By Ana Dorta Artwork by Justin Negard It’s Friday evening, and for the second time this week, the parents of two boys skip dinner so their sons can have enough to eat. They feel guilty and helpless, wishing they were better providers for their kids.  That night, after dad leaves for his second job, mom lies awake wondering how she’ll ...

We asked a variety of local businesses the following question: “We use a technology called TMS to improve our patient's lives.” – Dr. Lorraine Innes, owner TMS of Westchester in Mount Kisco For some people, antidepressants, therapy and/or pain medication aren’t enough. They don’t fully treat the symptoms, and it can make daily life more challenging. Our philosophy has always been ...

We asked a variety of local businesses the following question: “The national BioTrack system and our in-store kiosks keep our customers safe and well-informed.” – Sophia Mortell, owner of Purple Plains in Pound Ridge As a recreational cannabis shop, our goal is to keep our customers safe and informed about products they have purchased or wish to buy. Thanks to ...

Writing by Ava Fleisher Artwork by Justin Negard According to the CDC, one in four women and one in seven men will face domestic violence of some kind in their lifetime. But what is domestic violence?  The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) defines it as “a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over ...

By Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard "I’ll never forget that feeling of driving into the city when I knew everybody else was leaving it,” says Katonah resident Dr. Rituparna Pati, M.D. “Being there felt kind of apocalyptic.”  It was March of 2020, and Pati raised her hand. As an infectious disease physician and medical epidemiologist with the Centers for ...

By Gia Miller The year is 2040 and you receive a stage four cancer diagnosis. Your oncologist says you’ll need surgery, possibly an organ transplant and chemotherapy … but you should make a full recovery. She assures you she will virtually practice the surgery prior to your operation, and she tells you to make an appointment for stem cell harvesting ...

How to use social media in a healthy way By Susan Trumpbour Social media—the double-edged sword of our digital age. It’s a modern-day wonderland that grants us access to a world of communication, self-expression and social connection, yet it leaves us vulnerable to a Pandora’s box of cyberbullying, curated content and constant comparison to others. It’s a bittersweet relationship that ...

Writing by Ana Dorta Yhen we walk into our local coffee shop every morning, some of us take the time to wish the cashier a good day, while others might saunter out without saying anything. But while a simple act of kindness like wishing someone well may seem purposeless and trivial, both anecdotal and scientific discoveries demonstrate the benefits that ...

Writing by Robin Goetz To the naked eye, it’s just a table. Distinctly 1950’s era, its enameled top is scuffed and dented, the result of thousands of steamy coffee mugs scraping and resting on its surface. The wooden spindle legs are chipped but still sturdy; they have held up an equal number of conversations, supporting leaning elbows, banging fists, lowered ...

https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ConnectTo-EasyWaystoImprove-2500x3780.jpg This article was published in the  May/June 2024 print edition of Connect to Northern Westchester ...

How to support a friend or loved one in need Writing by Josephine D'Ippolito Artwork by Tal Doron In the early morning of March 13, 2023, I found myself in the emergency room, battling an excruciating headache. Twelve hours later, I was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. It was  terrifying, and the road to recovery was longer than anticipated, with numerous ...

By Cathy Deutsch Artwork by Jennie Carr Dr. Corinne Menn recently co-led a four-day medical cruise for women and their partners. Over 150 men and women attended, all there to learn about a topic everyone—from Salma Hayek and Michelle Obama to Naomi Watts and Oprah—is talking about: how best to navigate the recent changes in their relationships. The couples expressed ...