Joint Commission honors Lincoln Hospital for palliative care work
The Palliative Care Services at Lincoln Hospital has received advanced certification from the Joint Commission health care evaluation group, one of the group's highest distinctions. Doctors say their
•
May 30, 2012, 10:31 PM
•
Updated 4,670 days ago
Share:
The Palliative Care Services at Lincoln Hospital has received advanced certification from the Joint Commission health care evaluation group, one of the group's highest distinctions.
Doctors say their program is designed to not only empower patients and their families, but to also focus on chronic pain management.
Lincoln is one of only 12 hospitals in the country and two in New York to receive the honor.
More from News 12
1:51
Family of slain 23-year-old offering a cash reward for information about his death
2:16
STORM WATCH: Warm, sunny Friday for Brooklyn; tracking weekend rain
1:45
Man accused of beating 3-year-old Kyng Davis pleads not guilty to assault and child endangerment charges
1:34
NYC announces plan to prevent fires in homes, releases risk assessment for communities
1:52
Loved ones left with questions after woman, 7 year-old child found dead in apartment
1:51
