liver fibrosis, thanks to approximately $600,000 in allotted funding. According to the Borough President’s Office, mobile technology also makes it simpler to assist the disabled.
Richards expressed confidence in the hospital. He said, “Each allocation is a critical investment in the well-being in the future of our family amidst the greatest public health crisis in our lifetime. I am committed to making sure that this hospital has every tool necessary. We are also working with our federal partners and state partners. Obviously, we are going to see a stimulus bill that comes down, God-willing, knock on wood, that will enable us to strengthen our healthcare facilities.”
The funding from the Borough President’s Office was appreciated by Jamaica Hospital President Bruce Flanz. Flanz spoke about the hospital’s quality services. He said, “We try to always understand the needs of the community that we serve — we’ve been here for 46 years. Jamaica Hospital provides healthcare to one of the most diverse populations in the world and we strive to deliver quality and compassionate services to meet the unique challenges of each and every patient.”
According to Flanz, the American College of Radiology has designated Jamaica Hospital, which is based at 8900 Van Wyck Expressway in Richmond Hill, as a diagnostic imaging center of excellence. Flanz said, “Receiving the support of the borough president is not only helping us expand our efforts in radiology, but it also helps Jamaica Hospital in our community and offers world-class services close to home”.
Richards’ attempts to strengthen medical centers around the World’s Borough have been backed by Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Queens). Weprin spoke about the hospital staff. He said, “It’s great that our new borough president, Donovan Richards, is recognizing the great work that Jamaica Hospital Center does by this allocation and I know they will put it to good use immediately. Thank you for all the work you do.”
According to Brian Pinnock, who is a clinical laboratory technician of the hospital for almost 20 years and a 1199 member, the allocation is highly deserved. Pinnock said, “I first met Donovan Richards when he came to Jamaica Hospital for his campaign. At that time he made a promise that he will be back and now he is back. That is a man of his word. I give him kudos for that.”
As one of the members who aids in the recovery process, Pinnock supports the measures of BP’s Office and Weprin’s plan to enhance the hospital resources for the future after Queens became the major hospital dealing with the Covid-19 virus. Pinnock said, “I worked every single day during the Covid outbreak. As an 1199 delegate, I made sure that everyone at the lab was well-protected.”
According to Pinnock, around 1199 people at the hospital contracted the virus and had long-term consequences such as memory loss. Pinnock said, “We are 1199, we need to support our representatives who continuously fight alongside us for the quality healthcare we all deserve in the city”. Richards added that his next task will be to campaign for more hospital beds in Queens.
