NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn celebrates 10 year anniversary of merger
A party was held outside NYU Langone–Brooklyn to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of merging with the former Lutheran Medical Center.
Photo courtesy of NYU Langone Health
SUNSET PARK — NYU Langone Health held a party on Wednesday, Jan. 7, to mark the 10 year anniversary of merging with the former Lutheran Medical Center.
The celebration, held at NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn, 150 55th St., recognized its doctors, nurses, clinical staff and patients. There were goodie bags, food trucks and giveaways for employees.
Also in attendance was Bret Rudy, MD, executive vice president and chief of hospital operations.
“Our focus over the last decade has been unwavering: improve quality, strengthen safety and ensure Brooklyn residents can access world-class care close to home,” said Rudy. “Every investment and improvement we’ve made has been guided by what will best serve our patients and our community.”
The hospital claims that in the past 10 years, it has had one of the lowest mortality rates in the nation.
“More than 80% of discharged patients at the hospital are insured by Medicaid or Medicare, reflecting the hospital’s critical role in caring for diverse communities across the borough,” it said. “It has also become the only five-star hospital in the borough, as ranked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. NYU Langone’s numerous investments in Brooklyn have proven key to the hospital’s transformation, significantly improving quality, safety and coordinated care for all patients.”
SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
