Last year brought with it one of the worst flu seasons in history. So this year, we all want and need to do what we can to avoid contracting this miserable mid-winter malady. The flu, after all, is not something to be taken lightly.The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that flu-related hospitalizations since 2010 have ranged close to 700,000, while flu-related deaths are ...

Cheese, cold cuts, fish and caffeine are some of the long-believed no-no foods during pregnancy, but are they really dangerous? With conflicting information and a seemingly ever-expanding list of things to be avoided, it can be a long nine months for expectant mothers. Dr. Simi Suri, an obstetrician and gynecologist with White Plains Hospital Medical & Wellness in Armonk, offered ...

With school coming to a close, many kids are eager to bid farewell to class, and embrace the joys of summer camp. As parents ready themselves and their children for eight weeks of carefree fun, Dr. Ellen Lestz, pediatrician at White Plains Hospital Medical & Wellness in Armonk, shared some helpful tips to keep kids safe and healthy.Remember to RelaxDr. Lestz advises parents of sleep ...

While many of us are all enjoying the sights and smells of blooming trees and flowers this spring, for others, it’s not all coming up roses. Along with allergies, the pollen season each spring can trigger asthma. Dr. Kira Geraci-Ciardullo, allergist and immunologist with White Plains Hospital Medical & Wellness in Armonk, shared some identifying signs of childhood asthma, and ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A partnership between White Plains Hospital and Cabrini of Westchester has created a network recognized as one of the nations' top in lung care, and was recently cited as a best practice in transitions of care for pulmonary patients at the recent PointClickCare SUMMIT, a national conference for healthcare professionals.Recognizing the need for chronic lung disease ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Each year during the winter months, blood banks see a noticeable dip in blood supply available for donation. To help combat the cyclical trend, White Plains Hospital is asking residents to back their favorite first responders in a “Boots vs. Badges vs. Bandages” blood drive.This creative 'competition' engages blood donors to provide support for their favorite first ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital has announced that it has been re-designated as a Magnet organization by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. Magnet designation is the highest and most prestigious international distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence. WPH is one of only three ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Researchers at the White Plains Hospital Center for Cancer Care are currently evaluating patients with lung cancer for participation in nationally recognized clinical trials. Patients with late-stage locally advanced or metastatic lung cancer may be eligible for recruitment into an ongoing multi-center clinical study known as CHECKMATE. The study is a Phase III ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- With health insurance open enrollment here, millions of consumers often become overwhelmed with complex information on policies, premiums and coverage. To clear confusion and help with decision-making, White Plains Hospital is offering a free, downloadable guide for consumers to help them make informed decisions.“Our goal is to help people in the community avoid ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- In early 2015, Marco Carcich, a 73-year old Brewster resident and heavy smoker, was leafing through his weekly Pennysaver when something caught his eye that would change his life forever.“I was looking for tag sales when I saw an ad for a clinical trial at White Plains Hospital," he said. "I remember thinking I had nothing to lose. Little did I realize ...