FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com AUGUST 25, 2016 • THE QUEENS COURIER 29 Injured cop helps Jamaica Hospital mark status as a top trauma center A police offi cer attacked by a terrorist with a hatchet two years ago reunited earlier this month with the doctors at Jamaica Hospital who helped save his life. P.O. Kenneth Healey suffered critical injuries to his head after being attacked while on duty in Jamaica in October 2014. Paramedics rushed him to Jamaica Hospital, where he received life-saving treatment from the Trauma Team. He has since returned to active duty with the NYPD and received the department’s Medal of Honor. Healey shared his experiences at Jamaica Hospital during an Aug. 12 ceremony marking the hospital’s status as a Level 1 trauma center, as designated by the American College of Surgeons. The ACS rated the Trauma Team with a defi ciency free score on its trauma verifi cation survey. More than 1,700 patients receive treatment from the Jamaica Hospital Trauma Team each year; the team is one of the busiest of its kind in New York City. As a Level 1 trauma center, Jamaica Hospital provides total care for every aspect of a person’s injury, from prevention through rehabilitation. Jamaica Hospital’s trauma center is at a constant state of readiness given its close proximity to John F. Kennedy Airport and several major expressways. It handles severe injuries to people from slips and falls in the home, to motor vehicle accidents and any potential mass casualty event that may occur. Photos by Josef Pinlac Offi cer Kenneth Healey, guest speaker and trauma patient l. to r. Dr. Angelo Canedo, Dr. Harrison Mu, Ofc. Kenneth Healey with girlfriend Vanessa Rizzi, Bruce Flanz and Geoffrey Doughlin CUTLER’S LIGHTING Over 50 Years Experience REPAIRS • REWIRING • RE-FINISHING • LAMP SHADES LAMP SHADE SALE 12 years from now, this LED bulb will still be saving you money. 10% OFF OFF ANY PURCHASE With Coupon. Not combinable – New Orders Only. Limit 1 per customer. $150.00 max for discount. LYNBROOK 817 Sunrise Hwy (2 Blocks west of Peninsula Blvd.) 516-887-1300 S UMME R SAV I NGS 30-50% OFF On yellow tagged items GREAT NECK 120 Northern Blvd. 516-482-1919 Excludes Repairs, Refi nishing, Rewiring. Exp. 9/30/16 CUTLER’S LIGHTING CUTLER’S LIGHTING STUCK ELEVATOR? STAY SAFE. STAY PUT. RING FOR HELP. RELAX. WAIT. New Yorkers have died trying to escape stalled elevators. The safest place to be is inside the elevator. Don’t try to get out for any reason. Bill de Blasio, Mayor Rick D. Chandler, P.E., Commissioner
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