White Plains Hospital

Dr. Preya Ananthakrishnan, Director of Breast Surgery at White Plains Hospital Center for Cancer Care, shared her expertise at the 5th Annual Westchester Women's Summit. In the insightful panel discussion, "Health is in Our Hands: Expert Health Advice for Women," Dr. Preya empowered the audience to prioritize their health at various stages of life. We are grateful for Dr. Preya, as well as Colleen Magliari Borrelli, VP of Patient Experience at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, and other healthcare leaders for their unwavering commitment to educating women on the importance of breast screenings, genetic testing, and understanding your family history - thank you for making a difference! #WPHProud #WestchesterWomensSummit #WomensHealth

Congratulations to the exceptional EVS and Housekeeping Special Projects teams at White Plains Hospital—our latest Above & Beyond Award recipients! Your leadership and commitment to providing the highest level of service makes a profound impact on the patient experience every day. Well deserved! #WPHProud

White Plains Hospital proudly congratulates Purnelle Henry of 4I and Marlene Drysdale of 2I—our newest TULIP Award winners! 🌷 Purnelle was praised by multiple patients for her professionalism, kindness, and unwavering support. One patient shared, "Purnell went above and beyond to make my stay a pleasant one. Her support was invaluable during my fifth spinal surgery—I couldn’t have done it without her." 🌷 Marlene was recognized for her incredible dedication and compassionate care. A grateful patient said, "Marlene was truly amazing and took such good care of me. She is my hero." Congratulations, Purnelle and Marlene! Your dedication, compassion, and excellence inspire us all. Thank you for making a difference every day! #WPHProud

This week, we recognize Healthcare HR Week and express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible Human Resources team for their dedication and hard work! From recruiting top talent to fostering employee well-being, training, and engagement, they play a vital role in supporting our growing team of nearly 5,500 employees. Join us in celebrating their efforts and thanking them for making White Plains Hospital an exceptional place to work! #WPHProud

For Young Jo Fontaine, a night nurse on the step-down unit at White Plains Hospital and this week’s #NurseDayThursday, the path to nursing wasn’t straightforward. His journey was shaped by experiences, self-discovery, and an unwavering passion for patient care. While Young Jo entered college as an engineering major, he quickly realized that, despite excelling in math and science, the field didn’t provide the fulfillment he sought. The desire for one-on-one patient interaction and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on others' well-being led him to switch gears and pursue nursing. The true confirmation of this career choice came during clinicals, where hands-on patient care became the most rewarding part of his journey. “People don’t always see the physical and mental demands of nursing, but when a patient acknowledges and appreciates what you do, it makes all the difference,” he shares. Young Jo explains, “The unpredictability of nursing—especially on night shift—means that the job is never routine. Yet, the teamwork and shared purpose among colleagues make it a fulfilling experience.” Thank you, Young Jo, for your dedication, compassion, and the impact you make every single night—for your patients, your team, and the entire White Plains Hospital community! #WPHProud

Today, we celebrate Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Day! White Plains Hospital’s RDNs play a vital role in helping our patients improve their health through nutrition. As food and nutrition experts, our RDNs’ efforts, from assessing nutritional needs to implementing personalized interventions, enhance patient care both at the Hospital and at our outpatient practices! Thank you to this amazing team for their dedication! Outpatient providers not pictured: Kira Almeida, Elizabeth DeRobertis, Kim Greenburg, Helene Konsker, and Diane May) #WPHProud

It’s #PatientSafetyAwarenessWeek, and White Plains Hospital is proud to be recognized for our unwavering commitment to patient safety! We have earned 12 consecutive 'A' Hospital Safety Grades from the Leapfrog Group —making us the only hospital in the Hudson Valley and one of just four in New York to achieve this distinction 12 straight times. Additionally, we have just been honored with the Healthgrades 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award for the second year in a row, placing us among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. #WPHProud #PatientSafetyExcellence

White Plains Hospital joined forces with one of our corporate partners, Regeneron, at their headquarters in Tarrytown to promote heart health! Our team helped provide free blood pressure screenings, and valuable education for their employees. Together, we’re empowering our community with the tools and knowledge to adopt heart-healthy habits and recognize warning signs—because strong, healthy hearts start with awareness. To see if you should be screened for heart disease, take our risk assessment: https://lnkd.in/eM9i7eZ7.

Congratulations to White Plains Hospital's Guest Services team, the latest recipients of the Above & Beyond Award for Service! Your unwavering dedication and positive energy make every visitor’s experience exceptional. #WPHProud

Dr. Gregory Pontone, Associate Medical Director of Ambulatory Quality & Physician Services at White Plains Hospital, recently participated in a Westchester County Executive's Office press conference to help raise awareness about the importance of colorectal cancer screening. This ongoing initiative aims to increase screening rates and promote early detection in Westchester. Thank you to County Executive Ken Jenkins, Commissioner of Health Dr. Sherlita Amler, and Deputy County Executive Richard Wishnie for your partnership in this vital effort!