NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester | |
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Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons | |
Services | |
Standards | JCAHO |
Beds | 288 (since 2022[update]) |
History | |
Opened | 1909 |
Links | |
Website | www |
Lists | Hospitals in New York State |
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester (formerly NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital,
The hospital annually treats about 42,000 patients in its
History
The hospital was founded in 1909 as Lawrence Hospital by prominent businessman William Van Duzer Lawrence, who recognized the need for a community hospital after his son fell ill with appendicitis and had to be transported to New York City.
In 2005, Lawrence Hospital Center became an affiliate member of the
Services
NYP Westchester is a New York State Department of Health-designated Primary Stroke Center and Level 2 Perinatal Center.[2][8] It is also home to a cancer center, maternity center, breast health center, two cardiac catheterization labs. It provides advanced services such as minimally invasive surgery, state-of-the-art orthopedic care and access to clinical trials.[9][3]
Accreditations and awards
NYP Westchester is licensed and certified for 288 beds by the
In 2006, Lawrence Hospital was designated a New York State Stroke Center.[11] The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association presented Lawrence Hospital with a Silver Get With the Guidelines - Heart Failure quality award in 2013. The hospital operates an echocardiographic laboratory accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiographic Laboratories,[10] and runs the Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery Program which is recognized as a Comprehensive Center by Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center Network Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).[12]
See also
References
- ^ "NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Unveils New Name: NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester". Health Matters - NYP. 2022-09-06. Archived from the original on 2022-09-07.
- ^ a b "New York-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital". NYS Health Profiles. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
- ^ a b c d "About Us". NewYork -Presbyterian Westchester. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ "Lawrence Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Join Forces to Advance Care in Westchester County". Columbia University Medical Center. July 1, 2014.
- ^ "Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville breaks ground on new cancer center". News 12 Westchester. June 19, 2013.
- ^ Deffenbaugh, Ryan (November 23, 2016). "NYP Lawrence Hospital launches $65 million cancer center". Westfair. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
- ^ "NYSE-CON Advanced Search". New York State Electronic Certificate of Need (NYSE-CON). 2018-03-29. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
Project Number 172133: Acquire New York Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital located at 55 Palmer Avenue, Bronxville and certify it as a new division of New York Presbyterian Hospital.
- ^ "New York State Stroke Designation Program". New York State Department of Health. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ "NewYork -Presbyterian Westchester". NewYork -Presbyterian. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ a b "About Us". NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital. Archived from the original on 2015-04-08.
- ^ "Westchester Regional EMS Council Designated Stroke Centers". New York State Department of Health.
- ^ "Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery Program". NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester. Retrieved 2022-09-08.