NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Receives New Name

BRONXVILLE, NY — NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital has been renamed NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester.

Dr. Steven J. Corwin, president and CEO of NewYork-Presbyterian, said, with the name change, the hospital is renewing its commitment to providing exceptional care to the community.

"We are proud to be expanding our services across Westchester," he said, "making world-class care even more convenient and accessible for our patients and the communities we serve."

Paul J. Dunphey, senior vice president and COO at the Bronxville hospital, said they take pride in delivering high-quality care.

"Our new name celebrates that rich history and makes clearer to our patients where they can access our world-class care," he said.

The hospital was founded in 1909 by William Van Duzer Lawrence.

In 2021, NewYork-Presbyterian and Iona University announced the establishment of a school of health sciences — the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences — which will offer collaborative health care education, modern workforce development and community care, according to a spoksperson.