Sept. 25, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials and mental health advocates gathered in Elmhurst on Friday to celebrate the council’s decision to restore $2 million in funding for Mental Health Clubhouses across the city. The clubhouses provide critical services and support for New Yorkers living with serious mental illnesses but faced closure after the… Read more »
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Elmhurst Hospital unveils upgraded Radiation Oncology Dept with $5.5M in funding from QBP Richards for advanced cancer treatments
Sept. 16, 2024 By Czarinna Andres NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has officially reopened its upgraded Radiation Oncology department for advanced cancer treatments. The $5.5 million renovation, funded by the Queens Borough President’s Office, equips the department with life-saving radiation therapy tools, including the Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator (LINAC), a machine designed to treat cancer wherever… Read more »
Elmhurst Hospital to host block party as part of National Suicide Prevention Week
Aug. 21, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Elmhurst Hospital’s Suicide Prevention in Youth Program (ESPY) will host a block party on Saturday, Sep. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the hospital’s Community Medical Center. This event will be held along 41st Avenue and will serve as the official kickoff for National Suicide Prevention…
Gov. Hochul announces landmark $27.5 million investment for maternal and pediatric care at Elmhurst Hospital
Aug. 17, 2024 By Athena Dawson Elmhurst Hospital is receiving major funding to support the growing medical needs of expecting mothers and children living in Queens. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a landmark $27.5 million investment into Elmhurst Hospital’s maternal and pediatric healthcare facilities on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Hochul held a press conference at the…
Assemblymember Catalina Cruz hosts event honoring first responders and loved ones lost to COVID-19
Jul. 12, 2024 By Athena Dawson Local officials and representatives from several community organizations hosted an event on July 8 at Elmhurst Hospital to honor first responders and pay tribute to the memory of loved ones lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, called “Celebration of Life,” was hosted by Assemblymember Catalina Cruz (D-39), Queens…
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Queensborough Community College hosts annual Partners for Progress Gala celebrating community leaders and student success
May. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queensborough Community College’s (QCC) Partners for Progress Gala, held on May 16 at Terrace on the Park in Flushing, celebrated notable achievements and raised funds to support the diverse needs of its students. The event recognized key figures in healthcare, community engagement and the arts. This year’s honorees included…
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Elmhurst Hospital joins forces with EHL Hospitality Business School to blend hospitality expertise with healthcare
Mar. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has entered into a partnership with EHL Hospitality Business School, an institution in hospitality management education based in Switzerland and Singapore. This collaboration aims to integrate hospitality best practices with healthcare services, promising a transformative impact on patient care and hospital operations. EHL Hospitality Business School is known for its comprehensive approach to hospitality management education, offering a range of programs from apprenticeships to master’s degrees. The partnership will see EHL students gain invaluable experience by working on hospitality-related projects under the guidance of hospital leadership, thus nurturing the next…
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Elmhurst Hospital and American Heart Association join forces for annual ‘Go for Red’ women’s health fair
Feb. 5, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Elmhurst Hospital, in partnership with the American Heart Association, held its annual “Go for Red” women’s health fair Friday, Feb. 2. The health fair is meant to foster research and awareness for women’s heart disease, according to Dr. Rosy Thachil of the hospital’s Cardiology department. Educational materials were also available to get people to think about their heart health, regardless of age. “One of the misconceptions we have in this country and really among physicians and patients too is that the number one killer of women is breast cancer, lung disease or something…
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Elmhurst Hospital celebrates new Citi Bike installation
Dec. 12, 2023 By Bill Parry Elmhurst Hospital recently celebrated a new arrival, not in its maternity ward, but outside, with the Department of Transportation installing a Citi Bike rack across the street. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez cut the ribbon on the much-anticipated Citi Bike rack on Nov. 29 that has been installed… Read more »
After COVID crisis, Elmhurst Hospital celebrates past with eye on future
Oct. 30, 2023 By Bill Parry Elmhurst Hospital celebrated its 190th year of care during a benefit gala at the Museum of Natural History on Wednesday, Oct. 25, raising more than $1 million from more than 400 guests who gathered beneath the iconic 94-foot-long blue whale model. The tone of the hospital’s first in-person gala…
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