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These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report
These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report Several hospitals in the Hudson Valley have earned top marks for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Five hospitals in Putnam and Westchester counties were given an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2024 report released on Friday, Nov. 15 by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals. These included:  White Plains Hospital, White Plains; Phelps Hospital, Sleepy Hollow; New York-Presbyterian Westchester, Bronxville; Northern Westchester Hospital, Mount Kisco; Putnam Hospital, Carmel. The new …
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…
Hospital Workers Sign Agreement, Avoid Strike In Westchester Hospital Workers Sign Agreement, Avoid Strike In Westchester
Hospital Workers Sign Agreement, Avoid Strike In Westchester 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…
These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report
These Westchester Hospitals Get '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 Hospital Fire In Westchester Update: More Details Released About Hospital Fire In Westchester
Update: More Details Released About Hospital Fire In Westchester 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 Hospital In Westchester: Developing Fire Ignites At Hospital In Westchester: Developing
Fire Ignites At Hospital In Westchester: 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 Hospital In Westchester First Baby Of 2024 Welcomed By Hospital In Westchester
First Baby Of 2024 Welcomed By Hospital In Westchester 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…
These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: Report These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: Report
These Westchester Hospitals Get '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…
This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
This Westchester County 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…
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…
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…
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 River In Northern Westchester Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into River In Northern Westchester
Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into River In Northern Westchester 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…
Growing Wellness In The Time Of COVID Growing Wellness In The Time Of COVID
Growing Wellness In The Time Of COVID Zachary Couzens’ parents were among the first COVID-19 cases in Putnam County in the harrowing weeks of March 2020. Zachary was only 16, and his brother 15, when his parents were admitted to Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) with COVID-19 complications. After a frightening week, his mother returned home, but his father was put on a ventilator. It would be three more weeks of recovery before his father came home to continue his healing. The experience left Zack grateful…and wanting to give back. Read more about how Northern Westchester Hospital helped Zack’s family through COVID-19. “Fort…
One Injured In Separate Northern Westchester Crashes One Injured In Separate Northern Westchester Crashes
One Injured In Separate Northern Westchester Crashes One person was injured after separate crashes in Northern Westchester. The first crash took place around 8:30 a.m., Thursday, March 4, in Briarcliff Manor when a vehicle stopped on Route 9A on the Route 100 overpass causing a second vehicle to hit a guardrail, and then a third car hit the second vehicle, said the Briarcliff Manor Police. No one was injured in the crash. But minutes later with traffic backed up from the crash, another two-vehicle crash took place when a vehicle rear-ended another vehicle, police said. One person had a leg injury and was transported to Phelps Hospital, polic…
COVID-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot COVID-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot
Covid-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot The lowest percentage of hospital employees who have received the COVID-19 vaccine in New York reside in the Hudson Valley. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that 57.9 percent of hospital workers in the Hudson Valley have received the COVID-19 vaccine, while statewide, a total of 60.8 percent of medical professionals have been vaccinated. The percentage in the Hudson Valley is the lowest in the state, behind New York City (59 percent), Long Island (60 percent), Mohawk Valley (60.1 percent), and Western New York (63 percent).  Cuomo also made note that vaccination performance is uneven b…
5 Things You Need to Know About Northern Westchester Hospital’s New Electrophysiology Lab 5 Things You Need to Know About Northern Westchester Hospital’s New Electrophysiology Lab
5 Things You Need to Know About Northern Westchester Hospital’s New Electrophysiology Lab Its name may sound long and technical, but as you’re about to discover, the advanced cardiac services it will offer you, your loved ones, and your friends are close to your heart. Open since January 12, 2021, the Hospital’s new lab could protect your life and those of the people you hold most dear. Find out how from its director, Dr. Subbarao Choudry, who also has privileges at Phelps Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital. 1. Your heart’s electrical system helps coordinate each heartbeat. When it doesn’t, serious problems can result. Electrical signals in your heart’s chambers help it pump bloo…
Woman Who Jumped In Hudson River In Westchester Rescued By Police, Firefighers Woman Who Jumped In Hudson River In Westchester Rescued By Police, Firefighers
Woman Who Jumped In Hudson River In Westchester Rescued By Police, Firefighers A woman who jumped into the Hudson River in Westchester was rescued by police officers and firefighters. The incident took place around 10:18 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, when the Tarrytown Police Department received an emergency call from a resident reporting that an unidentified woman had just jumped into the Hudson River in the area of the River Walk. Tarrytown Police, Tarrytown Ambulance, and Tarrytown Fire Department units were immediately dispatched to the area. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located the unidentified female who was approximately 20 feet off the …
COVID-19: Third Positive Case Confirmed At Exposure Site In Northern Westchester COVID-19: Third Positive Case Confirmed At Exposure Site In Northern Westchester
Covid-19: Third Positive Case Confirmed At Exposure Site In Northern Westchester A second priest has tested positive for COVID-19 at a church in Westchester where many people were potentially exposed over four days of services. There have now been three confirmed cases at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, located at 431 Bedford Road in Pleasantville: two priests and one church staffer. Anyone who attended the following services must quarantine, as required by the New York State Department of Health, for 14 days (regardless of a negative COVID-19 test) from that last visit to the Church during these days: Monday, Aug. 24 – Morning Mass Tuesday, Aug. 25 – Morning Mass Sat…
COVID-19: High School Senior From Northern Westchester Joins EMS Front-Line Workers In NYC COVID-19: High School Senior From Northern Westchester Joins EMS Front-Line Workers In NYC
Covid-19: High School Senior From Northern Westchester Joins EMS Front-Line Workers In NYC A Northern Westchester high school senior is working the front lines in the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Patrick Baia, who attends Kennedy Catholic High School in Somers, is also working as an EMT in New York City and Yonkers as a member of Empress Emergency Medical Services. During his hours at work, Baia is transporting many positive COVID-19 patients to the hospital for treatment. He is also helping to staff the Yonkers Medical Evacuation Transport Unit (METU). The Yonkers Police Department created the METU which provides the department th…
Mark Vincent Of Somers, Marketing Professional For Northwell Health, Dies At 49 Mark Vincent Of Somers, Marketing Professional For Northwell Health, Dies At 49
Mark Vincent Of Somers, Marketing Professional For Northwell Health, Dies At 49 Husband and father Mark R. Vincent of Somers, a marketing professional at Northwell Health, died Saturday, Aug. 10, at age 49, of multiple myeloma. He was born on Sept. 13, 1969, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Brian and Patricia Vincent.  He received a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Western New England University and a master’s degree in finance from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  On Oct. 9, 1993, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary (Munn). In addition to Mary, he is survived by two boys, Sean and Ryan.  Vincent enjoyed coaching the bo…
Celebrate Women's Health With Northern Westchester And Phelps Hospital Celebrate Women's Health With Northern Westchester And Phelps Hospital
Celebrate Women's Health With Northern Westchester And Phelps Hospital When it comes to women's health and wellness, there's often strength in numbers. That's why Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health (KIWH), and Westchester Health are partnering to bring to the women of Westchester the first ever “Night of Women’s Health” on Tuesday, June 11, 6-8:30 p.m. The event will be held at Pace University's Kessel Student Center in Pleasantville, and will feature a panel of leading experts who will discuss women’s health issues, including cancer and cardiovascular disease. Don’t miss the opportunity to…
High-Speed Chase, Crash Injures Officer, Shuts Down Route 9A In Westchester High-Speed Chase, Crash Injures Officer, Shuts Down Route 9A In Westchester
High-Speed Chase, Crash Injures Officer, Shuts Down Route 9A In Westchester This story has been updated. A high-speed police chase that ended with a crash has closed a major Westchester County roadway in two towns and injured a police officer, according to the Westchester County Police. The chase began around 11:30 a.m. Friday when a Westchester County Police officer received a notice that a car passing him on the Sawmill River Road in Mount Pleasant was wanted for a number of vehicle burglaries in Bethlehem, near Albany, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. The officer stopped the vehicle, which then sped away with two people inside, …
Credit Manager Edward J. Ceglia Of Yorktown Heights Dies At 67 Credit Manager Edward J. Ceglia Of Yorktown Heights Dies At 67
Credit Manager Edward J. Ceglia Of Yorktown Heights Dies At 67 Edward J. Ceglia of Yorktown Heights died on Sunday, Jan. 14. He was 67. He worked as a credit manager for over 40 years. He was born in New York City on March 22, 1950 to Edward and Eleanor Ceglia. Edward graduated from Mt. St. Michael Academy in the Bronx then went to Iona College.  Edward served honorably for the United States Army National Guard.  He is survived by his wife of 44 years Ann-Marie and . their children: Danielle Cappelli (Robert), Nicole Kovacs (Lawrence), and Joseph Edward Ceglia (Stephanie). He is also survived by his brother Paul (Marie) and five grandchildren: Vincen…