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Mark Woods Named 2024 Rockland County Veteran of the Year

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Mark is a 20-year veteran of law enforcement with specialized investigatory experience in the NYPD and Federal Law Enforcement. More than 20 years of experience in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and New York Army National Guard.

He currently serves as the Director of Rockland County Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program. The Dwyer Program is a non-clinical, Veteran peer-to-peer mentoring program with numerous locations across New York State. At risk Veterans are served through outreach, scheduled weekly walks, monthly lunch meetings, book clubs and other recreational activities designed to build relationships between veterans and their families, with a focus on mental health and suicide prevention.

Mark served with the US Army during the Iraq War in Tal Afar, Nineveh Governorate. A U.S. Army Major, imbedded and served as the primary advisor to the Mayor of Tal Afar, Iraq (pop. 200,000) during operation Iraqi Freedom. As the commander of a Civil Affairs Team, developed governance and oversaw the implementation of over 20 million dollars in infrastructure projects to include, schools, medical facilities, water wells, pipelines, utility stations, a public library as well as others.

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Rockland County Honors Outstanding Nurses with Distinguished Service Awards

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May 7, 2025

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May is traditionally the month when nurses are recognized worldwide, in part because May 12 is the birthday of Florence Nightingale. She professionalized nursing roles for women and is known as the founder of modern nursing.

In celebration of National Nurses Month, Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul, a longtime nurse herself, presented the Distinguished Service Award— the Legislature’s highest honor— to three exceptional nurses: Glenn Albin, Dr. Gaelle Duvivier, and Mary Laiju Shine Kelanthara. These honorees were recognized for their professional excellence and dedicated community service.

  • Glenn Albin transitioned from accounting to healthcare, serving as a paramedic and emergency room nurse for over four decades. He mentors new nurses and teaches advanced life support, while actively participating in the Knights of Columbus and South Orangetown Ambulance Corps.

  • Dr. Gaelle Duvivier, a Certified Nurse Midwife and educator, works with New York Presbyterian and SUNY Rockland. She advocates for women’s health, leads health fairs, and researches ways to improve breastfeeding and reduce health disparities.

  • Mary Laiju Shine Kelanthara, with 28 years of nursing experience, serves as an Infection Control Nurse at HVDDSO. She’s also a passionate volunteer, fundraiser, church educator, and South Indian TV actress.

Dr. Paul praised the honorees for making “a positive difference every day” in the lives of Rockland County residents.

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Free Breast Cancer Screening Montefiore Nyack Hospital May 9th

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Montefiore Nyack Hospital is offering free breast cancer screenings on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Breast Center. These screenings are available to uninsured women aged 40 and over who meet eligibility requirements. The event is funded by the Cancer Services Program of the Hudson Valley and Montefiore Nyack Hospital. Spanish-speaking assistance is available. 

The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital offers 3D digital mammography, which can detect up to 41% more invasive breast cancers. The center has been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and is designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

For more information about the services provided at The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, To register and check eligibility, call 845-348-8511 or visit montefiorenyack.org/breast-center

 

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