Vassar Brothers Medical Center
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07/13/2026
❤️ Three Generations. One Vassar Family. ❤️
When Svetlana Cohen joined Vassar Brothers Medical Center in 1996, she never could have imagined just how deeply Vassar would become woven into her family's story.
Just months after appearing in a Vassar advertisement in 1997, Svetlana welcomed her first daughter, Danielle, at Vassar. Years later, Danielle would return, not as a patient, but as a member of the Vassar team, working in registration after graduating from college.
Now, the story comes full circle. As she prepares to welcome her own baby at Vassar, another generation of this family's journey is about to begin.
And that's not all. Svetlana's other daughter, Alexandra, is also part of the Vassar family, working as a patient care technician, continuing a tradition of service and connection that spans decades.
Today, Svetlana serves as a Professional Development Specialist RN in Nursing Education, helping new employees begin their own Vassar journeys through orientation. She welcomes team members into the organization she and her family proudly call home.
From a young nurse in a 1997 advertisement to a mother, mentor and now grandmother-to-be, Svetlana's story is a reminder that Vassar is more than a hospital: It's a place where generations of families grow, care and create lasting memories.
💙 Please join us in celebrating Svetlana and her daughters, Danielle Rose and Alexandra Cohen, and this beautiful family legacy.
What is a pituitary gland tumor and how is it treated❓
In this 90-second explainer, Dr. David Penn, a neurosurgeon at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, shares what signs may signal a pituitary tumor and how they are diagnosed and treated. 🩺
🎥 Watch to learn more about this small gland, the big role it plays in the body and when it may be time to speak with a specialist.
Northwell Health
07/10/2026
Meet Dr. Tarra Evans, medical director for gynecologic oncology at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. 👋🏼
Dr. Evans specializes in the surgical and medical treatment of gynecologic precancers and cancers, including cancers of the o***y, uterus, cervix, va**na and v***a.
With expertise in open, minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques, Dr. Evans provides compassionate, whole-patient care rooted in dignity, advanced treatment and a personalized approach to healing. ❤️🩹
For Dr. Evans, the greatest reward is helping women receive thoughtful, exceptional care and seeing hope and peace restored. 🩺
Learn more about Dr. Evans at the link: https://findcare.nuvancehealth.org/provider/tarra-evans/7089487
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