Health News – QNS

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EHS recognized by Planetree for achievement and innovation in patient-centered care

By Ethan Marshall

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News

Flu season 2026: Cases in Queens expected to reach its height this weekend

By Renee DeLorenzo

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EHS $25 million modernization project leads to large cuts in energy use and carbon emissions

By Ethan Marshall

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Maspeth

CM Wong, NYC Sheriff’s Office crack down on illegal marijuana sales in Maspeth, Middle Village

By Patrick Stachniak

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Glendale

DEP to begin disconnecting illegal downspouts connected with sewers in Queens’ District 30 neighborhoods

By Patrick Stachniak

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Flushing

Flushing Hospital Medical Center earns Center of Excellence accreditation

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Bayside

St. Mary’s celebrates new inclusive playground at its Bayside campus

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Glendale

AM Rajkumar announces second free vision clinic and eyeglasses for constituents in Woodhaven

By Patrick Stachniak

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NYSNA officially goes on strike, no Queens locations included

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Flushing

NYSNA strike: Union reaches tentative agreement with safety-net hospitals, blasts NewYork-Presbyterian and Mount Sinai for not bargaining

By Renee DeLorenzo

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News

New York Blood Center declares blood emergency following deep drop in donations

By Ethan Marshall

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Elmhurst

NYC Health + Hospitals welcomes first baby of 2026 at Elmhurst location

By Ethan Marshall

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Glendale

Sen. Addabbo’s bill for veterans with disabilities signed into law

By Patrick Stachniak

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Photos: EHS hosts event in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Bayside

St. Mary’s stresses impact of Medicaid cuts on medically fragile children and families during legislative breakfast

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Astoria

Healthy eating on a budget: Simple meal swaps for a better you

By Jessica Militello

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News

NYC Health + Hospital/‌Queens named 2025 lung cancer screening center of excellence

By Ethan Marshall

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Photos: EHS hosts baby shower for 60 expectant mothers

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Bayside

St. Mary’s Hospital for Children receives nearly $1 million in capital funding

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Politics

Queens community celebrates as Hochul signs hospital language services bill into law

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Elmhurst

Photos: Elmhurst Hospital, BP Richards hold annual Winter Wonderland wellness event

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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New York Blood Center cuts the ribbon on its first-ever donor center based in Queens

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Corona

Winter dashes and holiday cheers: Deck the start lines at these December races in Queens

By Paulina Albarracin

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Astoria

Astoria welcomes Vein Treatment Clinic specializing in CVI and varicose veins

By Jessica Militello

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