NYC Health + Hospitals / Gotham Health Opens Second of Four Wellness Rooms for Gotham Health Employees, East New York – NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals / Gotham Health Opens Second of Four Wellness Rooms for Gotham Health Employees, East New York

The health room gives health workers a satisfying break from their work

06 Aug 2024

Brooklyn, NY NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health has announced the opening of a new health suite for employees in East New York. It is the second of four new health rooms to be established at various Gotham Health locations, and is part of the system’s investment in employee health under its Helping Healers Heal program. This tranquil space, designed in conjunction with WXY Studio, aims to provide a quiet retreat for employees to rejuvenate, de-stress and heal. The room has a visually enhanced environment with beautiful art, soothing music and soothing lighting. Employees can enjoy rest and rejuvenation. In addition, the room provides a place to connect and communicate, allowing employees to support each other and share experiences in a quiet environment. Following the recent opening of Gotham Health, Cumberland in Brooklyn, additional health rooms will include Gotham Health, Belvis and Gotham Health, Morrisania.

The four health rooms at Gotham Health are part of a system-wide project that brings 20 health rooms to the NYC Health + Hospitals workforce. The Jeffrey H. and Shari L. Aronson Family Foundation provided leadership support to support the creation of 20 health rooms. Several other donors also contributed to the project, including the Ira W. DeCamp Foundation and The George Link, Jr. Foundation.

“I’m excited to announce the opening of our new health suite at Gotham Health in East New York,” he said. Michelle Lewis, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health. “This project has been a milestone for us, driven by our commitment to creating an environment that supports and nurtures our employees. I am very proud to provide a place where our employees can relax, to rebuild, and focus on their health, and we look forward to seeing the many benefits it will bring to Gotham Health as a whole.”

“Health rooms continue to be a cornerstone of NYC Health + Hospitals’ Helping Healers Heal program. They provide a sanctuary for employees to de-stress at work and for employees to take time to take care of themselves. The health rooms are a permanent display of NYC Health + Hospitals’ investment and commitment to employee wellness. These locations ensure that our staff can focus on their needs so that they can meet the needs of the patients they serve,” he said. Jeremy Segall, MA, RDT, LCAT, FPCC, NYC Health + Hospitals Vice President and Chief Health Officer.

“I am proud to introduce our new wellness room at Gotham Health, East New York. This space is designed to provide a quiet environment where employees can relax from their busy work and focus on self-care,” said so. NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health Chief of Infrastructure and Support Services Officer, Roman Ryniewski. “By investing in this wellness suite, we aim to create a workplace that not only supports our growth in healthcare, but also puts their physical and mental health first.”

“We are excited to open this new health suite at Gotham Health in East New York,” he said NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health Regional Director, Brooklyn Charmaine Roach Valentine. “This new location represents our commitment to our dedicated employees, providing a much-needed space to rejuvenate, relieve stress and find balance in our daily lives.”

“We see health rooms as places of social connection, with colorful graphics that aim to grow and support our health workers,” he said. Julie Torres Moskovitz, Director of Sustainability for WXY, an architecture firm that designed new health facilities. “This project was realized with great collaboration from many different people. The results transform these neutral spaces into spaces filled with art and nature to renew and relax, and we are delighted to see the project take on a life of its own as the doors are now open.”

Helping Healers Heal or H3, is the foundation for improved Wellness programs across all NYC Health + Hospitals services to address the emotional and psychological needs of all employees. The Wellness Program focuses on the following 8 elements of Health:

• Emotions – coping with life and creating a satisfying well-being for yourself.

• Environment – Understanding how your social, natural, and built environment affects your health and well-being.

• Finances – Feeling knowledgeable about current and future financial well-being including preparing for short-term/long-term goals and emergencies.

• Intellectual – To recognize the ability to create and find ways to expand knowledge and skills.

• Occupational – Finding satisfaction and meaningful feelings in one’s work.

• Physical – Acknowledging the importance of exercise, nutrition and sleep

• Social – Developing a sense of connection, belonging and support from others.

• Spirituality – Finding the meaning of the larger plan and the meaning of the individual.

To learn more about NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, East New York services, or to make an appointment, call 844-NYC-4NYC.

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About NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Provider established in 2012 to help individuals and families address their health care needs in their communities. Serving more than 100,000 New Yorkers annually in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island and Queens, Gotham Health has 30 health care locations in all five boroughs of New York City. Gotham Health provides accessible, high-quality, affordable health services focused on primary care. It aims to promote healthy lifestyles and build healthy communities, with a focus on providing patients and families with easy access to quality care, such as annual checkups and immunizations. Health care teams are trained to help patients manage chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma and heart disease.

About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care system serving more than one million New Yorkers each year in more than 70 patient care locations in the city’s five boroughs. A strong network of outpatient, community-based and specialty care centers ensures coordination of care with systemic trauma centers, nursing homes, post-hospital care centers, home care centers and MetroPlus health plan—all supported by 11 key hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 43,000 employees is focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest lives possible. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and stay connected on Facebook, TwitterInstagram and LinkedIn.