David P. Rosen Speaks at Flushing Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Mr. David P. Rosen, President and CEO, MediSys Health Network, was the invited guest speaker at the November 30th Flushing Chamber of Commerce meeting. The topic of his presentation was “Good Neighbors, Good Partners,” in which he gave an overview of Flushing Hospital's role in the community.

His speech highlighted the hospital accomplishments and community involvement. He discussed the growing number of employees who reside in the area and the economic benefits Flushing Hospital brings to the neighborhood. Several examples of the hospital's community outreach and prevention efforts were also provided, including health fair participation and alliances with other non-profit organizations. In addition, Mr. Rosen boasted about individual honors bestowed upon a FHMC clinician as well as national accolades recently given to one of the hospital's clinical services.

Mr. Rosen then outlined the hospital’s recent additions and programs, which include the Bariatric Care Center, the Wound Care Center, the Grant-Funded Palliative Care Service, and the recently established Centering Pregnancy Program. New upgrades to the facility have come by way of the Endoscopy Unit, the Emergency Department and the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation facilities. And future plans involve creating a new pediatrics playroom, adding MRI services, and re-instituting radiation oncology services.

The Flushing Chamber of Commerce meetings are held monthly to discuss relevant and new information within the community. Many members of the Chamber are own also on Flushing Hospital’s Community Advisory Board. Every month, the hospital looks forward to attending these meetings in order to obtain and share information with its Flushing neighbors.