New York Safety Net Hospital Coalition Releases Policy Solutions to Advance Health Equity in New York
Feb 03, 2023
The New York Safety Net Hospital Coalition released a policy proposal to make Medicaid reimbursement more equitable for safety net hospitals by matching government rates to the regional average commercial rate.
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Pharmacists Present Research Findings at Dubai International Pharmaceuticals & Technology Conference & Exhibition
Feb 03, 2023
The presentations by Piao Zhuge, PharmD, BCPS, and Ruby Rajkumar, PharmD, BCGP focused on the St. John’s Pharmaceutical team’s findings on the Impact of a Pharmacist-Driven Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in a Community Teaching Hospital and the Remdesvir Impact on Readmission & Mortality in Acute Care.
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Receives $150,000 from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation in Support of Maternal Health Program
Jan 23, 2023
Through this program, pre-and postnatal women in the Rockaways will have the opportunity to receive free-of-charge access to a professional doula who will assist them throughout the childbirth process; providing physical, emotional, and informational support to mothers, helping to achieve the healthiest, most satisfying birth experience possible.
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Welcomes First Baby of the New Year
Jan 01, 2023
Entering the world on January 1 at 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and over than 19 inches long, baby boy Noah was born healthy and strong to proud Rockaway native parents and residents, Samaria Rodriguez and Raymond West.
Dr. Jacqueline Marecheau Named St. John’s Episcopal Hospital’s Interim Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sep 23, 2022
Dr. Marecheau comes to her role with nearly 20 years of experience as a Faculty and Voluntary Attending. She initially joined St. John’s in early 2020 as the Director of Quality and Patient Safety for Women’s Health.
St. John’s ICARE Back-to-School event draws hundreds to Rockaway YMCA
Sep 23, 2022
The annual event provided school supplies, health screenings and health education to more than 600 children in need on the Peninsula.
St. John’s Medical Group and the St. John’s ICARE Foundation Present A Cancer Awareness Event Sponsored by National Grid
Sep 21, 2022
With efforts to educate and bring awareness, the event focused on offering cancer screening tests and cancer prevention information to the community in order to help close the gap of this fatal social determinant of health.
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Launches New Doula Services Program
Jul 14, 2022
The program, which launched this month, provides physical, emotional and educational support to birthing parents before, during and shortly after childbirth.
First Comprehensive Women’s Health Center Opens in Rockaway, Queens During Women’s History Month Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Tour Held
Mar 31, 2022
It is the first comprehensive women’s health center located on the Rockaway, Queens Peninsula, and is named in honor of long-time volunteer and former member of Episcopal Health Service’s Board of Trustees, Margaret O. Carpenter.
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Appoints Hermelina Zabala as Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer
Mar 21, 2022
In her new role, Ms. Zabala will ensure the high quality of nursing services, use strategic planning to balance efficient and optimal patient care, create and maintain standards of care, and monitor the progress of quality initiatives.