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offer overhead televisions allowing pediatric patients to watch movies and television programs while receiving care. “We value the comfort of each of our patients. These new innovative suites are helping children [...] Attending, Dentistry, examining patient. Above right: Dr. Paul Gates, Chairman, Dentistry, observing Dr. Jewan Singh, Attending, Dentistry, performing dental procedure on patient. The Department of Dentistry [...] treat more patients in a comfortable setting and that is a major benefit to the community as well as our staff,” stated Dr. Jewan Singh, Attending, Dentistry. When dental surgery is needed, patients have available
Dr. Abayomi Salako, Chief, Division of Primary Care/Preventive Medicine, examining patient. Primary Care / Preventive Medicine The Division of Primary Care and Preventive Medicine, under the leadership [...] comprehensive patient-centered primary care. “We are a conduit for a health delivery system that is also providing care at the right time, and in the right place, to meet the needs of our patients,” stated [...] Salako. Dr. Yvonne Cruz, Medical Director, BronxCare Medical and Dental Practice at Poe, examining patient. As part of its commitment to strengthen primary care, the department has focused its efforts on chronic
BronxCare Health System is among the most important parts of her life. Under her leadership, BronxCare’s Pulmonary/Critical Care Division has continued to grow, providing highly specialized care for patients [...] Excellence in Health Care Award Dr. Gilda Diaz-Fuentes , Chief, Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care, was selected by the United Hospital Fund for its prestigious Excellence in Health Care Award. This award [...] lung disease. Dr. Diaz-Fuentes’ staff closely monitors patients in a 26-bed Intensive Care Unit, provides continuing follow-up and treatment on BronxCare’s inpatient units, and is actively involved in addressing
special emphasis on patient safety and outcomes and offers efficient and cost-effective quality health care, while yielding optimal perioperative outcomes,” stated Dr. Livingstone. Patient safety and value [...] enhance the quality of care provided to surgical patients and is expected to result in more accurate risk stratification, with improved and more comprehensive preparation of surgical patients. This process is [...] BronxCare and North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA), the largest single-specialty anesthesia and perioperative Management Company in the United States. This partnership is providing BronxCare with
have helped BronxCare lead the way in providing patient centered care. In looking to the future, we are confident that our BronxCare team will continue to reach out and Promote Health Care Excellence throughout [...] our hospital’s quality of care, as well as patient safety and satisfaction levels. The survey results, which also included our outpatient practices, are a confirmation of BronxCare’s excellence. We commend [...] BronxCare Receives Full Joint Commission Accreditation BronxCare Health System’s May 2014 full accreditation from the Joint Commission, the nation’s leading accrediting authority for hospitals, is a tribute
exposure to ocular disease in the adult patient population. The diverse patient base in the underserved South and Central Bronx communities provides exposure to patients in both hospital and community-based [...] will have the opportunity to: Provide full-scope primary eye care to patients of all ages, with a focus on neonates and pediatric patients Co-manage complex strabismus and amblyopia cases with Pediatric [...] Ocular Disease/Primary Care Optometry Alanna Khattar-Sullivan, OD, FAAO, DiplABO Ocular Disease/Primary Care Optometry Asha Tadepalli, OD, FAAO, DiplABO Ocular Disease/Primary Care Optometry For more in
comprehensive oral health care Obtain informed consent Function effectively within an interdisciplinary health care team, including consultation and referral Provide patient-focused care that is coordinated [...] Commission on Dental Accreditation. At BronxCare, general practice dental residents are trained to provide comprehensive primary care to patients in a hospital-based setting. Experience is obtained across the [...] Assess, diagnose, and plan for the provision of multidisciplinary oral health care for a wide variety of patients, including patients with special needs To provide the following at an advanced level of skill
trained Eye Care specialists, BronxCare’s Department of Ophthalmology, under the leadership of Dr. Martin Mayers , Chairman, Ophthalmology, is dedicated to providing outstanding eye care to patients and the [...] diabetic patients on-site at BronxCare’s Clinical Practices. These photo images are then read remotely by a retina specialist, and the results are communicated back to the patient’s Primary Care Physician [...] to patients requiring ophthalmic sub-specialty consultations, diagnostics, and treatment. An ophthalmology practice was also recently put into place at BronxCare’s Fulton Campus, providing patients with
enhancing the patient experience by improving access to mental health care and embracing advances in treatment and technology to make a real difference for our patients and reinforce BronxCare’s leadership [...] as well as with BronxCare’s outpatient practices to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care. The recovery process can be lengthy and requires post-discharge outpatient care. A variety of modalities [...] Collaboration BronxCare’s Department of Psychiatry is enhancing Emotional Health and Wellness. Under the leadership of Dr. Ketki Shah , Chairman, Psychiatry, it offers comprehensive care for mental health