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
March 12th 2020
Jamaica Hospital Confirms First Case of COVID-19
On March 11, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center received confirmation from the NYC DOH that one of our patients tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first confirmed case at our hospital. As a hosp Read more about Jamaica Hospital Confirms First Case of COVID-19[…]
March 5th 2020
Jamaica Hospital Makes America's 250 Best Hospitals List
There are over 5,000 hospitals in the United States, so to be listed as one of the top 250 in the country is quite an accomplishment. Healthgrades, a leading resource that connects consumers, physic Read more about Jamaica Hospital Makes America's 250 Best Hospitals List[…]
February 13th 2020
Jamaica Hospital Welcomes Home Puerto Rico Earthquake Response Team
On February 2nd, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made the special announcement that a delegation of bilingual mental health professionals was being deployed to Puerto Rico to provide much-needed Read more about Jamaica Hospital Welcomes Home Puerto Rico Earthquake Response Team[…]
January 23rd 2020
NYPD Recognizes Jamaica Hospital’s Trauma Department For Its Service to the Community
A first responder is defined as someone designated or trained to respond to an emergency. While many individuals fit this description, some of the most vital to our community are the brave men and wo Read more about NYPD Recognizes Jamaica Hospital’s Trauma Department For Its Service to the Community[…]
December 12th 2019
Jamaica Hospital's ER Earns Clinical Ultrasound Accreditation
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is proud to announce that its Emergency Department recently received Clinical Ultrasound Accreditation by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Clinica Read more about Jamaica Hospital's ER Earns Clinical Ultrasound Accreditation[…]
July 8th 2019
Jamaica Hospital Receives Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
The average American is living longer now than ever before, and while this is very good news, it does require the healthcare industry to adapt to caring for a growing senior population. Senior cit Read more about Jamaica Hospital Receives Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation[…]
July 3rd 2019
Jamaica Hospital Receives Prestigious Stroke Center Designation
Jamaica Hospital recently became a designated Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, an advancement in stroke care brought on by the evolving stroke system of care in New York City. This designation wa Read more about Jamaica Hospital Receives Prestigious Stroke Center Designation[…]
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 objectiv 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 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 dru 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 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 involv 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
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 involv 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 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 Jamaic 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 th Read more about Jamaica Hospital Provides New and Effective Way to Treat Prostate Gland Enlargement[…]
Clinical Experts
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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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
mhinck@jhmc.org
Xavia Malcolm, Assistant Director, Public Affairs
718-206-6746
xmalcolm@jhmc.org
