{"id":369396,"date":"2026-10-09T23:58:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T23:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/369396\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T23:58:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T23:58:18","slug":"nyc-health-hospitals-elmhurst-again-recognized-as-center-of-excellence-by-go2-for-lung-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/369396\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC Health + Hospitals\/Elmhurst Again Recognized as Center of Excellence by Go2 for Lung Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"

NYC Health + Hospitals\/Elmhurst Again Recognized as Center of Excellence by Go2 for Lung Cancer<\/p>\n

The designation reflects the hospital\u2019s commitment to providing lung cancer screening, treatment, and health education in underserved communities<\/p>\n

As a GO2 Center of Excellence, Elmhurst Hospital joins a national network of more than 350 Centers of Excellence committed to advancing lung cancer care<\/p>\n

Oct 09, 2026<\/p>\n

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NYC Health + Hospitals\/Elmhurst has been re-designated a Center of Excellence by GO2 for Lung Cancer<\/a>, recognizing the hospital\u2019s commitment to expanding access to lung cancer screening and improving care for people at risk for or living with lung cancer. The designation recognizes the efforts of Elmhurst\u2019s Lung Cancer Screening Program team, whose physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals work year-round to increase awareness of lung cancer screening and connect community members with potentially lifesaving care.<\/p>\n

For the Elmhurst Hospital team, that work extends well beyond the confines of the hospital\u2019s campus. Throughout the year, team members participate in community outreach events across Queens, providing education about lung cancer, sharing information about who may be eligible for screening, and helping community members understand the importance of early detection. The team also works to make screening more accessible by helping community members connect with appointments and appropriate follow-up visits.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our Lung Cancer Screening Program team, who are intensely passionate about bringing awareness, education and access to traditionally underserved communities,\u201d said NYC Health + Hospitals\/Elmhurst CEO Alina Moran. \u201cIn addition to screening patients and providing care inside the hospital, they are out in the community educating our neighbors about lung cancer screening and helping connect them to care. I am incredibly proud of this team and the difference they are making in the lives of our patients and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing recognized as a Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence lets our community know that we hold our program to the highest standards so that in turn we can help them have the best care possible, no exceptions,\u201d said NYC Health + Hospitals\/Elmhurst Chief of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Dr. Alfredo Astua. \u201cCongratulations to the entire Elmhurst Lung Cancer Screening Program team on this well-deserved recognition and for their ongoing commitment to bringing lifesaving screening and care closer to home for Queens residents!\u201d \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but early detection through screening can significantly improve survival rates. As a GO2 Center of Excellence, Elmhurst Hospital joins a national network of more than 350 Centers of Excellence committed to advancing lung cancer care. Through the network, healthcare teams share expertise, resources, research and best practices and collaborate on efforts to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people affected by lung cancer.<\/p>\n

The Elmhurst Lung Cancer Screening Program is part of the hospital\u2019s broader commitment to health equity and ensuring that all New Yorkers have access to high-quality healthcare. Elmhurst Hospital\u2019s program focuses on identifying lung cancer at its earliest and most treatable stages through advanced low-dose CT screening technology, patient navigation, and comprehensive follow-up care. Eligible individuals typically include adults between the ages of 50 and 80 with a significant smoking history. Since its creation just a few years ago, the program has helped nearly 1,000 patients achieve piece of mind regarding their lung health via this program.<\/p>\n

For more information about lung cancer screening at NYC Health + Hospitals\/Elmhurst, please call 718-334-4051<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow us on social media (Instagram and Facebook) at @elmhursthosp.<\/p>\n

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Media Contact: Atiya Butler<\/a>, Director of External Affairs, NYC health + Hospitals\/Elmhurst, 917-319-5167<\/a><\/p>\n

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About NYC Health + Hospitals\/Elmhurst
NYC Health + Hospitals\/Elmhurst, part of the NYC Health + Hospitals health care system, is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The 545-bed hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station, a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Receiving Center, a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Center of Excellence, and a 911-Receiving Hospital. It is a premiere health care institution offering exceptional services across a wide range of specialties, including surgery, cardiology, women\u2019s health, pediatrics, rehabilitation medicine, renal services, and mental health care. In the past year alone, the hospital received nearly one million ambulatory care visits and over 140,000 emergency room visits, reflecting its essential role in the community. NYC Health + Hospitals\/Elmhurst has been nationally ranked and recognized as a \u201cBest Regional Hospital\u201d by U.S. News & World Report in critical areas such as Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Stroke, Hip Fracture, Maternity, Kidney Failure, Orthopedics, Pneumonia, and COPD.<\/p>\n

About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city\u2019s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system\u2019s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlusHealth\u2014all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 46,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit\u00a0www.nychealthandhospitals.org<\/a>\u00a0and stay connected on Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n