Jamaica Hospital Medical Center proudly announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare for 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognize America’s Greatest Workplaces through a comprehensive assessment involving employee interviews, publicly accessible data, and an analysis of over 120 key performance indicators. The study incorporated over 400,000 employee interviews in the U.S. and collected over 4.9 million comprehensive company reviews.

Organizations reviewed by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group were scored and weighted based on the following categories: Belonging & Community, Sustainability and Awareness, Working environment, Work-life balance, Corporate Culture, Job Security, and Mental Well-being.

Jamaica Hospital was awarded high scores across these categories and more, reflecting its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, supporting employees, and promoting a mission-driven culture that values the community it serves.

“In the healthcare industry especially, organizations that invest in employee well-being are better positioned to meet the needs of their communities,” Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief of Newsweek, said. “This year’s honorees represent workplaces where employees feel supported, heard and valued.”

Jamaica Hospital currently employs over 3,000 clinical and non-clinical healthcare workers. The hospital places a high priority on employee well-being and has introduced several initiatives and resources to support mental health.

The culture at Jamaica Hospital is centered around social responsibility: contributing to the growth and wellness of its community.  The hospital fosters this through community outreach and engagement. Employees are encouraged to donate their time or resources to important causes and charitable initiatives that benefit the community. Recently, Jamaica Hospital received an “A” rating from the Lown Institute, an organization that evaluates 3,500 hospitals nationwide across the categories of community benefit, health equity, and value of care. Jamaica Hospital’s excellent performance on the Lown Institute Index highlights its role as a vital community partner.

Jamaica Hospital is proud to be recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025. The hospital appreciates the hard work and dedication of all its employees and is committed to creating a positive workplace environment. Recognizing that employees are the heart of its organization, Jamaica Hospital understands the significance of valuing and supporting them. A great workplace not only benefits staff but also enhances their ability to serve the Queens community effectively.

Good Catch awardees receive recognition and a certificate of excellence for their efforts in preventing accidents. These actions may include keeping our facilities safe, correcting a medication order, preventing a patient from falling, or reporting a significant change in a patient’s status.

Please join us in congratulating the following employees on their Good Catch:

1. Abigail Izrailova L&D Nurse- Jamaica Hospital
2. Jean Pierre MH 3 PCA – Jamaica Hospital
3. Sabrina Foo Security -Jamaica Hospital
4. Tshering Lama L&D Nurse – Jamaica Hospital

By identifying problems before they became patient-safety issues, our awardees have helped our hospitals provide excellent patient care. We thank them for being exemplary team members and contributing to our goal of being a high-reliability network.

The CARE Award program recognizes employees who receive positive written remarks from patients or their families for providing high-quality and compassionate care.

The criteria for the award are:

C: Compassion- Through listening, identifying patient vulnerabilities, and conveying empathy.

A: Advocacy- Ensuring quality care is given and the safety of the patients and environment is maintained.

R: Respect-Greeting or speaking to others in a kind and respectful way.

E: Engagement- Making individuals feel valued, important, and recognized.

Please join us in congratulating:

1. Franz, San Juan RN- Jamaica Hospital

2. Ann Lal – Jamaica Hospital

3 . Dr.Khristina Kopchuk-  Jamaica Hospital

4. John Rudden – Jamaica  Hospital

5. Department of Medicine – Flushing Hospital

6. Department of Social Work – Flushing Hospital

7. 2 North 1- Flushing Hospital

We thank our employees for their contributions to making our hospitals high-reliability facilities that focus on patient-centered care.

Flushing Hospital Medical Center recently earned accreditation from SRC (Surgical Review Corporation) as a Center of Excellence in four areas of specialization: minimally invasive surgery, hernia surgery, minimally invasive gynecology, and robotic surgery. This accreditation recognizes Flushing Hospital’s commitment to and high standard of delivering quality patient care and safety.

SRC is an internationally recognized, nonprofit, patient safety organization dedicated to recognizing and refining surgical care. SRC accredits the top hospitals, surgeons and health professionals worldwide that meet its proven standards. Receiving status as an accredited Center of Excellence means that Flushing Hospital has met nationally and internationally recognized standards. Not all organizations or healthcare providers pursue accreditation, and among those who do, not all meet the standards to earn it.

Healthcare facilities and surgeons seeking an SRC accreditation undergo an extensive assessment and inspection process to ensure the applicant meets SRC’s proven standards and requirements. These requirements include surgical volumes, facility equipment, clinical pathways and standardized operating procedures, an emphasis on patient education and continuous quality assessment. Inspectors educate staff in the accredited departments on best practices to help an organization improve its care and services.

Earning the distinction as an SRC Center of Excellence is a testament to Flushing Hospital’s utilization of advanced surgical technologies, application of proven methodologies, and patient-centered approach to healthcare.

“We’re proud to recognize Flushing Hospital for its commitment to advancing and providing quality care for all patients,” said Gary M. Pratt, CEO of SRC. “This accreditation signals that this facility is among the best in this specialty and is dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.”

“Flushing Hospital has been designated a center of excellence in robotic, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, minimally invasive general surgery, bariatric, and hernia surgery. We recently underwent the rigorous Center of Excellence review and certification, providing our data and outcomes, and have demonstrated that we are among the best in the world. We are proud of our surgical team and look forward to continuing to provide the best care possible for our community,” said Dr. Noman Khan, Chairman of Robotic Surgery.

Flushing Hospital, a trusted healthcare institution in Queens, New York, excels in providing high-quality surgical care. In addition to receiving accreditation as an SRC Center of Excellence, Flushing Hospital has received a Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence award from Healthgrades. The hospital is also accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), which recognizes that Flushing Hospital meets the highest quality standards for patient safety and quality of care. The hospital also boasts a high-performing robotic surgery division. Robotic surgeons at Flushing Hospital are board-certified or board-approved and have performed countless procedures with outstanding success rates.

Congratulations to the MediSys Health Network’s Safety Excellence in Infection Prevention (SEIP) award winners.

The SEIP award recognizes employees who contribute to the success of infection control initiatives.

The criteria for the award are:

S: Surpasses above and beyond expected job responsibilities related to infection control.

E: Enforce actions that support best practices in infection prevention.

I: I do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

P: Performs awesome acts of safety related to infection prevention.

We thank the following team members for leading by example and doing their part to reduce the risk of infection transmission:

1. Julianna DiPietro, ID Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Jamaica Hospital

2. Vedautie Seepersad, Assistant Head Nurse, 2N2 Med Surg – Flushing Hospital

The MediSys Health Network cultivates a culture of safety by prioritizing infection control and prevention. All employees play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infections, and their contributions to safety are highly valued.

The CARE Award program recognizes employees who receive positive written remarks from patients or their families for providing high-quality and compassionate care.

The criteria for the award are:

C: Compassion- Through listening, identifying patient vulnerabilities, and conveying empathy.

A: Advocacy- Ensuring quality care is given and the safety of the patients and environment is maintained.

R: Respect-Greeting or speaking to others in a kind and respectful way.

E: Engagement- Making individuals feel valued, important, and recognized.

Please join us in congratulating:

1. Torrie Pinheiro, RN – Jamaica Hospital

2. Sheena Chatoo – Jamaica Hospital

3 . Mary Berkery, RN-  Flushing Hospital

4. Sergina Payan, CNA – Flushing Hospital

5. Tannisha Bridget, RN- Flushing Hospital

6. Veda Seepersad, RN – Flushing Hospital

We thank our employees for their contributions to making our hospitals high-reliability facilities that focus on patient-centered care.

Congratulations to the MediSys Health Network’s Safety Excellence in Infection Prevention (SEIP) award winners.

The SEIP award recognizes employees who contribute to the success of infection control initiatives.

The criteria for the award are:

S: Surpasses above and beyond expected job responsibilities related to infection control.

E: Enforce actions that support best practices in infection prevention.

I: I do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

P: Performs awesome acts of safety related to infection prevention.

We thank the following team members for leading by example and doing their part to reduce the risk of infection transmission:

1. Dr. Usman Shoaib IMCU Director – Jamaica Hospital

2. Dr. Shivangi Desai Resident, Medicine- Flushing Hospital

The MediSys Health Network cultivates a culture of safety by prioritizing infection control and prevention. All employees play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infections, and their contributions to safety are highly valued.

Good Catch awardees receive recognition and a certificate of excellence for their efforts in preventing accidents. These actions may include keeping our facilities safe, correcting a medication order, preventing a patient from falling, or reporting a significant change in a patient’s status.

Please join us in congratulating the following employees on their Good Catch:

1. Patrick Maughn, MRI Tech, Radiology- Jamaica Hospital
2. Ebony Jackson, Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory – Jamaica Hospital
3. Maria Cristina Bacareza, Registered Nurse, SICU-Jamaica Hospital
4. Armelle Delva, Registered Nurse, SICU- Jamaica Hospital
5. Kimberly Akhan, RN, Recovery Room- Flushing Hospital

By identifying problems before they became patient safety issues, our awardees have helped our hospitals provide excellent care to patients. We thank them for being exemplary team members and contributing to our goal of being a high-reliability network.

The CARE Award program recognizes employees who receive positive written remarks from patients or their families for providing high-quality and compassionate care.

The criteria for the award are:

C: Compassion- Through listening, identifying patient vulnerabilities, and conveying empathy.

A: Advocacy- Ensuring quality care is given and the safety of the patients and environment is maintained.

R: Respect-Greeting or speaking to others in a kind and respectful way.

E: Engagement- Making individuals feel valued, important, and recognized.

Please join us in congratulating:

1. Sherly Abraham, RN – Jamaica Hospital

2. Charistian Cayemitte, RN – Jamaica Hospital

3 . Dr. Yeon Joo-Saxton – Jamaica Hospital

4. Jung Kim, RN – Jamaica Hospital

5. Marisa Mohr, RN – Jamaica Hospital

6. Roshanie Mahadeo, RN – Jamaica Hospital

7. Johann Toledo, RN – Jamaica Hospital

8. Harpal Singh, RN – Jamaica Hospital

9. Dr. James Mrynard -Jamaica Hospital

10. Tongwei Zhang Assistant, PT – Flushing Hospital

11. Dang Lama, RN – Flushing Hospital

12. Carmelee Banton-Levell, CNA- Flushing Hospital

13. Carmelle Joseph, CNA- Flushing Hospital

14. Suzette Douglas, CNA – Flushing Hospital

15. Maria Salvador, CNA – Flushing Hospital

16. Leah Gulbe, RN  – Flushing Hospital 

17. Jenny Zheng, RN -Flushing Hospital

18. Adrienne Diaz, RN – Flushing Hospital

19. Erica Yan, RN – Flushing Hospital

20. Elsy Jose, AHN- Flushing Hospital

21. Julyi Kim, RN- Flushing Hospital

22. Jin Fang Yang, RN- Flushing Hospital

23. Xiao You, RN – Flushing Hospital

24. Esmeralda Wills, RN – Flushing Hospital

We thank our employees for their contributions to making our hospitals high-reliability facilities that focus on patient-centered care.

Congratulations to the MediSys Health Network’s Safety Excellence in Infection Prevention (SEIP) award winners.

The SEIP award recognizes employees who contribute to the success of infection control initiatives.

The criteria for the award are:

S: Surpasses above and beyond expected job responsibilities related to infection control.

E: Enforce actions that support best practices in infection prevention.

I: I do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

P: Performs awesome acts of safety related to infection prevention.

We thank the following team members for leading by example and doing their part to reduce the risk of infection transmission:

1. Atia Batla, 4 South RN- Jamaica Hospital

2. Susan Dlugunovch, 2N1 RN- Flushing Hospital

The MediSys Health Network cultivates a culture of safety by prioritizing infection control and prevention. All employees play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infections, and their contributions to safety are highly valued.