On Thursday, January 13th, New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Dave A. Chokshi visited Jamaica Hospital Medical Center to learn about the MediSys Health Network’s efforts in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Several topics were highlighted in a meeting with network leadership including:
- How Jamaica and Flushing Hospital (both located at the epicenter of pandemic) treated a massive influx of COVID-19 patients in March and April 2020.
- How both hospitals have successfully met the needs of their communities over the past 22 months.
- How the network is managing the current Omicron surge and the challenges it has presented.
- How both hospitals are utilizing resources, consolidating services and load-balancing patients.
- How the network continues to simultaneously combat the pandemic and care for communities with other trauma and emergent health needs.
During the meeting, leadership also shared details of other covid-related initiatives created by the network including the implementation of the emergency management task force, mass vaccination efforts, community engagement programs, as well as employee wellness and support programs.
The Commissioner listened intently to the presentations, asked questions, and offered to support the network in meeting any challenges.
Overall, the meeting was a great success. Dr. Chokshi commended the MediSys Health Network on its hard work in caring for Queens communities. He stated, “As a proud Queens resident, I am grateful to have learned about the incredible work happening in my backyard. I appreciated the chance to learn about your lifesaving work—both during the Omicron surge and throughout the pandemic—and discuss how we can better serve our Queens communities. Thank you for all of your work.”
We thank NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Dave A. Chokshi for visiting the MediSys Health Network and are humbled by his kind remarks. We truly appreciate his leadership and the support of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene during this time.