Walk through almost any grocery store today and you’ll find gluten-free products everywhere—from bread and pasta to cookies and cereal. Restaurants are prominently labeling gluten-free menu items, and social media is filled with influencers claiming that cutting out gluten leads to better health, more energy and less bloating. But is […]
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From Uncertainty to Recovery: One Woman’s Journey Through a Rare Brain Tumor Diagnosis
In June of 2025, 41-year-old Pelham resident Anna Rollner and her husband were hiking in Zion National Park when she began experiencing intense dizziness. As an active runner who has completed marathons and an Ironman, it was unexpected. “It scared me a little, but I chalked it up to the […]
Time Is Brain: What Everyone Should Know About Stroke
by Dr. Jared Cooper, Neurosurgery, Neuro-Endovascular Surgery, White Plains Hospital White Plains Hospital neurosurgeon Dr. Jared Cooper encourages everyone to know the warning signs of stroke and that rapid treatment can save lives. “As a neurosurgeon, I care for patients in some of the most critical moments of their […]
Thriving with Parkinson’s: A Guide to Living Well
More than 1 million people in the U.S. are estimated to be living with Parkinson’s disease, with nearly 90,000 new diagnoses each year. For many individuals and families, Parkinson’s begins gradually and unexpectedly—often with subtle symptoms that may be mistaken for normal aging or overlooked altogether. Neurologist Dr. Melba Beltre […]
A Nurse Becomes the Patient: A Life-Saving Story from the Other Side
When White Plains Hospital nurse Maria Munnelly needed specialized care last year, she knew she was in the right place for treatment. From Nurse to Patient Maria Munnelly, 32, has worked as a nurse at White Plains Hospital since 2021. “It’s like a second home to me,” the Port Chester […]












