NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital are part of the NewYork-Presbyterian Regional Hospital network. They have a long history of providing high quality health care to residents of Westchester, Putnam, and Lower Dutchess County. These hospitals offer a full range of treatment options and access to clinical trials as well as therapeutic modalities and supportive programs. Gilda’s Club Westchester has been proud to partner with NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital since 2017 and NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital since 2012.
Gilda’s Club Westchester’s Director of Outreach and Clinical Partnerships, Debbie Vincent, comments, “Gilda’s Club Westchester is honored to collaborate with New York-Presbyterian Lawrence and Hudson Valley Hospitals to provide outstanding educational programming, free of charge and featuring panels of experts, to address cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. Partnering with NY-Presbyterian allows us to reach many more individuals and families within the larger Westchester community who need support during their cancer journeys.”
Throughout 2021, GCW and NewYork-Presybsterian Hospitals offered informative and educational programs for those impacted by cancer. Included in these offerings were
• Advances in the Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of Ovarian Cancer
• Advances in the Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of Blood Cancers
• Your Breast Health – What You Need to Know
• Managing Your Lung Health and Reducing Your Risk for Cancer
GCW is looking forward to an ongoing collaborative relationship, bringing informative and relevant programs to the community. In 2022, the partnership will focus on educational programs regarding survivorship, healthy living, and directed towards the Spanish speaking community. All programs are provided free of charge.