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John Haffey
Events
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital will host its 10th annual Nursing College and Career Day in the hospital's Centennial Room, on Saturday, Jan. 16, beginning with registration at 8:30 a.m. and running until 12:30 p.m.This free event is designed to provide direction to those interested in pursuing a career in Nursing, particularly high school and college-aged students. ...
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John Haffey
Lifestyle
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Hebrew Center of Dobbs Ferry is hosting its annual community Blood Drive on Sunday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. GHC continues its partnership with White Plains Hospital, a leader in exceptional medical care. All eligible donors -- 16 years old and over -- are welcome to participate. Donors under the age of 18 must have parental consent. Consent ...
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John Haffey
Lifestyle
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Joseph Guarracino began his tenure today as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of White Plains Hospital. In the role, Guarracino will oversee all financial operations of the 292-bed hospital and its 12 satellite facilities, including two multi-speciality centers in Armonk and New Rochelle.Guarracino’s career spans more than 25 years in managing and ...
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John Haffey
Lifestyle
ARMONK, N.Y. -- A typical MRI scan can reach sound levels over 100 decibels – the equivalent of a jackhammer, freight train, or loud rock concert. In addition to being unpleasant, the loud sound can increase already high tress levels in patients. Now, White Plains Hospital Imaging Center in Armonk offers 'Silent Scan' technology by GE Healthcare. The revolutionary technique produces ...
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John Haffey
Lifestyle
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital was one of the first hospitals in Westchester to perform robotic surgery. Now celebrating its 10th year of using the technology, the Hospital has a remarkable group of robotic surgeons with extensive experience and skill. "It's remarkable how far we've come in ten years," says Seth Lerner, M.D., who leads White Plains Hospital's ...
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John Haffey
Lifestyle
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- As of Jan. 1, White Plains Hospital will now offer five new brand-new, state-of- the-art operating rooms for patients in 2016.The first new OR, completed in 2013, was designated specifically for minimally invasive and robotic procedures and includes the latest da Vinci® surgical system. The four other operating rooms will all be in use in January. All are designed ...
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Tom Renner
News
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – White Plains Hospital has long been a regional leader in the field of surgery, and was one of the first hospitals in Westchester to offer robotic surgery. As of Jan. 1, 2016, White Plains Hospital will have five new brand new, state-of-the-art operating rooms open and ready for patients. The first new OR, completed in 2013, was designated specifically for minimally ...
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John Haffey
Lifestyle
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Whether pulling long workdays, watching football or enjoying holiday meals, being habitually sedentary can have major health implications, especially this time of the year.“You work so hard to stay in shape throughout the year, so don’t let the holidays set you back to square one," says Frank LoCastro, Wellness Program Coordinator at White Plains Hospital. ...
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Shanna Siegel
Lifestyle
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- “You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day -- unless you’re too busy. Then you should sit for an hour,” says a traditional zen proverb. The holiday season is a particularly busy time of year when many of us feel we are burning the candle at both ends. Many of us feel busy from the moment we wake up until the very second our head hits the pillow. If we ...
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John Haffey
Lifestyle
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital recently welcome neurosurgeon Dr. Adesh Tandon to the Hospital’s Surgical Oncology practice at 33 Davis Avenue in White Plains. Dr. Tandon will also be part of the Hospital’s cancer program, located at 24 Longview Avenue in White Plains. Dr. Tandon performs brain and spinal surgeries for patients with both oncologic and non-oncologic ...