Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Celebrates The Opening Of New Endoscopy Bronchoscopy Suite
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Maile Chaffin-Quiray mac9047@nyp.org(link sends e-mail) 212/305-5587 Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Celebrates the Opening of New Endoscopy Bronchoscopy Suite WHAT: A ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception will be held to celebrate the opening of the New Endoscopy Bronchoscopy Suites in the Herbert Irving Pavilion at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. "We are doing at least 13,000 endoscopies a year and expect that number to increase by 15 percent or more every year. The new suite allows us to almost double our volume of endoscopy and bronchoscopy procedures," says Andria Castellanos, Vice President of Operations for Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. WHEN: Thursday, May 31, 2001 8:00-10:00 am *Ribbon Cutting at 8:15 am* WHERE: Herbert Irving Pavilion, 13th floor (formerly the Dana Atchley Pavilion) 161 Fort Washington Avenue (corner 165th Street), New York, NY 10032 The New Endoscopy Bronchoscopy Suites will be able to accommodate 23,000 endoscopy patients per year and will be equipped with eight endoscopy rooms, two bronchoscopy rooms, 27 recovery beds, a family learning center, and in- and out-patient suites. Dr. Peter Stevens, Director of the Endoscopy Center, says, "The expansion will not only help the colorectal screening effort but also will allow us to increase the number of procedures necessary to evaluate esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease." According to Dr. Neil Schluger of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, the new bronchoscopy suite will also “enable the hospital to treat more patients with complicated lung disease, especially those patients being assessed for advanced lung disease and lung transplantation.” In addition to the expanded medical capabilities, the design of the new facility is also focused on the patients’ comfort. Some of its features are panoramic views of Manhattan from the recovery areas, and warm, light-filled suites painted the colors of the sun. “The views from the recovery suite are really breathtaking,” says Castellanos, “and we hope they will have a calming effect on the patient.” Patients are expected to be treated in the new space beginning July 2001. Attendees at the event will include Dr. Herbert Pardes, President & CEO, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Peter Stevens, Director of the Endoscopy Suite, and Dr. Neil Schluger, Clinical Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine. - Photo and Interview Opportunity - # # # |