Accreditations and awards

Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery

White Plains Hospital was one of just 101 hospitals nationwide – out of over 2,200 surveyed – to be named to Money's Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery list, published in 2022. To qualify for the list, eligible hospitals were required to meet criteria specific to bariatric surgery, as detailed here.

MBSAQIP Accredited Center

White Plains Hospital's Bariatric Surgical Center has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). The Hospital is one of only two hospitals in Westchester to receive the accreditation.

National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

This is given to centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. White Plains Hospital was accredited as a National Breast Center by the NAPBC in 2012, 2015, 2018 and 2022.

Commission on Cancer Accreditation

Recognizes cancer programs that achieve excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients.

National Accredited Program for Rectal Cancer

White Plains Hospital was awarded a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. As one of five hospitals in New York to be accredited for their commitment toward excellence in the care of rectal cancer, the Hospital demonstrated compliance with the NAPRC standards that look at program management, clinical services and quality improvement to ensure that rectal cancer patients receive appropriate care using a multidisciplinary approach.

American College of Radiation® - Radiation Oncology Accredited Facility

White Plains Hospital is accredited in Radiation Oncology by the American College of Radiology, having met high national standards for quality, safety, equipment, staff qualifications, and quality assurance in delivering radiation therapy.

Healthgrades® America's 100 Best for Cardiac Care™ (2026)

Healthgrades recognized White Plains Hospital for its superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery, making it one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation for cardiac care. The Hospital was also ranked among the top 5% in the nation for Coronary Interventional Procedures and among the top 10% nationwide for Overall Cardiac Services, Cardiac Surgery and Coronary Interventional Procedures.

Healthgrades® Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2026)

Healthgrades rated White Plains Hospital’s cardiac surgery program among the top 10% nationwide due to our superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery. It also ranked the Hospital among the top 5% in the U.S. for Coronary Interventional Procedures and among the top 10% nationwide for Overall Cardiac Services and Coronary Interventional Procedures.

Healthgrades® 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2026, 2025, 2024)

White Plains Hospital has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention, an honor that places it among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures, according to new research released by Healthgrades. Additionally, Healthgrades awarded White Plains Hospital with five-star ratings for coronary interventional procedures as well as for treatment of heart attacks.

Cardiac Surgery Among the Best in the Nation

The Montefiore Cardiac Surgery Program at White Plains Hospital has earned a distinguished three-star rating, the highest quality rating awarded, from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and clinical outcomes in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures. The three-star rating places the program among the top 10% for heart bypass surgery in the United States and Canada.

Becker’s Hospital Review - 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs (2025)

In 2025, White Plains Hospital was ranked by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the top 100 hospitals with great heart programs, cited for its exceptional cardiovascular care, strong patient outcomes and use of life-saving technologies.

American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Silver

This award from the American Heart Association recognizes our efforts in providing timely, evidenced-based treatment for Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) patients.

American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus Achievement Award

In 2025, White Plains Hospital was recognized with the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Get with The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart failure, as well as “Target: Heart Failure” and “Target: Type 2 Diabetes” Honor Roll citations.

Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Receiving Gold Achievement Award

In 2025, White Plains Hospital received the American Heart Association’s Get with The Guidelines® - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Award for providing rapid, research-based care to patients experiencing ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) heart attacks.

The Joint Commission Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification

In 2025, White Plains Hospital received Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification (CHAC) from the Joint Commission. Achieving this quality designation means that our Hospital has met the rigorous standards for providing consistent and optimal treatment for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) – including ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-elevated myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and unstable angina – and complications related to ACS, such as cardiac arrest and cardiogenic shock.

American Diabetes Association's Recognition for a Quality Diabetes Self-Management Education Program

This recognition assures that our educational programs meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs and have knowledgeable health professionals who can provide participants with comprehensive information in order to facilitate diabetes self-care.

Castle Connolly Top Hospital New York Colon Surgery 2026

White Plains Hospital has once again been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Hospital, earning multiple national and state recognitions for clinical excellence, including: National Procedure Awards for Lung Cancer Surgery, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, and Hysterectomy. The Hospital also received a New York State Procedure Award for Colon Surgery and was recognized nationally with a specialty award for its excellence in Cancer Surgery.

Best Hospitals for Ethical Billing

Based upon data compiled by The Leapfrog Group, White Plains Hospital was one of just 259 hospitals nationwide – out of over 2,200 surveyed – to be named to Money's first-ever Best Hospitals for Ethical Billing list, published in 2022. To qualify for the list, eligible hospitals were required to carry an "A" or "B" letter grade on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assessment for fall 2022; White Plains received its eight consecutive "A" during that period. Hospitals were also required to meet criteria specific to billing ethics, as detailed here.

City & State New York - Top Places to Work in NY

White Plains Hospital has been recognized on City & State NY’s inaugural Top Workplaces list for 2025, which highlights 51 of the best places to work in the state. Selection considered not only pay and benefits, but also leadership quality, collaborative culture, mission alignment, inclusivity, community engagement, work-life balance, job stability, and professional growth opportunities. White Plains Hospital stood out for its commitment to creating a supportive and engaging workplace, earning praise from employees and peers alike.

City & State New York - Top Places to Work in NY

World's Best Hospitals 2024

White Plains Hospital has recently been named as one of the top hospitals in the United States by Newsweek for the third consecutive year. According to the magazine's World's Best Hospitals 2024 ranking, White Plains is one of just 15 hospitals in New York, and the only hospital in Westchester and Fairfield counties, to receive this honor.

Money - Best Hospitals 2025

White Plains Hospital has once again been named one of the country’s Best Hospitals in the Money (formerly Money Magazine) national rankings. The Hospital is one of just 75 in the nation – as well as one of only five in New York state, including the only hospital in the Hudson Valley – to be included.

Fortune - Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025

White Plains Hospital has been recognized for the third time as one of Fortune's Best Workplaces in Health Care - the only hospital in Westchester County and one of just two large hospitals (1,000+ employees) headquartered in New York state to achieve this national recognition. The Hospital became eligible for this honor following its recertification as a "Great Place to Work" in 2024, a distinction it has received multiple times for meeting or exceeding national benchmarks for employee satisfaction.

Best Workplace in NY

White Plains Hospital is the only hospital in New York, and one of just 35 large companies (1,000+ employees) based in the state, to be named to Fortune's Best Workplaces in New York list. The Hospital was eligible for this honor following its certification as a “Great Place to Work” in 2024, a recognition it has received multiple times.

Great Place to Work

White Plains Hospital was officially recognized again as a Great Place to Work for 2023-2024. The Great Place to Work certification is awarded to a select group of organizations that meet or exceed a national benchmark for employee satisfaction, based on the results of an extensive confidential survey on leadership effectiveness, respect, fairness and employee pride in their organization and community.

The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval

White Plains Hospital has repeatedly earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval. This comprehensive evaluation measures the quality and safety standards of hospitals. The organization looks at the safety of patients, effectiveness of the treatment provided and the environment of care. The Joint Commission is an independent, nonprofit organization and is the nation's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. Learn more about the quality report.

Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S.

In 2023, White Plains Hospital was the only Hospital in New York to be named to Soliant Health’s list of Top 20 Beautiful Hospitals, ranking as the fourth most beautiful in the U.S.

LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer

White Plains Hospital has been designated an "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer" in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 15th annual Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) for implementing a number of policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

Age Friendly Health System Award

White Plains Hospital was recently recognized as a Level 2 Age Friendly Health System, the highest designation available, by the Age Friendly Health Systems initiative. This recognition is based on a review of three months of data following the implementation of an age-friendly care program on Unit 5F guided by the “4Ms” of evidence-based care - What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility

Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders (NICHE) Designation

White Plains Hospital has once again been recognized for its commitment to the quality care of older adults by NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders), earning Exemplar status for 2022. NICHE is the premier program indicating a hospital's commitment to excellence in the care of patients 65 years and older.

Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program—Accreditation With Distinction

The White Plains Hospital Transition to Practice Program is designed to instill confidence and help new nurses develop competence as they transition to the practice setting, as well as standardize orientation and stabilize retention.

The Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.

The current sites included in this accreditation with distinction designation are:

1. White Plains Hospital.

The current workplace settings included in this accreditation with distinction designation are:

1. Medical-Surgical.
2. Step Down.

The Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program is recognized by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program^® (PTAP) as an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP).

Learn more about our Transition to Practice Program.

National Committee for Quality Assurance - Patient-Centered Medical Homes

Five of our outpatient primary care locations (Family Health Center, White Plains Hospital Medical & Wellness, WPHPA of Larchmont, WPHPA of New Rochelle and WPHPA of West Harrison) have been recognized for the ninth consecutive year by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) – a distinction that reflects our commitment to delivering coordinated care that enhances access, strengthens communication, and actively supports patient involvement in every aspect of their health.

Emergency Nurses Association—2023-2026 Lantern Award

White Plains Hospital's Emergency Department, and specifically ED nurses, were recognized by the Emergency Nurses Association for exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research. White Plains Hospital is 1 of 7 in New York and 53 in the world this year to receive this 3-year designation.

American Association of Critical Care Nurses Beacon Award for Excellence

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has once again recognized White Plains Hospital with the gold-level Beacon award for nursing excellence in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) units for 2021. The Beacon Award recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN's six Healthy Work Environment Standards. Units that earn this three-year award meet national criteria consistent with Magnet Recognition, the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the National Quality Healthcare Award. In 2017, the Hospital's Intensive Care Unit and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) were recognized with bronze-level and gold-level awards, respectively. The Hospital is a repeated recipient of the Beacon award; the ICU having first received it in 2014, and the CCU in 2016.

Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR)

This designation is awarded to breast imaging centers that achieve excellence by seeking and earning accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.

American College of Radiology (ACR)

The Advanced Imaging & Radiology Department at White Plains Hospital was awarded the highest level of imaging achievement by the American College of Radiology (ACR). As an accredited Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) and Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE), White Plains Hospital is among the top 8% of facilities nationwide to be recognized for its outstanding diagnostic imaging care to its patients. ACR's accreditation reflects excellence at multiple levels, from professional staff, technology, policies and procedures, and is granted every three years following a rigorous assessment.

Accreditation Council of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)

The White Plains Hospital Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Department was awarded re-accreditation in Obstetrics and Detailed Fetal Anatomic Survey from the Ultrasound Practice Accreditation Council of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). This special certification indicates the Hospital's adherence to nationally recognized standards in the performance and interpretation of diagnostic ultrasound examinations, notwithstanding its commitment to clinical excellence and the highest quality patient care.

Charles A. Mastronardi Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Designated as Level III by the New York State DOH

Level III is the highest accreditation possible for a community hospital perinatal center and signifies that White Plains Hospital operates a neonatal intensive care unit and is equipped to provide perinatal care services for patients requiring increasingly complex treatment.

International Baby-Friendly® Designation

White Plains Hospital earned the International Baby-Friendly® designation from Baby-Friendly USA for achieving some of the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and babies. The program, which is administered by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, supports hospitals in giving mothers information, confidence and the skills necessary to successfully breastfeed in the first days of a newborn's life. The Hospital is one of only three hospitals in the lower Hudson Valley and southern Connecticut to achieve the important designation.

Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience in Neonatal Intensive Care

For the third year in a row, White Plains Hospital has been named a 2021 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award winner for Patient Experience in Neonatal Intensive Care. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a nationally recognized symbol of achievement in healthcare. The annual award honors health facilities that have consistently sustained performance in the top 5% of all Press Ganey clients nationally for one year.

American Heart Association Commitment to Quality

Recognized for our commitment to quality care for cardiovascular and stroke patients.

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Elite Achievement Award

In 2025, White Plains Hospital received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with The Guidelines? – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for the 19th consecutive year for providing stroke patients with the most appropriate treatment, according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. In addition, the Hospital received “Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite” and “Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll” citations.

Stroke Center Designation

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) recognizes White Plains Hospital for the Hospital's specific capabilities to treat complex stroke diagnoses and requires stroke patients to be brought to the designated hospitals in an emergency. The Hospital was the first community hospital in Westchester to receive this designation in 2005.

The Hospital is certified by the New York State Department of Health (DOH), approved by the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene, and accredited by the American College of Radiology and American Committee of the College of American Pathologists.

The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval®

In 2024, White Plains Hospital received Thrombectomy-Capable Certification by The Joint Commission. Achieving Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC) Certification means that our Hospital has met the rigorous standards for performing neuro-endovascular mechanical thrombectomy – a minimally invasive procedure where specially designed instruments are threaded through thin catheters to reach and remove blood clots in the brain. This is highest-quality acute stroke care currently available and the gold standard for stroke treatment.

Becker's Hospital Review - 100 Great Neuro and Spine Programs (2025)

In 2025, White Plains Hospital was ranked by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the top 100 hospitals and health systems skilled in neuroscience and spine care.

Healthgrades® Total Hip Replacement™

The White Plains Hospital Center for Orthopedic & Spine Surgery has received a 5-star rating for its total hip replacement procedures by Healthgrades – recognizing our Joint Preservation and Replacement Program as among the most comprehensive in the region, offering the full complement of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options to help patients return to an active, healthy lifestyle as quickly as possible.

Healthgrades® Total Knee Replacement™

The White Plains Hospital Center for Orthopedic & Spine Surgery has received a 5-star rating for its total knee replacement procedures by Healthgrades – recognizing our Joint Preservation and Replacement Program as among the most comprehensive in the region, offering the full complement of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options to help patients return to an active, healthy lifestyle as quickly as possible.

The Joint Commission Advanced Certification in Total Hip & Knee Replacement

In 2024, White Plains Hospital received for the first time Advanced Certification in Total Hip and Knee Replacement by The Joint Commission. This certification means that our Hospital’s program has met the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission. It typically is considered the highest level of accreditation available for a hospital or surgical program performing these procedures.

The Joint Commission Certification for Spine Surgery

In 2024, White Plains Hospital was recertified by The Joint Commission for our Spine Surgery Program, based upon our embrace of the latest research, best practices, and federal regulations to improve quality and safety for spine surgery patients.

Becker's Hospital Review - 100 Great Orthopedic Programs (2025)

In 2025, White Plains Hospital was ranked by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the top 100 hospitals with great orthopedic programs, dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Read the full article.

U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospitals - Orthopedics

White Plains Hospital's Orthopedics Program was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing in 2025-2026 for its advanced procedures and quality of care. Additionally, the Hospital was once again recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Regional Hospital for the seventh consecutive year, earning the highest ranking among all hospitals in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

This is given to centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. White Plains Hospital was accredited as a National Breast Center by the NAPBC in 2012, 2015, 2018 and 2022.