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Rain or Shine, Women Show Up for Health and Healing at Episcopal Health Services

Far Rockaway, New York, May 23, 2025 — A little rain didn’t stop women and expectant mothers from turning out as Episcopal Health Services (EHS) celebrated National Women’s Health Week with an engaging women’s health fair on May 14 at the EHS Clinical Learning Center.

Themed, “Let’s Talk About it: Reducing Women’s Health Stigma. Happiness Starts with Good Health,” the fair aimed to reduce the stigma surrounding women’s health by encouraging open conversation, raising awareness and connecting women with vital community resources. “This is a very monumental event for us all at EHS,” said Donald T. Morrish, MD, MMM, Chief Executive Officer at EHS. “Women are truly the anchors of our families, and supporting their health is our responsibility in every aspect – whether it’s through access to quality medical care, nutritional support, behavioral health services, or dedicated care from doulas. It’s a holistic approach, and as an obstetrician, I’m especially proud to be part of it.”

Donald T. Morrish, MD. MMM, (third from right), Chief Executive Officer of EHS is pictured with Jacqueline Marecheau, MD, FACOG, (center) Chair of OBGYN, and EHS leaders (from left): Keisha-Ann Wisdom, DHA, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, SVP of Patient Services & Chief Nursing Officer; Jameela Yusuff, MD, MPH, SVP & Chief Medical Officer; Steven Guido, EVP & Chief Financial Officer; Sharika Gordon, SVP & Chief People Officer; John Lott, Vice President of Compliance, Privacy & Security; and Sharon Kennedy, Associate Chief Nursing Officer. Lisa George (second from left), a representative from the office of NYS Senator James Sanders, Jr.’s is also pictured.
Donald T. Morrish, MD. MMM, (third from right), Chief Executive Officer of EHS is pictured with Jacqueline Marecheau, MD, FACOG, (center) Chair of OBGYN, and EHS leaders (from left): Keisha-Ann Wisdom, DHA, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, SVP of Patient Services & Chief Nursing Officer; Jameela Yusuff, MD, MPH, SVP & Chief Medical Officer; Steven Guido, EVP & Chief Financial Officer; Sharika Gordon, SVP & Chief People Officer; John Lott, Vice President of Compliance, Privacy & Security; and Sharon Kennedy, Associate Chief Nursing Officer. Lisa George (second from left), a representative from the office of NYS Senator James Sanders, Jr.’s is also pictured.
Donald T. Morrish, MD. MMM, (left), Chief Executive Officer of EHS and Jacqueline Marecheau, MD, FACOG, Chair of OBGYN are pictured with Victoria Serrano, who is representing Far Rockaway in the Miss USA New York competition.
Donald T. Morrish, MD. MMM, (left), Chief Executive Officer of EHS and Jacqueline Marecheau, MD, FACOG, Chair of OBGYN are pictured with Victoria Serrano, who is representing Far Rockaway in the Miss USA New York competition.
Melissa Bistricer, MS, RDN, CDN, EHS Clinical Nutritionist provided health-related information to community resident Gwendolyn Bethea at the fair.
Melissa Bistricer, MS, RDN, CDN, EHS Clinical Nutritionist provided health-related information to community resident Gwendolyn Bethea at the fair.

“Today is about connection, care, and conversation,” said Jacqueline Marecheau, MD, FACOG, Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology at EHS. “It’s about asking questions, getting answers, and making sure every woman feels seen, heard, and supported.”

The fair offered a wide variety of free services and activities to support women’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Highlights included health screenings and education, group support sessions, massage and aromatherapy, free diaper and menstrual product giveaways by the St. John’s ICARE Foundation in partnership with the Allied Foundation, and much more.

Members of EHS’ Dietary Team (from left): Allana Ellis, Charlene Cartagena, Charwin Reid, Jaden Cordero, and Aliyah Williams provided a delicious assortment of food, offering a sneak peek of the culinary delights that will be available to expectant mothers when EHS’ new LDRP suite opens.
Members of EHS’ Dietary Team (from left): Allana Ellis, Charlene Cartagena, Charwin Reid, Jaden Cordero, and Aliyah Williams provided a delicious assortment of food, offering a sneak peek of the culinary delights that will be available to expectant mothers when EHS’ new LDRP suite opens.
Expectant mom Alexis Small (right) received information from a representative of Healthfirst at the event.
Expectant mom Alexis Small (right) received information from a representative of Healthfirst at the event.

EHS also announced the upcoming opening of St. John’s Episcopal Hospital’s new state-of-the-art Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum suite, scheduled to open in summer 2025.

Special thanks to the community partners who made this event possible, including: the Allied Foundation, Bazalel Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, CABS Health Network, Emblem Health, Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Public Health Solutions, St. John’s ICARE Foundation, Love Nana, Jewish Community Council of the Rockaway Peninsula, Healthfirst, God’s Love We Deliver, Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services, Ocean Bay Community Development Corporation, and The Arch App.

About Episcopal Health Services

Episcopal Health Services Inc., (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. The system provides emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved Rockaways and Five Towns populations. The system provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services, regardless of their ability to pay.