At White Plains Hospital, we strive to create a healthy environment where everyone receives high-quality care. Through WPH Cares, the hospital's solution to transitions in care, we actively collaborate with community organizations such as the Department of Social Services, Visiting Nurse Services, local pharmacies, and paramedicine teams. These partnerships help build trust and improve access to care, tailoring our health promotion and disease prevention programs to meet the specific needs of different communities.
One example is White Plains Hospital’s Diabetic Remote Monitoring program designed to address diabetes in our community. In Westchester County, diabetes prevalence and mortality rates are significantly higher among Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino populations. This program uses remote patient monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring, and care coordination to provide real-time data and support to patients, aiming to reduce A1c levels and improve overall glycemic control.
This program, along with our other quality improvement initiatives, such as our Heart Failure program, ensures that technology and support are accessible. We provide in-home education and setup assistance through our community paramedicine team. These programs help to ensure fair access to healthcare technologies and interventions for all in the community.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) support employees and the organization by creating a safe and supportive space for employees, promoting connection and understanding between different groups, and fostering a sense of community and allyship across the organization.
The mission of the LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (LGBTQ+ ERG) is to support those employees who identify as LGBTQ+ or are allies. The ERG advances the understanding of inclusion of employees with a common background, set of interests and/or goals and will strive to create an environment where employees feel valued, included, and empowered. Members of the ERG will support and encourage each other through shared experiences, recruitment, career development, outward engagement, professional growth, and retention.
The mission of the Military, Veterans & Supporters Employee Resource Group (MVS ERG) is to support those employees currently serving in the military (i.e. Guard/Reserves), as well as Veterans. The MVS advances the understanding of inclusion of employees with a common background, set of interests and/or goals and will strive to create an environment where employees feel valued, included, and empowered. Members of the MVS will support and encourage each other through shared experiences, veteran recruitment, career development, outward engagement, professional growth, and retention.
The mission of the Women in Healthcare Employee Resource Group (WIH ERG) is to raise awareness of women’s issues and the contribution of women to White Plains Hospital, particularly as they relate to women working in healthcare settings. The ERG supports the unique, evolving needs of women through their lifespan and helps them achieve their personal and professional goals. WIH encourages networking, career mobility, mentorship, and engagement opportunities amongst women at WPH.
The Refugee Resettlement Employees Resource Group strives to create a community of common interests for all staff hired through the Refugee Resettlement Program and their allies. Bringing the diversity of resettlement employees’ home cultures to the workplace, the ERG is a safe place for employees to be empowered to identify, discuss and proactively plan solutions to issues of acculturation to new living communities and to a work environment in a new country. The ERG fosters respect and supports the customs that are important to each employee’s ability to be successful and thrive in all ways. The ERG is a confidential place to raise and address the unique issues associated with resettlement and employment into a new country. Anyone interested is welcome to join.
