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BronxCare News

Nov 13, 2020

BronxCare established a multi-disciplinary task force to address the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19.

Nov 13, 2020

Corporations and Foundations from across the nation and the world recognized the heroic efforts of the BronxCare team in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 31, 2019

The Garden of Eden, a community garden located at 1660 Weeks Ave, is providing a farmers market tour every Thursday. The Department of Dentistry has also received a multi-year “Chef in the Garden” multidisciplinary grant to promote nutrition and oral health.

Feb 28, 2019

BronxCare’s OR Team Earns National Recognition BronxCare’s OR team received the Go Clear Silver Award™ from the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) for its achievements in eliminating hazardous smoke from surgical procedures.

Nov 30, 2018

BronxCare Observed its Annual Hospital Day, which included a wide range of lectures and presentations by the Medical and Dental staff, as well residents, fellows, and nurses.

Jul 19, 2018

BronxCare Health System earned its award by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure patients.

Jul 19, 2018

BronxCare was the recipient of the 2018 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®—Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, with Target: Stroke Honor Roll-Elite.

Aug 31, 2017

In August 2017, BronxCare received official notification of its full three-year Accreditation from the Joint Commission, the nation’s leading accrediting authority for hospitals. This notification followed a comprehensive and detailed five-day survey of the hospital and its outpatient practices.

Dec 15, 2015

In 2015, BronxCare Health System completed a Cardiac Catheterization Suite and new Electrophysiology Laboratory, as well as major ER expansion.

Dec 15, 2015

BronxCare Health System received the American Stroke Association’s Gold Plus Recognition as well as the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Recognition.

 
The Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission
The Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission
Chrissy Manning, Director, Ambulatory Services
Chrissy Manning, Director, Ambulatory Services
Dr. Robert Favelukes, Chairman, Emergency Medicine
Dr. Robert Favelukes, Chairman, Emergency Medicine
Dr. Gilda Diaz-Fuentes, Chief, Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care
Dr. Gilda Diaz-Fuentes, Chief, Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care