Quaterly Town Hall Lincoln Hospital Opens Town Hall Doors, Charting a Course for Enhanced Care and Community Partnership
“Our mission extends beyond treating illness; it’s about fostering wellness for our patients and creating
In a significant step towards increased transparency and community dialogue, NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln recently hosted its leadership town hall, opening the doors to the public. The event provided a platform for hospital leaders to share comprehensive updates and future plans, signaling a renewed commitment to improving patient care, supporting staff, and strengthening ties with the community it serves. Our CEO Cristina Contreras took the stage, outlining a strategic vision centered on positive transformation.
(Recovery, Integrated Supports, Empowerment). This facility promises to significantly expand the hospital’s capacity to provide specialized care, addressing a critical need within the community. Addressing the operational and financial health of the hospital, Chief Financial Officer Zhishen Yang discussed strategies aimed at improving efficiency within the Emergency Department (ED). A key focus is on reducing avoidable ED visits by strengthening connections with primary care and specialty medical practices in the community. “Our goal is to ensure patients receive
a supportive, dynamic environment for our dedicated staff,”
Central to this vision is the introduction of interim nursing leadership, aimed at bolstering clinical excellence and enhancing the professional development pathways for the hospital’s nursing teams. A major highlight was the announcement of a $6 million investment secured for the development for RISE Center
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