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Back to School 2021

Aug 23, 2021

This yearly event has become a hospital and community staple in which families look forward to attending.

3D Mammography Machine

Aug 18, 2021

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is now home to the only 3D mammography machine on the Rockaway, Queens Peninsula.

COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Incentive

Aug 10, 2021

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital has announced today that it has surpassed the reported overall Queen’s County hospital worker COVID-19 vaccination percentage of 67% by implementing a staff vaccination incentive program that lasted one month.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Raises Funds to Benefit Women’s Health at Its 24th Annual Golf Tournament

Jul 13, 2021

St. John’s netted approximately $140,000 through the golf tournament, and honored Joe Caraccia, Senior Vice President of Long Island-based Jzanus, who is a frequent contributor of several of St. John’s fundraising initiatives.

Night of Heroes

May 19, 2021

A grand event that served as both a celebration and reflection of the hard work and resilience of the hospital’s dedicated Team Members.

Over $20,000 Raised from St. John’s Episcopal Hospital #GivingTuesday Campaign Benefitting Newborn Babies

Mar 30, 2021

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital met its 2020 #GivingTuesday goal to raise $20,000 to fund the purchase of four GE Healthcare BiliSoft Phototherapy Systems.

Adopt a Family 2020

Feb 19, 2021

Adopt-a-Family is a wonderful initiative that helps make the holiday season a blessed and joyous occasion for our patients and families in need.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Welcomes First Baby of the New Year

Jan 6, 2021

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital (SJEH) happily embraced its first delivery of the New Year. Entering the world on January 2 at 6 lbs., 12 oz. […]

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Begins Administering COVID-19 Vaccines to Staff

Dec 15, 2020

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital has received the COVID-19 vaccine and has begun to vaccinate its frontline health care heroes.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Provides More than 90 Families with Food Items for Thanksgiving as Food Insecurity Rates Rise because of COVID-19 Pandemic

Dec 4, 2020

The hospital’s staff prepared and decorated baskets for each food recipient, and setup a large heated tent on its campus for use as a food grab-and-go distribution center.

St. John’s Medical Group Enhances Its Outpatient Medical Service Offerings by Opening State-of-the-Art Health Center in Rockaway Park this December

Nov 30, 2020

Patients and community members will have access to high-quality medical care in a modern setting equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Eliminates Cancer Screening Costs for 
Those Who Do Not Have Health Insurance through New Program

Oct 26, 2020

The hospital is playing an essential role in eliminating cost barriers that can prevent patients from seeking necessary cancer screenings.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Receives Accolades for Providing High-Quality Healthcare

Oct 7, 2020

The hospital attained the awards as a result of its commitment to ensuring that patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines founded in the latest scientific evidence.

Back to School Grab-and-Go

Oct 1, 2020

This yearly event has become a hospital and community staple in which families look forward to attending.

Emergency Department Expansion Phase 2

Sep 16, 2020

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital (SJEH) has completed the second phase of construction on its emergency department expansion project.

Women’s Health Center Fundraising

Aug 3, 2020

SJEH intended to raise funds at its annual golf event that was to occur this summer, but the event was canceled because of the pandemic.

Patients Benefitting from Enhanced Quality of Care at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital

Jul 14, 2020

The recognition signifies the enhancements in quality of care, patient safety, and patient experience that have taken place at SJEH since Jerry Walsh took the helm as Chief Executive Officer in mid-2015.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Announces Free Mental Health Virtual Support Groups

Jun 15, 2020

The support groups are led by facilitators who worked in the Rockaways providing similar support after the events of 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy, and will focus on different aspects of emotional support including coping with grief, loss, stress, and anxiety.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Takes a Knee

Jun 15, 2020

The team members kneeled in unison for 8 minutes and 46 seconds—the amount of time a Minneapolis police officer knelt on an unarmed George Floyd’s neck resulting in his death.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Welcomes Patients Back for In-Person Medical Care at Hospital and Its Outpatient Primary and Specialty Care Locations

Jun 15, 2020

t. John’s outpatient primary and specialty care sites located throughout the peninsula, and the hospital’s emergency department are open and community members should not delay in getting the in-person medical care they need.