NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation’s most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare delivery systems, is launching a “Meatless Monday” initiative at a number of the Hospital’s onsite retail locations beginning February 26. NewYork-Presbyterian’s Meatless Monday initiative, a collaboration between the Department of Food & Nutrition, NYPBeHealthy, NYPgreen and The Monday Campaigns, aims to educate Hospital employees, students, patients and visitors on the benefits of consuming less meat.

The days of summer are dwindling, which means it’s time for families to prepare their children to go back to school. Dr. Joseph J. Abularrage, chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens offers tips to prepare their children for a healthy and safe school year.

The trauma center at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens has been verified as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). A Level I verification is the organization’s highest distinction and recognizes the trauma center’s dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients. The ACS verification is a prerequisite for Level I Trauma Center designation by New York State.

May marks Women’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about ways for women to maintain a healthy lifestyle and the many conditions that disproportionately affect the female population. It is important for women to take precautions against diseases like breast cancer, ovarian cancer and osteoporosis, while also protecting their reproductive and mental health.

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens has announced its "LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader" designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization.

Today, Lincoln Center announced the 2018 season of Midsummer Night Swing, bringing people from all walks of life together to experience an array of sounds and dance styles from Tuesday, June 26 to Saturday, July 14, 2018. This iconic New York social dance party will feature 15 nights under the stars, with outdoor dance lessons and live performances paying tribute to the histories of Lindy hop, swing, mambo, salsa, blues, and more, while welcoming newcomers and dance pros alike to experience the joy of social dance.

Today, NewYork-Presbyterian celebrated the opening of the NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center, a world-class ambulatory care center that combines innovative clinical approaches and cutting-edge technology to provide exceptional care and a seamless patient experience. A multidisciplinary team of specialists will begin seeing patients at the center, starting April 30.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has been recognized as one of the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare | 2018” by Becker’s Healthcare. This distinguished list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement, and professional growth.