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 privacy. The unit, located on the 5th floor of the hospital, is equipped with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment and features 13 beds, including two isolation rooms complete with a HEPA filtration system.
Additionally, the pediatric unit is beautifully decorated with child-friendly murals to create a soothing environment and offers a family lounge, an open refreshment area for families, and a pediatric playroom, which will be staffed by a dedicated Child Life Specialist.
The pediatric unit is staffed by board-certified pediatricians, as well as experienced pediatric registered nurses and respiratory therapists. Jamaica Hospital also offers a wide variety of pediatric subspecialty services, including pediatric endocrinology, urology, pulmonology, cardiology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, surgery, and neonatology, to provide comprehensive care for the children in the community.
Construction on the pediatric unit began in April of 2024 and was almost entirely completed by Jamaica Hospital’s in-house Engineering Department. During construction, pediatric patients requiring admission were transferred to Flushing Hospital Medical Center, also part of the MediSys Health Network, where they received expert and compassionate care.
“This is an exciting day for the community and Jamaica Hospital,” stated Marge Lilienthal, Director of Nursing for Women & Children’s Services. The opening of this new unit reaffirms the hospital’s commitment to the care of children in our communities. We now have a world-class facility for our doctors, nurses, and the rest of our health care team to deliver care.”
All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.