In 2024, White Plains Hospital’s announced its largest expansion project to date: a 10-story, 475,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art facility opening in early 2028. While this new expansion will address the growing demand for high-quality care in our community, one significant feature will be the new Emergency Department that will more than double the size of the Hospital’s current ED.
“For many of our patients, the Emergency Department is the first touchpoint with our Hospital,” says Dr. Dean Straff, Director of Emergency Medicine. “In fact, 80% of patients who are admitted to the Hospital first begin their journey in the ED.”
White Plains Hospital’s Emergency Department continues to be the busiest in Westchester County. Patient visits have grown more than 66% since 2010, with nearly 90,000 visits projected in 2025, and more than 20% of these patients requiring hospitalization.
The new, expanded Emergency Department will connect to the existing care space and feature:
- An additional 22,650 sq. ft. of space
- More than 100 state-of-the-art care spaces, nearly double the current capacity
- A dedicated driveway for drop-off and entering the ED
- Expanded ambulance bays
“This new expansion will ensure that we can continue to provide the highest quality of care in an efficient manner to all those who come through our doors,” says Dr Straff.
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“Over the years, the Hospital has continued to build out its capabilities, adding new, advanced services to support our life-saving work. This new expansion is critical to our growth, ensuring we will always be able to meet the immediate needs of our community,” he continues. “Patients trust us to provide the best care during critical moments. Whether it is a child with an ear infection, or an individual requiring life-saving attention for a stroke or cardiac arrest, our talented team is always prepared to provide the award-winning care that distinguishes White Plains Hospital as a leader in safety and quality.”