor Dr. Roy Girasa has published “Shadow Banking: The Rise, Risks, and Rewards of Non-Bank Financial Services” — a comparative study that explores how shadow banking differs from the traditional banking system. Dyson Professor Daniel Hill's exhibit "Visual Inquiries: Artists Inspired by Science" was written up in online magazine The Scientist. Read their take here.…

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Lifestyle

Happy Feet, Happy Body, Says CareMount Podiatrist MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- We walk on them, stand on them, use them to drive, play sports and shop. Possibly more than any other part of our bodies, feet experience the most wear and tear. Due to their importance, a foot in pain can make living an enjoyable life difficult. That's why taking simple steps to keep feet healthy can be the difference between jumping for joy and hobbling in pain. Like most parts of the body, healthy feet start with good hygiene. "Thoroughly clean feet with soap and water and after bathing, be sure to fully dry them, especially between each toe," said Dr. John …

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

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