News Posted in 2017

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital distributed 1,000 backpacks to students at Back-To-School Wellness Fair

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Awarded With Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

Friday , July 7th, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital hosted a press conference to announce renovation and expansion scope of work regarding their recently approved NYSDOH Capital Restructuring Financing Program (CRFP) Grant for 10.15M. The hospital’s executive staff, as well as local community members and elected officials, have been working with the New York State Department of Health for over a year, awaiting final approval of the contract to begin construction. The renovation and expansion of the emergency department will double to 22,000 square feet and allow for more space to provide care to patients in the emergency room.

Students from WAVE Prep Elementary School donated baby items to St. John’s for new mothers who deliver at the hospital. The group of twenty students, ranging in grades from Kindergarten to Fifth, presented CEO Jerry Walsh, Dr. Donald Morrish, Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Denise Potts, Director of Maternal Child Health with the items, which included toys, bibs, diapers, blankets, and clothing.

​A Far Rockaway hospital is taking a week to recognize some unsung heroes of the healthcare industry.

On Wednesday, Mar. 29, in celebration of National Healthcare Information Professionals Week, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital recognized and honored their health information professionals who are crucial to providing quality patient care. These professionals are in charge of handling sensitive patient medical records in order for patients to receive vital hospital services.

All are invited to FREE education sessions on better Diabetes Management. Sessions are led by Stephanie Cordaro RD, CDN , CDE and feature expert healthcare professionals as guest speakers.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is pleased to offer childbirth preparation, newborn care and breastfeeding classes. Our goal is to enable parents to be fully informed of their choices in childbirth, as well as the care of their infant. Our instructor has extensive training and offers hands on experience as to what you can expect giving birth in the Hospital and bringing your bundle of joy home