HHC News

MetroPlus#1 in Quality

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST

MetroPlus, HHC's 400,000 member Health Plan, ranked #1 in quality by NY State Department of Health. The award comes with an estimated bonus of more than $34 million.Categories: Press Release,MetroPlus;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/metroplus-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC Urges New Yorkers to Seek Pediatric Dental Health Services

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST

HHC works to ensure children and families make oral health an integral part of general health by offering comprehensive, accessible and family-centered dental care.Categories: Press Release,HHC;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

Artists Trade Talent for Healthcare

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hip Hop performer Roxanne Shante were among the artists who turned out to support a Lincoln Hospital program that allows artists to exchange creative talents for health care.Categories: Press Release,Lincoln;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/lax-woman-sm.jpg;

HHC/MetroPlus a Health Home

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST

State Medicaid program will support care management for patients with chronic conditions to reduce ED visits, hospitalizations and improve health.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/health-home-sm.jpg;

Bellevue Celebrates 275 Years of Equity and Excellence

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EST

Since its beginning in 1736, Bellevue Hospital has been a center for medical and mental health innovations and interesting milestones in U.S. history.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/bellevue-horseless-ambulance-sm.jpg;

HHC-CUNY Graduate Medical Interpreters

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST

HHC employees graduate from CUNY Healthcare Interpreter Program to help limited English speakers navigate the complex healthcare system.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-cuny-logo-sm.jpg;

Coney Island Hospital Has Steel Topping Off Ceremony for ED Expansion

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:00:00 ESP

Coney Island Hospital marked a milestone in the construction phase of the $10 million Emergency Room expansion project with a Steel Topping Off ceremony. The project will expand the ED by 60 percent to provide additional treatment space.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/cih-topping-115x90.jpg;

1 Million New Yorkers Tested for HIV

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST

Mayor Bloomberg, HHC announce NYC public hospitals tested 1 million New Yorkers for HIV and accept CDC recognition for leadership in fight against AIDS. See the press release and visit the CDC National Prevention Information Network website featuring HHC in December 2011.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/newsletter/wad-breakfast-115x90.jpg;

New Woodhull Center for Integrated Health

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:00:00 EST

Woodhull's health center will provide care for both mental and physical health needs of psychiatric patients.Categories: Press Release, Woodhull;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/woodhull-logo-sm.jpg;

Aviles Named to Board of AHA

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST

HHC President Alan D. Aviles was elected to the Board of Trustees of the American Hospital Association. The Board of Trustees is the policy-making body of the AHA and has ultimate authority for the governance and management of its direction and finances. President Aviles will serve a two year term on the AHA Board.Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/alan-aviles-sm2.jpg;

MetroPlus Health Plan Rated Number One For Quality of Care and Patient Satisfaction

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 EDT

HHC's 417,000-member Medicaid Managed Care health plan, MetroPlus, has again rated number one in New York City based on quality and patient satisfaction indicators measured by the New York State Department of Health.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/metroplus-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC Jobs, the Economy and Medicaid

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:00:00 EDT

HHC circulates more than $11.7 Billion into the economy and supports 71,000 jobs, according to an NAPH economic impact analysis that urges Congress to consider what's at risk as a result of proposed Medicaid cuts.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-naph-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC Announces STAT! 2011 For New York City's Public Hospitals!

Tue, 5 Oct 2011 14:00:00 EDT

HHC President Alan D. Aviles announced the second annual series of multi-cultural music and arts events, Oct 23-30, with Ray Chew, The Broadway Boys, Kangol Kid, Full Force, Marley Marl, DJ Kook Herc and Nice 'N Smooth.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/stat-2011-sm.jpg;

Morrisania Opens Renovated Suites for Adult & Pediatric Healthcare

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:00:00 EDT

Morrisania, one of HHC's community healthcare centers in the Bronx, opened its redesigned Adult and Pediatric Suites, expected to serve 50,000 patient visits annually. The new design improves primary care capacity, reduces clinic waiting time and provides greater comfort for patients and staff.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/morrisania-logo-sm.jpg;

Gouverneur Opens Ambulatory Care Pavilion & Nursing Home Penthouse

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:00:00 EDT

The $200 million project will add 85 nursing home beds for the growing aging population of the Lower East Side and Chinatown community and will meet the "culture change" movement in long term care with a homelike environment.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/gouverneur-nursing-sm.jpg;

HHC WTC Environmental Health Center Has Treated Almost 6,000 People

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT

On the 10th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, HHC's World Trade Center Environmental Health Center has treated almost 6,000 people who lived, worked or went to school in Lower Manhattan and have suffered the medical and mental health effects of 9/11.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/newsletter/wtc-logo-sm.jpg;

Modern Healthcare Magazine Ranks HHC President Alan D. Aviles Among Top Health Leaders

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:30:00 EDT

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) President Alan D. Aviles was named one of the “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/alan-aviles-sm2.jpg;

Hospitals Promote Breastfeeding

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:30:00 EDT

HHC will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (Aug 1-7) this year by hosting various public education events at HHC hospitals across the city.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

Statements on Appointment of Ramanathan Raju, MD as CEO of Cook County Health System

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:00:00 EDT

Statements from NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and HHC President Alan D. Aviles.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

NBHN's Women's Health Service Receives NAPH Safety Net Patient Safety Award

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:00 EDT

The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems' Safety Net Awards Ceremony recognizes those organizations which have been recognized for best practices by implementing the best safety initiatives using evidence-based guidelines. The initiative at the North Bronx Healthcare Network was designed to reduce occurrences of certain adverse perinatal events, such as the incidence of Erb's palsy, that can be devastating to newborns and their families.Categories: North Bronx Health Network, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

Coney Island Hospital Hosts Civil War Exhibit

Thu, 7 Jul 2011 16:00:00 EDT

Coney Island Hospital opened a historical exhibition in observance of the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War, highlighting the untold history of medical contributions made by African Americans during the war.Categories: Coney Island, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/newsletter/coney-island-logo-sm.jpg;

Bellevue Hospital Opens New Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EDT

The new Barbara P. Gimbel Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is specially designed using technology to mimic the nurturing environment of the mother’s womb, reduce the stress of the NICU experience and improve the health of premature babies and other critically ill infants. The $5.2 million unit is triple the size of the current NICU and was designed with input from parents whose babies are former patients.Categories: Bellevue, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/bellevue-logo-sm.jpg;

Elmhurst Hospital Receives Quality Improvement Award

Thu, 23 June 2011 15:30:00 EDT

HHC hospital is one of 14 statewide to get recognition from Medicare quality improvement organization IPRO.Categories: HHC, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC Hospitals Host Farmers Markets to Promote Healthy Eating

Thu, 16 June 2011 16:00:00 EDT

Farmers markets will offer fresh fruits and vegetables this summer at several HHC hospitals, making healthy food available in communities where residents don't always have access to fresh produce at reasonable prices.Categories: HHC, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/newsletter/jacobi-market-3-sm.jpg;

NYC Council Fiscal Year 2012 Executive Budget Hearing

Tue, 31 May 2011 13:00:00 EDT

HHC President Alan D. Aviles testified before the Council Committee on Health, Committee on Finance & Committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Disability Services.Categories: HHC, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC Adopts Mandatory Staff Training to Improve the Health of LGBT New Yorkers

Wed, 25 May 2011 10:00:00 EDT

Landmark training curriculum will improve access to healthcare for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender individuals and help to reduce health disparities related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Categories: HHC, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-lgbt-logo-sm.jpg;

Public Hospitals Renew Commitment to Keep Patient Immigration Status Private

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:00:00 EDT

HHC delivers an open letter in 12 languages, assuring patients of healthcare and immigration status privacy. Categories: HHC, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

New Yorkers Graduate from Poverty to Nursing Careers

Thu, 12 May 2011 15:00:00 EST

Scholarships from NYC Center for Economic Opportunity help students in first graduating class from HHC-Long Island University nursing program into career paths in RN jobs at HHC hospitals. Categories: HHC, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC Refutes Comptroller's Audit Regarding Mammogram Wait Times

Wed, 04 May 2011 05:00:00 EST

Patients who present with a lump or other negative findings can receive a diagnostic mammogram in 24 to 72 hours, and at least seven HHC hospitals have a zero to one day wait time for a screening mammogram. Categories: HHC, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC Urges People Suffering from Health Effects of 9/11 to Seek Care

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EDT

HHC is urging people who were living, working or going to school in Lower Manhattan on 9/11 and in the months that followed to seek medical care if they believe they may have a health problem related to the disaster.Categories: HHC, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/wtc-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC Earns Top Medical Home Designation, $15 Million in New Revenue

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:30:00 EDT

HHC's excellence in primary care earned the public hospitals and health centers the top ranking Medical Home designation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/primary-care-pcma-sm.jpg;

NYC Public Hospitals Honor Outstanding Physicians at Doctors Day Event

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EDT

HHC honored 31 physicians for leadership and for providing safe, efficient, quality healthcare to New Yorkers. The awards were presented at the Doctors’ Day ceremony to a diverse group of physicians from every borough.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

Queens Hospital Opens 40 New Medical Surgical Beds

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST

The expansion will help meet the growing needs for healthcare services posed by recent hospital closures in the borough. Categories: HHC, Press Release, Queens; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/qhc-forty-beds-sm.jpg;

Belvis Nurse Practitioner Wins Top Public Service Award

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST

Elva Rodriguez, whose compassion, unwavering dedication and innovative thinking has made a difference in the lives of the patients for whom she cares at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Women's Health Clinic, was honored as the recipient of this year's Sloan Public Service Award.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/sloan-logo-sm.jpg;

Coney Island Hospital Starts Construction of Larger ER

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:00:00 EDT

The $10 million expansion will increase the existing emergency department space by 60 percent and will help reduce crowding and connect patients to care faster.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/newsletter/coney-island-logo-sm.jpg;

Bellevue Hospital Joins NYC Agencies to Launch Organ Preservation Program

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 15:00:00 EDT

Mayor Bloomberg announces innovative partnership with City's Police and Fire Departments to recover organs from eligible people who die of cardiac arrest outside of hospital.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/city-of-ny-sm.jpg;

Arts and Re-creation

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EDT

The therapeutic recreation program at Coler-Goldwater helps residents rebuild their lives after long illnesses and extended hospital stays.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/newsletter/ron-paint-sm.jpg;

MetroPlus Health Plan Named Number One Medicaid Managed Care Plan in New York City

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EDT

MetroPlus scores above all other Medicaid Managed Care health plans in New York City for quality ratings and consumer satisfaction.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/metroplus-logo-sm.jpg;

STAT! For NYC Public Hospitals! Music and Arts Events to Benefit HHC, Dec. 5 - 12

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:00:00 EDT

HHC announces performances for music and arts celebration, STAT! For New York City's Public Hospitals! December 5 – 12. STAT! events feature Latin, gospel, jazz, hip-hop music, art exhibit and event for families. Affordable tickets on sale at www.stathhc.org or call 646-458-2815. Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/stat-evnet-sm.jpg;

Two HHC Health Networks Get New Leadership

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:00:00 EDT

HHC President Alan Aviles named Iris Jimenez-Hernandez Senior Vice President, Generations+/Northern Manhattan Health Network and Executive Director of Lincoln Hospital. George Proctor was appointed Senior Vice President, North Brooklyn Health Network and Executive Director of Woodhull Hospital. Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hernandez-proctor-sm.jpg;

Coney Island Hospital Opens New Palliative Care Unit

Thu, 17 Nov 2010 05:00:00 EDT

Coney Island Hospital announced the opening of a new dedicated 19-bed Pain and Symptom Control Palliative Care Unit, which expands the existing service and delivers unit-based coordinated care to patients with serious advanced disease, life threatening or debilitating illness.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/newsletter/coney-island-logo-sm.jpg;

Bellevue Hospital Opens New Children’s Psychiatric Emergency Care Center

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EDT

The new Children’s Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program – the first of its kind in a city public hospital and only the second Children’s CPEP in the state – raises the bar on the standard of care for children and teens in crisis.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/bellevue-logo-sm.jpg;

Lincoln Hospital Designated as Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:00:00 EDT

Recognition given to breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast ultrasound.Categories: HHC, Press Release, Lincoln; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/lincoln-logo-220.gif;

HHC Consolidates Hospital Data Centers to Strengthen Disaster Recovery Plan and Reduce Maintenance, Energy Costs

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EDT

New consolidated data hubs reduce footprint of eleven hospital data centers to strengthen disaster recovery and help reduce maintenance, energy costs.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/network-sm.jpg;

Kings County Hospital Opens State-of-the-Art Cancer Care Center

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Kings County Hospital Center hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a new 15,000 square-feet, state-of-the-art Cancer Care Center that brings under one roof a variety of cancer care services previously spread out across multiple locations. The new one-stop service center offers oncology, chemotherapy, surgery, medicine, pharmacy, nutrition, and social services.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/kings-cancer-center-sm.jpg;

To Fight Obesity, City Wants Sugary Drinks Excluded From Food Stamp Purchases

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:00:00 EDT

Speaking from the Kings County Hospital Diabetes Resource Center, Mayor, Governor, Health Commissioners and HHC President announce plan to exclude sugary beverages, a major contributor to obesity epidemic, from food stamp purchases.Categories: HHC, press release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/city-of-ny-sm.jpg;

Get Free Depression Screening and Counseling at HHC Hospitals and Health Centers

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:00:00 EDT

October 7 is National Depression Screening Day and HHC mental health professionals will share information, offer confidential screenings and make referrals for appropriate treatment.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC Announces Upcoming Bond Sale

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:00:00 EDT

HHC plans to sell up to $225 million of fixed-rate bonds for ongoing capital projects as Build America Bonds and/or tax-exempt bonds. In addition, HHC intends to issue fixed-rate tax-exempt refunding bonds to refinance a portion of its outstanding Bonds for interest rate savings.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

Lincoln Hospital Gets $5.5 million to Expand Mental Health Services

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

The project will almost double the capacity of the hospital’s inpatient psych unit and provide care close to home for more patients at a time of increased demand.Categories: HHC, Press Release, Lincoln; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/lincoln-logo-220.gif;

HHC Receives $12.8 Million in State Grants

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Projects will expand health IT, improve care coordination for New Yorkers with schizophrenia, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. Categories: HHC, Ress Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/health-it-sm.jpg;

HHC WTC Environmental Health Center Featured in NYC Report

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:00:00 EDT

Mayor Bloomberg released the 2010 Annual Report on 9/11 Health, a comprehensive review of the latest medical research in NYC's WTC Centers of Excellence, including HHC's services for people who lived, worked or went to school in lower Manhattan;Categories: HHC, press release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/city-of-ny-sm.jpg;

Hypothermia Treatment That Saves Lives in HHC Hospitals Now Used in City Ambulances

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Mayor Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Cassano today announced that City Paramedics have begun treating cardiac arrest patients in ambulances with hypothermia therapy - a new, life-saving procedure that slows the harmful impact of cardiac arrest by quickly lowering body temperature. The treatment has been used to save hundreds of lives during the past 18 months in New York City's public hospitals;Categories:HHC, press release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/city-of-ny-sm.jpg;

HHC's MetroPlus Health Plan Launches Telehealth Program for Members with Heart Failure

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:00:00 EDT

Building on the success of its “House Calls” program that has helped over 600 severely diabetic members control their conditions, MetroPlus Health Plan in conjunction with HHC has launched a similar Telehealth program for members with heart failure.Categories: HHC, Ress Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/metroplus-logo-sm.jpg;

Recovered Psychiatric Patients in NYC Public Hospitals Serve as Counselors and Mentors for Mentally Ill

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EDT

HHC has built a cadre of Peer Counselors who have been mental health consumers themselves and have reentered the workforce as advisors, mentors and advocates for people seeking psychiatric treatment at HHC hospitals. Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC Recognized by American Hospital Association for Model Program in Palliative and End-Of-Life Care

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EDT

HHC has been named a Circle of Life Award honoree by the American Hospital Association for its innovative program that specializes in comprehensive, sensitive and dignified care of patients near the end of life or with life-threatening conditions. Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image: http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/aha-logo.gif;

Private Community Physicians Link to Public Hospitals for Referrals

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EDT

Computerized link helps 2,500 community physicians direct patients to HHC specialty services, improves coordination of care for patients. Categories: HHC, Press Release, Kings County;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhcconnectx-logo-sm.gif;

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center's Asthma Program Receives National Award from EPA

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:00:00 EDT

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center has been selected to receive the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2010 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management for their exemplary efforts to deliver high-quality asthma care that includes environmental controls.Categories: HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/asthma-program-sm.jpg;

City's Public Hospitals Honor Volunteers

Wed, 19 May 2010 04:00:00 EDT

HHC recognized thirty-four outstanding volunteers, chosen from more than 8,000 men and women who have dedicated nearly one million hours of service, at their Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility.Categories: HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/kevin-xu-volunteer-sm.jpg;

HHC Targets Savings and Operational Efficiencies for Long-Term Viability

Tue, 11 May 2010 11:00:00 EDT

Recent cost containment actions and new restructuring plan, along with new City support, help close $1.2 billion gap; preserve mission to care for uninsured; avoid hospital closures.Categories: HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/press-conference-2010-05-11-sm.jpg;

HHC to Provide Free Mammograms for Low-Income, Uninsured Women on Staten Island

Thu, 06 May 2010 11:00:00 EDT

In observance of Mother’s Day, the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) will provide free mammograms to low-income women without health insurance on Staten Island throughout the month of May.Categories: HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

City Public Hospitals and American Cancer Society Urge Women Over 40 to Get a Mammogram

Mon, 3 May 2010 16:00:00 EDT

HHC and the American Cancer Society are joining forces this Mother’s Day to urge women over 40 to have a mammogram every year.Categories: HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-acs-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC and Long Island University Offer Nursing Education at Kings County Hospital

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:00:00 EDT

HHC has partnered with Long Island University to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, including a program for economically disadvantaged students, in the renovated space once occupied by the old Kings County Hospital nursing school.Categories: HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

NYC Public Hospital ICUs Continue to See Drop in Infection Rates

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:00:00 EDT

Infection rates in the 27 intensive care units in HHC's 11 public hospitals continue to fall and have dropped dramatically in the last five years.Categories: HHC;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/feature/sim-man-sm.jpg;

HHC Coronary Cooling Technique Saves Lives after Cardiac Arrest

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:00:00 EDT

"HHC Heart Cooling" on WNYC-TV tells the story of Naxhije Selimaj, who survived cardiac arrest thanks to the Bellevue Hospital Coronary Unit’s cooling technique.Categories: HHC;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/cooling-docs-sm.jpg;

HHC President Alan D. Aviles Discusses HHC and National Healthcare Reform

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:00 EDT

Recent appearance on Brian Lehrer Live on CUNY TV.Categories: HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC Appoints Bert Robles as Chief Information Officer

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:30:00 EST

Thirty-year IT veteran will develop strategic vision and business plan for NYC public hospitals' advanced healthcare information technology services.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/bert-robles-sm.jpg;

Statement of HHC President Alan D. Aviles in Response to Passage of National Healthcare Reform Bill

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:30 EDT

Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC President Presents Budget Testimony Before NY City Council

Mon, 18 Mar 2010 17:00:00 EST

Alan D. Aviles highlights HHC achievements in patient safety, transparency, and high quality healthcare; outlines significant fiscal threats to healthcare caused by funding cuts.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

Soda Tax Would Fight Obesity and Help Prevent Further State Cuts to Public Hospitals

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:30:00 EST

HHC President Aviles says tax on sugary beverages will improve the health status of New Yorkers and support the financial health of the public healthcare safety net. Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

Pre-Cancerous Polyps found in 20% of Colonoscopies

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST

HHC doctors performed more than 21,000 colonoscopies, found polyps in 20% of cases, and removed cancerous polyps from 338 patients last year. New Yorkers 50 or older urged to get a colonoscopy.Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/feature/colon-cancer-sm.jpg;

NYC Public Hospitals See Number of Uninsured Rise, State Funding Drop

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:50:00 EST

HHC served nearly 453,000 uninsured patients in 2009 -- a 14 percent increase from calendar year 2006 -- while receiving $240 million less in annual Medicaid funding and facing another proposed cut of $70 million beginning April 2010. Categories: HHC, Press Release; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC Doctor Links Chronic Headaches to 9/11 Fumes

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST

Research by a neurologist at the HHC WTC Environmental Health Center connects patients’ persistent headaches to exposure to dust and fumes after 9/11. Dr. Sara C. Crystal of Bellevue and NYU School of Medicine is author of the study.Categories:HHC,Bellevue,Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/wtc-logo-sm.jpg;

Council Speaker Quinn, HHC and DOHMH Announce Primary Care Initiative Update

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST

Ten neighborhood and school based clinics will receive $2.75 million in city funding to expand primary care capacity in neighborhoods where there is a shortage of services.Categories:HHC, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/branding/council-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC and LegalHealth Help Haitian Patients Apply for TPS

Mon, 28 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST

HHC today opened a special legal clinic at Kings County Hospital run by LegalHealth to offer free legal aid to Haitian patients and families seeking Temporary Protected Status (TPS).Categories:HHC, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/branding/legalhealth-logo-sm.jpg;

Kings County Sets Up Grief Counseling Hotline for Haitian New Yorkers

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST

Kings County Hospital Center has set up a hotline for grief counseling and mental health services with counselors in the wake of the January 12 earthquake in Haiti. Categories:HHC, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/branding/kingscounty-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC President Urges Inclusion of Immigrants in Healthcare Reform

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST

HHC President Aviles joined policy experts and national advocates to discuss immigrants’ stake in health care reform, access to health care for the remaining uninsured, and the harm of immigrant restrictions on all communities.Categories:HHC, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/photos/aviles-sm.jpg;

With Major Reforms in Place, HHC Reaches Settlement to Resolve Lawsuit Against Kings County Hospital Psychiatric Program

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST

HHC reached an amicable resolution of litigation, regarding deficiencies in the psychiatric unit at Kings County Hospital. The resolution includes continuing reforms that are underway and a comprehensive plan to overhaul the psychiatric program at the hospital.Categories:HHC, Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;