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Peninsula Hospital In Queens Lays Off 200 Employees

Last week, the New York State Health Department ordered the hospital to stop admitting new patients and end all surgeries for 30 days and develop a plan to transfer current patients.

2012/03/03

Peninsula Hospital In Queens Ordered To Stop Admitting Patients

The decision came after inspectors found “problems that failed to meet the accepted standards of care” with Peninsula’s clinical lab which the state said put patients at risk.

2012/02/24

Department Of Health Orders Peninsula Hospital To Stop Accepting Patients

As Peninsula Hospital struggles to stay alive, it has been told to stop accepting new patients and transfer existing patients. Ambulances will also be diverted.

2011/08/23

Sen. Malcolm Smith, Civic Leaders Against Closing Of Peninsula Hospital (credit: WCBS 880)

Lawmakers, Community Leaders Oppose Closure Of Hospital In Queens

State Senator Malcolm Smith called for an investigation into the planned closure of the Peninsula Hospital in Queens.

2011/08/07

Debt Deal Could Spell Doomsday For Many In New York City Area

The debt deal is no deal at all for many of the most vulnerable residents in the Tri-State Area. They may face long-term pain.

2011/08/02

Threatened Closure Of Peninsula Hospital In Queens Worries Residents, Staff

A Queens hospital is in desperate need of a lifeline. Peninsula Medical Center is going bankrupt and facing closure. Now, employees and patients say the fight is on.

2011/07/26

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