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Elmhurst Hospital workers to receive free
post-pandemic complimentary vacation
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.
Th e partnership is a showing of thanks
to the doctors, physician assistants, nurses
and the facilities and food employees who
staff ed one of the hospitals hardest hit by
COVID-19. Th e vacation destinations will
be around the U.S. and Caribbean.
“Every worker at Elmhurst has seen and
experienced challenges many of us cannot
imagine. Th ey’ve given so much of themselves
Northwell Health named most diverse health system in the U.S.
BY JACOB KAYE
jkaye@schnepsmedia.com
@QNS
Northwell Health, New York’s largest
healthcare 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 fi rst. Th at 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 offi cer at Northwell Health. “We
believe in helping our workforce along
their journey to self-fulfi llment. Th at path
includes providing excellent benefi ts, an
opportunity to advance and access educational
tools to hone current and new skills.”
Th e hospital system, which employs
around 72,000 people, was chosen as the
most diverse health system over more
than 1,000 organizations for its eff orts
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
offi cer. “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.
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 sacrifi ce 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 aft er 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.”
NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst nurses celebrate with a standing ovation and cheer, “Elmhurst Strong!” on Friday,
May 8, 2020. (Ann-Sophie Fjello-Jensen/AP Images for Hyatt)
Photo courtesy of Northwell Health.
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