February 15, 2017 (Flushing, NY) ÛÓ 2016 was a big year for the Perinatal Care Department at Flushing Hospital Medical Center; thatÛªs because last year, the hospital topped 3,000 deliveries – a major milestone for the department as it is the first time in over 25 years that Flushing Hospital has surpassed that mark. In Read more about Flushing Hospital Experiences Baby Boom[…]
November 18, 2016 (Jamaica, NY) ÛÓ The Thanksgiving Day holiday period (November 23 to November 27) is one of the busiest times of the year for travel. According to a recent study from AAA (American Automobile Association) a projected 48.7 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from home to be with the ones Read more about Long Hours Spent Traveling This Thanksgiving Can Lead To a Major Health Problem[…]
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is proud to announce that on Thursday September 22, it will be hosting a renovation commencement ceremony for what will be the newly developed Ferrara Family Center for Hospice Care. The ceremony will be attended by community leaders including Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and other elected officials who have supported Read more about Jamaica Hospital Breaking Ground and Barriers in the Hospice Community[…]
WHO: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center WHAT: Verification Ceremony to Acknowledge Level 1 Trauma Status WHEN: Friday, August, 12, 2016, 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Jamaica Hospital Private Dining Room-Main Hospital Even the most careful person can be a victim of a serious injury. When these injuries occur, it is important to know that there is a trauma Read more about Jamaica Hospital Announces Verification as a Level 1 Trauma Center Invites Former Trauma Patient Bac[…]
Date: 06/24/2016 Contact: Michael Hinck Telephone: 718-206-6020. Email: MHinck@JHMC.org Jamaica Hospital Opens New Mothers Nursing Room for Breastfeeding Mothers Jamaica Hospital Medical Center encourages and supports a Mothers decision to breastfeed. Our newest example of this is the opening of our Mothers Nursing Room for community residents, hospital visitors and employees who are nursing mothers. Read more about Jamaica Hospital Opens New Mothers Nursing Room for Breastfeeding Mothers[…]
Flushing Hospital Medical CenterÛªs Division of Orthopedics is fortunate to welcome two new orthopedic surgeons from Manhattan-based New York Orthopedics (www.nyorthodoc.com). Fellowship-trained surgeons, Drs. George Ackerman and Teo Mendez, began treating patients in October and are available for appointments on site at Flushing Hospital, Monday through Thursday. Both physicians specialize in the treatment and surgical Read more about Flushing Hospital Medical Center Welcomes New Orthopedic Doctors[…]
When deciding a place to have an ambulatory surgery procedure, one of the most important things to consider is the clinical environment. Many Ambulatory Surgery Units do not place enough importance on the overall patient experience, but Jamaica Hospital Medical Center has totally reimagined their ASU with an emphasis on meeting every patient need. Recent Read more about Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Revamps Ambulatory Surgery Unit[…]
The March of Dimes celebrated the launch of its Queens Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait community program on July 16th at York College, CUNY. Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and Elmhurst Hospital Center have been chosen as the official hospital sites to implement the program, which aims to prevent preterm birth. The Queens Healthy Babies Read more about March of Dimes Healthy Babies are Worth the Waitå¨ Community Program Launches at Jamaica Hospital Me[…]
WHO: New York City Police Department NYPD and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center WHAT: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and in an effort to reduce traffic deaths and injuries; Jamaica Hospital, NYPD Chief Tom Chan of the Transportation Bureau and Queens local 102, 107 and 113 precincts will be hosting a community outreach event to Read more about NYPD and Jamaica Hospital Trauma Division Collaborate To Reduce Accidents Caused By Dangerous Drivin[…]
WHO: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, LiveOnNY and special guest Queens Borough President Melinda Katz. WHAT: A special flag raising ceremony to raise awareness and promote organ donation. During the event past organ donor recipients will speak and Jamaica Hospital will host an enrollment drive to register members of the community to the New York State Read more about Jamaica Hospital, LiveOnNY and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz Collaborate to Raise Awareness[…]