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HIGH QUALITY CARE BREAST HEALTH SERVICES The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) has reaffirmed full accreditation for Metropolitan’s Breast Health Center. The program’s genetic counseling and testing process was highlighted for best practices as patient-friendly and effective by NAPBC. Our patients are now eligible to participate in research to understand genetic differences and disparities in access to treatment and care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Cancer Health Equity Research Program. “The accreditation is recognition of Metropolitan’s ability to provide the highest level of care for patients,” said Anitha Srinivasan, MD, MPH, FACS, Director of the Breast Health Center. “We are able to connect patients to resources and research, and our program is listed in a national database of breast cancer centers providing the highest quality care.” NEWS OCTOBER 2019 NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/METROPOLITAN 1901 First Avenue at 97th Street, New York, NY 10029 CALL 212-423-7000 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. Subway Q , 6 to 96 Street Bus M15, M15-SBS, M96 6 Q Patients with a screening mammography order can be seen without an appointment. SPOOKTACULAR SOCIAL Metropolitan’s breast health services receive support from the American Cancer Society, the Maina Foundation, and events organized by Moving For Life, Teasers for Tatas, and Sistas Fulfilling Dreams. Metropolitan also hosts SHARE Latina, a Spanish-language support group for cancer survivors. The hospital’s Cancer Survivorship Program accepts referrals from providers for adults who have had a cancer diagnosis and completed initial treatment. For more information, call 212-423-7993. GET HEALTH CARE WITHOUT FEAR Don’t let fear of the Public Charge stop you from getting the health care you deserve! We are committed to helping you. We can answer questions and explain if the public charge rule applies to you. If you don’t know what type of coverage you have, call your health plan or our contact center at 844-NYC-4-NYC. You can also call LegalHealth’s Public Charge hotline at 212-659-6188 for free, confidential immigration information. The Metropolitan Hospital Auxiliary hosts an after-work Spooktacular Social on Tuesday, October 29, 6-8 PM, at El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109, 215 E 99th Street. Prosecco bar, small bites, dancing, raffles, door, prizes, and a costume contest—all for $30, benefiting patient care at Metropolitan. Call for tickets: 212- 423-7725. Metropolitan has achieved 90% compliance for patients referred for mammography through proactive outreach and targeted performance improvement to provide seamless care to our patients.

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Page 1: GET HEALTH CARE BREAST HEALTH SERVICES WITHOUT FEAR · 2019-10-02 · FIESTA DE HALLOWEEN Los servicios de salud mamaria de Metropolitan reciben el apoyo de la Sociedad Estadounidense

HIGH QUALITY CARE

BREAST HEALTH SERVICESThe National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) has reaffirmed full accreditation for Metropolitan’s Breast Health Center. The program’s genetic counseling and testing process was

highlighted for best practices as patient-friendly and effective by NAPBC.

Our patients are now eligible to participate in research to understand genetic differences and disparities in access to treatment and care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Cancer Health Equity Research Program.

“The accreditation is recognition of Metropolitan’s ability to provide the highest level of care for patients,” said Anitha Srinivasan, MD, MPH, FACS, Director of the Breast Health Center. “We are able to connect patients to resources and research, and our program is listed in a national database of breast cancer centers providing the highest quality care.”

NEWS OCTOBER 2019

NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/METROPOLITAN1901 First Avenue at 97th Street, New York, NY 10029

CALL 212-423-7000 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. Subway Q , 6 to 96 Street Bus M15, M15-SBS, M966 Q

Patients with a screening mammography order can be seen without an appointment.

SPOOKTACULAR SOCIAL

Metropolitan’s breast health services receive support from the American Cancer Society, the Maina Foundation, and events organized by Moving For Life, Teasers for Tatas, and Sistas Fulfilling Dreams. Metropolitan also hosts SHARE Latina, a Spanish-language support group for cancer survivors. The hospital’s Cancer Survivorship Program accepts referrals from providers for adults who have had a cancer diagnosis and completed initial treatment. For more information, call 212-423-7993.

GET HEALTH CARE WITHOUT FEAR

Don’t let fear of the Public Charge stop you from getting the health care you deserve! We

are committed to helping you. We can answer questions and explain if the public charge rule applies to you. If you don’t know what type of coverage you have, call your health plan or our contact center at 844-NYC-4-NYC. You can also call LegalHealth’s Public Charge hotline at 212-659-6188 for free, confidential immigration information.

The Metropolitan Hospital Auxiliary hosts an after-work Spooktacular Social on Tuesday, October 29, 6-8 PM, at El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109, 215 E 99th Street. Prosecco bar, small bites, dancing, raffles, door, prizes, and a costume contest—all for $30, benefiting patient care at

Metropolitan. Call for

tickets: 212-423-7725.

Metropolitan has achieved 90% compliance for patients referred for mammography through proactive outreach and targeted performance improvement to provide seamless care to our patients.

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Metropolitan recently partnered with Community School District 4 and

MetroPlus to host a Back to School Vaccination & Physical Drive. Attendees enjoyed a surprise visit from Congressmember Adriano Espaillat, who stopped by to show his support for Metropolitan and the community we serve.

Contact us at [email protected]

STAY CONNECTED. FOLLOW US.

nychealthandhospitals.org/metropolitan

Metropolitan volunteer Teresa O’Neill was honored at the annual

Volunteer Recognition Breakfast of the Community Service Society of New York's Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). She was named one of the “Everyday Hero” for her great work and dedication. Teresa volunteers in the Guest Relations deparment, and has been with Metropolitan for the past 10 years. Romily Perry and Polly Schonfeld were also recognized for their years of service as volunteers in Metropolitan's Advocacy, Counseling and Entitlement Services (ACES) program.

CONGRATULATIONS

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

IN THE COMMUNITY

BACK TO SCHOOL

THROUGH THE LENS

HISPANIC HERITAGEMetropolitan commemorated Hispanic Heritage Month with a resource fair and cultural celebration. This year’s theme was Hispanic Americans: A History of Serving Our Nation. Hospital staff and representatives from our community partners offered health

education, screenings, as well as cultural exhibits, music and dancing. The event was sponsored by MetroPlus.

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NOTICIAS OCTUBRE 2019

NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/METROPOLITAN1901 Primera Avenida y Calle 97, New York, NY 10029

LLAME AL 212-423-7000 PARA UNA CITA.Tren Q , 6 a 96 Street Autobús M15, M15-SBS, M966 Q

CUIDADO DE ALTA CALIDAD

SERVICIOS DE SALUD DEL SENOEl Programa Nacional de Acreditación para Centros de Mama (NAPBC por sus siglas en inglés) ha reafirmado la plena acreditación del Centro de Salud de Senos de Metropolitan. El proceso de asesoramiento y

pruebas genéticas del programa se destacó por las mejores prácticas como amigables y efectivas.

Nuestros pacientes ahora son elegibles para participar en investigaciones para comprender las diferencias y disparidades genéticas en el acceso al tratamiento y la atención en el Programa de Investigación de Equidad en la Salud del Cáncer del Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

"La acreditación es un reconocimiento de la capacidad de Metropolitan para proporcionar el más alto nivel de atención a nuestros pacientes", dijo Anitha Srinivasan, MD, MPH, FACS, Directora del Centro de Salud de Senos. "Somos capaces de conectar a las pacientes con recursos e investigación, y nuestro programa figura en una lista nacional de centros de cáncer de mama que brindan la atención de la más alta calidad".

Las pacientes con una orden de mamografía de detección pueden ser atendidas sin cita previa.

FIESTA DE HALLOWEEN

Los servicios de salud mamaria de Metropolitan reciben el apoyo de la Sociedad Estadounidense del Cáncer (American Cancer Society), la Fundación Maina y los eventos organizados por Moving For Life, Teasers for Tatas y Sistas Fulfilling Dreams. Metropolitan también alberga SHARE Latina, un grupo de apoyo en español para sobrevivientes de cáncer. Nuestro programa de supervivencia del cáncer acepta referidos de proveedores para adultos que han recibido un diagnóstico de cáncer y han terminado su tratamiento inicial. Para más información, llame al 212-423-7993.

OBTENGA ATENCIÓN MÉDICA SIN TEMOR

¡No permita que el miedo a la carga pública le impida obtener la

atención médica que se merece! Estamos comprometidos a ayudarlo. Podemos responder sus preguntas y explicar si la regla de carga pública se aplica en su caso. Si no sabe qué tipo de cobertura tiene, llame a su plan de salud o a nuestro centro de contacto al 844-NYC-4-NYC. También puede llamar a la línea directa para carga pública de LegalHealth al 212-659-6188 para una consulta gratuita y confidencial sobre inmigración.

El Auxiliar del hospital Metropolitan le invita a una fiesta de Halloween después del trabajo el martes 29 de octubre, de 6 a 8 p.m., en El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109, 215 Calle E 99. Bar de Prosecco, bocados pequeños, música, rifas, y un concurso de disfraces, todo por $30, lo que beneficia la atención al paciente en

Metropolitan. Llame para

boletos de entrada: 212-423-7725.

Metropolitan ha logrado un cumplimiento del 90% para las pacientes referidas para mamografía a través de alcance proactivo y la capacidad de proporcionar una atención comprensiva a nuestros pacientes.

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Comuníquese con nosotros: [email protected]

MANTÉNGASE EN CONTACTO. SÍGANOS.

nychealthandhospitals.org/metropolitan

Metropolitan, en colaboración con Community School District 4 y MetroPlus,

organizó una feria de vacunación de regreso a la escuela. Los participantes disfrutaron de una visita sorpresa del Congresista Adriano Espaillat, quien vino para mostrar su apoyo a Metropolitan y la comunidad a laque servimos.

La voluntaria Teresa O'Neill fue honrada en el desayuno anual de reconocimiento

del Programa de Voluntarios Jubilados y Mayores de Nueva York (RSVP) del Community Service Society of New York. Fue nombrada una de las "Héroes Cotidianas" por su gran trabajo y dedicación. Teresa lleva 10 años como voluntaria en Metropolitan, actualmente en el departamento de Relaciones de Pacientes. Romily Perry y Polly Schonfeld también fueron reconocidas por sus años de servicio como voluntarias en el programa ACES de Metropolitan.

FELICIDADES

RECONOCIMIENTO DE VOLUNTARIOS

EN LA COMUNIDAD

FERIA DE REGRESO A LA ESCUELA

TRAS EL LENTE

HERENCIA HISPANAMetropolitan conmemoró el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con una feria de salud y una celebración cultural. El tema de este año fue Hispanoamericanos: una historia de servicio a nuestra nación. El personal del hospital y los representantes de nuestros socios comunitarios

ofrecieron educación sobre la salud, exámenes de detección, así como exhibiciones culturales, música y baile. El evento fue patrocinado por MetroPlus.