Welcome
Welcome to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center's Public Affairs Department. It is our intention to keep the community informed of the many activities, services and programs at Jamaica Hospital.
The Public Affairs Department provides immediate response to all media inquiries, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To contact us during normal business hours, please call 718-206-6020. If you are calling regarding a developing story during evening or weekend hours, please call the hospital switchboard at 718-206-6000 and ask the operator to contact the on-call representative and we will return your call immediately. To speak with a member of our team about a story you are working on, please feel free to contact us directly.
Public Affairs Staff
Michael Hinck, Director, Public Affairs
718-206-8739
mhinck@jhmc.org
Xavia Malcolm, Assistant Director, Public Affairs
718-206-6746
xmalcolm@jhmc.org
Press Releases
April 11th 2019
Hospital and Casino Executives Dedicate Their Time to National Drop Everything and Read Day
An average day for President Scott Molina and May Uri, Vice President of Human Resources at Resorts World Casino New York City involves long hours filled with planning and executing business objectives. Due to their hectic schedules, time is extremely valuable and scarce. However, on April 12th, in celebration of National Drop Everything and Read Day ( D.E A.R. Day) both executives will drop everything in their busy schedules and join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center leadership in dedicating their time to read books to children on the hospital’s Pediatric Unit. The children will be gathered for story time and treated to a series of tales. Read more about Hospital and Casino Executives Dedicate Their Time to National Drop Everything and Read Day[…]
March 13th 2019
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Announces Partnership with LegalHealth to Provide Legal Services to Patients
On a daily basis New Yorkers, especially low-income residents, face challenging financial and social issues. These factors can negatively impact their lives in many ways, most notably their physical and mental health. Lack of access to adequate housing, food, or safe and secure employment can impede their ability to seek and receive appropriate healthcare services for themselves and their families. Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is working to remove these barriers by offering free legal services to its patients. Read more about Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Announces Partnership with LegalHealth to Provide Legal Services to Patients[…]
January 31st 2019
Jamaica Hospital First In Queens To Join HealingNYC’s Relay
The opioid epidemic continues to plague New York City communities. According to the City’s Department of Health, there were 694 confirmed overdose deaths from January to June 2018, and a fatal drug overdose reported every six hours. More New Yorkers die as a result of drug overdoses than homicides, suicides and motor vehicle accidents combined. In Queens, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center which operates one of the City’s busiest emergency departments; has experienced firsthand the detriment the epidemic has caused. Last year, Jamaica Hospital’s emergency department treated over 200 patients for opioid drug overdoses. Read more about Jamaica Hospital First In Queens To Join HealingNYC’s Relay […]
January 31st 2019
Jamaica Hospital Initiative Focuses on Vision Saving Service for Premature Babies
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding eye disorder that affects premature babies. It results in the abnormal growth of blood vessels in the retina (the layer of cells at the back of the eye that allows us to see). According to the National Eye Institute, ROP “is one of the most common causes of visual loss in childhood and can lead to lifelong vision impairment and blindness.” Read more about Jamaica Hospital Initiative Focuses on Vision Saving Service for Premature Babies […]
November 1st 2018
The Ferrara Family Center for Hospice Care Hosts Art Exhibit in Observance of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
On November 14th, Jamaica Hospital’s Ferrara Family Center for Hospice Care will host an art exhibit in observation of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. The theme of the exhibit involves calming landscapes; pieces were created to provide hospice patients and their families with visual escapes to serene gardens, countrysides, beaches, and plains. Read more about The Ferrara Family Center for Hospice Care Hosts Art Exhibit in Observance of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month […]
September 26th 2018
Jamaica Hospital Kicks Off Their Falls Prevention Tour This September
With an increasing population entering retirement age each year in New York City, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center has observed a spike in patients admitted to the Emergency Department due to falls. Read more about Jamaica Hospital Kicks Off Their Falls Prevention Tour This September[…]
July 18th 2018
Jamaica Hospital Announces the Opening Of the Thomas Santucci Jr., MD Cardiovascular Interventional Suite
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center sits in the heart of a community that is currently experiencing a steady rise in the rates of people diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. “There is a significant prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and obesity in our area, all of which contribute to the growing incidence of all types of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes,” explains Dr. Robert Mendelson, Director of Cardiology and Chairman of the Department of Medicine. Read more about Jamaica Hospital Announces the Opening Of the Thomas Santucci Jr., MD Cardiovascular Interventional Suite[…]
June 20th 2018
Jamaica Hospital to Bring Much Needed Farmers’ Market to the Community
Adequate access to healthy food is a key issue that affects several Queens communities. In a recent study conducted by Public Health Solutions it was found that areas of the borough, including Jamaica, were deemed as “Food Swamps.” The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), describes food swamps as “neighborhoods where fast food and junk food inundate healthy alternatives.” Read more about Jamaica Hospital to Bring Much Needed Farmers’ Market to the Community […]
June 19th 2018
Jamaica Hospital Provides New and Effective Way to Treat Prostate Gland Enlargement
Dr. Ricardo Ricciardi is one of the first Urologists in New York City to be recognized for his efforts in providing a new and effective way to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that affects millions of men in the United States. Read more about Jamaica Hospital Provides New and Effective Way to Treat Prostate Gland Enlargement[…]
April 16th 2018
Experts Warn This Year’s Allergy Season Could Be Severe Jamaica Hospital Prepares Patients for the Dreaded Pollen Season
Although stretches of warmer weather, blooming flowers and other familiar notes that characterize the spring season may seem delayed; temperatures are certain to heat up over time and pollen production will increase in the next few weeks Read more about Experts Warn This Year’s Allergy Season Could Be Severe Jamaica Hospital Prepares Patients for the Dreaded Pollen Season[…]
April 12th 2018
Jamaica Hospital Designated an ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center has recently been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence™ (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Read more about Jamaica Hospital Designated an ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence[…]
April 3rd 2018
Jamaica Hospital Receives QINCA Certificate of Excellence
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center received the certificate of excellence from the Quality Improvement Network for Contraceptive Access (QINCA) for providing our patients with access to contraception options in a post-partum setting. Read more about Jamaica Hospital Receives QINCA Certificate of Excellence[…]
March 28th 2018
MediSys Health Network Doctors Receive Castle Connolly Top Honors
For more than two decades, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. has been a recognizable resource for identifying the area’s Top Doctors. Read more about MediSys Health Network Doctors Receive Castle Connolly Top Honors […]
March 1st 2018
Jamaica Hospital Introduces Robotic Pet Therapy to Provide Comfort to Patients
Being hospitalized can be a difficult situation for many. In addition to dealing with being sick or injured, patients struggle with feelings of depression, stress and loneliness. To help them cope with these emotions, Jamaica Hospital has recently implemented an innovative pilot program that is receiving very encouraging feedback. Read more about Jamaica Hospital Introduces Robotic Pet Therapy to Provide Comfort to Patients[…]
January 26th 2018
As the Flu Runs Rampant in New York City Doctors Warn Patients Antibiotics Are Not Always Best
Influenza (Flu) is widespread in New York. In a recent report from the New York State Department of Health, it was found that the number of... Read more about As the Flu Runs Rampant in New York City Doctors Warn Patients Antibiotics Are Not Always Best […]
January 1st 2018
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Receives the American College of Cardiology Award for Cardiac Care
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is proud to announce that it is the recipient of the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry... Read more about Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Receives the American College of Cardiology Award for Cardiac Care[…]
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Please see Jamaica Hospital’s directory of experienced clinical team 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.
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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
mhinck@jhmc.org
Xavia Malcolm, Assistant Director, Public Affairs
718-206-6746
xmalcolm@jhmc.org
