As a mother focused on raising her seven children, Merlene Coombs rarely worried about her own health. But, that changed when a #colonoscopy discovered a two-inch mass in her colon. Read her story: bit.ly/4mErzxu

#Wepa! NYC Health + Hospitals had a blast during Sunday's annual #PuertoRicanDayParade. We are proud to celebrate Puerto Rican culture and heritage and we honor the diversity of our patients and staff: on.nyc.gov/3TyHXDn.

It’s #PrideMonth and we are thrilled to announce that all five of our post-acute care facilities were recognized as #LGBTQ+ Long-Term Care Equality Leaders in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE’s 2025 Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI): ow.ly/CjQO50W7uur.

We are proud to announce that two of our hospital CEOs and the Associate Director of Public Relations at Jacobi Hospital were named to City & State NY's “Bronx Power 100 list": on.nyc.gov/43XgK0M.

This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, we celebrate the strength, culture, and contributions of our diverse communities. Meet our patients and staff: on.nyc.gov/3T2wieD

Add some soul to your summer! We are excited to announce our summer schedule of live concerts through its Music for the Soul program in partnership with Sing for Hope. The free concerts are available to the public as well as patients and staff in and around the city’s public

Get ready to vote in NYC’s June primary election. Make a voting plan with @nycvotes. Learn more at on.nyc.gov/43SSOeZ.

Health care is a human right – and Medicaid guarantees that. It helps children, adults, pregnant people, and people with disabilities. on.nyc.gov/4k0BmMv #MedicaidIsHealthCare

.@nychealthsystem, NYC DCAS, and @NYCenergy announced the completion of a comprehensive, two-phase energy retrofit project at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx: on.nyc.gov/401A8J7.

Don’t miss the “Navigating Care Options” panel at the NY Aging Summit on July 24! Join speakers from NYC Health + Hospitals, NYC Department for the Aging, and more to explore costs, access, & more– because the right care starts with the right info. Last day for early bird rate! events.cityandstate.com/new-york-aging…

In just four years in the Staten Island facility, Dr. Salwa Gerges, Chief Medical Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/Seaview in #StatenIsland: bit.ly/4kmqOHv #TopDocsNYC

NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln has launched a bariatric surgery program designed to provide advanced weight-loss solutions and improve the health and quality of life for individuals managing obesity, and will be led by Dr. Flavia C. Soto : on.nyc.gov/44BQIR6.

We are proud to announce that NYC Health+Hospitals/Kings County achieved Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission. This prestigious re-certification highlights the hospital’s ongoing excellence in performing mechanical thrombectomy: on.nyc.gov/44Lq9sW.

Due to expected high temperatures and high heat indices, NYC cooling centers are open. Call centers directly to confirm hours & for more information. Find one near you at on.nyc.gov/CoolingCenters. #beattheheat #Bronx #Brooklyn #Manhattan #Queens #StatenIsland #CoolingCenters

#JoinOurTeam: NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler is hosting an in-person open house Tuesday, July 22, 2025. If you are a nurse who wants to work for NYC's BEST nursing homes, apply here: on.nyc.gov/3IvgmzN.

NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has successfully treated their first patient using a non-invasive, highly precise radiation approach called stereotactic radiosurgery, a first for the health care system: ow.ly/QuuE50WtFb2.

To provide domestic violence survivors with better access to emotional support, NYC Health + Hospitals is expanding mental health services for families in domestic violence shelters. The initiative is a collaboration with HRA Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health.

July marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In honor of this milestone, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) presents 35 Years Forward: ADA x NYC. - A curated calendar of events and community efforts driving accessibility

Congrats to our amazing colleague, Maidel De La Cruz! Well-deserved recognition from the City Council!

So proud of NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter Nursing Facility and Specialty Hospital #inHarlem earning global recognition with the ANCC Pathway to Excellence with Distinction designation. #NursingAllStars