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. -- White Plains Hospital has welcomed two acclaimed doctors to its growing women's health department.Dr. Yoni Barnhard and Dr. Garfield Clunie have joined WPH's Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the Maternal Fetal Medicine program. Barnhard joins White Plains Hospital as the new director of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He comes to White Plains Hospital from ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Responsible for the death of over 43,000 Americans annually, pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of the disease in the United States. Due in large part to its lack of identifiable symptoms, pancreatic cancer has an incredibly high rate of lethality after diagnosis. To help Westchester County residents learn more about screening, prevention and treatment ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- For Westchester County residents suffering from chronic back pain, one of New York's highest regarded spine surgeons is available closer than ever before.White Plains Hospital recently welcomed Dr. Andrew Casden as its new Chief of Orthopedic and Spine Surgery.A board-certified orthopedic spinal surgeon with experience in both traditional and minimally-invasive ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. --  Vascular surgeon Dr. Ratna Chandana Singh has joined White Plains Hospital, as one of the newest members of the hospital's growing Physician Associates team.After completing her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences at the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at City College of New York, Singh earned her medical degree from the New York University ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- At White Plains Hospital, administering effective treatment from triage to admission has earned the hospital nationwide recognition.The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a bronze-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the ICU at White Plains Hospital, marking the third time the hospital has received such an award. The distinction ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- When providing specialized medical care, a quality and safe patient experience is paramount. To ensure they remain one of the highest regarded area hospitals, White Plains Hospital has announced the addition of Dr. Alan Multz to its growing team. Joining as the associate medical director for Quality and Complex Care, he will be responsible for managing ...