What is mybronxcare health system?
BronxCare Health System's new online service, my BronxCare is offering patients the unique opportunity to always have access to their health information. The information provided is safe, secure, and completely confidential. It can only be seen by the patient and their physician or health care provider.
How do I contact the bronxcare health system?
Call 718-99-BRONX (718-992-7669) for important assistance in accessing the BronxCare Health System during and after hours. Other Important Contact Numbers Main Number 718-590-1800
Why bronxcare health system?
The BronxCare Health System now provides more than one million outpatient and 141,000 ER visits. It is also certified as a Level Three Patient Centered Medical Home (the highest level) by the National Center for Quality Assurance.
How do I get help with bronxcare after hours?
Call 718-99-BRONX (718-992-7669) for important assistance in accessing the BronxCare Health System during and after hours.
What is the Bronx Lebanon Hospital?
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center) is a major teaching hospital and a part of The BronxCare Health System.
What is CIR in medical?
Residents are part of the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) union. Representatives are chosen from the department and serve as delegates for the residents. CIR has been very successful in negotiating a competitive compensation package, including medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as life insurance.
What are the regular medical conferences?
Regularly scheduled conferences include Medical Grand Rounds, Sub-specialty Rounds, Journal Club, Bedside Teaching Rounds, and Monthly Scientific Seminars with leading scientists, Clinico-Pathologic Conferences, Autopsy conferences with the Departments of Pathology and Radiology. There is a separate review course to prepare residents for the American Board of Internal Medicine certifying examinations.
What is the curriculum for internal medicine residency?
The Curriculum of the Internal Medicine Residency Program was developed based on the principles and recommendations of the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) on the Internal Medicine Residency Program Requirements.
How many international medical school graduates are there in New York City?
Historically, New York has welcomed new arrivals from all over the globe. In medicine, as in other fields, New York is a city of rich diversity. Approximately 9,000 international medical school graduates practice or teach in New York, and nearly 2,000 are currently in residency at New York City hospitals.
What is the highest level of medical home?
It is also certified as a Level Three Patient Centered Medical Home (the highest level) by the National Center for Quality Assurance.
Where is the real Little Italy?
Look deeper and you’ll discover the quaint maritime village of City Island, the cultural attractions of Fordham and Belmont, aka the “real Little Italy,” centered on the restaurants and cafés of Arthur Avenue. Grand Concourse, in the South Bronx, is full of art deco marvels.
Union Benefits
Union Benefits through the CIR (Committee of Interns and Residents) include Health (with full family coverage), Dental, Optical, Life, Disability, and Legal services at no additional cost to the resident.
Vacation policy and medical, family, personal and educational leaves
Each resident is entitled to 20 days of vacation per year. Requests must be submitted to the future chief resident prior to June for the upcoming academic year. The schedule is made based on seniority. No two residents may be on vacation the same week.
Book and Technology Allowance
Residents are entitled to receive up to $660 annually for educational material, which can be used to acquire books, a smartphone, or a tablet device. In addition, the BCSC series is provided to incoming residents by the department.
Educational Resources
Library services are available within the department at the BronxCare Health System Center Library 24/7 and through the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai available with remote access. https://eresources.library.mssm.edu/login/
Conferences
A conference allowance of $1,075 per year is available to each senior resident. In addition, if a resident of any year is presenting at a conference, the department will reimburse expenses up to a maximum of $1,400.00.
What department is responding to the opioid crisis?
The Department of Psychiatry is also responding to the Opioid Crisis with expanded addiction-related services that target at-risk individuals. Its Opioid Treatment program, in conjunction with the Department of Family Medicine, is providing a full range of options.
What is collaborative care in psychiatry?
Another key initiative of the Department of Psychiatry is Collaborative Care, an integrated behavioral health model that has become the gold standard for treating depression. It is linked to better medical outcomes for patients with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and chronic arthritis pain, with the added benefit of potentially avoiding the need for referrals to more intensive and specialized psychiatric care. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Department of Family Medicine and Department of Medicine.
How many psychiatric emergencies are there annually?
A Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) is also responding to more than 7,000 psychiatric emergencies annually, and a Mobile Crisis Team visits patients in their homes and collaborates with community partners in offering emergency interventions, when necessary, for those in crisis.
What is consultation liaison service?
A Consultation Liaison Service is working with physicians on BronxCare’s medical units to manage patients having behavioral and co-occurring medical illnesses. “There is a strong relationship between positive mental health and speedier medical recovery. We work with our physician colleagues to help patients whose medical conditions may be affecting their emotional health,” stated Dr. Vicente Liz, Vice Chairman/ Director, Psychosomatic Medicine, Psychiatry.
Is BronxCare a social worker?
BronxCare’s Psychiatric Social Workers are making an important difference as well. “ We counsel and work closely with patients and their families to achieve the best possible results for them,” stated Leslie Lind, Director, Psychiatric Social Work. Utilization of Peer Specialists, Care Coordination Services, and Community Health Workers have further enhanced the patient experience and improved mental health service delivery, offering the potential for reduced length of stay and prevention of hospital readmissions. Peer Specialists also promote recovery by supplementing treatment through education, empowerment, and assistance in system navigation.
Who is Mickie Hoffman?
Mickie Hoffman, Director, Integrative Therapies, and "Millie" providing counseling and comfort to patient.
