WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- For John Rimmer, a 68-year- old New Rochelle resident who’d already undergone three separate shoulder surgeries, chronic shoulder pain was something he thought he’d just have to live with. That was until he met Dr. Michael Schwartz, a sports medicine, arthroscopic and reconstructive orthopedic surgeon at White Plains Hospital. Schwartz, a physician at White Plains ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- When it comes to surgery, it's a simple fact that robotic surgery results in smaller incisions - which means less pain, less risk, and faster recoveries. Robotic surgery is cutting-edge, 21st century technology that offers patients better outcomes and faster returns to normal activity thanks to greater precision, 3-D visualization and smaller incisions. White ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Last month, the American Cancer Society honored Dr. Mark Gordon, surgical director of the White Plains Hospital Center for Cancer Care and chairman of the White Plains Hospital Cancer Committee, with the 2016 Beacon of Hope Award. Dr. Gordon was recognized for his unyielding commitment to the fight against cancer for more than 25 years. The event was held at LIFE ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. --  White Plains Hospital has joined forces with Montefiore’s Healing Arts Program and ArtsWestchester in an effort to teach strategies to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance quality of life and healing.In an event held last month in White Plains Hospital’s new Center for Cancer Care, experts from Montefiore’s well-established Healing Arts Program -- a ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Friends of White Plains Hospital will host their next meeting and presentation on Monday, Oct. 17 at 9:30 a.m. in the White Plains Hospital Auditorium. This meeting is open to the public, and both men and women interested in becoming part of the exciting future of White Plains Hospital are welcome to join.The Friends of White Plains Hospital is a group ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Montefiore Health System and White Plains Hospital are teaming up with Bloomingdale’s in White Plains for an evening of breast cancer education, beauty and shopping to raise awareness of the disease. Breast cancer specialists from both hospitals will take part in an interactive panel discussion moderated by Assemblywoman and Scarsdale resident, Amy R. Paulin.In ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Just in time for team tryouts, games and practices, three highly regarded experts from White Plains Hospital will present a talk on youth sports safety. The informational session is open to the public and will provide parents, coaches, and caregivers with the tools they need to prevent injuries and accidents among school-aged kids, as well as guidance on what to do ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Anyone who has suffered an illness or injury, or has helped a loved one through the healing process, knows that successful recovery is a balance between body, mind, and spirit.That's why White Plains Hospital, a member of the Montefiore Health System, is joining forces with Montefiore’s Healing Arts Program and ArtsWestchester to help area residents achieve that ...

ARMONK, N.Y. -- It's time for your checkup, Westchester. White Plains Hospital, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and Equinox Fitness Club are partnering to celebrate the one year anniversary of WPH's Medical and Wellness facility in Armonk with a Family Fun Day on Saturday Oct. 1.Children can enjoy a day of fun-filled activities including a visit to the Ted E. Bear clinic, which uses ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Dr. Mark Gordon of the White Plains Hospital Center for Cancer Care and Chairman of the White Plains Hospital Cancer Committee, will be the recipient of the American Cancer Society’s prestigious Beacon of Hope Award, honoring 25 years of oncology patient service.He will be recognized at The American Cancer Society's 25 Annual Diamond Gala, on Friday, Sept. 16 at ...