NEWS ARCHIVE
Big Difference in Zip Code and Racial Vaccination Rates | netny.tv
Dr. Shani Andre, chief medical officer of The Floating Hospital, was interviewed about the inequities in access to COVID vaccinations.
New York City nonprofit to host fashion raffle to benefit the Floating Hospital | AMNY
Garment District for Gowns (GDFG) has partnered with leading fashion brands to create a raffle event with 100% of proceeds benefiting The Floating Hospital.
The Floating Hospital administers COVID vaccine | LIC/Astoria Journal
The Hospital has been administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to its “excited” staff since December 21, and more recently to patients.
The Floating Hospital To Provide Free Mammograms | Queens Gazette
The Floating Hospital announced its regular mammogram screening event at their main clinic in Long Island City on Saturday, October 17, between 9AM and 4:30PM.
Buddhist Organizations donate fresh produce, PPE | Queens Gazette
The Buddha’s Light International Association, New York (BLIA) and Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple of New York donated more than 19,000 pieces of PPE to frontline health workers in Queens.
The Floating Hospital Receives $50,000 Grant | Queens Gazette
The Floating Hospital received $50,000 in emergency grant funding from Direct Relief, in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers.
The Floating Hospital receives $50,000 grant | Long Island City/Astoria Journal
The medical aid organization Direct Relief has given a $50,000 grant to The Hospital to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Foundation gives emergency funds to local nonprofits | Long Island City/Astoria Journal
The Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Private Foundation has allocated $150,000 in emergency funding to 19 Queens nonprofits that are helping their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gianaris Delivers 1,000 Face Masks To LIC’s Floating Hospital | Queens Gazette
NYS Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris delivered 1,000 face masks and hand sanitizer to The Floating Hospital, sourced from city and state stockpiles.
LIC health care organization serves as COVID-19 hub | Long Island City/Astoria Journal
The Hospital has been providing COVID-19 education, telehealth services, transportation and prescription delivery services to minimize risk, and referrals for city-funded self-isolation.
The Floating Hospital battles coronavirus | Queens Chronicle
The hospital has furloughed more than one-third of its staff as the number of patients is cut in half, as it continues pick up residents from domestic violence safehouses, family shelters and hotels and motels.
I’m Homeless During the Coronavirus Pandemic, and I Can’t Hold My Newborn | Oprah Daily
My newborn daughter is in the NICU, but because I have to take public transportation, contact with her would put her at too great a risk, so I haven't been able to hold her since the day she was born.