implementing these quality improvement measures for heart attack patients. Coronary Intensive Care and Telemetry Units are an integral part of the Division of Cardiology’s daily activities. An Angioplasty/PCI [...] outpatient area, BronxCare’s Division of Cardiology is delivering high-level diagnostic and treatment services for the heart in coordination with patients and their primary care providers. “Our cardiologists [...] manage coronary heart disease and treat heart attacks, heart failure, and abnormal heart rhythms. BronxCare is also one of a select group of organizations participating in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid
throughout the Bronx is reinforcing BronxCare’s leadership role in Caring for the Bronx. Our Women's Health Center , Labor and Delivery Unit , and Center for Gynecological Care are delivering the services women [...] Our Special Care Center is providing quality long-term and chronic care, with access to BronxCare’s inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services. It is the recipient of the American Health Care Association’s [...] is a confirmation of BronxCare’s success in providing high quality and compassionate care, while assuring patient safety. It is a tribute to our exceptional performance in CARING FOR THE BRONX. Our medical
inpatient units as well as with BronxCare’s outpatient practices to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care. The recovery process can be lengthy and requires post-discharge outpatient care. A variety [...] mental health and chemical dependence care for adults, adolescents, and children. At the Inpatient level, there are three Adult Units and one Child and Adolescent Unit. Plans are also moving forward to add [...] the need for referrals to more intensive and specialized psychiatric care. The unique emotional problems of children are also being addressed on the Child & Adolescent Unit. “While many mental health conditions
result of our efforts, BronxCare has successfully marshaled the resources required to confront the crisis, maintain high quality care to patients, and support our health care workers in every possible way [...] BronxCare COVID-19 Task Force Is Achieving Successful Outcomes BronxCare established a multi-disciplinary task force to address the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19. The task force chaired by Dr [...] , Chairman, OB/GYN, and Chief Medical Officer, addressed such key issues as capacity and surge intensity, staffing levels, and availability of supplies, as well as transfer and discharge of patients and
Presentations, Journal Club, Performance Improvement/Preferred Practice Pattern Projects, Quality of Care Conferences (M&M), and Wet Lab, all on a rotating basis. Basic Science review sessions to prepare [...] study reading of the Academy Board Review books. Each resident has the opportunity to attend the intensive month long Columbia University Basic science course in ophthalmology held in January. All residents
for surgical intervention, or admission. Frequently, such patients require continuing care in the Intensive Care Units or close monitoring and observation. Tony Ramgahan, RN, Director, Emergency Nursing [...] the Bronx with up-to-date medical care and follow-up referrals to BronxCare’s outpatient team. For those individuals or families with mental health emergencies, BronxCare’s Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency [...] “We are clearly meeting the needs of the community, providing high quality care to all patients,” stated Dr. Favelukes. BronxCare’s ED continues to experience high patient volume as well as significant increases
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BronxCare News May 05, 2025 United Hospital Fund Honors Dr. Magdy Mikhail Dr. Magdy Mikhail, Chief Medical Officer/Chairman, Obstetrics & Gynecology, was selected by the United Hospital Fund for its p [...] Assistant Vice President, Patient Care Services May 06, 2024 United Hospital Fund Honors Dr. Ketki Shah Dr. Ketki Shah, Chairman, Psychiatry, was selected by the United Hospital Fund for its prestigious [...] s 2024 Excellence in Health Care Award. Feb 13, 2024 BronxCare Health System Receives Full Joint Commission Accreditation In 2023, BronxCare received official notification of its full three-year Accreditation
May 9, 2022 United Hospital Fund Honors Dr. William Lois with its Excellence in Health Care Award Dr. William Lois , Chairman, Surgery , was selected by the United Hospital Fund for its prestigious Excellence [...] Excellence in Health Care Award . This award, which recognizes Quality Improvement Champions, was presented to Dr. Lois and honorees from other hospitals at a May 9th event. Dr. William Lois, Chairman, Surgery
May 3, 2021 United Hospital Fund Honors Dr. Dave Livingstone with its Excellence in Health Care Award Dr. Dave Livingstone , Chairman, Anesthesiology , was selected by the United Hospital Fund for its [...] “My father inspired me to carry on his legacy by continuing to care for those in need, whether abroad, in the United States, or at BronxCare,” stated Dr. Livingstone. As a result, Dr. Livingstone often spends [...] the pre-COVID average of three or less per day. At BronxCare, Dr. Livingstone has succeeded in expanding the level of anesthesia management. BronxCare’s Department of Anesthesiology now offers a diverse array