Lawrence Hospital Center, in Bronxville, NY, received unanimous approval from the Public Health and Health Planning Council of NY State for its planned 3 story expansion. The proposed project, will bring radiation services to the hospital’s campus for the first time, provide for a new outpatient chemotherapy infusion center and replace the hospital’s six aging operating rooms with state-of-the-art all purpose operating rooms.

The Director of Emergency Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence, Carlos Flores, MD, was featured on the front cover of MD News' September edition. The magazine highlights Dr. Flores' role as a valuable asset to Lawrence by profiling Flores'medical career and Lawrence's state-of-the-art Emergency Department.

Lawrence Hospital Center in Bronxville, New York has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for its Joint Replacement Program by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety. The certification award recognizes Lawrence's dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission's state-of-the-art standards.

For 18 years, lifelong Eastchester resident Jean Madsen has been volunteering at Lawrence Hospital Center. She is one of the millions of unsung heroes across the United States who seek out ways to help people in their communities. Madsen can be seen answering questions and greeting patients and visitors as they pass by the front desk in Lawrence's lobby.

Lawrence Hospital Center will be taking part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 26th.

Lawrence Hospital Center is encouraging everyone in the community to recognize their physicians during this year's National Doctors Day, which is held annually on March 30th. The special day gives us time to reflect on the hard work physicians do each and every day as they take care of the sick and injured. Lawrence Hospital Center will be honoring its physicians with special activities, as all of the hospital's staff makes it a point to celebrate our doctors on this day of appreciation.

Having your baby delivered at a hospital is much safer than at home or a birthing center, according to a new study. The study has been made public in The American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, according to The New York Times. Those conducting the analysis found that no matter how they analyzed the numbers, children who were born outside of hospitals had an increased chance of dying.

On Tuesday, May 20th, between 11am and 1pm, Lawrence Hospital Center will be hosting its annual Stroke Awareness Day.