Northern Westchester Hospital

08/15/2025

🏥 We’re raising health in Suffolk, with 35+ specialties including neurosurgery, heart surgery, trauma, and women & infant care.

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08/14/2025

ICYMI: Last week, it was Backpack Volunteer Day in Northern Westchester!

We saw 20 volunteers packing an estimated 200 backpacks (weighing an anticipated 2,000 pounds). Systemwide, raised $67,000 including approximately $5,500 from the western region, to fund the supplies.

Backpacks will be distributed through local food pantries in Westchester and through various CBOs and school districts in other regions.

Shoutout to all those who volunteered!

08/13/2025

Take a quick tour of the new Gruppuso Family Women and Newborn Center at SIUH with Dr. Blau and Dr. Rahman. Check it out below!

08/13/2025

Thank you CBS Mornings for sharing this amazing story out of Lenox Hill Hospital!

08/13/2025

When babies are fed breast milk, they receive nutrients specifically made to support their growth and development. Beyond being the best source of nourishment for infants, breastfeeding also offers important health benefits for mothers.

For , discover the advantages of breast milk and how mothers can prepare for success: https://bit.ly/2xyWs2x

08/11/2025

Open for business. 🏥 Big shoutout to the cardiac team at Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital on performing its first case in the newly renovated catheterization lab. 👏🫀

08/08/2025

🤰📢 Calling all new moms and moms-to-be—did you know Northwell offers 100% virtual lactation support? 📱

Getting into the breastfeeding groove can be overwhelming at times. Your Northwell nurses and lactation team are here to help you succeed.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iw1YVf

08/07/2025

Always remember to hydrate to help beat the heat. Steven Ouzounian, MD, Medical Director of Quality at Peconic Bay Medical Center - Northwell Health provides some helpful tips to stay safe during the dog days of summer. ☀️

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mhWmip

08/06/2025

We treat minor sprains, chest pains, even smart, little brains. But we can all agree, gunshot injuries shouldn’t be something we have to treat.

Learn more: northwell.edu/lock-guns

08/05/2025

🎉 We are excited to announce that 5 of our emergency departments have been honored with the 2025 Lantern Award by the ENA (Emergency Nurses Association), a prestigious national recognition for excellence in emergency nursing.

The recipients include Huntington Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital, Staten Island University Hospital North and Staten Island University Hospital Prince’s Bay.

“Earning five Lantern Awards in one cycle is a remarkable achievement and a clear reflection of the outstanding care and culture we strive to create at Northwell,” said Maureen White, RN, chief nursing officer of Northwell. “Our emergency nurses are the backbone of high-quality, responsive care in moments when patients need it most."

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4lWosQM

08/04/2025

Exciting news. 🔬 The FDA has approved SetPoint Medical's vagus nerve stimulation device for rheumatoid arthritis.

Developed from decades of research by Kevin J. Tracey, MD, president and CEO of The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, the device offers a novel, drug-free approach and hope for patients living with rheumatoid arthritis. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the field of bioelectronic medicine, and a new dawn of treatment options for more than 1.5 million people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GT9Xhr

08/04/2025

Shoutout to our friends in the West Village at Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital! Their new In Patient Unit and Cath Lab not only look amazing, they're game changing! 👀

08/04/2025

Congratulations are in order to Anna Komorowski, MD, who we've just named chief of hematology, medical oncology.

Dr. Komorowski will oversee the hospital’s inpatient and outpatient hematology and cancer services, focusing on enhancing patient care, service quality and program growth.

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In addition to her new role, Anna Komorowski, MD, will continue as regional director of the Westchester Northwell Health Cancer Institute.

08/01/2025

Developed from decades of pioneering research by Kevin J. Tracey, MD, president and CEO of The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, the FDA's approval of the first vagus nerve device marks a major victory.

Read the The New York Times piece to learn what this means for patients living with rheumatoid arthritis, the field of bioelectronic medicine and beyond. ⬇️

The device stimulates the vagus nerve, signaling the body to tamp down the inflammation that contributes to the disease.

07/28/2025

There’s always time to celebrate the incredible work of our pet therapy dogs!

Thank you to Harley for helping Graysen feel calm and supported during his endoscopy. Graysen was understandably nervous, but with Harley by his side, he handled the procedure like a champ (naturally)!

We’re so grateful for the comfort and care Harley brings to our team and patients every day.

07/22/2025

06/24/2025

In case you didn't hear, a heat wave has hit the tri-state area this week with temps in some areas surpassing 100 degrees.

Evan Cohen, MD, chair of the department of emergency medicine at Northern Westchester Hospital has a few tips to make sure you're properly hydrated and safe from the heat not just this week, but throughout the summer.

06/18/2025

Proud to announce that we've received the 2025 Healthy Work Environment Award from Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma Nursing), recognizing our Integrative Health Department for advancing staff well-being.

🔗Full story here: https://bit.ly/3HFc1JE

Sigma, the international honor society of nursing, awarded its 2025 Healthy Work Environment Award to recognize the hospital’s holistic approach to staff wellness, stress reduction, and nurse retention.

06/17/2025

June is National Hernia Awareness Month, and with hernia repairs among the most common surgeries in the U.S., preparation is key.

Dr. Heidi Lynn Elliott, MD, a general surgeon at Northwell Health, outlines five smart ways to prepare for The Well by Northwell—from medical evaluations to lifestyle adjustments that can help ease nerves and improve recovery.

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A surgeon shares surprising insights about hernia repair, including the importance of attitude and the right lifestyle approach.

06/12/2025

Congratulations to Karen Scott, MD, on being appointed director of neonatology here at Northern Westchester Hospital!

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In her new role leading the hospital's Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Karen Scott, MD, aims to improve neonatal care and quality standards using a multidisciplinary approach.

05/16/2025

✅ The people
✅ The care
✅ The community
✅ The location

Just a few of the MANY reasons why our staff of doctors, nurses, admins and everyone in between loves working for Northern Westchester Hospital 🙌

05/08/2025

We’re proud to announce that Northern Westchester Hospital is one 11 Northwell Health hospitals to earn a top ‘A’ rating for patient safety according to a report released by The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2025!

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Leapfrog gives top ratings to Glen Cove, Huntington, Lenox Hill, LIJ Medical Center, LIJ Forest Hills, Mather, Northern Westchester, Phelps, Plainview, South Shore University and Syosset hospitals.

04/25/2025

We're excited to announce a $10 million donation from philanthropists and longtime supporters Lisa and Mark Schwartz. This landmark contribution — the largest single gift in our hospital’s history — will support our programmatic efforts to advance critical services for the Westchester community and beyond.

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The largest single donation in the hospital’s history will also enhance neurological and stroke care.

01/10/2025

We earned The Leapfrog Group’s highest rating for hospital safety — demonstrating our commitment to top-quality care in Westchester.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iWGXmL