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John Haffey

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jhaffey@dailyvoice.com

John is a graduate of Villanova University with degrees in History, Communications, and Political Science. A lifelong Norwalk resident, he covers an array of topics from real estate and education to sports and entertainment. John has previously worked as a freelance reporter and brings experience in digital media advertising. A surfer, fisherman, and boater, John is prone to drop everything if the fish begin to bite or the waves are on. John Haffey was a former content writer at Daily Voice.

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Genetic Or Environmental: What Are Cancer's Familial Ties? According to Dr. Shawn Zimberg, medical director of radiation oncology at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, despite considerable advances in identifying and treating the disease, the causes of cancer remain very much a mystery. Some claim development is based on family history, while other studies prove to the contrary. “Cancer is an abnormal growth whereby normal tissue is either exposed to, or has inherited, one or more genetics, environmental or social factors that can contribute to cells going awry," said Zimberg. "Over time, we age and these exposures and risks can go up.” …

Content Partner: Bon Secours Community Hospital

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Genetic Or Environmental: What Are Cancer's Familial Ties? According to Dr. Shawn Zimberg, medical director of radiation oncology at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, despite considerable advances in identifying and treating the disease, the causes of cancer remain very much a mystery. Some claim development is based on family history, while other studies prove to the contrary. “Cancer is an abnormal growth whereby normal tissue is either exposed to, or has inherited, one or more genetics, environmental or social factors that can contribute to cells going awry," said Zimberg. "Over time, we age and these exposures and risks can go up.” …

Content Partner: St. Anthony Community Hospital

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Shop, Dine And Laugh For A Cause With Good Samaritan Hospital SUFFERN, N.Y.– The girls in Rockland County are getting together for an evening of dining, shopping, stand up comedy and education later this month, all in support of a special cause. Girls’ Night Out, hosted by The Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, will be held on Oct. 19 at the Crowne Plaza in Suffern. The evening serves an important fundraising purpose: all proceeds raised will benefit The Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital. The Center provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art cancer care, from screenings to survivor services. The evening will include dinner, a high-end…

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New City Grandmother Shows Strength, Inside And Out An active and energetic grandmother, Harriet Leitner was used to a life on the go. Even in retirement, the 69-year-old New City resident filled her days with everything from long walks to babysitting duties. That's why, when a lower abdomen pain developed one winter, she took notice. "The pain was always there,” said Leitner, a former college professor. A gastroenterologist diagnosed her with diverticulitis, a digestive disease that causes inflammation of the colon. Her white-blood-cell count was high, as well, so she was admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern. After a four-day …

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From Diagnosis To Recovery, Good Samaritan Hospital Gives New Lease On Life Shortly after her wedding, Stephanie Wander was diagnosed with breast cancer. Facing the unknown, through the support of her new husband and the oncological experts at Good Samaritan Hospital, the Chester, N.Y. resident was able to fight back against the deadly disease. This is her survivor story, in her words: I met my current husband, Alex, in 2004, when we both worked at a luxury-car dealership. I was in the business office, and he was the parts manager. Alex likes to tell people: “It was love at first sight. I never stopped thinking about her.” We went through a lot to be together. In 2…

Content Partner: Good Samaritan Hospital

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Genetic Or Environmental: What Are Cancer's Familial Ties? According to Dr. Shawn Zimberg, medical director of radiation oncology at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, despite considerable advances in identifying and treating the disease, the causes of cancer remain very much a mystery. Some claim development is based on family history, while other studies prove to the contrary. “Cancer is an abnormal growth whereby normal tissue is either exposed to, or has inherited, one or more genetics, environmental or social factors that can contribute to cells going awry," said Zimberg. "Over time, we age and these exposures and risks can go up.” …

Content Partner: Good Samaritan Hospital

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From Diagnosis To Recovery, Orange County Cancer Patient Tells Her Story Shortly after her wedding, Stephanie Wander was diagnosed with breast cancer. Facing the unknown, through the support of her new husband and the oncological experts at Good Samaritan Hospital, the Chester, N.Y. resident was able to fight back against the deadly disease. This is her survivor story, in her words: I met my current husband, Alex, in 2004, when we both worked at a luxury-car dealership. I was in the business office, and he was the parts manager. Alex likes to tell people: “It was love at first sight. I never stopped thinking about her.” We went through a lot to be together. In 2…

Content Partner: Bon Secours Community Hospital

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From Diagnosis To Recovery, Orange County Cancer Patient Tells Her Story Shortly after her wedding, Stephanie Wander was diagnosed with breast cancer. Facing the unknown, through the support of her new husband and the oncological experts at Good Samaritan Hospital, the Chester, N.Y. resident was able to fight back against the deadly disease. This is her survivor story, in her words: I met my current husband, Alex, in 2004, when we both worked at a luxury-car dealership. I was in the business office, and he was the parts manager. Alex likes to tell people: “It was love at first sight. I never stopped thinking about her.” We went through a lot to be together. In 2…

Content Partner: St. Anthony Community Hospital

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Hudson Valley Grandmother Shows Strength, Inside And Out An active and energetic grandmother, Harriet Leitner was used to a life on the go. Even in retirement, the 69-year-old New City resident filled her days with everything from long walks to babysitting duties. That's why, when a lower abdomen pain developed one winter, she took notice. "The pain was always there,” said Leitner, a former college professor. A gastroenterologist diagnosed her with diverticulitis, a digestive disease that causes inflammation of the colon. Her white-blood-cell count was high, as well, so she was admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern. After a four-day…

Content Partner: Bon Secours Community Hospital

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Hudson Valley Grandmother Shows Strength, Inside And Out An active and energetic grandmother, Harriet Leitner was used to a life on the go. Even in retirement, the 69-year-old New City resident filled her days with everything from long walks to babysitting duties. That's why, when a lower abdomen pain developed one winter, she took notice. "The pain was always there,” said Leitner, a former college professor. A gastroenterologist diagnosed her with diverticulitis, a digestive disease that causes inflammation of the colon. Her white-blood-cell count was high, as well, so she was admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern. After a four-day …

Content Partner: St. Anthony Community Hospital

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