{"id":25970,"date":"2025-11-02T17:01:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T17:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/25970\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T17:01:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T17:01:21","slug":"brooklyn-hospital-opens-new-minor-surgery-suite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/25970\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn Hospital Opens New Minor Surgery Suite"},"content":{"rendered":"

NYC Health + Hospitals\/Woodhull is expanding access to same-day procedures, reducing wait times and enhancing patient-centered surgical care in northern and central Brooklyn.<\/p>\n

NYC Health + Hospitals\/Woodhull<\/a> unveiled a new minor surgery suite on Wednesday, designed to expand access to care, shorten wait times and streamline surgical operations across multiple specialties.<\/p>\n

The modern, patient-friendly space provides same-day procedures in a comfortable setting while helping free up the hospital\u2019s main operating rooms for more complex cases.\u00a0The suite is also expected to improve workflow, reduce surgical backlogs and allow for faster, more flexible scheduling.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis investment allows us to expand access, enhance efficiency, and ensure that every patient who walks through our doors receives safe, timely, and compassionate surgical care close to home,” said\u00a0Sandra Sneed, chief executive officer of\u00a0NYC Health + Hospitals\/Woodhull.<\/p>\n

Developed using staff and patient feedback, the suite was designed for optimal workflow and comfort, from admission to discharge and accommodates a range of specialties as community needs grow.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe suite will allow us to provide top-notch care in beautiful surroundings as well as free up valuable OR time to grow our comprehensive surgical services,” said\u00a0Dr. Lisa Scott-McKenzie, Chief Operating Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals\/Woodhull.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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