Northern Dutchess Hospital

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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.

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. 💙

05/19/2026

No one plans for a trip to the Emergency Department. But when it happens, the experience should feel less overwhelming for patients and families. 💙

We’re proud to share our newly renovated Emergency Department at Northern Dutchess Hospital, thoughtfully designed to create a more comfortable experience for patients, families and staff. Every detail was carefully considered to support those who turn to us for care.

This transformation was made possible through the generosity of Gayle Bontecou and our community, whose support helps us continue providing compassionate, high-quality care.

A hospital is one of the few places where hundreds of people with completely different roles come together each day with...
05/18/2026

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 Northern Dutchess Hospital, 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. 💙

This National Nurses Week, we were honored to welcome the incredible Northwell Health Nurse Choir for a special performa...
05/11/2026

This National Nurses Week, we were honored to welcome the incredible Northwell Health Nurse Choir for a special performance at Northern Dutchess Hospital. 💙🎶

This inspiring group of front-line nurses has used the power of music to bring comfort, hope and joy to communities across the country. From earning the Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent to performing at the White House, Madison Square Garden and Carnegie Hall, their voices continue to uplift and inspire. ✨

But beyond the spotlight, they are still nurses first. Caregivers. Advocates. Teammates. People who continue showing up for patients every single day.

Thank you to the Nurse Choir for sharing your talent and heart with our team and community during National Nurses Week. 🎤💙

Mother’s Day isn’t one story. It’s many. 🤍To the moms, soon-to-be moms and caregivers, we see you. 💐Wishing you a day fi...
05/10/2026

Mother’s Day isn’t one story. It’s many. 🤍

To the moms, soon-to-be moms and caregivers, we see you. 💐

Wishing you a day filled with care, in whatever way you need it most. Happy Mother's Day!

Consistency matters when it comes to your care. 💙At Northern Dutchess Hospital, that consistency shows up in the moments...
05/09/2026

Consistency matters when it comes to your care. 💙

At Northern Dutchess Hospital, that consistency shows up in the moments you may never see but always benefit from.

For the fourth consecutive cycle, the hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

For patients, this means you are walking into a place where safety is not reactive. It is built into every process, every check and every decision.

It is the nurse double checking medications.
It is the care team following the latest evidence-based practices.
It is the systems in place to reduce infections and prevent complications before they start.

Earning an “A” once is an achievement. Earning it four times in a row reflects a team that delivers safe, high quality care day in and day out.

We are so grateful for the people who make this possible every day and for the trust our community places in us! 🏥

05/07/2026

What is a nurse’s superpower? 🦸‍♀️

This National Nurses Week, we asked those around Northern Dutchess Hospital this question to showcase just how powerful, compassionate and impactful nurses truly are.

It’s the ability to stay calm under pressure, to show up with empathy and to make people feel seen, heard and cared for in moments that matter most.

Because being a nurse isn’t just one thing. It’s everything, all at once.

Happy National Nurses Week to all who care deeply and make a difference every single day. Thank you for showing up in every moment! 👏💙

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