Westchester Medical Center
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| Type | Public Benefit Corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospital |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Headquarters | Valhalla, NY |
| Website | Westchester Medical Center |
Westchester Medical Center University Hospital (WMC) is a 635-bed Level I Trauma Center providing health services to residents of the Hudson Valley, northern New Jersey, and southern Connecticut. It is known for having the highest case mix index of all hospitals in the United States.
Westchester Medical Center is the primary academic medical center and University Hospital of New York Medical College (NY MED). Many of New York Medical College’s faculty provide patient care, teach, and conduct research at WMC’s adjacent campus. WMC also offers roadside-to-bedside seminars to healthcare professionals and first responders throughout the year, providing them with information on topics like stroke treatments, transporting critical patients or organ transplants. WMC provides diverse specialty services through its six "Centers of Excellence", hosts one of the leading Kidney and Liver transplant programs in New York, and is home to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, the only all-specialty children's hospital in the region.
Westchester Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission, the national organization committed to improving the safety and quality of care at hospitals and health care organizations through voluntary participation.
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