Maimonides Medical Center’s Post

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us June 30th at the Compassionate Health Ministries Community Health Fair! We were thrilled to have the Breast Cancer and Vascular Departments from Maimonides with us, conducting vascular health screenings and sharing invaluable information. Your participation made this event a true success! Thank you to all the community members who came out and took part. #CommunityHealth #HealthFair #ThankYou #Maimonides #BreastCancerAwareness #VascularHealth #HealthyCommunity

Bicycle-related injuries are a leading cause of trauma at Maimonides and head injury is the leading cause of death from bicycle crashes. 🚲 Bicycling is one of the best ways to get exercise, see the sights, and reduce your carbon footprint. Before getting out and enjoying a bike ride, make sure you review these helpful bike safety tips.

Fabienne G. Ulysse, DNP, AOCNP, MSN, ANP, is being inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing! 🎉 The American Academy of Nursing announced that Fabienne will join the distinguished cohort of 2024 Fellows, recognized for their substantial impact on health and healthcare. This honor will be celebrated at the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference from October 31 – November 2, 2024, in Washington, DC. She will join over 3,000 Academy Fellows in advancing the vision of healthy lives for all. Congratulations, Fabienne, on this prestigious recognition! 🌟 #NursingExcellence #HealthPolicy #FAAN2024 #TeamMaimo

🎆 Wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 Enjoy the celebrations and stay safe. #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #CelebrateSafely #MaimonidesHealth

🌟 We’re thrilled to highlight Dr. Alex Arroyo, our Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, who was recently featured in The New York Times! Dr. Arroyo, a dedicated physician and die-hard Star Wars fan, brings joy to his young patients by visiting them in costume, often as Boba Fett. His unique approach combines expert care with heartfelt connection, making a big impact on our community. Read his inspiring story here. #StarWarsDoc #PediatricCare #MaimonidesHealth #CommunityHeroes #Inspiration #TeamMaimo

June 26th's health fair at Central Library at Grand Army Plaza was a hit! We connected with several organizations focused on diabetes and nutrition education. Attendees had a chance to pick up nutrition education materials for: - eating well on the run - healthy snacks - portion management - diabetes care Attendees also found out more about our wonderful Nutrition and Diabetes Programs, giving them the opportunity to get insurance covered nutrition therapy for heart health, obesity, gastrointestinal disease, diabetes and prediabetes Thank you to Nina Dahan, MS, RDN, CDN from our team, who was there leading the charge. If you would like help with your nutrition please call the office at 718 283 7129 for an appointment. If you would like help with your diabetes nutrition please call the office at 718 283 8505. #DiabetesEducation #NutritionSupport #TeamMaimo

📢 Join us for a FREE Safe Sitter course this Summer Break on July 24th or August 15th! Safe Sitters learn when they accept a babysitting job, they accept responsibility for a child’s life. Babysitters need to be ready, willing, and able to handle all the child requires. A Safe Sitter class will teach your child everything they need to know. The last day to register for July 24th’s class is July 17th and the last day to register for August 15th’s class is August 8th. Limited seats remain. Don't miss out – register today by emailing [email protected]. 👶 #SafeSitterCourse

It can only take a moment for an injury to happen in the water. 🌊🏊 Whether it’s a trip to the beach, a dip in the community pool, or a backyard pool, these swimming safety tips for children can help you have fun in the sun. Together, we can make this summer a safe and enjoyable time for every family. For more information, please email [email protected]. #WaterSafety

Well deserved Dr Alexander Arroyo! What a great oiece The New York Times Sarah Bahr Jeenah Moon