22 MAY 14, 2020 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
NATIONAL HOSPITALS WEEK
Elmhurst Hospital workers to receive free
complimentary vacation post-pandemic
Northwell Health named most diverse health system in U.S.
BY JACOB KAYE
JKAYE@SCHNEPSMEDIA.COM
@QNS
Northwell Health, New York’s
largest health care provider,
has been named the most diverse
health system in the U.S., DiversityInc
announced this month.
“We’ve built a culture of care
that puts our patients first. That
would not be possible without
team members who feel they work
in an environment that accentuates
empowerment, diversity and inclusion,”
said Joseph Moscola, senior
vice president and chief people
officer at Northwell Health. “We
believe in helping our workforce
along their journey to self-fulfillment.
That path includes providing
excellent benefits, an opportunity
to advance and access educational
tools to hone current and new
skills.”
The hospital system, which
NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst nurses celebrate with a standing ovation and cheer.
Ann-Sophie Fjello-Jensen/AP Images for Hyatt
employees around 72,000 people,
was chosen as the most diverse
health system over more than
1,000 organizations for its efforts
to formalize its diversity, inclusion
and health equity strategy. DiversityInc
evaluated hospitals using
a 200-question survey focused on
leadership accountability, human
capital diversity metrics, talent programs,
workforce practices, supplier
diversity and philanthropy.
“We are honored to be recognized
with our fellow health care
organizations who are steadfast
in their commitment towards the
elimination of health disparities,”
said Dr. Jennifer H. Mieres, senior
vice president and chief diversity
and inclusion officer. “On our journey
to health equity, Northwell has
been intentional with formalized
strategies, dedicated resources and
the implementation of an expanded
health care delivery model which
fosters a partnership with our
communities to provide culturally
customized care.”
Northwell Health recently
signed the American Hospital Association’s
national equity of a care
pledge, a national call for health
equity through the elimination of
health care disparities.
BY JACOB KAYE
JKAYE@SCHNEPSMEDIA.COM
@QNS
More than 4,000 employees
at NYC Health + Hospitals/
Elmhurst will each receive
a free, three-night vacation from
American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels
once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides,
the airline and hotel announced last
week.
The partnership is a showing of
thanks to the doctors, physician assistants,
nurses and the facilities and
food employees who staffed one of
the hospitals hardest hit by COVID-
19. The vacation destinations will be
around the U.S. and Caribbean.
“Every worker at Elmhurst has seen
and experienced challenges many of
us cannot imagine. They’ve given
so much of themselves and chose to
serve their community with care,
compassion and equity for every
patient,” said Robert Isom, president
of American Airlines. “When they
are able to take a break, we hope the
time away will help them and their
loved ones recharge and that they
feel our deepest appreciation for
their sacrifice and heroism.”
According to American, the donation
is the largest total fl ight count ever
given to an organization by the airline.
With the purpose of unwinding
and spending time with their families
after months of tireless work
in the hospital, Elmhurst staff will
be provided wellbeing experiences,
meals and beverages and outdoor
activities in Hyatt hotels.
“We are extremely grateful to Hyatt
and American Airlines for this generous
gift to our health care workers,
who have been at the epicenter of
the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Israel
Rocha, the vice president of NYC
Health + Hospitals and CEO of NYC
Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst. “Our
doctors, nurses and other staff on
the front lines of this unprecedented
health care crisis really appreciate
the outpouring of support from two
of America’s major companies, and
we look forward to taking advantage
of these well-earned vacations in the
near future.”
Courtesy of Northwell Health
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