New York
3Oct-23

A Cultural Landmark: Prime Ministers Modi and Sunak extend warm wishes for inauguration of Akshardham, USA

From September 30, the highly anticipated dedication celebrations of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey, in the presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, are underway through a nine-day celebration.  Esteemed leaders, including heads of state from around the world, have extended their best wishes and support for this momentous occasion.  Among the well-wishers are India's...
3Oct-23

Newsweek ranks NYC Health+Hospitals/Sea View nursing home #1 in NYS

NYC Health + Hospitals on September 28, 2023 announced that as part of Newsweek’s third annual “Best Nursing Homes 2024” rankings, it recognized the health system’s skilled nursing facility NYC Health + Hospitals/Sea View as the number one nursing home in the state for the second year in a row. Three of the five NYC Health + Hospitals...
3Oct-23

Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez conferred prestigious Alexander Hamilton Immigrant Achievement Award

On a historic day at the iconic Federal Hall National Memorial, nestled at 26 Wall Street, Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez was honored with the prestigious Alexander Hamilton Immigrant Achievement Award. This distinguished recognition celebrates Commissioner Rodriguez's remarkable journey as an immigrant and his unwavering commitment to the betterment of New York City.  In his acceptance speech, Commissioner Rodriguez dedicated...
3Oct-23

NYC Health+Hospitals/Woodhull successfully evacuates 116 patients, transfers across health system

A neighborhood power failure and equipment damage caused by the extreme rainfall on Friday necessitated a temporary evacuation and full patient transfer  At a little before midnight on September 30, 2023, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull successfully completed a safe and orderly evacuation of all patients, to allow for the hospital to fully shut down its power to address flood-related...
29Sep-23

$15 Million in new federal funding to plant, maintain NYC’s trees

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Sue Donoghue on Sept 28, 2023, announced that the city has been awarded $15 million in new federal funding to create new green jobs, improve and expand the city’s urban tree canopy, and increase equitable access to the many benefits that urban...
29Sep-23

10 NYC Health+Hospitals physicians named in Castle Connolly’s ‘2023 Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors’ list

NYC Health + Hospitals on Sept 26, 2023 announced that ten of its physicians were among 234 doctors across 32 states and 60 specialties named to Castle Connolly’s inaugural list of ‘Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors’ for their outstanding expertise, patient care, and contributions to the field of health care. Presented as a part of National Latino Physician's...
29Sep-23

NYC Health+Hospitals recognized for high quality care in lowering blood pressure

NYC Health + Hospitals on Sept 28, 2023, announced all 11 of its hospitals and eight of its NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health sites were recognized by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association for their work in managing hypertension, or high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart attack and stroke. 17 of its sites...
27Sep-23

BAPS Festival of Inspirations to culminate in grand inauguration of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham

Robbinsville, New Jersey, recently has become the epicenter of profound spiritual fervor as the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham hosted the three-month-long "Festival of Inspirations." Uniting various events under its umbrella, the festival was a clarion call for unity, spirituality, and community service, echoing Pramukh Swami Maharaj's life motto, “In the joy of others lies our...
27Sep-23

NYC Health+Hospitals’ Jose A Pagan and Sally B Hernandez-Pinero named to City & State’s ‘The 2023 Power of Diversity: Latino 100’ list

New York, NY: NYC Health + Hospitals on Sept 25, 2023, announced that two board members from the healthcare system have been named to City & State’s 2023 Power of Diversity: Latino 100 list. NYC Health + Hospitals Chair of the Board of Directors José A. Pagán, Ph.D., and NYC Health + Hospitals board member and Chair of the...