Groundbreaking Set For Major Modernization at New York Hospital Queens

Friday, February 02, 2007

Event: New York Hospital Queens will kick off the Major Modernization program with a groundbreaking celebration. Many state and local officials will be in attendance lending support.

When: Friday, February 9, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.

Where: New York Hospital Queens – 56-45 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355
Celebration to be held outside the entrance of The Lang Center for Research & Education, near the corner of Booth Memorial Avenue.

Background: The major modernization program is designed to add capacity and services to the thriving community teaching hospital. The modernization is needed so that the institution can serve the fast-growing population of the surrounding community and provide Queens residents with access to high quality healthcare close to home.

This expansion program includes a new structure with 80 medical/surgical beds. It will aggregate and increase services that are in high demand, such as cardiovascular and ambulatory surgery facilities. Development also includes a parking facility with two levels of underground parking and one at street level.

Note to editors: Renderings of the new facilities are available upon request