What they call their work
What they do
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Medical Professional Education & Training 2 activities
- Operates an accredited simulation lab for clinical trainingRuns the only Society for Simulation in Healthcare Accredited Simulation Lab in Queens, NY, providing realistic, hands-on training for physicians, nurses, residents, medical students, and clinical staff. The lab is nationally accredited for teaching excellence in healthcare education and patient safety.
- Trains medical residents through Graduate Medical Education ProgramsTrains over 180 medical residents annually across 10 accredited Graduate Medical Education Programs, contributing to workforce development in clinical care.
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Orthopedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Care 1 activity
- Administers low-dose radiotherapy for osteoarthritisOffers FDA-approved low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) through the RAPID Program—the first such program on the Rockaway Peninsula—for nonsurgical treatment of joint inflammation and pain due to osteoarthritis. Treatment involves approximately six short visits with minimal side effects and an 80% patient response rate in achieving stable pain and function.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Conducts community outreach and public health educationDelivers community outreach through chronic disease screening, health insurance assistance, social work, nutrition counseling, and educational programs via the Speaker’s Bureau on topics like diabetes, hypertension, mental health, and parenting. Also operates a Mobile Health Unit that administers flu shots and distributes health education materials.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Delivers outpatient behavioral health servicesProvides outpatient behavioral health care for children and adults at the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion, including crisis intervention, peer support, and care coordination.
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Pediatric Primary and Specialty Care 1 activity
- Delivers pediatric specialty careProvides pediatric specialty services including pediatric endocrinology, neurology, neonatology, and pulmonology at a dedicated pediatrics location in Far Rockaway.
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Comprehensive Cancer Care and Survivorship 1 activity
- Offers comprehensive cancer careProvides full-spectrum cancer care through the EHS Cancer Center at the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion, including medical oncology, radiation oncology (restored after more than ten years), surgical oncology, hematology, immunotherapy, clinical trials, infusion therapy, and supportive services. Facilities include a PET/CT scanner and TrueBeam linear accelerator. Also offers survivorship, social work, pastoral care, and inpatient rehabilitation services.
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Community Health Center Services 1 activity
- Operates a multi-site health system providing primary and specialty outpatient careProvides comprehensive primary and specialty outpatient care across 9 locations in the Rockaways and Five Towns, including integrated services at the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion in Far Rockaway. Services include primary care, behavioral health, endocrinology, gastroenterology, endoscopy, maternal-fetal medicine, and preventive screenings for conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and cancer.
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Skin Cancer Screening and Education 1 activity
- Provides dermatological care and skin health educationOffers dermatological services and provides education on skin cancer prevention and detection as part of its clinical offerings.
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Comprehensive Women's Health Services 1 activity
- Provides women’s health servicesOperates a women’s health center in Rockaway Park offering obstetrics, gynecology, breast surgery, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, and lactation support. Implements Baby-Friendly USA-aligned practices including breastfeeding promotion, skin-to-skin contact, and family bonding after birth.
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Direct Clinical Care Services 1 activity
- Provides wound care with hyperbaric therapy and podiatryDelivers specialized wound care services, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and podiatry, at a dedicated clinic in Far Rockaway.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DONALD T MORRISH MD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (AS OF 03/24) | 38 | $1.09M |
| GERARD M WALSH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (THRU 03/24) | 38 | $914K |
| STEVEN J GUIDO | EVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 38 | $887K |
| SHELDON GENACK MD | CHAIR OF SURGERY | 40 | $720K |
| KAREN A PAIGE | EVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 38 | $705K |
| PIOTR SLOWIK MD | MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $618K |
| HASSAN T QURESHI MD | PHYSICIAN | 40 | $595K |
| DMITRIY KIM MD | PHYSICIAN | 40 | $571K |
| JERRY WATMAN MD | PHYSICIAN | 40 | $545K |
| KEISHA ANN P WISDOM | SVP, CHIEF NURSING OFFICER | 38 | $496K |
| RENEE J MOTES | SVP, CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER | 38 | $449K |
| SHELDON MARKOWITZ MD | CHAIR OF MEDICINE | 20 | $328K |
| ANDREW CHAN | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (THRU 10/24) | 38 | $319K |
| JAMEELA YUSUFF MD | SVP & CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 40 | $231K |
| LAWRENCE C PROVENZANO | PRESIDENT & CHAIR | 1 | $156K |
- ASHVINI PERSAUD — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL A KASLE — BOARD MEMBER
- DR IFFATH HOSKINS — BOARD MEMBER
- DR MICHELLE CHESTER — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 04/24)
- MAUREEN WALSH — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICK GUY — BOARD MEMBER
- REV ALLEN ROBINSON — BOARD MEMBER
- REV GRACE FLINT — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 04/24)
- REV NORMAN WHITMIRE JR — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Government — Accredits Graduate Medical Education Programs in Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Psychiatry.
- AdvantageCare Physicians Partner — Former employer of Dr. Allen Cherson, indicating professional affiliation prior to joining EHS.
- American Academy of Dermatology Partner — Cited as a source for skin cancer prevalence data and awareness messaging.
- American Academy of Pediatrics Government — Cited for clinical guidance on children's vulnerability to heat-related illness.
- American Heart Association Government — Recipient of Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Stroke and Heart Failure Quality Achievement Awards.
- American Heart Association Partner — Collaborates with Episcopal Health Services through the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure and Target: Heart FailureSM programs to improve clinical outcomes.
- American Heart Association Partner — Partner in quality improvement initiatives for stroke and diabetes care, including receipt of awards through the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke and Target programs.
- American Heart Association Partner — Recognizes St. John’s Episcopal Hospital through its Get With The Guidelines® program for adherence to evidence-based stroke, heart failure, and diabetes care protocols.
- American Osteopathic Association Government — Accredits Graduate Medical Education Programs in Family Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Rotating Internship, and Ophthalmology.
- American Stroke Association Partner — Recognizes St. John’s Episcopal Hospital through its Get With The Guidelines® program for adherence to evidence-based stroke care protocols.
- Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) Partner — Accredits EHS’s diabetes education program through the Diabetes Education Accreditation Program (DEAP) for meeting national standards in quality and effectiveness.
- Baby-Friendly USA Government — Designated as a Baby-Friendly® Hospital under the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
- Baby-Friendly USA Government — Designates St. John’s Episcopal Hospital as a Baby-Friendly hospital for meeting international standards in maternal and newborn care.
- Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Partner — Former employer where Dr. Allen Cherson served as Assistant Director of the Department of Emergency Medicine.
- Capital Impact Partners Funder — Funding partner for the development of the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion.
- Capital Peak Partners Funder — Funding partner for the development of the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Cited as a source for osteoarthritis prevalence data in the U.S.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Referenced as a source for data on drowning risks among children.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — References CDC data on men's health, doctor visit frequency, and life expectancy to support public health messaging.
- Chase Bank Funder — Funding partner for the development of the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion.
- Cityscape Capital Group Funder — Funding partner for the development of the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion.
- Council on Podiatric Medical Education Government — Accredits Graduate Medical Education Programs in Podiatry and Wound Care.
- Episcopal Health Services Inc. Network — Member of the Episcopal Church-affiliated health network providing community-based care.
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Partner — Affiliated institution for Graduate Medical Education Programs in Family Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Rotating Internship, and Ophthalmology.
- New York City Regional Center Funder — Funding partner for the development of the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion.
- New York State Department of Education Government — Accredits 10 Graduate Medical Education Programs at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Government funding partner supporting the development of the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion.
- Nixon Peabody Funder — Funding partner for the development of the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion.
- Nonprofit Finance Fund Funder — Funding partner for the development of the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion.
- Planetree International Partner — Grants Silver Certification to EHS for excellence in person-centered care based on standards for patient engagement and healing environments.
How they approach the work
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- Integrated Outpatient Care Modelmethodology: integrated_outpatient_careBy co-locating primary and specialty care services in centralized outpatient facilities, the organization improves care coordination and patient experience because integrated access reduces fragmentation and supports person-centered treatment across the continuum of care.
- Person-Centered, Coordinated Care Deliverymethodology: patient-centered_medical_homeBy using models such as the Patient-Centered Medical Home and care coordination across sites, the organization improves health outcomes because structured support for shared decision-making, self-management, and interdisciplinary collaboration increases patient engagement and continuity of care.
- Preventive and Early Detection Care Strategymethodology: preventive_careBy emphasizing routine screenings, preventive education, and early detection, the organization improves long-term health outcomes because identifying conditions like skin cancer and heart failure at treatable stages reduces morbidity and enables less invasive interventions.
- Simulation and Evidence-Based Clinical Trainingmethodology: evidence-based_care_coordinationBy using simulation-based training and implementing evidence-based clinical guidelines, the organization improves care quality and safety because standardized, practice-validated protocols enhance clinical readiness, team communication, and treatment consistency across complex conditions.
- Value-Based, Equitable Access to Caremethodology: health-equity-focused-accessBy delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive healthcare regardless of ability to pay and expanding services to underserved communities, the organization advances health equity because removing financial and geographic barriers ensures all populations receive timely, effective treatment.