Health & Wellness - Halston Media Group

Garden Smart: Tend to your garden, tend to yourself

Garden Smart: Tend to your garden, tend to yourself.As the vibrant colors of spring emerge, many eagerly anticipate the gardening season. Preparing for gardening involves more than just selecting … more

Lize Lubbe | 5/30/25

Putnam Health Dept. warns about rabies

BREWSTER, N.Y. - Most positive rabies results in Putnam County usually come from raccoons, with bats and skunks close behind. Last year the County Department of Health identified 66 cases with … more

DOH | 5/14/25

The Osborn’s ’A’ Credit Rating Affirmed by Fitch

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Association’s (The Osborn) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ’A.’ Fitch has also affirmed at ’A’ the rating on revenue bonds issued by … more

Leslie Wells | 5/14/25

Rabies alert issued after infected cat found in Katonah

KATONAH, N.Y. - A cat in Katonah has tested positive for rabies.Westchester County Department of Health officials are urging anyone who may have been bitten or scratched by the animal – described … more

Carol Reif | 5/9/25

Cyclist Bruce Reisdorf spends two decades riding for a cure

SOMERS, N.Y. - Each year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) invites cyclists to join their quest at the Tour de Cure fundraising event.The annual initiative brings together individuals and … more

Tom Walogorsky | 5/8/25

Northwell Health completes merger with Nuvance Health

NEW HYDE PARK, NY – Northwell Health and Nuvance Health today announced the two nonprofit health systems have officially joined together to form a new integrated regional health system that … more

Halston Media Staff | 5/7/25

Elder Law attorney Anthony J. Enea explores potential changes to New York’s Medicaid Home Care Program

Westchester County, N.Y. – Nearly five years after legislation was passed creating a 30-month look-back period for Medicaid home care eligibility in New York State, the law has yet to be … more

Kelly Lee/Co-Communications | 5/3/25

Putnam's 'Medication Take Back Day' deemed a success

CARMEL, N.Y.—The Carmel Communities That Care Coalition, in collaboration with the Putnam County Department of Health, Putnam Hospital and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, hosted a successful … more

The Prevention Council of Putnam | 5/3/25

Slater kicks off feminine hygiene drive in partnership with Putnam Cap

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is once again partnering with Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) to host a feminine hygiene drive aimed at providing much-needed products to women and … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 5/2/25

Putnam Public Health working to prevent lead poisoning

BREWSTER, N.Y. -Lead poisoning is a serious health problem, especially for children. Springtime home renovations can disturb old, covered-up lead paint and increase the risk of poisoning. That is why … more

DOH | 4/29/25

Putnam County conducts overdose fatality review drill

CARMEL, NY – Putnam County has taken another step in its ongoing efforts to address the opioid crisis with the establishment of a Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review (SOFR) Team. The newly … more

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Unlocking Potential in the Face of Adversity: Six Questions With Kevin Trudeau

Throughout his career as a #1 New York Times bestselling author and thought-provoking speaker and mentor, Kevin Trudeau has emerged as one of the country’s most profound and controversial … more

Kevin Trudeau | 4/11/25

Putnam County to host first Autism Awareness Walk

CARMEL, N.Y. – The Putnam County Autism Awareness Walk will be held on April 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tilly Foster Farm, and is open to participants of all ages. The event is part of the … more

. | 4/11/25

Slater encourages New Yorkers to register as organ donors during ‘Donate Life Month’

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined colleagues from both the Majority and Minority Assembly conferences today at a press conference to recognize Donate Life Month and honor those who have … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 4/10/25

Club Fit Aquatics Center fully reopens in Briarcliff

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. - Club Fit Briarcliff is thrilled to announce the full reopening of the Aquatics Center at our Briarcliff location, following a recent incident that required extensive … more

Club Fit | 4/6/25

Northern Westchester Hospital outlines new initiatives for Lewisboro board

SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - Northern Westchester Hospital in neighboring Mount Kisco is pursuing a designation as a trauma center, noted its President Derek Anderson in a presentation on March 10 to the … more

Rob Sample | 4/1/25

Alzheimer’s Association and Westchester Knicks to join forces and raise awareness

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The Alzheimer’s Association and Westchester Knicks are partnering to educate the Hudson Valley community and Westchester Knicks fans about Alzheimer’s disease during the … more

Halston Media Staff | 3/19/25

'Zahra’s Night of Light' will raise money for rare genetic syndrome

LEWISBORO, N.Y. - Sitting with Pia and David Dorson in their living room, it’s hard to imagine any dire predictions being made about their seven-year-old daughter, Zahra. Through a sea of … more

Kate Watson | 3/15/25

Putnam Health Officials: Tick season is coming!

BREWSTER, N.Y.—Despite prolonged stretches of frigid cold weather this winter, tick season and ticks will soon be very active again. The number of ticks varies from year to year, but freezing … more

The Putnam County Dept. of Health | 3/7/25

Bird flu outbreak reported at South Salem animal sanctuary

SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - About 60 birds have either died or been euthanized after an outbreak of avian flu at an animal rescue and rehabilitation facility in Lewisboro.County health officials reported … more

CAROL REIF | 3/2/25