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At NWH: A Ribbon Cutting for Six World Class Operating Rooms

March 20, 2016 by Inside Press

Article and Photos by Grace Bennett

It was impossible not to admire…
 The soft blue hue that promotes a sense of soothing and peace.
 The sparkling silver and gleaming white of the walls and sleek new equipment, “state of the art” to any observer.
 And the true spaciousness, “averaging 655 square feet to accommodate the technology and staff required for today’s advanced minimally-invasive surgeries,” according to the hospital’s release.

And, one by one, with proud hospital staff and the generous donors attending, and a group of public officials and some 100 guests in attendance to congratulate a job well done: ribbons were cut on March 18th to celebrate six new operating rooms-and a 14-bay Recovery Unit soon to open in April at Northern Westchester Hospital. All six new operating rooms were named after donors who supported the fundraising campaign.The ribbon cutting was led by the following contributors: David Miller, MD; Dawn Tinger, spouse of Al Tinger, MD; the Children of Geraldine and Joseph La Motta; Seema Boesky; Peggy Collins, MD; and Nancy Karch.

According to NWH staff:“With a focus on patient-centered care, the new Surgical Suite will feature universal pre- and post-surgery bays that maximize privacy and improve infection control. The new heating and ventilation systems carefully designed to ensure optimal background noise levels which permit clear speech between doctors, nurses and operating room personnel.”

“We are here to celebrate a major accomplishment, one that truly took a village. Fortunately, we have a really great village and if you’re standing in this room today, it’s because you played some part in making this incredible project possible,” stated CEO Joel Seligman in his remarks.

In a nod to the hospital’s centennial celebration, Seligman humorously noted that once upon a time a patient “would be rightfully terrified” to find themselves in the OR…Let’s also acknowledge that unless being in an OR is your day job, this is typically NOT where you want to be,” he added. But he then added a few words of comfort: “What you do want is to know that the very best is available right here, in your backyard. Northern Westchester Hospital is a surgical hospital. In 2015, 154 surgeons performed over 9,000 cases, of which 570 involved our two Da Vinci robots.”

An additional highlight, noted Selgman: the floor includes a transformation of post-operative patient rooms from double to single rooms “to provide more space and greater privacy for patients and family members.”

Seligman thanked: Capital Campaign Co-Chairs–Hatsy Vallar, Dr. Anita Grover and Dr. Marshal Peris–for their leadership and support; the entire Facilities Team led by Mike Caruso and project leads Chris Shopinski & Jeanne Wong; and the Surgical Services Team including Stephanie Rosenthal, Bryan Guss, Deb Morfea, Dana Protomastro and Craig Brandt.

Nancy Karch, Chair of the Northern Westchester Hospital Board of Trustees, stated that “the next phase of this project involves renovating our current operating rooms, building additional pre- and post-anesthesia bays and a new comprehensive clinical laboratory.”

She thanked those “who generously supported this project including many physicians who demonstrate their commitment to our patients through superior care and by giving of their own resources. We are most grateful.”

Public officials in attendance offered congratulatory remarks either in writing or at the podium prior to the tours.
• Susan Spear, Regional Director for the Hudson Valley, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s office.
• New York State Senator Terrence Murphy.
• New York State Assemblyman David Buchwald
• Mount Kisco Mayor Mike Cindrich.

Karch also recognized “members of our Northwell Health family” who came to celebrate as well, including:
• Dr. Gary Giangola, Chairman, Department of Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital
• Dr. Gene F. Coppa, Chairman of Surgery, North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center
• Eugene Tangney, Senior Vice President and Chief Administration Officer of Northwell
• Mark Vincent, Vice President, Marketing Strategy

“The new surgical suite takes already great care to an exciting new level of sophistication,” offered Marshal Peris, M.D.,Director of Spine Surgery for NWH’s Orthopedic and Spine Institute, in his remarks. “Asking for money wasn’t so bad because I knew how important this project was and the results would be something we could all be proud of. I’d like to thank my surgical and medical colleagues who helped make this possible and who didn’t avoid my phone calls,” quipped Peris, who is also President of the Medical Staff, a member of the Board of Trustees and Co-Chair of the NWH 2025 Physician Campaign.

Dr. Peris also read a statement from Dr. Tom Lansen, who could not attend. Lansen is former Chief of Neurosurgery at NWH, former member of the hospital’s Board of Trustees and a member of the Centennial Committee. Dr. Peris had asked him for his thoughts on just how far we’ve come.

In one portion, Dr. Lansen commended the leadership of Frank Brosens, Joel Seligman, Michael Finkelstein, Marla Koroly and Lauraine Szekely helpful.”They allowed us to make real strides in the Neurosciences and Spine surgery, greater than those usually seen in a community hospital, such as encouraging me to establish the first Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgical unit in the Hudson Valley. I found it remarkable that the Board not only readily embraced this technology, but encouraged me without hesitation.”

Following the ribbon cutting, the tours were led by Surgical Services Leadership of the Operating Rooms and Pre and Post Anesthesia Care Unit.

David Miller, MD, cutting the ribbon outside the operating room named for him.
David Miller, MD, cutting the ribbon outside the operating room named for him.
Prior to the ribbon cutting of the operating room named for her, Seema Boesky and Kent Karlsson.
Prior to the ribbon cutting of the operating room named for Seema Boesky, Seema and Kent Karlsson.
Geraldine C. and Joseph M. LaMotta outside the operating room named for them.
Geraldine C. and Joseph M. LaMotta outside the operating room named for them.
President and CEO of NWH Joel Seligman with his wife Joyce.
President and CEO of NWH Joel Seligman with his wife Joyce.
Nancy Karch, chair of NWH's Board of Trustees
Nancy Karch, chair of NWH’s Board of Trustees
Dr. Marshal Peris, Director of Spine Surgery for NWH's Orthopedic and Spine Institute
Dr. Marshal Peris, Director of Spine Surgery for NWH’s Orthopedic and Spine Institute
L-R: Drs. Kenneth Goldstein, Gary Giangola, Mitch Roslin and Gene Coppa
L-R: Drs. Kenneth Goldstein, Gary Giangola, Mitch Roslin and Gene Coppa
L-R: Patti Tipa, Robert Fitzimmons, and Mike Collins
L-R: Patti Tipa, Robert Fitzimmons, and Mike Collins
State Senator Terrence Murphy called the new OR's: "a state of the art facility we can all be proud of."
State Senator Terrence Murphy called the new OR’s: “a state of the art facility we can all be proud of.”
State Assemblyman David Buchwald noted that NWH is "the only five star hospital in the entire region."
State Assemblyman David Buchwald noted that NWH is “the only five star hospital in the entire region.”
Mount Kisco Mayor Mike Cindrich: "My wife and seven grandchildren were born here."
Mount Kisco Mayor Mike Cindrich: “My wife and seven grandchildren were born here.”

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Filed Under: New Castle News Tagged With: celebration, Inside Press, Northern Westchester Hospital, NWH, operating rooms, theinsidepress.com, Westchester

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