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Man slashed across face by armed robbers during Corona chain-snatching: NYPD

Dec. 9, 2024 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_85863" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for these suspects who allegedly slashed a man in Corona after threatening him with a handgun during a chain-snatching on 37th Avenue. NYPD[/caption]
Dec. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry

Elmhurst Hospital promotes screenings for Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Nov. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 19, 2024 By Colum Motherway Elmhurst Hospital is encouraging Queens residents to apply for lung cancer screenings in a bid to increase the chances of early treatment for the disease. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the hospital is reaching out to all who fit the screening… Read more »

Future of Elmhurst Hospital: $239M in renovations, new services, and expanded care

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Nov. 18, 2024 By Colum Motherway Elmhurst Hospital, a cornerstone of Queens healthcare, is poised for significant growth with ambitious new development plans. On Thursday, Nov. 14, the hospital hosted a Media, Business, and Community-Based Organization (CBO) Roundtable to unveil its vision for the future as New York City’s second-oldest municipal hospital. Dr. Helen…

Elected officials and mental health advocates gather in Elmhurst to celebrate restoration of mental health funding

Council Members and mental health advocates outside Elmhurst Hospital-based Lifelinks Clubhouse.

Sep. 25, 2024 By sobrien 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… Read more »

Elmhurst Hospital unveils upgraded Radiation Oncology Dept with $5.5M in funding from QBP Richards for advanced cancer treatments

Sep. 16, 2024 By Czarinna Andres 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… Read more »

Queensborough Community College hosts annual Partners for Progress Gala celebrating community leaders and student success

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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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