MediSys Network News

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Helps Reunite Family

When 61 year old, Dolores Bilbo disappeared from her Brooklyn home last week, her family went into a state of panic. They had exhausted all measures and worried would their sister would never be found. Luckily, thanks to the kindness of strangers, Ms. Bilbo was found wandering the streets of Queens and was brought to Jamaica Hospital. Delores had been found cold, hungry, and suffering from frostbite on her fingers and toes. Last night Jamaica Hospital along with CBS 2 News and the NYPD was able to help reunite this family.

Brookdale Hyperbaric Unit Receives Prestigous UHMS Accreditation

The Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society, an international non-profit organization whose purpose is to improve the scientific basis, promote sound treatment protocols and standards of practice in Hyperbaric Medicine, has granted Brookdale’s Hyperbaric and Wound Healing Center a three year accreditation.   There are only 59 hyperbaric facilities in the United States that have received this accreditation and Brookdale’s is the only one in the New York Metropolitan Area to have achieved it.  This prestigious accreditation was awarded to the Department headed by Edward Golembe, MD after undergoing a rigorous patient care, staff, safety, installation, operation and maintenance survey.

Congratulations to all who worked to achieve this recognition.

Brookdale's Clinical Lab Leads Hospital Staff In Reaching Out To The Needy

As the 2006 Holiday Season began, the staff of The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center once again reached out to those in need. The sense of community and spirit within the Brookdale family was heartwarming as baskets of non-perishable food items were assembled.  As was done for the past three years, several drop-off sites throughout the hospital were designated for staff donations and the response was even more overwhelming than past years.

Yanick Gourdet from the Clinical Laboratory gathered her group to assemble the goods for delivery.  The group’s goal for this year was to collect sufficient food and money to assemble 100 baskets.

Flushing Hospital Unveils New Multilingual Directory

On Thursday January 11, 2007 Flushing Hospital Medical Center unveiled the latest addition to its multilingual signage project. The newest sign is a full service hospital directory located adjacent to the elevator bank in the hospital lobby. The directory offers a complete listing of all departments and their locations in five languages, English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese and Hindi.

This latest effort is the second phase of a three phase project.  Flushing Hospital already provides multilingual signage throughout the ground floor of the main building and the medical science building.  The next phase of the project will incorporate directory assistance on all other patient floors in the main hospital.

According to Young Im Park, project coordinator and member of  the Public Affairs staff, "the multilingual sign project is an excellent example of how Flushing Hospital Medical Center reaches out to meet the needs of everyone in our community."

Wear Red Day 2007

MediSys invites all employees to join the American Heart Association on Friday, February 2, 2007 in its Go Red for Women Day.  Go Red For Women’s Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and stroke in women.  As one of the only designated Stroke Centers in New York City, we encourage all employees to show their support by wearing red.

For More Information about the American Heart Association or the Go Red for Women Day  please visit http://goredforwomen.org/go_red_in_your_own_fashion/index.html.

Brookdale's Tribute Gala: Another Successful Event

Over 550 friends of Brookdale gathered at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge on December 2, 2006 to pay homage to two very special people; Dr. Alvin I. Kahn, Chairman of the Board of Trustees whose exemplary dedication to Brookdale for half a century has left an indelible mark in the lives of many and Dr. Shepard H. Splain, Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics and President of the Medical Staff, esteemed physician and teacher who has been part of the Brookdale family for over 30 years.

Dr. Splain received the Brookdale Medal, the highest distinction the hospital confers and Dr. Kahn was presented with a replica of the plaque that is displayed in the Sonja and Dr. Alvin I. Kahn Auditorium on the Brookdale campus.   

MediSys President David Rosen's Testimony Featured in Recent News Articles

On December 1, 2006, MediSys President David P. Rosen testified, along with one of our physicians and several other health care leaders, in front of several New York State Assembly members about abuses of the insurance and managed care industry and how it is having a major financial impact on hospitals. 

  Mr. Rosen told top-ranking Assembly Democrats that consolidation within the health insurance industry is crippling hospitals across New York.

Many news outlets covered the story. Two of the stories is linked below. Queens Ledger & 1010WINS

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The Gift of Giving Comes to MediSys

MediSys would like to thank all of those that donated toys to our Pediatric patients during the holiday season. Children at all three of our hospitals who were ill during this holiday season were able to have their spitits lifted by the many generous visitors who came with bags overflowing with gifts.

Its because of the selflessness of these individuals and groups that our smallest patients could experience the joy of the holidays.
Baldauf Family
Doctors' Orders Coffee Shop
First United Church
The Department of Corrections
Brooklyn College
Sheepshead Bay Girl Scouts
Masonic Odd Fellows
Canarsie High School
Columbus Day Parade Committee

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Isabell Moccia
Joe Moccia (Santa)
Theresa Ariola
Mario Faulisi
Angelo Gurino
Annmarie Gurino
Citibank/Queens Courier Group
Victoria Schneps

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Expands

On Wednesday October 18, 2006 Jamaica Hospital Medical Center hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new TJH Medical Suite.

The ribbon cutting ceremony marked the opening and completion of the new state of the art facility which doubles the size of the old facility. This new facility is features 16 exam rooms and staffs 30 physicians. TJH physicians offer an array of specialties such as Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology, and Oncology amongst many others.

The TJH Medical Service Physician group is a multi-specialty practice group which offers medical and medical sub-specialties. Started in 1993 with only 4 physicians, today TJH has expanded to well over 700 physicians and offers 32 specialties at 35 locations throughout Brooklyn and Queens. It is also the largest physician network in Queens and the fourth largest in New York City.

Jamaica Launches Pregnancy PALS Program

On Monday November 13, 2006 a new chapter in health care began at The Women’s Health Center at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center located on Jamaica Avenue. A Pregnancy PAL(S) was waiting near the front entrance with a welcoming smile and a beautiful book about pregnancy written just for women like those in our clinic. “PALS” stands for Prenatal Adult Literacy Support and that’s exactly what they do.  Pregnancy PALS are specially trained volunteers, anxious to help women find their way in an oftentimes confusing and overwhelming system. Help might be locating the right window to register at, finding the elusive Axel building to apply for Medicaid or looking up a new word like ultrasound.

JHMC and FHMC Announces Psychosomatic Fellowship

The Departments of Psychiatry at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and Flushing Hospital Medical Center announces the availability of an ACGME-accredited Psychosomatic Fellowship.  Psychosomatic medicine is the study of mind and body, and how the two work together to produce changes in the body.

This unprecedented fellowship affords fellows the opportunity to work closely with Board Certified, C/L Fellowship-trained psychiatrists in multiple, culturally diverse settings. This fellowship will offer a broad exposure to general hospital psychiatry and involvement in specialties including child psychiatry, chemical dependency, pain management, physical rehabilitation, and traumatic brain injury.  Fellows will have clinical and teaching experience in various settings including Primary Care Clinics, Community Hospitals and a Tertiary Care Center. 
   
Applications are being accepted for two PGY-V positions starting July 1, 2007.  This one-year program meets all the requirements for Board Examination eligibility for Added Qualifications in Psychosomatic Medicine. For more information, contact  the Department of Psychiatry.

Dedication Ceremony of Sonja & Dr. Alvin I Kahn Auditorium at Brookdale Hospital

On October 26, 2006, Brookdale held a dedication ceremony renaming the auditorium in honor of Sonja and Dr. Alvin I. Kahn.

Dr. Kahn came to Brookdale as a resident over 50 years ago and has completed a full circle in his medical career.  He has gone from intern to an exceptional physician, clinician, teacher, administrator and Chairman of the Board of Trustees; a position which he currently holds.  His devotion and dedication to Brookdale, its physicians, residents, staff and patients have so deftly captured the true meaning of giving and have been an inspiration to all.

Dr. and Mrs. Kahn were joined by members of their family, friends, elected officials and hospital staff as the auditorium was renamed in their honor.  Mr. Rosen was master of ceremonies for the event and spoke eloquently about Dr. Kahn’s accomplishments at Brookdale and Mrs. Kahn’s role in such.  Others invited dignitaries making remarks included State Senator John Sampson, Assemblymen Darryl Towns and Nick Perry and Deputy Brooklyn Borough President, Robert Lupinsky who presented the Kahn’s with a Proclamation from Brooklyn Borough President, Marty Markowitz.  Mrs. Gwen Towns attended representing Congressman Ed Towns.

A bronze plaque is now displayed at the entrance of the Kahn Auditorium in gratitude for their dedication and devotion to Brookdale and their leadership, courage and fortitude that has been an inspiration to all those who have the pleasure of knowing Sonja and Dr. Alvin I. Kahn.

Flushing Hospital Medical Center: Community Board Expansion

Flushing Hospital Medical Center has recently made efforts to expand its Community Advisory Board.  On  November 21, 2006 President and CEO of Flushing Hospital Medical Center and MediSys Health Network, Mr. David Rosen met with key elected officials and leaders from the Flushing community who were invited to join the newly expanded group. This first meeting, hosted by Dr. Robert Crupi, installed a new board and began discussions that will lead to better cooperative efforts and more information sharing between the hospital and the community. The new Advisory Board leaders are elected chair Janet Malone, President of the North Queens Republicans , First Vice Chair Joan Vogt, Second Vice Chair Myra Herce, and Secretary and Treasurer Grace Meng

The new Community Advisory Board, members include Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, New York Senators Frank Padavan, and Toby Ann Stavisky.

Dr. Pinsker Featured in Queens Newspaper: Offers Advice on Weight Loss

Jamaica Hospital’s very own Dr. Richard Pinsker kicked off the New Year by providing expert advice on how to lose weight for the New Year, featured in the Jamaica TimesLedger. Pinsker, who’s been an endocrinologist at Jamaica for a decade, provided some insight to both the young and old on how to go about shedding those excess pounds the healthy way.

Dr. Pinsker began his medical career as a graduate of the University of Rome, Italy Medical School. When he isn’t busy enlightening people about their metabolism, Pinsker serves as the Lieutenant Colonel Medical Commander for the N.Y Army Reserve National Guard.

Please pick-up a copy of this week's edition of the Jamaica TimesLedger to read the full article.

Trump Pavilion Staff & Residents Bring Holiday Cheer to Our Troops

The Social Work Department at Trump Pavilion sponsored a facility wide project to spread some holiday cheer to our troops in Iraq. Due to the generosity of our Trump employees many packages were sent. Our residents were also involved in wrapping and packaging the gifts.
Trump Executive Director Greg Bradley stated "our staff and residents were gratified to be able to do something for our troops in Iraq, who were so far away from their families during this holiday season."
The photo shows the thankful troops who received the gift packages.

MediSys Grabs Bragging Rights to First NYC Baby: Born At Brookdale

Of the nearly 70 hospital in the New Your City region, only one can be first, and Brookdale was lucky enough to be the location of this years “First Baby” in New York City in 2007.

Baby boy, Odwyer Mohammed, was born at precisely 12 midnight leaving little room for dispute about who was the first born, but it was the aggressive work of our Medical, Nursing, and Public Affairs staff that got the information out to the media resulting in a large and high spirited press conference to start the New Year.

As soon as the birth ended, a call was sent out to Malika Granville the Public Affairs on call staff member who along with the help of Public Affairs staff Andrew Rubin and Brookdale’s own Ruth Richman reached out to the media to alert them to the good news.

We would like to thank the alert nursing staff, the physicians who were present during the delivery and all of the other staff who were a part of this exciting start to 2007.

The story ran in most of the NYC print media as well as on most of the New York TV and radio news programs. Above is a link to the story as it ran on WCBS Channel 2.