WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – White Plains Hospital has appointed Laurence R. Smith as its new chairman of the board of directors. Smith was approved as the board chair at the White Plains Hospital’s annual board meeting late last month.  He succeeds J. Michael Divney, who served as board chair since 2010. Smith has been a member of the White Plains Hospital Board since 2004 and has held the ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Friends of White Plains Hospital, formerly the Auxiliary of White Plains Hospital, held its annual spring luncheon at the Metropolis Country Club in White Plains in April. Over 150 attended the lunch and panel discussion, "Healthy Women, Healthy Lives" The discussion featured nutrition expert and NBC Contributor Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.; Endocrinologist ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – White Plains Hospital is hosting its Walk From Obesity “Pick Your Pace: Fun Walk/Run” on Sunday, May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at White Plains High School Track. Raffle prizes, giveaways and interactive vendor booths are among some of the activities and fun planned for the day. There is a $25 entry fee for adults, adults under 12 will have free admission. To ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. –  The Seizure Diagnostic Center at White Plains Hospital has been recognized as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.  Such centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest-level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy. This marks the fifth year White Plains ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation recognizes facilities that have committed to practice safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the greatest risk for lung cancer. In order to receive designation, facilities must be ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital has been recognized once again for its commitment to the quality care of older adults by the NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) program. NICHE is the premier designation indicating a hospital's commitment to excellence in the care of patients 65 years and older. White Plains Hospital originally received the designation in ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – White Plains Hospital is presenting a new series of community education events called “Take Charge of Your Health.” Two events are planned for April in Scarsdale and Pelham, with additional topics and locations to be announced in the near future.   “Sorting Through the Headlines: Learning the Facts about Cancer” will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 at the ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – White Plains Radiology Associates, PC has signed an agreement to be in full and exclusive alignment with White Plains Hospital as of Wednesday. Approximately 60 board-certified radiologists, technicians and other staff are part of the group, which offers advanced imaging services to Westchester County residents under the direction of Drs. Paul Khoury and Andre ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Danielle Gagner, White Plains Hospital’s Breast Cancer Clinical Navigator, will bust the myths of bras, underwire and other breast cancer myths at the Tea Time Talk scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at Athleta in Scarsdale.  Athleta is at 700 Post Rd, Scarsdale. The program is held in partnership by Friends of White Plains Hospital and Athleta, ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – A bariatric surgery wellness workshop is among the events scheduled by White Plains Hospital for its Take The Read to Wellness programs in April. A rundown of all events is below. Let’s Talk Prevention: Knowledge is your first and best defense against cancer: Understanding cancer, preventing it and ending it. Stop by for this informative roundtable discussion ...