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	Halloween Safety Tips Beyond the joys of assuming an alter ego or playing the role of an admired real or fictional figure, Halloween can be riddled with pitfalls and dangers. Preparation, supervision and common sense should all be part of the Halloween celebration.
Carey Goltzman, MD	Read More Here

	Washingtonville Pediatrics, PC Joins CWPW The network of regional CWPW pediatric offices continues to grow with the addition of Washingtonville Pediatrics, P.C., which focuses almost exclusively on general pediatric medicine, and offers additional expertise in behavioral, developmental and nutritional medicine.		Water Safety There is No Substitute for Supervision Summer ushers in long daylight hours, warm weather and the exodus of children and their families to the ocean, lakes, rivers and pools to cool off. Children of all ages need to be closely and constantly supervised in order to prevent any mishap in and around the water, and to keep safe in the powerful sun.
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	CWPW at the Forefront of Technology CWPW is currently undergoing several IT upgrades, which are vital to providing quality health care and for paving the way for a seamless system of information sharing and state-of-the-art storage, maintenance and security of patient information and medical records.		Sound Sleep is a Vital Component of Child Health An often overlooked, but very important aspect of overall child health involves getting a good night's sleep. When sleep is interrupted or deprived, it can have serious repercussions on a child's health.
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	Pediatric Neurologist Wendy Silver, MD Joins CWPW Dr. Silver will concentrate on treating children with a range of pediatric neurological disorders, everything from headaches, seizures and autism, to developmental & language delays, and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).		Lance Parton, MD recently ascended to the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) Presidency of Chapter 3. Heather Brumberg, MD has been selected as Member at Large to AAP Chapter 3. Sergio Golombek, MD is now a member of the AAP National Executive Committee of the Section of Perinatal Pediatrics.

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	Video - Hot Weather Safety Tips CWPW Pediatrician Caroline Moon, MD, discusses hot weather safety tips for infants, with Fox 5 News reporter Linda Schmidt on July 18, 2011.		Noted Pediatric Cardiologist Fredrick Bierman, MD Joins CWPW Dr. Bierman was Chairman of Pediatrics at Schneider Children's Hospital at North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System. His expertise ranges from fetal heart ultrasound (echocardiography), to management of children & young adults with congenital & acquired heart disease.
Caroline Moon, MD	Watch Video Here	Fredrick Bierman, MD	Read More Here

Jesse Hackell, MD	Pomona Pediatrics Joins CWPW The CWPW group of regional offices continues to expand with the integration of Pomona Pediatrics, a Rockland County, NY based practice with 5 physicians on staff. Read More Here		Pediatrics of Sleepy Hollow Joins CWPW This is proving to be an expansive year for CWPW, as Pediatrics of Sleepy Hollow, a 4 physician primary pediatric practice in Westchester County, has recently joined the CWPW family of regional offices. Read More Here



	Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine of New City Joins CWPW CWPW continues to broaden the number of regional offices throughout NY's Lower Hudson Valley with the addition of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine of New City, with doctors Joshua E. Chesir, & Sharon Ronan.		CWPW Physicians are Conducting Important Medical Research Many of CWPW's physicians have conducted or are undertaking important leadership roles in the advancement of child medicine through research efforts on the state or national levels.
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	Concussion Can Have Drastic Consequences There are numerous advantages to students playing sports in school. There are caveats, however. Aside from the risks of everyday sports injuries, another looming threat to children is the possibility of getting a concussion.		Noonan Syndrome International Noonan Syndrome expert, Alicia Romano, MD, shares her insights on this Congenital Genetic condition. As a subspecialist at CWPW, she is called upon to help diagnose, develop treatment plans, and work with other physicians involved in the care of children with NS.
Carey Goltzman, MD	Read More Here	Alicia Romano, MD	Read More Here

	A Message from CWPW's President At CWPW, our goal has always been to provide the highest quality medical care in a range of specialties for infants and children though out the Hudson Valley and beyond.		Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Pediatric ADD should not be ignored or overlooked. Children who appear absent-minded, unfocused, seem to be daydreaming or have a short attention span may actually have this serious, but treatable syndrome.
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	Mitchell S. Cairo, MD Joins CWPW Mitchell S. Cairo, MD, a highly respected Pediatric Cancer Specialist, Educator and Researcher, has been named Chief of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology at Children's & Women's Physicians of Westchester, LLP.		Croton Pediatrics Joins CWPW Glenn J. Belkin, DO, FAAP, has worked with CWPW for over eight years, providing subspecialty care in the area of Pediatric Developmental Behavioral Medicine. Now Dr. Belkin and his medical practice, Croton Pediatrics in Croton on Hudson, NY, officially operate under the CWPW umbrella.
Mitchell Cairo, MD	Read More Here	Glenn J. Belkin, DO	Read More Here

	In Memoriam - Paul Woolf, MD Physician, Colleague, Friend CWPW deeply mourns the passing of our esteemed colleague and dear friend, Paul Woolf, MD. Read More Here		School Bullying Can Have Serious Consequences Bullying has moved beyond the ‘rite of passage' stage to a full-blown public health issue, with mental and physical consequences. Read More Here

	CWPW Physicians are Conducting Important Medical Research Many of CWPW's physicians have conducted or are undertaking important leadership roles in the advancement of child medicine through research efforts on the state or national levels.		Leading Pediatric Surgeons Join CWPW CWPW is continuing to expand its subspecialty care in the region by welcoming three leading pediatric surgeons to its roster of quality physicians.
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	Journal Study Linking MMR Vaccine to Autism Was a Fraud Ronald Jacobson, MD, Chief of Pediatric Neurology, discusses the importance of "the search for truth about autism" with Jim Dolan of ABC 7's Eyewitness News on Jan. 5, 2011.		Need Subspecialty Care? Access to CWPW Physicians is Seamless Parents seeking quality subspecialty care for their child, or general pediatricians who need to channel a young patient to an experienced specialist, will find easy access to superior care from the many skilled physicians at CWPW
Ronald Jacobson, MD	Watch Video Here	Leonard Newman, MD	Read More Here

Top Doctors 2010	21 CWPW Physicians recognized as Top Doctors for 2010 by Westchester Magazine *Westchester Magazine's* Top Doctors 2010 issue recognized 183 physicians in Westchester County, NY; 21 of whom are with Children's & Women's Physicians of Westchester, LLP.		North Rockland Pediatric Associates Joins CWPW Children's and Women's Physicians of Westchester, LLP continues to expand its range of quality health care to families throughout the lower NY & CT region, with the addition of North Rockland Pediatric Associates. www.NorthRocklandPediatrics.com
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	Michael Gewitz, MD Appointed Chairperson of The Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young The Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young supports the mission to improve the health of children & adults with congenital heart disease & cardiovascular disease.		Childhood Safety During the Summer Prevention, Preparation & Awareness For children, summer is synonymous with endless fun at the beach, pool, playground, camp, backyard, park, and around the house. For parents, summer means taking precautions against everything from sunburn to insect bites.
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	WATCH Program Westchester Adult Teen Congenital Heart Program CWPW's Hudson Valley based program to treat and monitor young adults and teens, who live with congenital heart disease.		Childhood Obesity Obesity leads to nearly 400,000 premature deaths and an estimated $147 billion in added health care costs annually. Pediatric obesity isn't just an issue for the child or his or her family; it's an epidemic that weighs heavily on society as a whole.
Michael Gewitz, MD	Read More Here	Karen Seligman, MD	Read More Here

	Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology CWPW's Monique Regard, MD is one of a few pediatricians in the nation whose entire practice is devoted to this new subspecialty. Monique Regard, MD was featured on the cover of Westchester Magazine's Top Doctors issue in Nov. 2009.		CWPW Provides Top Quality Medical Services to Children in the Woodlawn Section of the Bronx The Woodlawn section of The Bronx is growing, and so are the number of physicians and medical services available to infants and children at CWPW's Woodlawn office.
Monique Regard, MD	Read More Here	Martin Katzenstein, MD	Read More Here

	Eastchester Pediatric Medical Group Joins CWPW Children's and Women's Physicians of Westchester, LLP continues to expand its range of quality health care to families throughout the lower NY & CT region, with the addition of Eastchester Pediatric Medical Group. www.EastchesterPeds.com		The Herbert Kania Pediatric Group Patients and doctors from The Herbert Kania Pediatric Group of New York and New Jersey benefit from their affiliation with Children's & Women's Physicians of Westchester, LLP. www.KaniaPediatrics.com

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	Briarcliff Pediatric Associates, PC Joins CWPW The 4 physicians of Briarcliff Pediatric Associates, PC provide outstanding general pediatrics medicine. “We are very pleased to have the Briarcliff Pediatric Associates affiliated with CWPW,” said Leonard Newman, MD, Chairman & President of CWPW.		Environmental Health Alert: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (Updated June 24, 2010) Due to the ongoing oil catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico, the potential health effects of crude oil in the ocean have become an important public concern. CWPW's Children's Environmental Health Center of the Hudson Valley diagnoses & treats environmental illnesses.


Briarcliff Pediatric Associates, PC	Read More Here	Allen Dozor, MD	Read More Here

	Pediatric Cardiology Symposium CWPW's pediatric cardiologists recently held a symposium for pediatricians & healthcare providers. Michael Gewitz, MD, Chief of Pediatric Cardiology & Vice President of CWPW, LLP provided an overview of CWPW's pediatric cardiovascular services.		Noonan Syndrome CWPW's Pediatric Endocrinologist, Alicia Romano, MD, served as the Chairman of the CME symposium entitled "Improving Care for Patients with Noonan Syndrome: Guidelines for Pediatricians". Dr. Romano spoke about growth & endocrine issues in Noonan syndrome.
Michael Gewitz, MD	Read More Here	Alicia Romano, MD	Read More Here

	Medical Home for Children Provides a World of Medical Care Under One Roof CWPW's Medical Home is an out patient service, where families caring for children with special or complex medical needs may have their children seen by all of their specialists, in one day, at one location.		Interventional Cardiology Minimally invasive, state of the art procedures performed by CWPW's pediatric cardiologists to diagnose and treat children with congenital heart disease.
Leonard Newman, MD	Read More Here	Michael Gewitz, MD	Read More Here

	The Shape Up & Eat Right Program A highly acclaimed, ten week weight management program designed to educate your child on nutrition, food choices, meal planning and exercise.		Environmental Health Alert for Parents and Careivers PBAs & cadmium in toys, jewelry and household items can pose severe health risks to infants and children. CWPW's Children's Environmental Health Center diagnoses & treats environmental illnesses.
Richard Noto, MD	Read More Here	Allen Dozor, MD	Read More Here

	What is a Cool Cap? A revolutionary high tech device currently being utilized by CWPW's physicians to help decrease brain damage in newborns suffering from severe perinatal conditions.		Preparation, Prevention, and Supervision are the Keys to Promoting Child Safety at Home Dr. Goltzman says, "Injury is the greatest cause of death of children 15 years and under, and 35% of these happen at home.”
Lance Parton, MD	Read More Here	Carey Goltzman, MD	Read More Here

	Lyme Disease: Small Ticks - Big Problems The key to beating Lyme Disease is prevention and early detection. Prevention includes avoiding tick infested areas, wearing protective clothing, tick repellents (up to 10% DEET), and checking yourself for ticks.		Curing Pediatric Neuroblastoma with Immunotherapy
			CWPW's pediatric hematologists and oncologists are making great strides against pediatric cancer. Dr. Ozkaynak says, “In essence, we are working to cure cancer with immunotherapy — bolstering the immune system to attack and destroy cancer cells.”
Jose Munoz, MD	Read More Here	Fevzi Ozkaynak, MD	Read More Here

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