Better Homes and Gardens
welcomes John Schultz
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty welcomes John Schultz, licensed real estate salesperson, to our White Plains office.
Schultz was born in Westchester, raised his family in Rye Brook and now lives and works in White Plains. Since graduating from college, he has spent almost 30 years in sales and marketing. Although the world has changed a great deal, Schultz still believes in old world core values like being on time, over-delivering and service. Schultz has successfully completed transactions as a listing agent, buyers agent, landlord’s agent and renters agent. Those transactions have included single family homes, coops, condominiums and multi-family homes.
At Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, you get the best of both worlds: a world-class real estate company widely recognized as an industry innovator and a family-owned firm now celebrating our 30th year of commitment to our local communities, honored as a “Company of the Year” by such organizations as the American Cancer Society, the Salvation Army, American Red Cross and Meals on Wheels.
To contact John Schultz, visit johnschultz.randrealty.com, email john.schultz@randrealty.com or call 584-4868.
New 3-D mammography
at WESTMED in Rye
WESTMED Medical Group is excited to offer Hologic 3-D mammography for breast cancer screening. This system offers exceptionally sharp breast images and an advanced ergonomic design providing more patient comfort. Its ground-breaking, 3-D mammography platform is designed to deliver superior screening and diagnostic performance.
“WESTMED is committed to the fight against breast cancer,” Dr. Barney Newman, WESTMED’s medical director, said. “In offering Hologic 3-D mammography, WESTMED is providing the latest in imaging technology.”
The Hologic 3-D mammography screening experience is similar to a traditional mammogram. During a 3-D mammography exam, multiple, low-dose images of the breast are acquired at different angles. These images are then used to produce a series of one-millimeter thick slices that can be viewed as a 3-D reconstruction of the breast, without the confusion of overlapping tissue.
“I have specialized in breast imaging since 1995, and this is the biggest technological advance in mammography during my career,” said Dr. Rand Stack, WESTMED radiologist. “We believe Hologic 3-D mammography is especially valuable for women receiving a baseline screening who have dense breast tissue and women with a personal history of breast cancer.”
When the breast exam is over, the WESTMED board-certified radiologist meets with the patient to review the results, answer any questions and outline next steps.
Dr. Stack recalls, “Back before this technology was approved by the FDA, I was part of a team of mammography experts who reviewed the 3-D images of 350 patients and compared them to conventional mammograms of the same patients. We were immediately struck by the superior ability of Hologic 3-D mammography to show early signs of breast cancer. For five years, I have looked forward to the day when I could bring this new technology to my patients.”
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, exceeded only by lung cancer. Statistics indicate that one in eight women will develop breast cancer sometime in her lifetime. The stage at which breast cancer is detected influences a woman’s chance of survival. If detected early, the five-year survival rate is 98 percent.
If you would like to schedule a mammogram or have questions about this important breast health procedure, please speak with your doctor.
WESTMED Medical Group is a large multi-specialty group medical practice, with headquarters in Purchase, N.Y. It is staffed by a team of 260 physicians dedicated to providing coordinated, efficient and the highest quality of patient care at its nine locations in central and lower Westchester County. The practice, known for its one-stop-shopping medical experience for patients, uses state-of-the-art systems and electronic medical records. WESTMED has medical offices in White Plains, Rye, Yonkers, Purchase, Scarsdale, New Rochelle and West Harrison.
Dr. Barry Jordan named to NYC Honorary Police Surgeons Corps
Barry D. Jordan, M.D., M.P.H., the assistant medical director at Burke Rehabilitation Center, has been appointed to the Honorary Police Surgeon Corps with the New York City Police Department.
Dr. Jordan was sworn in by Police Commissioner William J. Bratton at a ceremony held at police headquarters in Manhattan on Friday, March 20. He was one of 40 physicians inducted into the program that day. Historically, the first honorary surgeon was appointed by the police department in 1917 and the strong tradition continues today, with a total of 403 physicians in the program.
“We are proud that Dr. Barry Jordan was appointed to the Honorary Police Surgeon Corps and congratulate him on this achievement,” said Mary Beth Walsh, CEO and executive medical director of Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. “Dr. Jordan represents the very best of Burke and, every day, demonstrates his commitment to helping patients make the fullest possible recovery.”
In addition to his position as assistant medical director, Dr. Jordan is also director of the Memory Evaluation Treatment Service and the former director of Burke’s Brain Injury Program. He is a board certified neurologist with specialized interests in sports neurology, Alzheimer’s disease, and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Jordan is currently the chief medical officer of the New York State Athletic Commission and a team physician for U.S.A. Boxing. He is also an associate professor of Clinical Neurology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. Jordan received his medical degree from Harvard University and completed his Masters of Public Health at Columbia University.
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is a private, not-for-profit, acute rehabilitation hospital. Founded in 1915, it is the only hospital in Westchester County dedicated solely to rehabilitation medicine. Burke offers both inpatient and outpatient programs for those who have experienced a disabling illness, traumatic injury or joint replacement surgery. The hospital is part of Burke Rehabilitation Center, which also includes Burke Medical Research Institute. Burke’s world-renowned doctors and therapists provide state-of-the-art treatment while its research scientists explore the frontiers of neurological and rehabilitation medicine. All share the Burke mission to ensure that every patient makes the fullest possible recovery from illness or injury regardless of their ability to pay. For additional information on Burke Rehabilitation Center, please visit burke.org.
New fitness facility opens in Mamaroneck
SET Fitness, a new, cutting-edge fitness facility, has opened its doors in Mamaroneck. Located at 125 Spencer Place on the corner of Philips Park Road, SET Fitness utilizes a revolutionary approach to fitness training called High Intensity Training, HIT.
The concept behind HIT is that performing quality resistance training with good technique and high levels of effort will produce a dramatic effect on your physique in a short time. It will also improve athletic performance and significantly reduce the chance of injury. Recent scientific studies show that this type of training regime is superior to the current maxim of longer workouts, done multiple times a week. SET Fitness’ methodology involves just one training session a week for 30 minutes.
To ensure clients get the maximum benefit from their workouts, they are done in a private, one-on-one setting with a HIT trainer, who closely monitors and tracks a client’s performance on each exercise, varying the training routine and weight to generate the greatest benefit in the shortest period of time.
SET Fitness came about when Don Johnston, president and founder, experienced first-hand the benefits of high intensity workouts when he trained at a New York City facility. He saw there was an opportunity to open a similar facility in Westchester. While there were many gyms, personal trainers and fitness centers, none offered the High Intensity Training method Johnston sought.
“Imagine an exercise program that is perfectly safe, gets you great results and requires a minimal time investment,” Johnston said. “That is exactly what we offer.
“Before being introduced to High Intensity Training, I was spending so much more time exercising and I wasn’t seeing nearly as good results. By performing just one 30-minute HIT workout a week, I feel stronger, my stamina is better and I am more toned than ever. I felt Westchester could really use this type of training facility. It is perfect for busy professionals, stay at home parents or baby boomers, who would rather spend more time enjoying their favorite sport or activity then stuck in a gym.”
SET Fitness is holding a grand opening on April 30 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend and can learn more about the science-based training regime offered by SET Fitness. For further information about SET Fitness, visit their website at setfitnessny.com or call 341-1101.
Toby Pidgeon promoted to vice president, operations of Westchester Food Bank
The Food Bank for Westchester, the county’s largest provider of services, resources and education to meet the needs of the 200,000 Westchester residents that face chronic food insecurity, has announced the promotion of Toby Pidgeon, director of operations, to the position of vice president, operations.
An employee of the Food Bank for the last 10 years, Pidgeon played a major role in moving the organization to its Elmsford location from a smaller facility in Millwood, N.Y., helping the Food Bank increase its capacity and expand its resources to meet the chronic demand for hunger relief throughout Westchester County.
In his new position, Pidgeon will serve as a key member of the leadership team and will oversee all food distribution programs and food sourcing from donors and vendors.
“This is a much deserved recognition of Toby’s contribution to the success of the Food Bank over the years,” said Ellen Lynch, president and CEO of the Food Bank. “In his new role, Toby will leverage his extensive knowledge of all aspects of our operations to help the Food Bank take major steps in addressing the critically serious issue of hunger in Westchester County.”
A resident of Yorktown Heights, Pidgeon was previously a project manager for Glenmanor Designs, a company that remodeled low-income apartments. Pidgeon began working at the Food Bank for Westchester as a nutrition resource manager before moving into the position of director of operations.
Incorporated in 1988, The Food Bank for Westchester is one of eight regional food banks in New York State. It acquires warehouses and distributes more than 7 million pounds of food annually to 265 frontline hunger relief programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, day care and residential programs serving an estimated 200,000 Westchester residents who are hungry or at risk of being hungry. The Food Bank’s 37,000-square-foot distribution center in Elmsford includes the largest refrigerator and freezer in Westchester County.