Health News – QNS

Parcel D is one of two city-owned sites on the LIC waterfront that has not yet been developed. Photo via NYCEDC.

Long Island City

More than 1,000 sign petition calling for LIC’s Parcel D to be converted into open space

By Shane O’Brien

suicide

Long Island City

Beyond stigma: The life-saving shift in how we talk about suicide

By Jessica Militello

Fumes are emitted from the Green Asphalt plant in Blissville.

News

DEC fines Green Asphalt $25K over ‘nuisance conditions’ as Blissville community continues to voice concerns

By Shane O’Brien

thyroid care

EHS surgery chair shares tips for thyroid care in recognition of Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

By Ethan Marshall

The Health Department will spray pesticides in parts of Queens to reduce the risk of the mosquito-carried West Nile Virus.

News

Health Department to spray pesticides for West Nile Virus in parts of southern Queens

By Athena Dawson

JASA residents joined TFFJ members at the organization's hydroponics farm at Scholar's Academy. The organization has provided 5,000 pounds of fresh produce to Queens seniors. Photo: Scholar's Academy.

News

New York youths provide 5,000 pounds of fresh produce to Queens seniors

By Shane O’Brien

Frank Parlatore poses for photographs with Mount Sinai medical staff after recovering from a major cardiac arrest. Photo Cathy Clarke/Mount Sinai Hospital

Astoria

Mount Sinai staffer makes emotional return to work after making miraculous recovery from major cardiac arrest

By Shane O’Brien

hiv

News

Op-Ed | Living longer, living better: HIV prevention and care for every generation

By Natana Cruickshank, MPH, Senior Director of Programs, JPAFHC

nicu

Flushing

Flushing Hospital marks opening of NICU with ribbon-cutting ceremony

By Ethan Marshall

News

JPAFHC recognized nationally for excellence in community health care

By Athena Dawson

Dr. Christopher Calandrella and staff at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills distribute free NARCAN overdose rescue kits on Thursday, ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day.

News

Doctor and staff at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills distribute NARCAN overdose rescue kits

By Bill Parry

west nile virus

News

PSA: Health Department to spray for West Nile Virus on Sept. 2

By Athena Dawson

Jaffa Smigrod and Jane Levy celebrated their 100th birthdays at Atria Senior Living in Forest Hills on Wednesday. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Two Queens seniors celebrate 100th birthday with joint party at Forest Hills senior center

By Shane O’Brien

expand

EHS awarded nearly $27.2 million to expand and modernize critical care services

By Ethan Marshall

FDNY removes cardio and strength-training machines from the Planet Fitness in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

News

Planet Fitness donates gym equipment to FDNY firehouses in Queens

By Athena Dawson

reaccreditation

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital earns reaccreditation for providing patients with safe and high-quality care

By Ethan Marshall

west nile virus

News

Health department to spray parts of Queens with pesticides to kill mosquitoes, reduce risk of West Nile virus

By Ethan Marshall

ehs

EHS leaders and elected officials mark opening of new labor and delivery suite with ribbon-cutting ceremony

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Rep. Grace Meng and Sen. John Liu brought together community groups and healthcare leaders for a roundtable discussion on Tuesday July 29 about the impact of President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill.'

Flushing

Queens lawmakers, healthcare providers analyze impact of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on NYC

By Athena Dawson

Staff members hold a ribbon being cut by Interim Executive Director of the Cross Island YMCA Tiffany Dunbar, Assemblymember Clyde Vanel and State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky. Also pictured is Board Chair Nadia Cadogan.

News

Cross Island YMCA celebrates renovation completion with ribbon-cutting ceremony

By Athena Dawson

expand

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital earns redesignation as baby-friendly hospital

By Ethan Marshall

The New York Blood Center (NYBC) has issued an urgent call for type O- and O+ blood donors following a sharp decline in donations earlier in July.

News

New York Blood Center issues ‘urgent’ call for Type O donors amid sharp decline in supply

By Shane O’Brien

QNS received an exclusive tour of Episcopal Health Services's soon-to-open state-of-the-art labor and delivery suite.

New Episcopal Health Services maternity suite brings modern, family-centered care to the Rockaways

By Athena Dawson

Bayside

Center for Smiles celebrates 35 years of providing dental care in Bayside

By Ethan Marshall

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