What they call their work
What they do
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Nursing Professional Development 1 activity
- Accrediting nurse residency and promoting workplace well-beingAccredited with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for its Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program and holds the ANCC Well-Being Excellence™ Credential for supporting a healthy work environment.
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Advanced Surgical and Cardiac Care 1 activity
- Delivering specialized cardiac and stroke careProvides advanced cardiovascular and stroke care, certified as a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, with recognition from the American Heart Association and Healthgrades for superior clinical outcomes.
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Art Integration in Healthcare Settings 1 activity
- Distributing volunteer-created materials to patients and staffDistributes handmade crafts, poetry, and greeting cards created by volunteers to patients, staff, and gift shops at White Plains Hospital and the Center for Cancer Care.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Expanding and modernizing healthcare facilitiesHas added or renovated nearly 1 million square feet of campus facilities since 2015, including the 2021 opening of a 252,000-square-foot Center for Advanced Medicine & Surgery, a 2022 ICU expansion with 12 state-of-the-art beds, a 2019 Family/Behavioral Health Center, and a 2016 expansion of the Center for Cancer Care.
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Comprehensive Cancer Care and Survivorship 1 activity
- Operating a nationally accredited cancer centerProvides integrated cancer services through a six-story, 70,000-square-foot Center for Cancer Care, accredited as a National Breast Center and a recipient of three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.
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Community-Based Hospital Extension Clinics 1 activity
- Operating outpatient and multispecialty care practicesOperates ambulatory care practices through White Plains Hospital Physician Associates and Scarsdale Medical Group at over 50 locations across Westchester County and surrounding areas, offering a wide array of healthcare specialties.
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Outpatient and Emergency Care Services 1 activity
- Providing acute and preventive medical careDelivers high-quality acute and preventive medical care to individuals in Westchester County and surrounding areas as a 292-bed hospital and tertiary hub within the Montefiore Health System.
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Direct Clinical Care Services 1 activity
- Providing geriatric and ethical patient careDelivers high-quality care for older adults, maintaining NICHE designation and recognition on Money’s Best Hospitals for Geriatric Care and Best Hospitals for Ethical Billing lists.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Recognizing nursing excellence and staff contributionsHosts an annual Nursing Awards Ceremony, participates in the DAISY Award program, presents the TULIP Award for exceptional patient care, and highlights staff through #NurseDayThursday features to recognize dedication and excellence.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Measuring and reporting clinical qualityMeasures clinical performance for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care using standardized indicators, abstracts quality data directly from patient records, and submits unaltered data to The Joint Commission.
- Performing bariatric surgery and providing multidisciplinary weight loss careOffers two types of minimally invasive bariatric surgeries—laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy—with preoperative and postoperative care, supported by a multidisciplinary team including nutritionists, psychologists, social workers, and physical therapists.
- Supporting bariatric patients through education and peer groupsHosts monthly informational sessions for individuals considering weight loss surgery and offers bi-monthly wellness workshops and monthly support groups for post-surgical patients to promote long-term success and peer support.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| PHILIP O OZUAH MD PHD | TRUSTEE | 1 | $16.69M |
| SUSAN FOX | PRESIDENT & CEO | 49 | $5.19M |
| JOSEPH GUARRACINO | EVP - CAO/CFO | 49 | $2.73M |
| RAFAEL ORTIZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-NEUROSCIENCES | 40 | $2.70M |
| ATHENA G KAPORIS MD | PHYSICIAN - DERMATOLOGY | 40 | $2.46M |
| MICHAEL J PALUMBO MD | EVP-CHIEF MED OFFICER/TRUSTEE | 48 | $2.15M |
| LEIGH ANNE MCMAHON | EVP-PATIENT CARE SERV. & CNO | 50 | $2.13M |
| FRANCES P BORDONI | SVP-AMB & PHYSICIAN SERV. | 50 | $2.02M |
| CHRISTOPHER S PANCZNER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1.97M |
| ANDREW M CASDEN MD | ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON | 40 | $1.94M |
| KAUSHIK M DAS MD | PHYSICIAN - NEUROLOGY | 40 | $1.84M |
| MICHAEL A GOTT MD | ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON | 40 | $1.83M |
- ALEIDA M FREDERICO — TRUSTEE
- ALEJANDRO CRUZ — TRUSTEE
- ANDREW HERZ — TRUSTEE
- ANDREW SUZMAN — TRUSTEE
- ANN EDWARDS — VICE CHAIR
- BRIAN RUDER — TRUSTEE
- CARL AUSTIN — TRUSTEE
- CAROL LOWENTHAL — TRUSTEE
- CLAUDIA FELBERG MD — TRUSTEE
- GARY MATTHEWS — TRUSTEE
- GERALYN DELLA CAVA — TRUSTEE
- HOWARD BERK — TRUSTEE
- J MICHAEL DIVNEY — VICE CHAIR
Who they work with
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Partner — Recognized White Plains Hospital units with the Beacon Award for Excellence.
- American College of Radiology Partner — Accredited facility in Radiation Oncology meeting national standards for quality and safety.
- American College of Surgeons Government — Jointly administers the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) which accredits White Plains Hospital's bariatric center.
- American Heart Association Partner — Recognized with multiple Get With The Guidelines awards for heart failure, CAD, and STEMI care.
- American Hospital Association Partner — Collaborator in the development of evidence-based clinical quality measures.
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Government — Accredited White Plains Hospital's Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program with distinction.
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Government — Granted Magnet™ designation and Well-Being Excellence™ Credential to White Plains Hospital.
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Partner — Designated as a Magnet hospital four times, most recently in 2026, for nursing excellence.
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Government — Jointly administers the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) which accredits White Plains Hospital's bariatric center.
- Caregiver Support Program Partner — Collaborates with volunteer caregivers to provide emotional support to individuals in distress.
- Castle Connolly Network — Named a Top Hospital in 2026 with recognition for colon surgery and cancer surgery excellence.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Government — Federal agency involved in developing national clinical quality measures used by the hospital.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Government — Recipient of a 5-Star Quality Rating from CMS for five consecutive years.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government — Granted 5-star quality rating to White Plains Hospital for five consecutive years.
- City & State NY Network — Recognized on the 2025 Top Workplaces list for excellence in workplace culture.
- Commission on Cancer Partner — Accredited cancer program recognized for excellence in quality care delivery.
- DAISY Foundation Partner — Partnership to administer the DAISY Award program for recognizing compassionate nursing care.
- Emergency Nurses Association Partner — Awarded the Lantern Award (2023–2026) to White Plains Hospital's Emergency Department for nursing excellence.
- Health Matters Network — Platform for health and wellness information and e-newsletter distribution affiliated with White Plains Hospital
- Healthgrades Government — Awarded White Plains Hospital the Patient Safety Excellence Award in 2026.
- Healthgrades Network — Recognized with multiple awards including Patient Safety Excellence and America’s 100 Best for Cardiac Care.
- Leapfrog Group Government — Consistently awarded an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade since 2019 and recognized for ethical billing practices.
- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Partner — Accredited as a Comprehensive Center for bariatric surgery, jointly administered by ACS and ASMBS.
- Money Government — Named White Plains Hospital to its Best Hospitals for Geriatric Care 2026 list.
- Montefiore Einstein Network — White Plains Hospital is a member of the Montefiore Einstein health system and serves as its tertiary hub for advanced care in the Hudson Valley.
- Montefiore Health System Partner — Tertiary hub for advanced care in the Hudson Valley within the Montefiore Health System.
- National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers Partner — Accredited as a National Breast Center in 2012, 2015, 2018, and 2022.
- National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer Partner — Received three-year accreditation for excellence in rectal cancer care.
- Newsweek Network — Named one of the World’s Best Hospitals for three consecutive years, most recently in 2024.
- Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders Network — Recognized White Plains Hospital for its commitment to excellence in care for patients aged 65 and older.
How they approach the work
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- Comprehensive Community Care Modelmethodology: comprehensive_community_careBy delivering both acute and preventive medical care, we ensure health service access for all community members, because inclusive, end-to-end care improves population health outcomes regardless of individual circumstances.
- Integrated Health System Deliverymethodology: health-system-integrationBy integrating with the Montefiore Health System, we extend access to advanced medical care across the regional population, because system-level collaboration enhances service capacity, specialty reach, and care continuity.
- Multidisciplinary Care Coordinationmethodology: multidisciplinary_care_modelBy using a multidisciplinary model with dedicated care coordination, we improve patient outcomes beyond surgical intervention alone, because sustained, team-based support addresses medical, behavioral, and social determinants of long-term success.
- Standardized Evidence-Based Clinical Protocolsmethodology: evidence-based quality measurementBy adhering to evidence-based protocols for stroke, cardiac, and heart attack care, we ensure consistent, high-quality treatment, because standardized clinical pathways reduce variation and improve clinical outcomes in time-sensitive emergencies.