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The Brooklyn Hospital Center is Awarded Colorectal Cancer Screening Access Grant
We’re pleased to announce that The Brooklyn Hospital Center (TBHC) has been awarded a grant from Exact Sciences' FOCUS Program. TBHC is one of 28 organizations sharing $1.5 million to improve colorectal cancer screening rates and make healthcare more accessible for underserved communities.
Physicians Pavilion: Prettiest Doctors’ Office in Town
With beautiful views, tons of natural light, and modern, sophisticated decor, the Physicians Pavilion may just be the prettiest doctors office in town, according to physicians, staff and patients. The Brooklyn Hospital Center houses its specialty practices in eye-catching building on 86 Saint Felix Street in Fort Greene.
Healing Fast With Robotic Hernia Surgery
“My experience with hernia surgery at The Brooklyn Hospital Center was truly outstanding. From the moment I received the initial diagnosis to the follow-up care after surgery, I felt supported and cared for every step of the way,” says Brooklyn photographer Rick Schwab. When Mr. Schwab first learned about his hernias, his urologist suggested surgery, considering his active lifestyle as a photographer. After discussing his options and seeking advice from a friend who knew TBHC well, he decided to go with TBHC’s robot surgery program, because the recovery would be faster and with less chance of complications. “It was there that I met Dr. Luca Milone, who recommended laparoscopic surgery to address my hernias,” says Mr. Schwab.
Elected Officials Discuss Racial Disparities in Maternal Health
“Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women,” said Erroll I. Byer, Jr., MD, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Brooklyn Hospital Center (TBHC). Dr. Byer presented this startling fact in an in-depth presentation, “Understanding and Reversing Racial Disparities in Maternity Care,” at the hospital’s annual Legislative Breakfast, held on April 24.
The Brooklyn Hospital Center Recognized by GHX as a 2023 Supply Chains of Distinction Award Winner
The Brooklyn Hospital Center today announced it has been recognized by healthcare supply chain leader Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) as a recipient of the inaugural 2023 Supply Chains of Distinction Award.