NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull marked a major milestone on Monday with the ribbon cutting of its newly renovated hemodialysis unit.
The redesigned space spans roughly 3,500-square-feet and was built to improve both comfort and clinical efficiency. The suite now features a fully reconfigured layout to support patient flow, four dedicated hemodialysis bays, expanded utility and equipment rooms, upgraded lighting and infrastructure, enhanced HVAC and water treatment systems for better reliability and safety.
"This new area in addition to being a life sustaining treatment area, is also a place where our patients can receive compassionate, high-quality care in a setting that truly supports their needs," said Althea Senior-Morris, chief nursing officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull.
Leadership at Woodhull emphasized that the renovation represents a commitment to moving from “good to great” in the level of care provided to Brooklyn patients. They highlighted the suite’s calming design, modern equipment and patient-centered layout as key components in delivering life-sustaining treatment in a dignified and supportive environment.
“The opening of this hemodialysis unit is a major milestone for the nursing staff to continue to provide high-quality, life-saving care for our patients and the community we serve," said Verden Browne, RN, Director of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Units/Hemodialysis, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. "The staff is excited to offer a space that combines advanced treatments and practices, patient and family teaching with compassion, while helping patients through every step of their medical journey."
