Press Releases
March 25th 2025
Jamaica Hospital Opens New Pediatric Unit
On Wednesday, March 19th, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center proudly opened its newly renovated inpatient pediatric unit.
When creating the new space, emphasis was placed on comfort, safety, and privac
February 26th 2025
Jamaica Hospital Awarded Designation as Center of Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center has been named a Center of Excellence (COE) by GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2) for its ongoing commitment to providing the Queens community with patient-centered, evidence-b
February 20th 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul’s $188 Million Investment in Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jamaica Hospital Set to Transform the Delivery of Cancer Care for Queens Residents
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently surprised a crowd at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center with exciting news: the State is investing $188 million to build a comprehensive cancer center, which will
February 18th 2025
Jamaica Hospital First in South Queens to Implant the Esprit™ BTK System- An Effective Treatment to Reduce the Risk of Leg Amputation
As the first hospital in South Queens to utilize the Esprit™ BTK System, Jamaica Hospital offers patients in the area an effective treatment option to prevent limb amputation. The device works by k
December 20th 2024
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Earns Vascular Testing Accreditation by the IAC
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center has been granted a three-year term of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Vascular Testing in the area(s) of Extracranial Cerebrovascu
December 12th 2024
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Now Offering Inspire® Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is the first and only hospital in Queens to offer Inspire therapy, a breakthrough obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for those who cannot use Continuous Po
April 7th 2024
MediSys Health Network Officially Opens New Cancer Center In Queens
The MediSys Health Network (comprised of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and Flushing Hospital Medical Center) is pleased to announce the official opening of its new cancer center.
The excitin
February 28th 2024
Jamaica Hospital Surgical Team Completes First Percutaneous AV Fistula Procedure In Queens
We are pleased to share that a Jamaica Hospital Medical Center surgical team has completed the first percutaneous AV fistula procedure performed in Queens.
The team led by vascular surgeon Dr. Mina
February 1st 2024
Jamaica Hospital Named One Of America’s 100 Best Hospitals
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2024, by Healthgrades.
The achievement places Jamaica Hospital in the top 2%
June 16th 2023
Jamaica Hospital Announces Groundbreaking For New Emergency Department
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center has announced that it will be breaking ground for its new Emergency Department (ED) on Friday, June 16th. This is the first major expansion of the hospital’s ED to
March 16th 2023
Jamaica Hospital First In Queens To Successfully Complete DVT Procedure Using Protrieve™ and ClotTriever BOLD™
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center recently announced being the first hospital in Queens to use Protrieve™ and ClotTriever BOLD™ for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
DVT occurs when
January 12th 2023
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER AND MEDISYS HEALTH NETWORK ANNOUNCE NEW COLLABORATION TO ENHANCE CANCER CARE IN QUEENS
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and MediSys Health Network (Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and Flushing Hospital Medical Center) today announced a new collaboration that will expand acc
December 15th 2022
Jamaica Hospital Announces The Opening Of Its New, State-Of-The-Art Pediatric Eye Center
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center announced the opening of its new pediatric ophthalmology center. Construction of the state-of-the-art facility and the purchase of equipment was made possible thanks t
December 8th 2022
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center First Hospital in Queens to Utilize Ceribell Rapid Response Technology
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is the first hospital in Queens to utilize the most advanced technology to detect and diagnose seizure activity for critically ill patients to ensure they receive the
September 27th 2022
Jamaica Hospital Now Offers The Mako SmartRobotics Surgical Platform
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is proud to introduce the innovative Mako SmartRobotics surgical platform to our Department of Orthopedic Surgery. This state-of-the-art advancement in joint replaceme
June 9th 2022
Jamaica Hospital Signs M.O.U. With Members of The NYC Crisis Management System King of Kings, Life Camp, Sheltering Arms Children and Family Services- Rock Safe Streets To Address Gun Violence Epidemic In Our Community
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, firearm violence is a serious public health problem. About 124 people in the U.S. die each day from firearm-related injuries. Gun violen
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