Tag: elmhurst-hospital

Suspect sought in violent subway stabbing at Steinway Street station in Astoria

Feb. 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 5, 2025 By Rob Pozarycki  Transit police in Queens are searching for the suspect involved in a violent subway stabbing during an argument on Friday, Jan. 31. The NYPD released images on Tuesday night of the assailant, who is sought in connection with the attack at the Steinway… Read more »

Man slashed across face by armed robbers during Corona chain-snatching: NYPD

Dec. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights are looking for two armed robbers who slashed a man across the face during a chain-snatching in Corona. The bloody attack occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 1, when the 35-year-old victim was standing in front of a… Read more »

Elmhurst Hospital promotes screenings for Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Nov. 19, 2024 By Colum Motherway Elmhurst Hospital is encouraging Queens residents to apply for lung cancer screenings in a bid to increase the chances of early treatment for the disease. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the hospital is reaching out to all who fit the screening criteria. Dr. Alfredo Astua, Chief of… Read more »

Future of Elmhurst Hospital: $239M in renovations, new services, and expanded care

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Nov. 18, 2024 By Colum Motherway Elmhurst Hospital, a cornerstone of Queens healthcare, is poised for significant growth with ambitious new development plans. On Thursday, Nov. 14, the hospital hosted a Media, Business, and Community-Based Organization (CBO) Roundtable to unveil its vision for the future as New York City’s second-oldest municipal hospital. Dr. Helen…