Rockland County Among 2021’s Healthiest Communities: U.S. News

More than half of the 500 healthiest communities had fewer coronavirus cases per capita than the national average.

Rockland County Coronavirus Vaccine Is Available For Ages 12+ At Boulders Stadium

Youth ages 12–17 receiving the vaccine must have a parent or guardian with them to give consent.

Montefiore Nyack Hospital Honors Vaccine Research Center

Pfizer’s Research and Development Center located in Pearl River was recognized for its heroic efforts for developing the COVID-19 vaccine.

Pfizer Vaccine Appointments Available For Ages 12+ May 19

Appointments for the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are available from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

More Than A Third Of Rockland Co. Residents Are Vaccinated

To date, 117,075 residents have been fully vaccinated, representing 36 percent of the county's population of 325,695.

Fight Misinformation, Take NY's Citizen Public Health Training

The free, flexible, online program is designed for people without a medical background. There are start dates coming up in May.

Rockland County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Nyack-Piermont area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Volunteers Deliver Care Packages To Montefiore Nyack Hospital

ASEZ WAO volunteers and County Executive Ed Day delivered more than 70 care packages to front line workers.

Hospital Capacity In Nyack-Piermont Area: Update

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Rockland County and across NY.

How Much Of Rockland County Population Is Vaccinated?

This is how the Nyack-Piermont area compares to New York for coronavirus vaccinations.

Health Center In Nyack To Receive Federal Grant

It's part of $88.15 million, in the American Rescue Plan, to support expanded COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and treatment in the HV.

New Yorkers 30+ Eligible For Coronavirus Vaccine As Of Tuesday

Everyone 16 and up will be eligible as of April 6. Meanwhile, LI and the HV continue to grapple with high positivity rates.

Coronavirus Cases Down In Nyack-Piermont Area As Vaccinations Increase

Here is how New York is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Rockland Coronavirus: Almost 40% Of Adults Have Received Vaccine

County health officials listed locations where vaccine doses have been allocated this week.

Hudson Valley Coronavirus Rates Remain Stubbornly High

More than 8 million vaccine doses have been administered in New York, the governor said Wednesday.

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Nyack-Piermont Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the country's blood supply.

Appointments Filled For Hudson Valley Pop-Up Vaccine Sites

16 pop-up clinics are coming next week across the state; Haverstraw and Mamaroneck have already filled all appointments.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Nyack-Piermont Area

See how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Rockland County and across NY.

Coronavirus: Make Sure The Test Covers New Variants, Experts Say

New strains now circulating in the Hudson Valley may have changed enough to evade detection.

Line Up For 3rd Coronavirus Vaccine Just Like The Others: Expert

A year into the pandemic, Patch went back to a local expert for further commonsense advice.

Montefiore Nyack Hospital Names New Emergency Medicine Director

Dr. William Greenhut is a board- certified emergency medicine physician who brings extensive experience and leadership to his new role.

Hospital Capacity In Nyack-Piermont Area: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals in Rockland County.

Hospital Capacity In Nyack-Piermont Area: Weekly Update

See how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Rockland County and across NY.

Hospital Capacity In The Nyack-Piermont Area: See The Latest

Here's how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Rockland County.

Feds To Send NY More Coronavirus Vaccines: What You Need To Know

"Brutal truth is, it’s going to take months before we can get the majority of Americans vaccinated," President Joe Biden said Tuesday.

Hospital Capacity In The Nyack-Piermont Area: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Rockland County and across New York.

Rockland Receives 2,100 Doses of Coronavirus Vaccine

700 doses have been designated for essential workers and 1,400 for residents age 65 and above.

See Which Nyack-Piermont Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Nyack-Piermont area.

Here's How Close Nyack-Piermont Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Nyack-Piermont area.

Rockland Coronavirus Hospitalizations, Deaths Spike

New York is in a footrace between vaccination rollout and the surging pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

Hospitals In HV Among Slowest To Administer Coronavirus Vaccine

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said hospitals that still haven't used vaccine allocations next week could be fined $100,000.

Coronavirus Surges: Here's How Close HV Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are most stressed in the Hudson Valley.

Additional School COVID Testing Date And Mask Giveaway Announced

Testing along with a cloth face mask giveaway will be on Monday at the Palisades Center Mall Garage Entrance West.

Rockland Health Alert: Coronavirus Exposure In West Nyack

The exposure was at church services on Nov. 8.

Rockland Holds First Flu Vaccine Clinic Friday

It is critical this year to prevent a severe flu season from arriving with the coronavirus pandemic, said the county health commissioner.

Rockland Officials Urge Gyms To Get Pre-Opening Inspections Done

The county has just six confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 in local hospitals, according to the latest report.

Elective Surgeries May Begin Again In Rockland

Rockland was one of the last counties to have enough slack in the local health-care system to resume elective medical procedures.

Mid-Hudson Nearly 2 Weeks Away From Reopening

The region that runs from Ulster to Westchester has met 5 of the state's 7 criteria and is closer to meeting a 6th benchmark.

Hospital Celebrates 400th COVID-19 Patient Discharged In Nyack

There were a lot of happy people, including the Piermont Fire Department, as the number of discharged coronavirus cases hit 400.

Coronavirus: Clarkstown Hands Out Masks At Germonds Park

Masks will also be available at town hall, the supervisor said.

5 Reasons To Have Your Kids Vaccinated

Vaccinations have come a very long way since infectious diseases like smallpox and whooping cough were considered epidemics centuries ago.

5 Things To Know About Advance Directives

Northwell Health wants to help you make sense of health care proxies, living wills and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).

Struggling To Start Your Family? Don't Worry — There Are Options

For those dealing with infertility, it’s important to know what to expect as you build your own unique, healthy family.

5 Cancer Prevention Tips

Survival has become reality for several types of cancer as researchers and clinicians have gained more information about the disease.

5 Ways To Exercise At The Office

With a job that keeps you in your seat for most of the day, Dr. Stacey Rosen lists simple changes that can go a long way for good health.

The Truth About Spring Allergies

With springtime finally in the air and pollen counts high, Northwell Health wants to help prepare you with the truths about allergy season.

How Pet Therapy Helps Patients Manage Stress And Anxiety

At Banner Health facilities, sometimes a wet nose and wagging tail are exactly what the doctor ordered.

What Is Telemedicine And How Can It Help People With Cancer?

​Dr. Christian Otto, Director of Teleoncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering, explains the benefits of telemedicine in patient care.

Balancing Cancer And Your Career

Battling cancer can be a full-time job in itself. Here's why many people with the disease choose to stay employed after their diagnosis.

5 Advantages Of Integrative Medicine

Northwell Health provides advantages of integrative medicine because the mind, body and spirit are an important part of our health.