Vassar Brothers Medical Center

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06/05/2026

☕Good news for coffee and tea lovers?

Research suggests caffeine may play a role in supporting long-term brain health. In just 60 seconds, neurologist Dr. Paul Wright breaks down what we know about the relationship between caffeine and dementia — and what it means for your daily cup.

Watch now to learn more. 🧠

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06/03/2026

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, care doesn’t stop at discharge. ❤️🏥

The Community Care Team (CCT) helps bridge the gap between hospital care and everyday life by supporting individuals facing complex challenges, including addiction, recovery, housing instability, food insecurity and access to ongoing care. Through partnerships with local organizations and compassionate, personalized guidance, the team helps patients build a path forward long after they leave the hospital.

Watch how High Risk Navigator Christina supported Jaime through some of his most difficult moments, helping him find hope, stability and the confidence to take the next steps forward. As Jaime shares, “I’ve got people in my corner.”

With the right support system, resources and determination, recovery becomes more than a possibility — it becomes a path forward.

05/31/2026

Have you spotted our new signs yet? 👀💙

Vassar Brothers Medical Center is now part of Northwell Health, bringing the most awarded health system in the tri-state closer to the place you call home.

While our name and signage are evolving, the care you know and trust remains right here, now backed by expanded access to top-rated specialists, advanced technology, clinical expertise and one connected network of care.

This next chapter means more access, more innovation and more support for our community, all while staying rooted right here at home.

05/30/2026

You probably wouldn’t think brushing your teeth could help protect your brain… but stroke prevention starts in more places than most people realize. 🧠🪥

Dr. Paul Wright shares 5 everyday habits that can make a meaningful difference when it comes to lowering stroke risk:

🦷 Keeping up with oral health
😴 Getting quality sleep
👥 Staying socially connected
🥗 Eating foods that fuel your body
🫀 Paying attention to risk factors like blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes

Stroke prevention is not always about dramatic changes. Sometimes it’s the simple, consistent things we do every day that matter most.

Watch Dr. Wright explain why these habits are more connected to brain health than you may think.

Today on National Clinical Trials Day, we recognize the teams helping advance research and improve patient care across o...
05/21/2026

Today on National Clinical Trials Day, we recognize the teams helping advance research and improve patient care across our communities. 💙

Clinical trials do more than support medical progress. They help bring new treatments, expanded care options and research opportunities closer to home, giving patients access to emerging therapies and helping shape the future of care.

Behind that work is a dedicated team making it possible every day.

🔬 Research Institute
Advancing patient care through clinical trials and research in areas such as cancer and Lyme disease, helping bring academic-level research and treatment opportunities directly to the communities we serve.

📋 Investigator Initiated Research (IIR)
Supporting clinician-led studies that turn real patient questions into research that improves care and advances medical knowledge.

🤝 Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC)
Helping guide studies from startup through completion while supporting patients and ensuring research remains ethical and patient-centered.

Today, we celebrate the teams helping create healthier communities through research and access to care. Thank you! ⭐

05/20/2026

Brain cancer symptoms can sometimes be subtle, unexpected or easy to dismiss at first. 🧠

Neurosurgeon Dr. Adesh Tandon explains the basics of brain cancer, including common symptoms, different tumor types and available treatment options.

Depending on the tumor’s size and location, symptoms may include persistent headaches, seizures, changes in speech or vision, memory issues or balance concerns.

In this video, Dr. Tandon shares more about how brain tumors are diagnosed, treated and why early evaluation is important when neurological symptoms arise. 💙

05/16/2026

Stroke prevention starts long before an emergency happens. 🧠

Vassar Brothers Medical Center is excited to share that neurosurgeon Dr. Gary Kocharian is now seeing patients with conditions including stroke, carotid artery disease and other cerebrovascular concerns related to plaque buildup and restricted blood flow to the brain.

Carotid artery disease occurs when cholesterol and plaque buildup in the arteries that supply blood to the brain, increasing the risk of stroke and other serious complications. Early detection and specialized care can play an important role in protecting long-term neurological health.

Meet Dr. Kocharian in this video and learn more about his approach to stroke and cerebrovascular care. ❤️

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A hospital is one of the few places where hundreds of people with completely different roles come together each day with...
05/15/2026

A hospital is one of the few places where hundreds of people with completely different roles come together each day with the same purpose: caring for others. 💙

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, it takes far more than what patients see during an appointment or hospital stay. It takes teamwork happening behind every hallway, desk, phone call, shift change and patient interaction to keep care moving forward.

During Hospital Week, we celebrated the people who make that possible every single day. Thank you to every team member for the compassion, energy, resilience and heart you bring to our patients, visitors and community. You are celebrated not only this week, but every week. 🏥✨

05/14/2026

Neurosurgeon Dr. David Penn answers an important question in just 60 seconds: What is a glioma? 🧠

Gliomas are a type of tumor that begin in the brain’s supportive glial cells. Symptoms can vary depending on the tumor’s size and location, but may include persistent headaches, seizures, vision changes, memory issues or difficulty with balance and speech.

Early evaluation and treatment can make a meaningful difference.

This Brain Tumor Awareness Month, take a moment to learn the signs, understand the importance of neurological care and help spread awareness. 💙

Great hospitals run on great care. But who takes care of the caregivers? 💙This month, we’re proud to recognize the Emplo...
05/13/2026

Great hospitals run on great care. But who takes care of the caregivers? 💙

This month, we’re proud to recognize the Employee Health Services team as our Unsung Heroes at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. From supporting employees through illnesses and unexpected situations to helping prevent workplace exposures and keeping our teams safe, they play an essential role in caring for the people who care for our community.

Their commitment to prevention, partnership and people-first care makes a difference every day, and we are incredibly grateful for all they do to help keep VBMC strong. We see you, EHS. We appreciate you more than words can say. 👏✨

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