Lawrence Hospital Center's cardiac program, which provides cutting-edge heart health solutions, is receiving high marks. The cardiology department just received full accreditation for performing adult transthoracic echocardiograms. Transthoracic echocardiograms, which are also called an “echo,” give medical professionals a non-invasive and highly accurate way to check on patients' heart health. This is done by moving a small instrument, called a transducer, over the outside of a patient's chest.

People in Westchester will now have more options when they need to see a physician because NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group/Westchester is extending the hours at its 685 White Plains Road location in Eastchester.

After nearly seventy years of deals and unique offerings, Lawrence Hospital Center’s thrift shop, the Bargain Box will be closing its doors. “We are sad to lose the Bargain Box,” says Tracy Conte, Vice President at Lawrence Hospital Center. “It has been an institution here in the Village for 67 years and has had a great run. The decision to close was difficult for everyone involved, especially our volunteers, but everyone agreed the time has come.”

Lawrence Hospital Center has partnered with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office to create “The ABC’s of Safe Sleeping” video. The five minute video in both English and Spanish, guides new parents and caregivers through a series of safe sleeping practices for baby.

The dedicated physicians, nurses and support staff at Lawrence Hospital Center are at work caring for the very sick in spite of Hurricane Sandy. Whatever the weather conditions, our clinical team stands at the ready to care for those in need during the storm.

Lawrence Hospital Center is proud to announce the certification of its cardiovascular rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Lawrence Hospital Center was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care.

Alexandra ‘Xandi’ Samra has been appointed to Lawrence Hospital Center’s Board of Governors. Ms. Samra, a resident of Bronxville for more than 35 years, and mother of two adult children, is no stranger to the hospital. Her late husband, Victor served on Lawrence’s board for 18 years and was the Vice Chair of the Board and Co-Chairman of the Board’s Quality Improvement Committee.

The bariatric surgery center at Lawrence Hospital Center has been accredited as a Level 1B facility by the Bariatric Surgery Center Network (BSCN) Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This designation means that Lawrence Hospital Center has met the essential criteria that ensures it is fully capable of supporting a bariatric surgery care program and that its institutional performance meets the requirements outlined by the ACS BSCN Accreditation Program.