The Floating Hospital in action
Barbara LaPlaca2021-02-26T09:07:49-05:002021 has been a busy year, and we're only at the end of February! Read more about our HIV testing week, and our feature on Currents News.
The Floating Hospital rolls out coronavirus vaccines in Phase 1 of state program
Barbara LaPlaca2021-02-12T10:32:00-05:00The first coronavirus vaccines arrived in New York last month and The Floating Hospital, among those healthcare organizations to receive an early supply, wasted no time getting to work.
Candy Cane Lane brings toys, joy and the spirit of giving to our patient families
Barbara LaPlaca2021-01-26T12:53:58-05:00Neither pandemic nor snowstorm could stop the 2020 edition of The Floating Hospital’s Candy Cane Lane!
A memorable year comes to a close
Barbara LaPlaca2021-01-14T12:33:14-05:00The Floating Hospital President Sean Granahan and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Shani Andre take inventory of a memorable year in which our mission shines brighter than ever.
Interrupting Violence: Community advocates address the pandemic within the pandemic
Barbara LaPlaca2021-01-14T12:31:25-05:00Just as the numbers of Covid-19 cases and fatalities are staggering, so are the reports of increased violence—in communities and at homes, within families, cohorts and intimate partner relationships.
How a bandana tells the story of a couple’s life-saving trip to The Floating Hospital
Barbara LaPlaca2021-01-14T12:44:46-05:00"From the moment we stepped through the doors adorned with a little boat logo underneath the Queensboro Plaza #7 train stop, we knew The Floating Hospital was not your typical American healthcare institution."
Upcoming virtual panel discussion on domestic violence
Barbara LaPlaca2021-01-14T12:46:03-05:00On December 10, The Floating Hospital will take part in “Interrupting Violence During Turbulent Times: One Community Working Together to Heal.”
There’s more than food cooking in our new teaching kitchen
Barbara LaPlaca2021-01-14T12:47:13-05:00When it opens in spring 2021, patients arriving at The Floating Hospital’s new clinic might ask “what’s cookin’ ” as part of their check-in routine.
Giving thanks in a challenging year
Barbara LaPlaca2021-01-14T12:50:26-05:00As Covid-19 alters our traditional means of celebrating Thanksgiving, it will not take away the heart of the holiday, which is a time for reflection and appreciation for what we have, and the people who make our lives worth living.
Candy Cane Lane 2020
Barbara LaPlaca2021-01-14T12:53:09-05:00Every December, The Floating Hospital hosts Candy Cane Lane. It’s a magical event for the families we host, where they experience the warmth and joy of the holiday season.