A big honor for the next generation of dental professionals! NYC Health + Hospitals’ dental residency programs have received the 2027 William J. Gies Award for Eminence in Achievement from @adeaweb the highest recognition in dental education. Our programs graduate more than 200 dental residents each year, preparing them to deliver excellent care and help address health disparities in the communities they serve. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/4cVMVTR

At its annual Celebration of Life, NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens Cancer Center honored 70 cancer survivors and the remarkable journeys that brought them together. During the event, several patients spoke movingly about their experiences, expressing deep gratitude to the dedicated clinical teams who supported them. Read more: on.nyc.gov/46yaNJF

Lisa McNamee was once told she would be “vented for life.” Today, she’s breathing on her own. She’s one of more than 150 patients successfully weaned from mechanical ventilation by NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter, where the Ventilator Weaning Program has achieved an 81% success rate, surpassing the nationally observed rate of 55%. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/4roH1jP

After nearly three decades of addiction, Juanita Figueroa has rebuilt a life she’s proud of. With support from NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem’s Outpatient Treatment Program, Juanita learned to recognize her triggers and develop tools to support her recovery. Today, she is sober, has reconnected with her family and is enjoying time with her grandchildren. This National #RecoveryMonth, Juanita has a message for others on their own journey: “You can believe in yourself. You can do this.” on.nyc.gov/3OxVCa1

To strengthen our connection with the communities we serve, NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan brought together representatives from nine Latin American consulates for its inaugural Met Nation Summit, focused on building trust, improving language access and connecting immigrant families with health care and resources. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/4y6MOgN

This National #RecoveryMonth, we’re reminding New Yorkers that addiction is treatable and effective care can save lives. Dr. Dan Schatz reminds us how NYC Health + Hospitals is helping New Yorkers on their path to recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, we’re here for you. Call 1-844-692-4692 to connect with addiction treatment and services.

"I’m more than my biggest mistake." Those words from Jerica remind us that substance use disorder does not define a person. This National #RecoveryMonth, see how compassionate, trauma-informed care at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi helped Jerica begin her recovery journey and why she now hopes to help others find theirs. on.nyc.gov/49zmRey

To all those observing #YomKippur, we wish you a meaningful day of reflection, peace and renewal. G’mar Chatima Tova.

Recovery looks different for everyone, but no one has to navigate it alone. This National #RecoveryMonth, we’re reminding New Yorkers that compassionate, judgment-free help for addiction is available at NYC Health + Hospitals. If you or someone you love needs support, call 1-844-692-4692 to get connected to care.

We believe everyone has a right to health care. NYC Care offers doctor visits, mental health resources, low- to no-cost prescriptions, and more. Enroll or renew at on.nyc.gov/2RMvETC or call 646-692-2273.

#ExpressCare is a fast, easy way for patients to see a provider for common physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues that are not emergencies: on.nyc.gov/4cKjeUO.

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Your mental health matters. This National Suicide Prevention Month, remember that asking for help is a sign of strength. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Learn about the mental health services available at NYC Health + Hospitals: on.nyc.gov/4cVVFGH If you need help now, go to: on.nyc.gov/3BStLfW or call 631-397-2273. Or call or text 988 to connect with someone 24/7.

This Sexual Health Awareness Month, we remind young people that they can access sexual health services, including birth control, STI and HIV testing, pregnancy testing and more. NYC Health + Hospitals YouthHealth is here to help. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/4xzFude

It’s #HealthcareSimulation Week, and our NYC Health + Hospitals Simulation teams put their skills to the test through hands-on simulations to prepare our staff for real-life situations and improve patient safety. Our nationally recognized Simulation teams use manikins, live actors, and virtual reality to gives doctors, nurses, and staff the chance to rehearse everything from labor and delivery and treating trauma injuries and cardiac arrest to opioid overdose. Here’s a look at our team from NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens in action.

September is National #RecoveryMonth. Whether you’re beginning your recovery journey, returning to treatment or helping someone you love, support is available. Call NYC Health + Hospitals at 1-844-692-4692 to connect with addiction treatment and services.

After 60 years of caring for New Yorkers, Osvaldo Lynn is retiring from NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter Nursing Home in Harlem! Originally from Guayama, Puerto Rico, Osvaldo began his career as a Dietary Aide at Goldwater Specialty Hospital on Roosevelt Island in 1966 and moved to Carter in 2013. Over six decades, he dedicated himself to helping patients and residents live better lives—always guided by a simple belief: “Food is medicine.” “Food a big part of their lives – it’s something they look forward to whether it’s the meal, ice cream, ginger ale, or an extra piece of fruit or pudding as long as their dietary plan allowed it. Every day, I felt like I contributed to our patients and residents living better lives,” he said. For Osvaldo, the people he met became more than coworkers and patients. “Over the years, we became family,” he says. As he begins his retirement, Osvaldo leaves his colleagues with the same values that defined his remarkable career: “Always lead life with empathy and compassion, and be kind…because the patients and residents we care for today can be you or your loved ones in the future.” Thank you, Osvaldo, for an extraordinary 60 years of service to NYC Health + Hospitals and the New Yorkers we serve. We wish you a happy retirement!

In celebration of National Healthy Aging Month, CMO Dr. Ted Long and SVP Dr. Khoi Luong joined @NYCHealthCommr, @NYCAging Commissioner Dr. Lisa Scott-McKenzie, Assembly Member @Rebecca76AD and other leaders for the Healthy Aging Fair at @asphaltgreen. Our nurses from NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter in Harlem provided health education resources and free blood pressure screenings for older adults.