The Department of Surgery at Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester is located on the third floor of the main building. The department includes a staff of top surgeons who provide the highest level of care with state-of-the-art equipment. Most of the surgeons are board certified, and the Department of Surgery offers expertise in a wide range of areas, from neurology to orthopedics, spinal to reconstructive surgery.
The Emergency Department at Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester is located on the ground floor of the main building. The department accepts all patients and treats all kinds of injuries and severe illnesses. Emergency Department physicians are members of Emergency Medical Associates (EMA) and use state-of-the-art technology and procedures to quickly and effectively diagnose and treat patients.
The Operator department of Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester is located on the ninth floor of the main building. The department handles incoming calls to the hospital and connects callers to appropriate departments and staff. The Operator line is open daily, 24 hours a day.
The Human Resources department of Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester occupies a building at the back of the visitor parking lot, across the street from the main building. The department handles staffing, training and recruiting for the hospital, as well as management of personnel information and records. For inquiries regarding job opportunities at Sound Shore Medical Center, contact human resources at the phone number provided, or via the hospital's Web site.
The obstetrics and gynecology department at the Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester is on the fourth floor of the main building. The department specializes in women's health services, including general care, screenings and treatment. The OB/GYN staff provide expert care with state-of-the-art equipment and procedures. Call the number provided to schedule an appointment.
Eye Surgery Center of Westchester is a surgical clinic serving the community of Westchester. Located in New Rochelle, it provides a wide array of surgical procedures for optical and opthalmological issues.
The Geriatrics Associates of Westchester at Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester is located on the second floor of the Goldstein Pavilion. The facility provides primary care to patients age 65 and over, and is staffed by dedicated physicians and nurses who specialize in all areas of geriatric health. The geriatrics unit also includes social services professionals who work closely with older adult patients and their families.
The Department of Medicine at Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester is located on the fifth floor of the main building. The department has provided training programs to resident and student physicians for more than 50 years. A major affiliate of the New York Medical College, the Department of Medicine focuses on research, eduction, patient care and practice based learning.
The Planning Department at Sound Shore Medical Center is located on the second floor of the main building. The department deals primarily with hospital marketing and budgetary matters. Such functions include financial projections and analysis, as well as as budget management of off-site medical facilities. Additionally, the Planning Department organizes and coordinates Physician Services Department activities.
Founded in 1892, Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester is the largest teaching hospital in Westchester County, servicing people in New York and Connecticut. Sound Shore Medical Center provides comprehensive treatment for more than 85,000 patients each year with primary and emergency care services, rehabilitation, a diabetes center, extensive cancer programs, orthopaedics, gerontology and laproscopic surgery, including robotics. The grounds and hospital are sprawling and well-kept. The Schaffer Extended Care Center, which is four-star rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, provides short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care. The hospital is also identified as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery as well as 1st Trimester Antepartum Screening, and is approved by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons for its high-quality, comprehensive cancer programs; a distinction held by only 25% of hospitals treating cancer patients. Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester’s Sleep Center has earned accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and its Maternal-Fetal services is a Center of Excellence for First-trimester testing. Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester is a NYS designated area trauma center and stroke center, as well as a perinatal hospital with a level three neonatal intensive care unit.
The Volunteer Services Department at Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester is located on the third floor of the main building. The hospital welcomes individuals interested in volunteering in various departments to assist the staff and enrich the overall experience for patients.
To be enrolled in the volunteer program, prospective volunteers must first schedule and an interview with the Director of Volunteer Services, complete medical clearance forms and attend a mandatory orientation. Younger volunteers, age 14 to 17, also are eligible to enroll with the written consent of a parent.
The Admitting and Patient Access department of Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester is located just off the lobby area of the main building. The department deals with admitting patients to the hospital for treatment. Registrars interview patients to obtain personal and insurance information, and establish medical and billing records. Admitting and Patient Access is the first stop for most new patients to Sound Shore Medical Center.
The Foundation office at Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester is located on the second floor of the main building. The office deals with fundraising and philanthropic support of the hospital through gifts and donations.
The Foundation welcomes the generosity of individuals, organizations, corporations and foundations. Call for more information, or make a gift online via the Sound Shore Medical Center website.
The Laboratory department of Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester is located on the second floor of the main building. The department deals with all laboratory tests for the hospital. The Laboratory at Sound Shore performs roughly 500,000 tests per year, and has been accredited by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for more than 45 years.