Jamaica Hospital Goes International

Jamaica Hospital’s own Andrew Rubin, D.P.M spent yesterday presenting to an audience at the United Nations on the dangers of Diabetes and its affects on the extremities. There are over 7000 people employed at the United Nations New York Headquarters, many of whom are either affected by the disease or know someone who is.

For over 10 years Andrew Rubin, a Podiatrist at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and Chairman of the Queens Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, has worked to empower patients with information about Diabetes. As a chronic disease, it affects many other parts of the body, causing tingling, numbness, and impaired wound healing in the feet. If diabetes is not properly cared for, infection can develop leading to amputation of the extremity. 

“Presenting at the United Nations was a remarkable opportunity. Working in one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the country, Queens is a microcosm of the United Nations and what it represents.” says Dr. Rubin. Diabetes affects millions both young and old and of every ethnicity. It’s important that we educate and promote awareness of its debilitating affects.