Andre. She is chief medical officer and executive vice president of clinical administration for The Floating Hospital. He is the head of marketing, North America for Biocon Biologics. Between them, they have received numerous awards and distinctions for their work and they are both fierce advocates for health equity.

For one week in August, a group of 101 teens, ages 12 to 15, living in temporary housing had the time of their lives as they learned important lessons about themselves and their developing bodies and minds.

The “Giving Gals” of Montrose, Pennsylvania have been sewing dresses and quilts for our young patients for many years. This month, they had a moment in the spotlight. Monica Morales, an Emmy award-winning investigative reporter for PIX11 News, is the host of Monica Makes It Happen, which highlights social issues such as food insecurity and human trafficking.

This month’s selection is reflective of health policy on a federal level and the challenges our patients face locally regarding health, food insecurity, and other socio-economic issues.

Measles | Covid 19 and other vaccines | Cancer rates increasing in young adults | Food insecurity

In a scene familiar from numerous historical works of fiction, a once healthy girl or woman takes to bed, clammy from fever and frail from a racking cough. She rarely survives the next chapter.

Kevin Douglas, our new director of philanthropy, will lead a team that will “continue to tell our story with clarity and heart—so every donor understands the real human impact of their support. This isn’t just about dollars raised; it’s about deepening trust and building a sustainable movement of care,” he said.

The Floating Hospital interns | HRSA Improving Access to Care badge | Marathon: A race for health and hope | Women’s Wellness Days | Summertime is Story Time | Loukomi’s ‘Career Day’ | Staff step challenge

For the first time this year, The Floating Hospital asked its staff to come up with a t-shirt design for the annual summer picnic and Employee Appreciation Day.

Anxiety, hypervigilence, sleep disturbances, depression or difficulty engaging in life—these are several of the manifestations of trauma brought on by gun violence, and reported by our behavioral health team in the communities that we serve.

It's always stunning how quickly we move from the height of summer to the rush of “back-to-school” season — that cusp between summer fun and business as usual. But is this a “business-as-usual” year?

The Floating Hospital’s summer camp season is off to an exceptional start, with a successful inaugural run of Journey, our new day camp for 10-11 year olds, and the second season of SOAR, our day camp for Spanish speakers, happening this week.

Lower prices to save lives | Stories of Hope | Summer Staff Appreciation Day Picnic

A glimpse into the process of making “Hope,” this year’s summer gala video, is one of many moments of “B-roll”—set up shots and background footage—that provide context for the series of quotes that will become the final edit. Every year, we interview various constituencies about The Floating Hospital and what it means to them.

This year’s Camp Rise Up will not only be full of its usual adventures, but chock full of campers as well. With applications exceeding the 100-participant goal for the week-long sleepaway camp, demand is at an all-time high. SOAR, our module for Spanish-speaking teens, is back for year two. In July, we will launch Journey, a day-camp pilot program as a preparation for CRU, for kids ages 10 to 11.

Anchor Hope: An enchanted evening | Pride 2025: Dancing in the streets | Pickleball: No cooking in ‘the kitchen’ | Health Ed. happenings

This month’s selection is reflective of changes in health policy on a federal level and the challenges our patients face locally regarding poverty trends, homelessness and other socio-economic issues. The city’s mayoral race is also pushing some of these topics to the forefront of news coverage.

Like America itself, The Floating Hospital’s 1940s experiences were shaped by the Great Depression being suddenly transformed into a full-on war effort, marked by both expansion and continued deprivation. After the war ended In 1945, a new optimism and economic boom took over, even as a nation mourned its fallen, and not everyone who came home could be made whole again.

Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year. But to the quarter of the adult population with seasonal allergies, it can be a time of discomfort or worse. Itchy, watery eyes, stuffy nose, congestion and headaches are some of the common complaints, and they can last for several weeks and even months if the sensitivities include tree, grass and weed pollen in addition to mold.

As our clinic’s superintendent, Randy Govantes and the housekeeping staff he supervises are integral to the day-to-day operation of our facilities. He opens up the clinic, shuts it down for the night and sets the stage for every event at every location.

Tropical dreams and a night to remember | Community spirit | On the march with Queens Pride | Women’s Wellness Spring 2025