Aaron James’ transformation is incredible and remarkable in the before and after photographs of partial face transplant surgery, and for the first time in the history of medicine, a single donor eye transplant. The operation lasted more than 21 hours, however, the planning and virtual rehearsals of the 140 surgeons and nurses lasted months, as … Read more
Oliver, the youngest of the Cueto Acosta family, of Dominican origin. In March 2022, they traveled to New York after the child began to show unusual symptoms and while here he was diagnosed with a type of pediatric cancer. Thanks to a social worker at the hospital where he was treated, the family learned about … Read more
Elmhurst hospital receives $17.5 million that will be used for various projects in surgery, the MRI area and the pediatric center. According to the hospital director, this investment will bring a lot of good to the community while patients say that this money is welcome. With this applause, Elmhurst Hospital employees received the announcement of … Read more
Cancer survivors, family members, doctors and friends participated this Sunday in city parks for the annual walk “Advancing Breast Cancer.” Hundreds of attendees gathered wearing pink in Central Park, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens and Midland Beach on Staten Island. The goal is to raise money for research, progress in treatments and inform New Yorkers … Read more
Brooklyn’s Woodhull Hospital remains closed after a power outage caused by rain on Friday forced the evacuation of more than 100 patients over the weekend. The hospitalized people were transferred to other health centers and hospitals in the city. Critical patients were transferred on Friday night and around 120 other patients on Saturday. The Con … Read more
81% of overdose deaths in New York City are caused by fentanyl, according to figures revealed today by the city’s Department of Health, which also warned that overdose deaths grew by 12% in 2022 compared to to the previous year. According to a statement from the agency, it is the highest number of deaths (3,026) … Read more
Starting this Monday, the federal government has once again begun mailing free home COVID-19 tests to those who request them. This announcement comes in the wake of a spike in coronavirus hospitalizations across the country over the summer. Erick Cediel, who works in a hospital, tells us that it is an excellent idea given the … Read more
With a permanent marker, the Mexican Emanuel Gómez put his signature on this beam, just like him, all his other construction workers colleagues made him happy to be part of this project. Emanuel Gómez, construction worker: “Very, very proud, I just sent photos to my parents, so they can see what their son is doing, … Read more
Governor Kathy Hohcul yesterday signed a new public health law that cracks down on tobacco sales in New York State. The legislation seeks to make cigarettes and tobacco products less accessible by prohibiting their sale at stands, vending machines and in buildings in New York state. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, … Read more
Governor Kathy Hohcul yesterday signed a new public health law that cracks down on tobacco sales in New York State. The legislation seeks to make cigarettes and tobacco products less accessible by prohibiting their sale at stands, vending machines and in buildings in New York state. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, … Read more