Prestigious award recognizes premier performance in the specialty of Med-Surg Jun 11, 2025 NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens today announced that its Medical-Surgical Unit, known as B4East for its location within the hospital, has been honored with the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) PRISM Award . This prestigious recognition signifies “Premier Recognition in the Specialty of Med-Surg.” The AMSN PRISM Award celebrates the collective accomplishments and contributions of the nursing staff within the B4East unit. It exemplifies the qualities that define excellence in medical-surgical nursing and serves as a public symbol of NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens’ ongoing commitment to achieving optimal outcomes and exceptional patient care. “We are thrilled to receive the distinguished AMSN PRISM Award, which demonstrates our hospital’s ability to provide exemplary patient care,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens CEO Neil J. Moore, MBA, MPA, FACHE . “Our B4East medical-surgical unit is dedicated to delivering excellent patient care, measuring successes, identifying opportunities for enhancement, conducting research, and incorporating evidence-based practices. The PRISM Award validates the diligence and dedication of our nursing staff, who continually strive to set a high standard of care.” “The AMSN PRISM Award recognizes elite medical-surgical units like Queens Hospital’s B4East for providing outstanding patient care,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens Chief Nursing Officer Dr. Abbi-Gail Baboolal, DNP, FNP, MSN . “Achieving and sustaining high levels of patient and staff satisfaction takes a dynamic and committed team working collaboratively. We are fortunate to have a resilient group of nurses who enhance our reputation as a top-tier community hospital, regardless of the often-challenging circumstances they face daily. This award is a symbol of our deep appreciation for their hard work.” “NYC Health + Hospitals administration and nursing leadership applauds the incredible commitment to nursing excellence embraced by the B4 Medical-Surgical Unit at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens,” said NYC Health + Hospitals Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive Natalia Cineas, DNP, MSM-N, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, FADLN . “The medical-surgical nurses at NYC Health and Hospitals/Queens consistently demonstrate a purposeful and vigorous approach to providing exemplary patient care, and this dedication has been recognized at the national level with the prestigious AMSN PRISM award. Queens’ Medical-Surgical Unit excels in collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork to optimize care for patients, families and the community. Our Queens nurses have created a transformative culture of superior nursing care, and we celebrate them for their tremendous achievements.” ### Media Contact: Cleon Edwards , NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, (646) 772-5725 ; or Jane Petrik , NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, (718) 883-2129 ; #097-25 About the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN)’s mission is to promote excellence in medical-surgical nursing through various initiatives. This includes professional development, certification, scholarship opportunities, and advocating for medical-surgical nurses and their patients. AMSN also focuses on improving patient care, building a strong nursing culture, and fostering leadership skills. For further information, visit www.amsn.org . About NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens A member of NYC Health and Hospitals, NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens is a major health care provider in the borough of Queens. Its foremost mission is to provide quality, comprehensive care to all members of the public regardless of their ability to pay. The year 2015 marked its 80th anniversary of serving the communities of central and southeastern Queens, having first opened its doors as Queens General Hospital in 1935. Encompassing 360,000 square feet, it comprises 253 licensed beds, spacious ambulatory care suites featuring both primary and specialty services, and cutting-edge equipment. It also houses four Centers of Excellence: Cancer Care, Diabetes Management, Women’s Health, and Behavioral Health. The hospital has recently added a fully expanded Emergency Room, a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence accredited by the American College of Radiology, and a Total Hip and Knee Replacement Center, with plans underway to build the Health System’s first Dialysis Center to train patients to perform their own at-home dialysis. To learn more about NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org/queens/ . About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, and post-acute care centers. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to more than one million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 43,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and stay connected on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn .