Tag: queens-healthcare

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital partners with Plaza College to strengthen nursing workforce in Queens

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Mar. 4, 2025 By QNS News Team St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, has announced a new academic partnership with Plaza College to enhance its Nurse Residency Program, providing hands-on training and mentorship to aspiring nurses. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academic education and professional practice while bolstering the future…

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…

Healthfirst opens expanded Flushing community office enhancing healthcare access with multilingual support

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Nov. 7, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Healthfirst, a leading not-for-profit health insurer in New York, marked the opening of its new and expanded community office in Flushing, on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Located at 39-06 Main St., the new 3,500-square-foot facility is the latest addition to Healthfirst’s expanding network of community offices in Queens, joining…