{"id":105300,"date":"2026-01-20T01:28:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/105300\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T01:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:28:11","slug":"northwell-health-opens-new-primary-and-specialty-care-center-for-women-in-astoria-qns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/105300\/","title":{"rendered":"Northwell Health opens new primary and specialty care center for women in Astoria \u2013 QNS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1200\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image001-3.jpg\" class=\"crop-center wp-post-image\" alt=\"Northwell Health celebrated the facility's opening on January 15. Photo via Northwell Health.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Northwell Health celebrated the facility\u2019s opening on January 15. Photo via Northwell Health.\n<\/p>\n<p>Northwell Health has opened a primary and specialty care center for women in <a href=\"https:\/\/qns.com\/neighborhoods\/astoria\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Astoria<\/a> as part of a move to expand the health system\u2019s footprint in Queens and broaden access to integrated care for women.<\/p>\n<p>The multidisciplinary Women\u2019s Primary and Specialty Care at Astoria, located at Northwell\u2019s facility at 23-25 31st St., is part of the <a title=\"Learn more about the Katz Institute for Women\u2019s Health\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northwell.edu\/katz-institute-for-womens-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Katz Institute for Women\u2019s Health <\/a>and currently offers obstetrics and gynecology, with plans to add primary care and minimally invasive gynecological surgery in the near future.<\/p>\n<p>Northwell has made a $635,000 investment in facilities, technology and clinical services in the new center, which has been designed to support women\u2019s health at every stage of life.\n<\/p>\n<p>The new facility, which spans 3,400 square feet, includes six exam rooms, a dedicated procedure room and an on-site ultrasound suite.\n<\/p>\n<p>Northwell said the facility\u2019s diagnostic capabilities include advanced ultrasound imaging to support timely evaluation and treatment. The new center is located next door to a Northwell pediatrics practice and is designed to support coordinated care for women and families within the Astoria community.<\/p>\n<p>Northwell added that the new center features infrastructure that will accommodate additional services and programs as the facility grows.\n<\/p>\n<p>Michael Nimaroff, senior vice president and executive director of obstetrics and gynecology services at Northwell Health, said the new center integrates \u201cmultiple aspects\u201d of women\u2019s care in a single setting, allowing women to access a range of services in a seamless manner.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the practice grows, it will further integrate specialty and surgical offerings to support continuity, efficiency and better clinical outcomes,\u201d Nimaroff said in a statement.\n<\/p>\n<p>Brahim Ardolic, president of Northwell\u2019s metro market, said the new center strengthens the health system\u2019s presence in Queens and also reflects the health system\u2019s commitment to delivering \u201cpatient-centered care\u201d throughout the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt Northwell, we continue to invest in strengthening access to high-quality care across New York City, with a strong focus on meeting the evolving needs of women,\u201d Ardolic said.\n<\/p>\n<p>Stacey Rosen,executive director of the Katz Institute for Women\u2019s Health and senior vice president of women\u2019s health at Northwell, said the new center would help ensure that women\u2019s health is addressed compressively across the health system. The Katz Institute for Women\u2019s Health currently boasts over 200 locations across the country, aiming to provide coordinated clinical care, research and education, according to Rosen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Katz Institute was created to ensure that women\u2019s health is addressed comprehensively and intentionally across our health system,\u201d Rosen said in a statement. \u201cThis new center exemplifies that mission by bringing together leading specialists, advanced technology and thoughtful design to provide women with care that reflects their unique needs and experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Northwell Health celebrated the facility\u2019s opening on January 15. Photo via Northwell Health. 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