Press Releases
February 23rd 2026
Jamaica Hospital ICUs Earn Gold and Silver Beacon Awards for Excellence
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is pleased to announce that its Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) has earned a gold Beacon Award for Excellence, and its Medical Intensive Care U...
February 9th 2026
First Patient Treated at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center with New Technology to Help Control High Blood Pressure
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is pleased to announce that it is the first hospital in Queens to offer a new renal denervation (RDN) procedure to treat certain patients with high...
December 31st 2025
Jamaica Hospital Named City & State New York’s Top Mental Health Care Provider
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center has been named as one of New York State’s 2025 Top Mental Health Care Providers by City & State New York magazine.
According to City & State N...
November 19th 2025
Jamaica Hospital Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2025
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center proudly announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare for 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Gro...
June 5th 2025
Jamaica Hospital Opens New Ambulatory Surgery Unit
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center recently opened its new Ambulatory Surgical Unit (ASU). The expanded ASU allows the hospital to enhance its surgical services by increasing volume ...
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...
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-...
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 cance...
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. T...
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 Extra...
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 cann...
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...
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 vascu...
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 Ho...
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...
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)....
Clinical Experts
Please see Jamaica Hospital’s directory of experienced clinicians who can provide expert insight and analysis on a wide variety of health care topics.
Many of our physicians have a great deal of media experience. To discuss arranging an interview, please call the Public Affairs Department at 718-206-6020.
Podcasts
How Many Americans Live with Resistant Hypertension?
Millions face the challenge of resistant hypertension where common medications fall short. Join Dr. Kainat Khalid, a leading cardiologist at Jamaica Hospital, as she explains the ...
Understanding Lupus: What You Need to Know
In this episode of Jamaica Hospital Med Talk, host Carl Maronich sits down with Dr. Amir Barkhodari, a rheumatologist, to explore the complexities of lupus, an autoimmune disease ...
How Can Athletes Prevent Hip Injuries? Expert Insights from Dr. Stein
Join us as Dr. Spencer Stein shares essential tips for athletes on how to prevent hip injuries from occurring. Discover the importance of multi-sport involvement, stretching routi...
Understanding Carotid Artery Disease: What You Need to Know
Carotid artery disease can develop silently, increasing your risk of stroke without warning. Join us as Dr. Ahmed Khalil shares essential insights on risk factors, lifestyle choic...
What are the New Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea?
The importance of restful sleep can’t be overstated, and obstructive sleep apnea disrupts that peace for millions. Join us as Dr. Kulsum and Dr. Ong unravel the mechanics of OSA...
Types of Conditions Treated As a Neurologist
Join Dr. Morteza Modaber, the Director of Neurology at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, as he unpacks the complexities of dementia. Learn what dementia really means, the various t...
Lung Cancer Screening
The key to keeping lung cancer at bay is early detection but what if you don't have any symptoms? Dr. Luigi Tullo discusses the importance of lung cancer screenings, how it's diag...
Breastfeeding FAQ's
Though breastfeeding can be as natural as pregnancy itself for most, some moms may find they have trouble. Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Counselor Ario Pierre-Sutton gi...
Integrative Oncology
Though breastfeeding can be as natural as pregnancy itself for most, some moms may find they have trouble. Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Counselor Ario Pierre-Sutton gi...
Colorectal Cancer / The Importance of Screening
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the United States. Dr. Sophia Jagroop discusses colorectal cancer, preventative measures, the importance of scre...
Brain Tumors
Two extremely scary words in the medical field are brain tumor. Dr. Benjamin Hartley discusses brain tumors, who may be at risk for them, symptoms and possible treatment options, ...
What To Expect During Your Child’s First Eye Exam
May Chan Ho, a certified orthoptist at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, discusses the importance of regular eye exams especially for children and what to expect during your child'...
Seasonal Allergies
May Chan Ho, a certified orthoptist at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, discusses the importance of regular eye exams especially for children and what to expect during your child'...
Advancements In The Treatment for Type II Diabetes
May Chan Ho, a certified orthoptist at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, discusses the importance of regular eye exams especially for children and what to expect during your child'...
Compression Fractures
Compression fractures of the spine are common, especially in older patients, but luckily there are surgical and non-surgical options. Dr. Xun Li discusses the signs of compression...
What to Expect During Your Mammography
Mammograms are a crucial tool to a woman's health but there is a lot to know before you get one and the anticipation can be worse than the test itself. Dr. Sohita Mehra discusses ...
Understanding Menopause and How to Treat It
It's a rite of passage for women that usually occurs in your 40s or 50s and while you may not look forward to it, it is a natural biological process. Dr. Nidhi Shah discusses meno...
Common Misconceptions About Stroke
When it comes to strokes, time is brain. This means that the sooner you can get to the hospital, the better chance you have of not suffering long term effects. Dr. Pouria Moshayed...
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, is a very common condition but this may be the first time you've ever heard of it. Dr. Mina Guerges discusses PAD, who is most likely to devel...
Long COVID
Getting COVID-19 can be hard enough to deal with but that's not always the end of it and for many, there can be lingering effects. Dr. Alan Roth discusses Long COVID, some of the ...
Surgery After Significant Weight Loss
Big lifestyle changes, like significant weight loss, can definitely do wonders for your health but they can also leave you with unwanted excess skin. Dr. Marc Elkowitz discusses t...
Diagnosing and Treating Asthma
Big lifestyle changes, like significant weight loss, can definitely do wonders for your health but they can also leave you with unwanted excess skin. Dr. Marc Elkowitz discusses t...
Pulmonary Embolism
Big lifestyle changes, like significant weight loss, can definitely do wonders for your health but they can also leave you with unwanted excess skin. Dr. Marc Elkowitz discusses t...
Joint Pain
Joint pain and stiffness are no fun and unfortunately painful, achy, or stiff joints are fairly common in adults. Dr. Sanjit Konda discusses joint pain, potential causes, treatmen...
Managing Chronic Pain
Strange as it sounds, chronic pain doesn't have to mean chronic suffering. There are ways to diminish chronic pain and increase your wellbeing. Dr. Sam Nia discusses the different...
Common Causes For Nasal Breathing And Sinus Issues
Strange as it sounds, chronic pain doesn't have to mean chronic suffering. There are ways to diminish chronic pain and increase your wellbeing. Dr. Sam Nia discusses the different...
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Menstruation is perfectly normal but women can experience uterine bleeding that's not a part of that monthly cycle. Dr. Janice Ascencio discusses the differences between normal an...
Understanding COVID-19 Variants and Vaccinations
Menstruation is perfectly normal but women can experience uterine bleeding that's not a part of that monthly cycle. Dr. Janice Ascencio discusses the differences between normal an...
An Integrative Approach to Health and Wellness
Dr. Alan Roth and Dr. Gina Basello will explain the principals of Integrative Health, dispel any misconceptions, and describe how it can be used as a complementary form of care to...
Social Media Articles
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to a specific member of the department about a story you are working on, please contact them directly.
Michael Hinck, Director, Public Affairs
718-206-8739
[email protected]
Xavia Malcolm, Assistant Director, Public Affairs
718-206-6746
[email protected]
