Over 4,000 hospital staff – including doctors, medical assistants, nurses, and food service teams – at New York Health + Hospitals / Elmhurst were surprised by a three-night free vacation, Hyatt and American Airlines
announced on Friday.The two companies collaborated to treat frontline workers with free round-trip flights on American Airlines hotels to Hyatt hotels in selected destinations in the United States and the Caribbean “to help them recharge and reconnect with their loved ones” once who will be able.
“We are extremely grateful to Hyatt and American Airlines for this generous gift to our healthcare professionals, who were at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Israel Rocha, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals / Elmhurst in a
declaration.
“Our doctors, nurses and other staff at the forefront of this unprecedented health care crisis really appreciate the outpouring of support from two of the major American companies and we can’t wait to take advantage of these well-deserved holidays in the next. future. “
New York Health + Hospitals / Elmhurst, a public hospital in Queens, serves approx
1 million people per year in a diverse socio-economic area.
On Saturday afternoon, more than 333,000 people in New York had contracted the coronavirus and more than 26,000 people died, according to a John Hopkins University count.
From the moment the pandemic took hold in New York City, Elmhurst staff has worked to overcome the incredible number of coronavirus cases. In response to the pandemic, the 545-bed hospital increased the capacity of its intensive care units (ICUs) by 500%.
However, serious shortages of personal protective equipment and ventilators have placed healthcare professionals at significant risk of contracting the virus. Many also expressed fear of transferring it to friends and relatives.
“Every Elmhurst worker has seen and experienced challenges that many of us cannot imagine. They have given themselves so much and have chosen to serve their community with care, compassion and fairness for each patient,” said Robert Isom, president. of American Airlines. in a
Press release. “When they are able to take a break, we hope that distant time will help them and their loved ones to recharge and that they will experience our deepest appreciation for their sacrifice and heroism.”
