Mount Sinai Queens recently celebrated the 19th anniversary of its acquisition by The Mount Sinai Hospital and its continued delivery of safe, high-quality health care and service to patients in Queens. The celebration attracted more than 125 faculty, staff, and members of the community, and included awards given to outstanding staff and clinicians, and the FDNY-EMS paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs).
Among those in attendance were New York City Council Member Costa Constantinides, and representatives from the offices of Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, State Senator Michael Gianaris, and Assembly Member Aravella Simotas.
Caryn A. Schwab, Executive Director, Mount Sinai Queens, told the attendees that the hospital continues to expand the number of patients served and the depth and breadth of services offered. “To support that growth, we have expanded our number of physician faculty, RNs, technicians, and support staff,” said Ms. Schwab. “We are proud to have such a strong team of caring and engaged employees.”
The anniversary celebration—a Mount Sinai Queens tradition—was held in the Kaufman Astoria Studios Entrance of the new, six-story Mount Sinai Queens Pavilion. Specially designed anniversary cakes were served, and two Mister Softee trucks parked outside offered complimentary ice cream.
Back row, from left: Person of the Year Awards were given to Christopher Howard, RN, Mount Sinai Queens Freshman of the Year; Sidney Castiblanco, EMT of the Year, Battalion 45; Paul Rufrano, Paramedic of the Year, Battalion 49; and Victor Gornecki, EMT of the Year, Battalion 46.
Front row, center: Caryn A. Schwab, Executive Director, Mount Sinai Queens, with the individuals recognized for providing skilled and compassionate patient care. From left: Evelyn Bautista, RN, Mount Sinai Queens Employee of the Year; Ana Rodriguez, LCSW, Mount Sinai Queens Manager of the Year; Krystal Cascetta, MD, Mount Sinai Queens Physician of the Year; and Kelsey Moyer, RN, Mount Sinai Queens Service Excellence Honoree.