HHC News

HHC Nurse Wins Top Public Service Award

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT

Stanlee Richards, RN, Director of Goldwater Nursing at Coler-Goldwater, has won the Sloan Public Service Award for dedicating her 45-year career to advocating and caring for medically fragile and vulnerable patients.Categories: Press Release, HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/stanlee-richards-sm.jpg;

HHC Asks Women to "Dedicate" Their Mammogram to a Loved One

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT

HHC asks women to dedicate their mammogram to a loved one during the month of May to stress the importance preventive screenings.Categories: Press Release, HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/pink-ribbon-sm.jpg;

Calendar Listing for Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:00 EST

HHC hospitals and health centers will host breast cancer screening and informational events throughout the month of May. Categories: Press Release, HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

Best Safety Record for Angioplasty

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00 EST

Elmhurst Hospital Center is the best in Queens and one of the best in NY State at angioplasty, the life-saving procedure that clears blocked cardiac arteries Categories: Press Release, HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/doctor-stethescope-em.jpg;

NY State Requirement Announced

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:00 EST

HHC President Alan D. Aviles welcomes NY State decision to require masks for all health care employees who have not received a flu vaccination. Categories: Press Release, HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

Leadership Appointments

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:00 EST

Denise Soares will lead HHC's Generations +/Northern Manhattan Network and Milton Nuñez will be the new Executive Director at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. Categories: Press Release, HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/soares-numez-sm.jpg;

HHC Nursing Homes Receive Top US News Rating

Thur, 07 Mar 2013 14:00 EST

Two HHC nursing homes received the highest rating of five stars from U.S. News & World Report in its new best nursing homes list for 2013. Another received four stars overall. Categories: Press Release, HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/bestnursinghomes2013-sm.jpg;

HHC Urges New Yorkers 50 and Older to Get a Life-Saving Colonoscopy

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:00 EST

HHC performs almost twice as many colonoscopies today as it did 10 years ago. Colonoscopies play a life-saving role in identifying pre-cancerous polyps and colon cancer early, when the disease can be prevented or treated effectively. Categories: Press Release, HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/colon-campaign-logo-sm.gif;

HHC Bonds Get Top Ratings from Moody's, S&P and Fitch

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:30 EST

The global credit rating agency Moody's has assigned a Aa3 rating and Standard & Poor's and Fitch have each assigned an A+ rating to HHC bonds to be issued next month. Categories: Press Release, HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/a-plus-sm.gif;

Bellevue Hospital Center Re-Opens With Full Ambulance and Level 1 Trauma Services

Tue, 7 Feb 2013 14:30 EST

One of the country's premiere public hospitals and Level 1 trauma centers is back in full service after months of intense work to repair damage from Sandy. Categories: Press Release, HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/bellevue-logo-sm.jpg;

Coney Island Hospital Re-opens WIC Center

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 16:00 EST

Women, Infants and Children food and nutrition services affected by Hurricane Sandy will open temporary new location thanks to $50,000 grant.Categories: Press Release, HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/mom-baby-sm.jpg;

HHC Doctors To Get Bonus Pay For Improving Patient Health

Sat, 11 Jan 2013 10:15 EST

HHC doctors can receive up to $59 million in pay-for-performance bonus incentives to improve patient care, patient satisfaction, increase efficiency. Categories: Press Release, HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

High Cost of Sandy to HHC

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:00 EST

Storm response, repairs, revenue loss for two evacuated hospitals, and work to prevent future storm damage will exceed $800 million.Categories: Press Release, HHC; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

Coney Island Hospital Opens Psych Beds

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:00 EST

The 64-bed inpatient behavioral health unit will be fully operational by January 14; outpatient clinic services resume operations in main building.Categories: Press Release, Coney Island Hospital; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/newsletter/coney-island-logo-sm.jpg;

CityDoctors Med School Scholarships Total $2.4 Million

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:00 EST

20 New York City students will receive scholarships totaling $2.4 million to attend St. George's University School of Medicine under the CityDoctors scholarship program. Categories: Press Release, City Doctors; Image:http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/images/pressroom/citydoctors-logo.png;

Diabetes Telehealth Program Featured in Medical Journal

Thur, 03 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EDT

Study published in Journal of Managed Care Medicine shows HHC House Calls Telehealth Program lowered patients' blood sugar levels significantly. Categories: Press Release,Telehealth, Blood Sugar Van;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/home/telehealth-logo-sm.jpg;

New Year's Baby Born at Midnight at Elmhurst Hospital

Tue, 1 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EDT

Little Kaylee Sayuri Merino, born at exactly 12:00 a.m., is HHC's first baby of the new year and one of NYC's first babies of 2013.Categories: Press Release,Elmhurst;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/first-baby-elmhurst-sm.jpg;

Bellevue ED Open and Receiving Ambulances Again

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:30:00 EDT

The Bellevue Hospital Center Emergency Department is open and receiving ambulances again for the first time since Hurricane Sandy. ED is serving non-critical injuries only; trauma care remains closed.Categories: Press Release,Bellevue;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/bellevue-logo-sm.jpg;

Lincoln Hospital Unveils TEEN Van

Thur, 13 Dec 2012 15:30:00 EDT

Hospital staff will use the Teen Education and Empowerment Network (TEEN) Van funded by the New York Yankees to boost outreach efforts to Bronx teens at schools and community events, helping them make safe and healthy lifestyle choices. Categories: Press Release,TEEN Van;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/teen-van-201212-sm.jpg;

Queens CPEP Expands

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EDT

Queens Hospital Center has almost doubled the size of it Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program to help meet growing healthcare needs following the closure of several hospitals in the borough.Categories: Press Release,Queens;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/qhc-logo-sm.jpg;

MetroPlus #1 Again

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EDT

For four consecutive years, HHC's health plan ranked #1 in quality and patient satisfaction.Categories: Press Release,MetroPlus;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/metroplus-logo-sm.jpg;

Healthy Cookbook

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:30:00 EDT

Lincoln Medical Center publishes "Sweet Bites and Savory Sensations" -- a cookbook featuring local seniors' traditional recipes modified to reduce fat, sodium and sugar content.Categories: Press Release,Lincoln;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/lincoln-cookbook-sm.jpg;

Coney Island Hospital Provides Outpatient Services as Clean-up and Restoration Progresses

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:00:00 EDT

To help meet the healthcare needs of the local community hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, Coney Island Hospital is offering 24/7, non-emergency walk-in services. The hospital is also providing limited outpatient primary care and specialty care for children and adults, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 4 pm.Categories: Press Release,Coney Island;http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/newsletter/coney-island-logo-sm.jpg;

Bellevue Opens Outpatient Services After Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:00:00 EDT

The hospital now offers 24/7 non-emergency walk-in services and is providing limited ambulatory primary care services for adult and pediatric patients and routine OB-GYN care for women from 8 am to 8 pm.Categories: Press Release,Bellevue;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/bellevue-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC Hospitals Achieve Prestigious Niche "Senior Friendly" Certification

Tue, 26 Oct 2012 14:00:00 EDT

Harlem, NCB and Queens Hospitals adopt geriatric nurse training to meet the special needs of elder adults.Categories: Press Release,EMR;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/niche-sm.jpg;

Contract For New "Smart" Electronic Medical Record System To Span City's Entire Public Hospital System

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:00:00 EDT

The Board of Directors of HHC approved a contract with Epic Systems Corporation for a new electronic medical record (EMR) system to span all of HHC's patient care facilities. HHC anticipates the system will be in full operation by its 22,000 users in 2018 and will replace HHC's current EMR system that is nearly 20 years old.Categories: Press Release,EMR;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/newsletter/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

Nursing Excellence

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EDT

HHC honored outstanding nurses for their leadership, compassion and skills in advancing patient health, teamwork and community service.Categories: Press Release,Nursing;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/nursing-excellence-sm.jpg;

The New Harlem Hospital

Thur, 27 Sept 2012 12:00:00 EDT

Mayor Bloomberg marks the completion of the main construction phase of one of the largest major public hospital modernization projects in the city at the opening of new Mural Pavilion.Categories: Press Release,Harlem Hospital;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/lettera-sm.jpg;

The Fund for HHC Announces Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean to Serve as First HHC Global Ambassador

Tue, 25 Sept 2012 16:00:00 EDT

Internationally recognized musical and visual artist will help build awareness and philanthropic support and will strengthen HHC's ability to provide care and positive life options to young men and women.Categories: Press Release,HHC Fund;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/swizz-beatz-sm.jpg;

HHC and CMS Host Medicare 101 Workshops

Mon, 10 Sept 2012 17:00:00 EDT

Free public workshops will be held at HHC hospitals in the Bronx just in time for the Medicare open enrollment period Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.Categories: Press Release,Bronx;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/medicare-workshop-sm.jpg;

HHC and CMS to Host Medicare 101 Workshops

Mon, 10 Sept 2012 17:00:00 EDT

Free public workshops will be held at HHC hospitals and large health centers in Brooklyn just in time for the Medicare open enrollment period Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.Categories: Press Release,Brooklyn;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/medicare-workshop-sm.jpg;

HHC and CMS to Host Medicare 101 Workshops

Mon, 10 Sept 2012 17:00:00 EDT

Free public workshops will be held at HHC hospitals in Manhattan just in time for the Medicare open enrollment period Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.Categories: Press Release,Manhattan;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/medicare-workshop-sm.jpg;

HHC and CMS to Host Medicare 101 Workshops

Mon, 10 Sept 2012 17:00:00 EDT

Free public workshops will be held at HHC hospitals in Queens just in time for the Medicare open enrollment period Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.Categories: Press Release,Queens;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/medicare-workshop-sm.jpg;

HHC Babies Have Most Popular Names

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:00:00 EDT

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is joined by little Isabella and Jayden, born at Coney Island Hospital, who happen to have the most popular baby names in NYC.Categories: Press Release,Coney Island Hospital;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/email/baby-names-2-sm.jpg;

Harlem Healthcare Facility to be Named for Philanthropist

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:00:00 EDT

The new Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility will be first HHC facility to be named after living donor in recognition of his 40 yrs of generous support to Coler-Goldwater and New Yorkers with disabilities.Categories: Press Release,Coney Island Hospital;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/hank-2012-sm.jpg;

Lincoln Wins Quest for Quality

Thur, 19 July 2012 16:00:00 EDT

The prestigious national award from the American Hospital Association recognizes outstanding leadership and innovation in quality improvement and safety. Categories: Press Release,Quest for Quality;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/aha-sm.jpg;

Jacobi, Woodhull Among Best Hospitals

Tue, 17 July 2012 14:00:00 EDT

The two HHC hospitals made the top regional hospital rankings by U.S. News and World Report as high performing in one or more specialties.Categories: Press Release,Best Hospitals;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/best-hospitals-sm.jpg;

HHC President Aviles Joins NPSF Board

Thur, 12 July 2012 16:00:00 EDT

Marking his leadership in patient safety, Aviles appointed to National Patient Safety Foundation Board of Directors.Categories: Press Release,NPSF;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/npsf-logo-sm.jpg;

HHC Hospitals Host Farmers Markets

Fri, 6 July 2012 14:00:00 EDT

The markets make healthy food available in communities where residents don't always have access to fresh fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices.Categories: Press Release,Farmer's Market;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/mhc-farmers-market-sm.jpg;

HHC Qualifies as 'Meaningful User' of Electronic Medical Records

Thur, 5 July 2012 15:30:00 EDT

All 11 NYC public hospitals have achieved full "meaningful use" status of their electronic medical records system and will begin receiving nearly $200 million in federal funding.Categories: Press Release,EMR;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/20120705-pr-sm.jpg;

As Patients' Waistlines Expand, So Do Costs to Accommodate Them

Tue, 3 July 2012 11:30:00 EDT

Extra-wide wheelchairs, OR tables and stretchers are common at HHC's three Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence, but all 11 public hospitals are investing millions in special equipment to accommodate more overweight and obese New Yorkers.Categories: Newsletter,Bariatric;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/newsletter/obese-sm.jpg;

HHC Receives $8.8 M to Expand Ambulatory Care Services

Wed, 20 June 2012 16:30:00 EDT

NY State HEAL grants will fund expansion of dental, psych and geriatric services to increase access, improve efficiency and lower costs at Harlem, Lincoln and Woodhull hospitals.Categories: Press Release,HEAL;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/2012-heal-grants-1-sm.jpg;

Gouverneur Midwife Helps Launch U.N. Maternity Program

Thur, 7 June 2012 16:30:00 EDT

Dewan Duan, a Certified Nurse Midwife at Gouverneur Health D&TC, has been chosen to go to China as part of a U.N. program to reduce maternal death and disability rates.Categories: Press Release,Gouverneur;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/dewan-duan-sm.jpg;

Lincoln Hospital Gets Joint Commission Certification for Palliative Care

Tue, 29 May 2012 16:00:00 EDT

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center announced that it is one of only 12 hospitals in the U.S. and one of two in New York City to achieve the prestigious Joint Commission advanced certification for Palliative Care services for patients with chronic conditions or those who need end-of-life care. Categories: Press Release,Lincoln;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/lincoln-palliative-sm.jpg;

Woodhull Medical Center Recognizes EMS/FDNY Staff

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:00 EDT

Hospital staff honors EMS colleagues for assisting in care of FDNY Lt. Richard Nappi who collapsed fighting Bushwick fire.Categories: Press Release;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/fdny-woodhull-sm.jpg;

"Latch on NYC" to Support Breastfeeding Mothers

Wed, 9 May 2012 13:00:00

Since 2007 HHC hospitals have banned baby formula givaways and now renew their commitment to support mothers who breastfeed their infants by joining "Latch on NYC" breastfeeding initiative.Categories: Press Release,Breastfeeding Mothers;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/newsletter/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

Donated Wheelchairs Offer State-of-the-Art Mobility

Thur, 26 Apr 2012 11:30:00

Wheelchair Charities Inc. donated customized state-of-the-art wheelchairs to disabled patients of Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital.Categories: Press Release,Donated Wheelchairs;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/coler-logo-sm.jpg;

Diabetic Patients Improve Health

Mon, 7 May 2012 13:00:00

Diabetic patients at HHC achieved lower blood sugar levels and improved overall health thanks to programs like House Calls, the diabetic e-registry and educational classes and support groups.Categories: Press Release,Diabetic Patient;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/diabetes-housecalls-sm.jpg;

HHC Recognizes Outstanding Physicians

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:30:00

HHC today honored 28 talented physicians for their leadership and commitment to advancing the mission of the public hospital system and providing the highest quality healthcare to New Yorkers.Categories: Press Release,Doctors Day;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/newsletter/hhc-logo-sm.jpg;

62% Increase in Citywide Colonscopy Rate

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 11:30:00

HHC, DOH announce 62% increase in city's colonoscopy rate thanks in part to HHC's leadership in the fight against colon cancer. But rates in Russian-speaking community remains low and doctors at Coney Island Hospital stand ready to help close the gap.Categories: Press Release,Colonoscopy;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/hhc-nychealth-sm.jpg;

Medical School Scholarships Target Future Primary Care Doctors

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 11:30:00 EDT

The "CityDoctors" medical scholarship program will provide tuition based scholarships worth more than $11M over the next 5 years to NYC residents who aspire to become doctors and commit to give back to the community by practicing primary care medicine at an HHC hospital.Categories: Press Release,HHC CSS;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/cds-logo-sm.jpg;

Linking Patients to Social Services

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:00:00 EDT

A collaboration between HHC and the Community Service Society will provide social workers with a one-stop electronic resource to help link patients to benefit programs and services.Categories: Press Release,HHC CSS;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/pressroom/css-hhc-logo-115x90.jpg;

Kings County Uses Toyota Lean Methods to Transform ED, Gets National Recognition

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EDT

Kings County Hospital has been recognized nationally for using Toyota lean methods, known as Breakthrough at HHC, to transform its Emergency Department, improve efficiency and patient flow and shorten the time it takes for a patient to see a doctor.Categories: Press Release,Kings;Image:http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/images/newsletter/kingscounty-logo-sm.jpg;