Service modifications from Monday, July 12:
Covid vaccination will move to our new clinic at 21-01 41st Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101.
Our pharmacy will also be located at the new clinic.
NEWS & EVENTS
EVENTS INCLUDE:
The Floating Hospital’s Walk for Families 2021
On October 2, 2021, The Floating Hospital will host the Walk for Families, a family-friendly fundraising walk promoting the health and well-being of children and families in New York City living with homelessness. The walk is open to all ages. Bring a friend, your children, invite your colleagues, or just bring yourself and walk in solidarity with others who share your commitment to our city’s families in need.
Registration coming soon! For sponsorship information, please email Ellen Barker at ebarker@thefloatinghospital.org or Cynthia Davis at cdavis@thefloatinghospital.org
Take a virtual tour of our new healthcare center!
The Floating Hospital’s brand-new flagship healthcare center in Long Island City is opened on June 14th! We’re so excited to be offering our community a modern space designed for an enhanced family healthcare experience. This new clinic double our space and capacity. It features three floors of light-filled waiting rooms, dedicated floors for medical, dental and behavioral health, complete with exam and counseling rooms to accommodate families. Take a look via a virtual tour.
The Floating Hospital wins gold
An animated online video created by Fresh Branding Group and LilyRose, spotlighting the work of The Floating Hospital, was a gold winner in the The Telly Awards 2021 animation category. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. See the video!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
World Hepatitis Day
Wednesday, July 28
Main Clinic LIC
Join our Health Education team for topical trivia in the waiting room, as well as some exciting giveaways!
Cooking class
Every Wednesday
Main Clinic LIC
During Cooking Class Wednesdays, our Health Education team teaches nutrition midday in the best way possible – through food preparation classes. Lessons are designed to demonstrate ways to provide nutritious and tasty fare regardless of available cooking facilities. No cook breakfast, anyone? Patients only.
Veggie Taste Test Tuesday
Every Tuesday
Main Clinic LIC
We all know that vegetables are important in a nutritious diet. Our Health Education team will dive into the specifics of why, and the different benefits of different vegetables through tasting sessions in our teaching kitchen.
Summer Slide
Monday, July 19
– Friday July 23
Main Clinic LIC
Our Health Education team host this week of fun, educational activities at our new clinic. Activities include children’s brain bogglers, BOGO books, and STEM lessons.
Volunteering with Part of the Solution (POTS)
Tuesday, July 20
Thursday, July 29
The Bronx
POTS encourages self-sufficiency for individuals in underserved communities. The Community Outreach team will support them in their efforts by helping to distribute food in the community.
Game Day with seniors
Tuesday, August 3
HANAC – Astoria
The Community Outreach team head to Astoria to spend time with our community’s seniors. Playing games is a great way to keep them active and involved!
VIRTUAL TOUR
A RESPONSIVE BUILDING FOR A BUSTLING AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY
The Floating Hospital 2021: A new home for a new model of healthcare
Get an insider’s preview of our new flagship clinic, scheduled to open later this year and designed to accommodate increased services and patient capacity—all in the world of pandemic protocols. Filled with light and color, every foot of the space responds the needs of patients and staff. The clinic will allow us to provide the quality of care that is our hallmark—and bring an enhanced family healthcare experience to our community.
NEWS
HOW YOU CAN HELP
The Floating Hospital remains unchanged in its commitment to provide care, regardless of ability to pay, to New York City’s most vulnerable residents, homeless families living in family shelters and domestic violence safe houses. For them we are an island of stability in their often turbulent, and ever-changing, world. Your support matters and makes a difference.
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