NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi was awarded $10M in fiscal 2023 capital funding through Council Member Marjorie Velázquez and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to replace the hospital’s Hyperbaric Chamber and expand Hyperbaric Medicine services.
In addition to the $10M in capital funding, the hospital was also awarded $286,000 to purchase new ultrasound machines and $500,000 to acquire echocardiography ultrasound machines. The new ultrasound machines will replace the current end-of-life units at the facility over 11 years old. The new upgrade will prevent disruption of services due to faulty and aged equipment and offer better resolution and state-of-the-art modules that will enhance diagnostic care for patients. Read more.
