One-Year Anniversary of Bay Ridge Emergency Department
Maimonides Health has marked a successful first year of operations at Maimonides Bay Ridge Emergency Department (ED), serving Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and Southern Brooklyn communities with 24/7 emergency care, with an average patient wait time of just five minutes. Maimonides Bay Ridge ED team has achieved several indicators of high-quality care, including an 83% patient satisfaction rate, far surpassing the NRC Health New York state average benchmark for emergency services of 63% and making the ED’s patient satisfaction rate among the highest in New York City. Read more at https://maimo.org/media-center/news/maimonides-health-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-of-bay-ridge-emergency-department/.
(Above photo: State Sen. Iwen Chu with Ken Gibbs, President and CEO of Maimonides Health, celebrating the first anniversary of the Maimonides Bay Ridge ED.)
Dr. Matthew Weissman
Dr. Matthew Weissman Joins Maimonides as Chair of Medicine
Maimonides Health is proud to announce that Matthew A. Weissman, MD, has joined as our new Chair of Medicine. In this role, he will be responsible for more than 70 faculty and 250 staff physicians in 13 divisions and interdisciplinary centers, as well as 103 residents and 39 fellows. Dr. Weissman will also continue our focus on developing the physician staff; expanding and improving clinical programs and services; enhancing education for residents and fellows; growing research capabilities; and driving value for patients. Previously, he served as Site Chair of the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital. Read more at https://maimo.org/media-center/news/dr-matthew-a-weissman-appointed-chair-of-medicine/.
Dr. Eitan Dickman
Dr. Eitan Dickman Appointed Chair of Emergency Medicine
Eitan Dickman, MD, has been named Chair of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Dickman will oversee all emergency medicine programs and initiatives, in which 60 clinicians serve more than 150,000 patients annually through Maimonides’ three emergency departments across Brooklyn. Since joining Maimonides in 2007, he has been essential to the health system’s provision of emergency services, and has held various leadership positions including Vice Chair for Academics, Executive Vice Chair, and Medical Director for Emergency Medicine. Read more at https://maimo.org/media-center/news/dr-eitan-dickman-appointed-chair-of-emergency-medicine/.
Nov. 14: First Annual Maimonides Neurology Symposium
Registration is now open for the 1st Annual Maimonides Neurology Symposium on Thursday, November 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Don’t miss this free, in-person and virtual symposium featuring top neurology experts. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are invited to attend, especially those involved in neurology care, who can earn up to 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).™ Register today at maimo.org/neurosymposium2024.
Fabienne Gaillard Ulysse, DNP, AOCNP, MSN, ANP-BC
Fabienne Gaillard Ulysse, DNP, Named American Academy of Nursing Fellow
Fabienne Gaillard Ulysse, DNP, AOCNP, MSN, ANP-BC, Assistant Vice President of Nursing at Maimonides, was selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. She is among a distinguished cohort of nurse leaders from 15 countries, recognized for their substantial and sustained impact on health and health care. Dr. Ulysse was inducted for her commitment to serving the community, advocacy for those underserved in healthcare, and her influential record, spanning over two decades, promoting health and advancing health equity. Read more at https://aannet.org/news/675899/American-Academy-of-Nursing-Announces-the-2024-Class-of-New-Fellows.htm.
Joshua Schiller, MD, Named Outstanding Educator of the Year
Dr. Joshua Schiller received the Outstanding Educator of the Year award from a Clinical Affiliate Faculty at SUNY Downstate’s 2024 Awards Day. An attending physician in Emergency Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center, he is celebrated for his dynamic teaching style and compassionate clinical care. His global impact includes educational sessions for Ukrainian medical students and initiatives in global health and social emergency medicine.
Scott Chudnoff, MD, Earns Best Doctor Women’s Choice Award
Dr. Scott Chudnoff, Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Maimonides Health, was selected as a Women’s Choice Award 2024 Best Doctor, recognized for his commitment to delivering exceptional care in diverse medical settings and meeting the highest standards set by women when selecting a healthcare provider. As a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and an active member of numerous professional organizations, Dr. Chudnoff continues to contribute to the field of women’s health. Read the full Best Doctors list at https://womenschoiceaward.com/Best-Doctors.
Maimonides Named Best Regional Hospital for 4th Consecutive Year
Maimonides Medical Center was recognized as a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for the fourth consecutive year, and named Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access, a new award this year. Maimonides is among the elite 11% of U.S. hospitals that earned a numerical ranking in this year’s U.S. News Best Hospitals list. For more information, visit https://maimo.org/media-center/news/maimonides-named-best-regional-hospital-for-4th-consecutive-year-best-regional-hospital-for-equitable-access/.
Maimonides Recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System 
Maimonides Medical Center has been recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and John. A Hartfod Foundation. Being an Age-Friendly Health System entails reliably providing a set of four evidence-based elements of high-quality care, known as the “4Ms,” to all older adults accessing care: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.
Bariatric Program Reaccredited for Ninth Year
Maimonides Health recently announced it has earned reaccreditation as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Maimonides’ Bariatric Program has been recognized as a Comprehensive Center for the past nine years. The ACS also recognized Maimonides outcomes for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as exemplary in its National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Semiannual Report.
Maimonides Health Receives Nearly $1.5 Million in City’s FY25 Budget to Improve Cardiac Care, Emergency Response
Maimonides Health announced that New York City’s FY25 budget will provide nearly $1.5 million to the hospital to support the development of state-of-the-art cardiac electrophysiology laboratories, which will allow faster diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm problems through advanced imaging, along with the acquisition of a new ambulance for the Bay Ridge Emergency Department. Both investments will improve Maimonides’ ability to respond and treat patients facing a health crisis. Read more at https://maimo.org/media-center/news/maimonides-health-receives-nearly-1-5-million-in-citys-fy25-budget-to-improve-cardiac-care-emergency-response/.
New Activity Program for Geriatric Patients and Elderly Community Members
Maimonides Geriatrics Resource Program is launching the ‘Let’s Get Social’ program to help your geriatric patients and elderly community members connect with others and participate in activities that help them maintain cognitive function, physical strength, and emotional balance. Participation is free. Activities take place on Fridays starting October 4, 2024, and include music appreciation, art appreciation, cognitively impaired activity group, caregiver support group, tai chi, pet support, life stories, and tech support. Details at maimo.org/geriatrics.
