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First Responders Put Out Fire, Save Unconcious Woman From Ossining Home First Responders Put Out Fire, Save Unconcious Woman From Ossining Home
First Responders Put Out Fire, Save Unconcious Woman From Ossining Home Two heroes are being recognized for their quick-thinking actions that saved a woman's life and prevented her Northern Westchester home from being destroyed by a fire.  Joseph Abreau and Paul Mullin of the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps were honored by county officials for their rescue of an Ossining resident in mid-September, officials announced on Monday, Oct. 7.  According to county officials, on the day of the rescue, Abreau and Mullin responded to an Ossining residence and found a woman on the floor who had fainted. They also discovered that dark smoke was pourin…
Phelps Hospital Workers Sign Agreement, Avoid Strike Phelps Hospital Workers Sign Agreement, Avoid Strike
Phelps Hospital Workers Sign Agreement, Avoid Strike Following week-long bargaining sessions, workers at a Westchester hospital have reached an agreement, avoiding a planned one-day strike.  Caregivers at Phelps Hospital, which Northwell Health owns, reached a tentative agreement with hospital leaders on Thursday morning, May 30, according to 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. As a result, a one-day strike planned for Friday, May 31 was avoided, union officials said. The tentative agreement includes:  Wage increases retroactive to April 2023; No-cost family health insurance; Secure pensions; Employer-paid childcare and educ…
White Plains Hospital Gets 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report White Plains Hospital Gets 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report
White Plains Hospital Gets 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report Two Westchester hospitals have received top marks for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Both White Plains Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco were given an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Spring 2024 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. The report is issued twic…
Hundreds Of Nurses, Healthcare Workers To Picket Outside Hospital In Westchester Hundreds Of Nurses, Healthcare Workers To Picket Outside Hospital In Westchester
Hundreds Of Nurses, Healthcare Workers To Picket Outside Hospital In Westchester Hundreds of nurses and healthcare workers are planning on picketing outside of a Westchester hospital to seek a fair contract, union officials announced.  On Wednesday, May 1, hundreds of healthcare workers will picket outside Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow to demand more input on issues relating to patient care and staffing. During Wednesday's event, which will be held from noon to 1 p.m., hospital employees, community supporters, and elected officials will gather outside the hospital campus.  The picketing comes after around 900 Phelps Hospital employees voted to form a union…
Update: More Details Released About Fire At Phelps Hospital In Tarrytown Update: More Details Released About Fire At Phelps Hospital In Tarrytown
Update: More Details Released About Fire At Phelps Hospital In Tarrytown Firefighters have released more information about a fire that broke out at a hospital in Westchester.  The blaze began on Thursday, Jan. 25 around 11:30 a.m., when a fire started inside an apartment on the second floor of staff housing on the Phelps Hospital campus in Tarrytown.  Earlier Report - Fire Ignites At Phelps Hospital In Tarrytown: Developing Soon after the flames broke out, crews from several organizations raced to the scene, including the Sleepy Hollow, Hawthorne, Valhalla, and Millwood Fire Departments.  After arriving at the scene, crews began putting out…
Fire Ignites At Phelps Hospital In Tarrytown: Developing Fire Ignites At Phelps Hospital In Tarrytown: Developing
Fire Ignites At Phelps Hospital In Tarrytown: Developing Firefighters had to race to a hospital in Westchester after a fire broke out on its campus.  New, updated report - Update: More Details Released About Fire At Phelps Hospital In Tarrytown The incident began around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, when a fire broke out on the campus of Phelps Hospital in Tarrytown.  The blaze prompted several mutual aid departments to help with the response, including the Hawthorne Fire Department, which worked at the scene for around an hour and a half until the fire was brought under control.  More details about the fire have not yet …
First Baby Of 2024 Welcomed By Open Door Family Medical Center In Port Chester First Baby Of 2024 Welcomed By Open Door Family Medical Center In Port Chester
First Baby Of 2024 Welcomed By Open Door Family Medical Center In Port Chester A medical center in Westchester is celebrating the first baby delivered by its midwives in 2024.  The first baby to be born in 2024 at Open Door Family Medical Center at Phelps Hospital in Port Chester was announced to be Yessenia Ramirez-Calderon, officials said on Thursday, Jan. 11. Ramirez-Calderon was born on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 12:10 p.m. and weighed in at 7 pounds. She was born to Arlin Calderon and Wilfredo Ramirez of Port Chester and has a big brother, Nicholas, and a big sister, Arlinda.  The medical center released a picture of the happy family…
White Plains Hospital Gets 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: Report White Plains Hospital Gets 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: Report
White Plains Hospital Gets 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: Report Two hospitals in Westchester are at the top of their class when it comes to patient safety, according to a new report.  Both Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco and White Plains Hospital were given an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2023 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. The report i…
2 Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says 2 Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
2 Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says Two hospitals in Westchester have earned top marks for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Both White Plains Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco were assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Spring 2023 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. Northern Westch…
Phelps Hospital Is A Regional Leader In Stroke Care Phelps Hospital Is A Regional Leader In Stroke Care
Phelps Hospital Is A Regional Leader In Stroke Care Seconds matter when it comes to a stroke. Think about it. You have some 86 billion brain cells. When you have a stroke, a brain injury that damages blood flow to the brain, you can lose up to 1.9 million brain cells per minute. Restoring blood flow as quickly as possible can make the difference between a full recovery and catastrophic results, including death. Additionally, doctors talk about a “golden hour” with strokes—the hour from onset of symptoms to treatment for best outcomes. Phelps Hospital aims to treat eligible stroke patients with clot-busting medication within 30 minutes of…
Westchester's Trusted Leader In Cancer Care: An Interview With Dr. Anna Komorowski Westchester's Trusted Leader In Cancer Care: An Interview With Dr. Anna Komorowski
Westchester's Trusted Leader In Cancer Care: An Interview With Dr. Anna Komorowski As part of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, the cancer specialists at Phelps Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital provide comprehensive, advanced diagnostic and treatment services to Westchester cancer patients. This unique regional cancer team provides patients expanded services to move them faster through diagnosis to treatment. Now Phelps’ new state-of-the-art PET/CT scan, the latest in cancer imaging technology, offers patients the world-class care they need, all in one place, all close to home. How does Phelps’ new PET/CT scan offer local patients an even higher standar…
White Plains Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says White Plains Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
White Plains Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says One hospital in the Hudson Valley is at the top of its class for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Westchester County's White Plains Hospital, located at 41 East Post Rd, has been assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2022 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The report gives letter grades to nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the gr…
Northwell Appoints Cardiologist From A Top Program As Chair Of Cardiology At Phelps Hospital Northwell Appoints Cardiologist From A Top Program As Chair Of Cardiology At Phelps Hospital
Northwell Appoints Cardiologist From A Top Program As Chair Of Cardiology At Phelps Hospital Northwell Health has appointed Binoy Singh, MD, FACC, as chair of department of cardiovascular medicine at Phelps Hospital and will oversee all cardiac services at the hospital, as well as practice at Northwell Health Physician Partners – Cardiology in Yorktown Heights. In this new role, Dr. Singh will help develop and expand the cardiovascular services in southern and northern Westchester County. Dr. Singh has been a practicing cardiologist in Yorktown for the last 20 years and has additionally spent the past decade as the associate chief of cardiology and director of clinical business dev…
Phelps Hospital Awarded Certification As Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Phelps Hospital Awarded Certification As Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center
Phelps Hospital Awarded Certification As Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Phelps Hospital has been certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC) by The Joint Commission, earning the organization’s Gold Seal of Approval®. This national designation – by the oldest and largest health care accreditor in the U.S. – is provided in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA). Combined with the hospital’s recent Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award, also from the AHA, this certification ensures stroke patients at Phelps receive the highest level of quality care. Phelps Hospi…
Phelps Hospital Raises $625,000 At 35th Annual Champagne Ball Phelps Hospital Raises $625,000 At 35th Annual Champagne Ball
Phelps Hospital Raises $625,000 At 35th Annual Champagne Ball For the first time since the pandemic began, 325 devoted friends, guests, and supporters of Phelps Hospital, part of Northwell Health, gathered on Friday, October 21 at the Sleepy Hollow Country Club for the 35th annual Phelps Champagne Ball fundraiser. The black-tie affair, the largest fundraiser for the hospital, raised more than $620,000 in support of the hospital’s mission to care for the community. The evening’s Fund-a-Cause, which supports the hospital’s Comfort Care program, set a new fundraising record raising nearly $375,000 of the night’s total. The evening event honored three tr…
Top Westchester Breast Surgeons Utilizing World-Class Breast Cancer Treatments Top Westchester Breast Surgeons Utilizing World-Class Breast Cancer Treatments
Top Westchester Breast Surgeons Utilizing World-Class Breast Cancer Treatments Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can raise many questions and concerns. However, patients in Westchester County can find comfort in knowing the best treatment is available to them, close to home. Your Westchester-based physicians at Northwell Health in Westchester are not only some of the most qualified breast cancer surgeons in the Northeast—they’re also known for proactively implementing a number of advanced and innovative treatments to improve patient outcomes and quality of life for those battling breast cancer. Like with most cancers, detecting breast cancer early is critical to tre…
Celebrating The Holidays While Suffering From Reflux Celebrating The Holidays While Suffering From Reflux
Celebrating The Holidays While Suffering From Reflux Reflux affects nearly 40% of the population, and as those who suffer know, holiday indulgences often exacerbate the symptoms. A person suffering from the symptoms associated with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, LPR, or Gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, may feel anxiety and stress around the holidays and the idea of meals out or hosted by family and friends that can trigger flare ups. LPR symptoms, which are of the throat and upper airway such as throat clearing, the feeling of mucus or a lump in the throat, coughing, changes in voice, burning sensation, trouble swallowing, as well as recurren…
Celebrating The Holidays While Suffering From Reflux Celebrating The Holidays While Suffering From Reflux
Celebrating The Holidays While Suffering From Reflux Reflux affects nearly 40% of the population, and as those who suffer know, holiday indulgences often exacerbate the symptoms. A person suffering from the symptoms associated with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, LPR, or Gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, may feel anxiety and stress around the holidays and the idea of meals out or hosted by family and friends that can trigger flare ups. LPR symptoms, which are of the throat and upper airway such as throat clearing, the feeling of mucus or a lump in the throat, coughing, changes in voice, burning sensation, trouble swallowing, as well as recurren…
Introducing Phelps Hospital’s Concierge Program Introducing Phelps Hospital’s Concierge Program
Introducing Phelps Hospital’s Concierge Program At Phelps Hospital, we’re doing everything in our power to lower barriers to quality healthcare. That is why we’ve implemented our new concierge program to simplify access to care for all of our patients. The Phelps concierge program, through Northwell Health, offers a single point of contact for all community members to our Reflux Center, the Spine Institute, lung cancer screening, telehealth for pain management, and the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Center. This interdisciplinary model allows direct access to physicians, while providing the opportunity for different providers to best coordinate a…
Introducing Phelps Hospital’s Concierge Program Introducing Phelps Hospital’s Concierge Program
Introducing Phelps Hospital’s Concierge Program At Phelps Hospital, we’re doing everything in our power to lower barriers to quality healthcare. That is why we’ve implemented our new concierge program to simplify access to care for all of our patients. The Phelps concierge program, through Northwell Health, offers a single point of contact for all community members to our Reflux Center, the Spine Institute, lung cancer screening, telehealth for pain management, and the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Center. This interdisciplinary model allows direct access to physicians, while providing the opportunity for different providers to best coordinate a…
Northwell Health New Thoracic Surgeon - Expanding Thoracic Surgical Program Northwell Health New Thoracic Surgeon - Expanding Thoracic Surgical Program
Northwell Health New Thoracic Surgeon - Expanding Thoracic Surgical Program Northwell Health today announced Audrey Pendleton, MD has joined Northwell Health as thoracic surgeon in Westchester County, serving Northern Westchester and Phelps hospitals and Northwell Health Physician Partners in Yonkers. She will report to Darren Rohan, MD, Westchester Regional Director of Thoracic Surgery. This new position will build upon a comprehensive minimally invasive thoracic surgery program that began five years ago by Dr. Rohan in Westchester County. The thoracic surgical team in Westchester is already recognized nationally as best-in-class for lung surgery. US News and World…
Northwell Appoints Chief Of Colon And Rectal Surgery For Westchester Northwell Appoints Chief Of Colon And Rectal Surgery For Westchester
Northwell Appoints Chief Of Colon And Rectal Surgery For Westchester Northwell Health today announced the appointment of Parul J. Shukla, MD, as regional chief of colon and rectal surgery for Westchester County, serving Phelps and Northern Westchester hospitals, as well as the Northwell Health Physician Partners medical practice in Chappaqua Crossing. This new position will be responsible for building a robust colorectal surgery program for the Westchester community and serve as an example to build similar programs throughout the Northwell Health system. The colorectal surgery program will enhance an existing, best-in-class gastroenterology team already estab…
Phelps Hospital Appoints New Chief Of Nursing Phelps Hospital Appoints New Chief Of Nursing
Phelps Hospital Appoints New Chief Of Nursing Phelps Hospital, part of Northwell Health, announced today that Amy Matthews, MSN, RN, NE-BC, has been named as chief nursing officer. In her role, Ms. Matthews will play a key role in supporting the ongoing success of all inpatient and outpatient care services that employ nursing staff and will be an integral part of Phelps’ strategic planning. Accountable for more than 500 employees, who achieved Magnet Recognition status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, Ms. Matthews has administrative oversight for the hospitals operational and service excellence manda…
Northwell Opens Physician Partners Medical Practice In Yonkers Northwell Opens Physician Partners Medical Practice In Yonkers
Northwell Opens Physician Partners Medical Practice In Yonkers Northwell Health has announced the opening of Northwell Health Physician Partners at Yonkers, a 4,658 square-foot space dedicated to cardiology and primary care as well as a variety of expert subspecialty doctors all at one convenient address – 1034 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY. The Yonkers facility provides state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in cardiology, family medicine, internal medicine, neurosurgery, pulmonary medicine, and vascular surgery specialties. Some of the clinical features include phlebotomy, EKG, on-site testing, vaccinations, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT), echo and s…
Phelps, Northern Westchester Hospitals Nationally Recognized For High-Quality Stroke Care Phelps, Northern Westchester Hospitals Nationally Recognized For High-Quality Stroke Care
Phelps, Northern Westchester Hospitals Nationally Recognized For High-Quality Stroke Care Phelps and Northern Westchester hospitals, part of Northwell Health, have received the Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award from the American Heart Association (AHA) for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the leading cause of disability and the No. 5 cause of death in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the bra…
Dr. Gizelka David-West Raises Awareness Of Gynecologic Cancers In The Office And On The Stage Dr. Gizelka David-West Raises Awareness Of Gynecologic Cancers In The Office And On The Stage
Dr. Gizelka David-West Raises Awareness Of Gynecologic Cancers In The Office And On The Stage Many medical students enter school thinking they’ll specialize in one thing only to change their minds as they learn more about other disciplines. That was true for Dr. Gizelka David-West, Northwell’s newest gynecologic oncologist, who “fell in love” with women’s health in medical school. Dr. David-West, who came to the U.S. from Nigeria as a child, is part of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute team of specialists at Northern Westchester and Phelps hospitals. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological cancers, she brings extensive clinical expertise in treating these ca…
Phelps Hospital Elects Kevin J. Plunkett As Community Board Chair Phelps Hospital Elects Kevin J. Plunkett As Community Board Chair
Phelps Hospital Elects Kevin J. Plunkett As Community Board Chair The Phelps Hospital Community Board has elected Kevin J. Plunkett, of Tarrytown, as its new chair. In this role, Mr. Plunkett will lead the community board as it represents the viewpoint and perspective of the community while serving as ambassadors-at-large for Phelps. Joining him as officers are former board chair Kenneth Taber and Alfred “Fred” Mascia, as vice chairs. Loretta London will serve as Secretary. All will serve two-year terms. Mr. Plunkett has served on the Phelps Community Board for four years. He recently co-chaired Phelps Champagne Ball in October 2021, which set a new fundra…
Hyperbaric Chamber Hood Saves Doctor's Life During Pandemic Hyperbaric Chamber Hood Saves Doctor's Life During Pandemic
Hyperbaric Chamber Hood Saves Doctor's Life During Pandemic During the first wave of the pandemic in 2020, Dr. Morton Altwerger fell ill with COVID-19. He struggled with severe symptoms, his breathing became difficult, and ended up at Phelps Hospital emergency room. Knowing the mortality risks of being ventilated, he opted for a hyperbaric chamber oxygen hood like the one routinely used at the Department of Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine at Phelps Hospital Northwell Health. It may have saved his life. Working with the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, his physician, Owen J. O'Neill MD, MPH, medical director Division of Undersea and Hype…
Northwell Opens Physician Partners Medical Practice In White Plains Northwell Opens Physician Partners Medical Practice In White Plains
Northwell Opens Physician Partners Medical Practice In White Plains Northwell Health has announced the opening of Northwell Health Physician Partners at White Plains, a 4,761-square-foot space dedicated to primary care and a variety of expert subspecialty doctors all at one convenient address - 244 Westchester Avenue in White Plains, NY. The Westchester Avenue facility provides state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in internal medicine, family medicine in both English and Spanish, immigration physical exams for those seeking to become permanent U.S. residents, gastroenterology and plastic surgery as well as colorectal surgery, ENT and vascular specialties.…
Compassionate, Innovative, & Nearby—Northwell Health Neurosurgery Westchester Is Here For You Compassionate, Innovative, & Nearby—Northwell Health Neurosurgery Westchester Is Here For You
Compassionate, Innovative, & Nearby—Northwell Health Neurosurgery Westchester Is Here For You Over 1.5 million Americans suffer traumatic head injuries each year and roughly 795,000 suffer strokes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And according to the American Cancer Society, just over 25,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in a year; if you add in benign (non-cancerous) cases, that number rises considerably. Successful treatments after a fall, stroke, or tumor often depend on timing, expertise and the latest treatments available. Luckily, there’s a state-of-the-art facility and highly trained specialists right here in Westcheste…
Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into Croton River Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into Croton River
Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into Croton River A woman is in critical condition after a vehicle she was in drove into a river in the area. The incident took place in Northern Westchester County in Croton-on-Hudson around 11 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, officials said. MTA Police observed a vehicle in the water south of the Croton-Harmon Train Station in the Croton River, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. Multiple police and fire departments responded, including the WCPD Aviation Unit, O'Leary added. A witness confirmed that a vehicle drove into the water with at least one person still inside. Civilian fish…