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January 2009
Cooling machine One Cool Technique

A young mother collapsed at work and was rushed to Bellevue in cardiac arrest with no heart beat. She had only one hope of survival -- cardiac cooling.

Her Mantra - Quality & Access for All

Longest serving HHC board member Rev. Diane Lacey is appointed Vice Chair. A staunch advocate for patients and staff, she will continue leadership focus on diversity goals in contracting.

Rev. Diane Lacey
Metropolitan Hospital's Centers for Geriatric Care ribbon cutting Personal Touch for Seniors

Hospitals are filled with elderly patients, but not designed for them. Metropolitan Hospital's new Centers for Geriatric Care will meet special needs of older New Yorkers.

Fixing Joints, Ending Pain

Joint surgeon Gregory DiFelice sees too many patients crippled with arthritis and pain. With modern techniques and minimally invasive surgery, his team gets great results and brings great relief.

Dr. Gregory DiFelice
dot Last 2008 Baby, Last Tax Deduction
dot $1.7 Million Grant to Treat Chronically Ill Patients
dot Hospital Bracelets Face Hurdles as They Fix Hazard
The New York Times
dot Checklists in the Operating Room
WABC-TV

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