White Plains Hospital
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White Plains, Westchester, New York, United States
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| Geography | |
| Location | 41 East Post Road, White Plains, Westchester, New York, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°1′33″N 73°46′9.5″W / 41.02583°N 73.769306°W |
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| Care system | Private |
| Funding | Non-profit hospital |
| Type | General |
| Network | Montefiore Health System |
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| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 292 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1893 |
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| Website | www |
| Lists | Hospitals in New York State |
White Plains Hospital is a general medical and surgical, non-profit hospital located in White Plains, New York. In addition to providing general care to patients, it also operates a number of specialized programs, such as its cancer center. The hospital was founded in 1893 as a four-room hospital. As of 2012, White Plains Hospital treated 170,000 patients annually and is a member of the Montefiore Health System network.[1] The total capacity of the hospital is 292 beds.[2]
White Plains Hospital was founded in 1893 before White Plains was incorporated as a city, though after there was an established village of White Plains. The 22 women and 3 men who founded the hospital sought to have medical care that could serve the surrounding community. A four-room building on Chatteron Hill comprised the facilities of the hospital. In its first year of operation, 31 patients were treated.
By 1907, the hospital had constructed a new brick building (that was demolished in 1940) in the location of the present-day emergency room. An additional wing was built in 1924, bringing the total bed capacity to 100.[3]
Beginning at the 120th anniversary of the founding of White Plains Hospital, a major modernization and expansion project was undertaken. New facilities have been constructed to both increase the medical capabilities of the hospital and renovate its aesthetic qualities. A six-story tower was built that includes private rooms while operating rooms were updated with newer capabilities. Additionally, the hospital constructed a second cardiac catheterization lab and labor, delivery, and maternity units. The cancer center was expanded to double its size as well.[4][5]
White Plains Hospital is Magnet Designated twice over in 2014 and 2016 and has won several awards. Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience in 2018. AACN Beacon Award of Excellence 2014 and 2017.
