I have a a question to those who use St. Vincent's CF Clinic. I am sure everyone knows that the hospital offically closed its doors this past Friday. I am confused to how the program will be able to run with the hospital now offically closed. I have a clinic appointment within the next few weeks. I was just wondering if others are planning to wait through the transition period or move on. I really want to stick with St. Vincent's because I am very happy with the care I get there. Almost all of my doctors feel I should move on because they believe St. Vincent's was a dumping ground for poor people who had no other place to go. Granted the hospital was not in the best condition, but the care was wonderful. Any input on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
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I have a a question to those who use St. Vincent's CF Clinic. I am sure everyone knows that the hospital offically closed its doors this past Friday. I am confused to how the program will be able to run with the hospital now offically closed. I have a clinic appointment within the next few weeks. I was just wondering if others are planning to wait through the transition period or move on. I really want to stick with St. Vincent's because I am very happy with the care I get there. Almost all of my doctors feel I should move on because they believe St. Vincent's was a dumping ground for poor people who had no other place to go. Granted the hospital was not in the best condition, but the care was wonderful. Any input on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
I have a a question to those who use St. Vincent's CF Clinic. I am sure everyone knows that the hospital offically closed its doors this past Friday. I am confused to how the program will be able to run with the hospital now offically closed. I have a clinic appointment within the next few weeks. I was just wondering if others are planning to wait through the transition period or move on. I really want to stick with St. Vincent's because I am very happy with the care I get there. Almost all of my doctors feel I should move on because they believe St. Vincent's was a dumping ground for poor people who had no other place to go. Granted the hospital was not in the best condition, but the care was wonderful. Any input on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
mamaScarlett
Active member
St. V's cf clinic is currently looking for another hospital to join up with, and possibly another Cf center to team with-I've heard NYU is a possibility, but others have been mentioned too. Whatever they decide to do, they will team with a good place. I've discussed it with them at length and they assure us that we'll get great care-its a matter of them pinpointing which hospital they want to attach to.
They even want to bring all the nurses from the admitting Cf floor to the new location.
St. V's Clinic is indeed about the staff, not about the hospital. The hospital never was great-its always been a charity hospital. Its the only Catholic hospital in nyc that never turned anyone away, whether they could pay or not.
Thats the reason they went out of business, and its also the reason the hospital facility was so poor. (its a little sad that the gov will bail out rich companies, but not hospitals run on voluntary funds)
The part of your question I'm not sure is'"Almost all of my doctors feel I should move on..." Which docs are saying that...The Cf docs at St. V's...Or others. Based on the hospital, or on the docs...bc the hospital is a non issue now-its gone. The Cf center is still alive, its just relocating.
Well, Only you can make that decision. Personally, I'm going to ride this out with them. Dr. W is my doctor for life-I can't imagine anyone else for me. We'll see what happens.
But thats me, if you have any doubts or pullings toward another center, then you should address it.
I don't have to be admitted too often-but if I did, Yes I could see that I'd want to be aligned with a stable hospital asap. So each has to make that decision for themself.
Best wishes!
They even want to bring all the nurses from the admitting Cf floor to the new location.
St. V's Clinic is indeed about the staff, not about the hospital. The hospital never was great-its always been a charity hospital. Its the only Catholic hospital in nyc that never turned anyone away, whether they could pay or not.
Thats the reason they went out of business, and its also the reason the hospital facility was so poor. (its a little sad that the gov will bail out rich companies, but not hospitals run on voluntary funds)
The part of your question I'm not sure is'"Almost all of my doctors feel I should move on..." Which docs are saying that...The Cf docs at St. V's...Or others. Based on the hospital, or on the docs...bc the hospital is a non issue now-its gone. The Cf center is still alive, its just relocating.
Well, Only you can make that decision. Personally, I'm going to ride this out with them. Dr. W is my doctor for life-I can't imagine anyone else for me. We'll see what happens.
But thats me, if you have any doubts or pullings toward another center, then you should address it.
I don't have to be admitted too often-but if I did, Yes I could see that I'd want to be aligned with a stable hospital asap. So each has to make that decision for themself.
Best wishes!
mamaScarlett
Active member
St. V's cf clinic is currently looking for another hospital to join up with, and possibly another Cf center to team with-I've heard NYU is a possibility, but others have been mentioned too. Whatever they decide to do, they will team with a good place. I've discussed it with them at length and they assure us that we'll get great care-its a matter of them pinpointing which hospital they want to attach to.
They even want to bring all the nurses from the admitting Cf floor to the new location.
St. V's Clinic is indeed about the staff, not about the hospital. The hospital never was great-its always been a charity hospital. Its the only Catholic hospital in nyc that never turned anyone away, whether they could pay or not.
Thats the reason they went out of business, and its also the reason the hospital facility was so poor. (its a little sad that the gov will bail out rich companies, but not hospitals run on voluntary funds)
The part of your question I'm not sure is'"Almost all of my doctors feel I should move on..." Which docs are saying that...The Cf docs at St. V's...Or others. Based on the hospital, or on the docs...bc the hospital is a non issue now-its gone. The Cf center is still alive, its just relocating.
Well, Only you can make that decision. Personally, I'm going to ride this out with them. Dr. W is my doctor for life-I can't imagine anyone else for me. We'll see what happens.
But thats me, if you have any doubts or pullings toward another center, then you should address it.
I don't have to be admitted too often-but if I did, Yes I could see that I'd want to be aligned with a stable hospital asap. So each has to make that decision for themself.
Best wishes!
They even want to bring all the nurses from the admitting Cf floor to the new location.
St. V's Clinic is indeed about the staff, not about the hospital. The hospital never was great-its always been a charity hospital. Its the only Catholic hospital in nyc that never turned anyone away, whether they could pay or not.
Thats the reason they went out of business, and its also the reason the hospital facility was so poor. (its a little sad that the gov will bail out rich companies, but not hospitals run on voluntary funds)
The part of your question I'm not sure is'"Almost all of my doctors feel I should move on..." Which docs are saying that...The Cf docs at St. V's...Or others. Based on the hospital, or on the docs...bc the hospital is a non issue now-its gone. The Cf center is still alive, its just relocating.
Well, Only you can make that decision. Personally, I'm going to ride this out with them. Dr. W is my doctor for life-I can't imagine anyone else for me. We'll see what happens.
But thats me, if you have any doubts or pullings toward another center, then you should address it.
I don't have to be admitted too often-but if I did, Yes I could see that I'd want to be aligned with a stable hospital asap. So each has to make that decision for themself.
Best wishes!
mamaScarlett
Active member
St. V's cf clinic is currently looking for another hospital to join up with, and possibly another Cf center to team with-I've heard NYU is a possibility, but others have been mentioned too. Whatever they decide to do, they will team with a good place. I've discussed it with them at length and they assure us that we'll get great care-its a matter of them pinpointing which hospital they want to attach to.
<br />They even want to bring all the nurses from the admitting Cf floor to the new location.
<br />St. V's Clinic is indeed about the staff, not about the hospital. The hospital never was great-its always been a charity hospital. Its the only Catholic hospital in nyc that never turned anyone away, whether they could pay or not.
<br />Thats the reason they went out of business, and its also the reason the hospital facility was so poor. (its a little sad that the gov will bail out rich companies, but not hospitals run on voluntary funds)
<br />The part of your question I'm not sure is'"Almost all of my doctors feel I should move on..." Which docs are saying that...The Cf docs at St. V's...Or others. Based on the hospital, or on the docs...bc the hospital is a non issue now-its gone. The Cf center is still alive, its just relocating.
<br />Well, Only you can make that decision. Personally, I'm going to ride this out with them. Dr. W is my doctor for life-I can't imagine anyone else for me. We'll see what happens.
<br />But thats me, if you have any doubts or pullings toward another center, then you should address it.
<br />I don't have to be admitted too often-but if I did, Yes I could see that I'd want to be aligned with a stable hospital asap. So each has to make that decision for themself.
<br />Best wishes!
<br />They even want to bring all the nurses from the admitting Cf floor to the new location.
<br />St. V's Clinic is indeed about the staff, not about the hospital. The hospital never was great-its always been a charity hospital. Its the only Catholic hospital in nyc that never turned anyone away, whether they could pay or not.
<br />Thats the reason they went out of business, and its also the reason the hospital facility was so poor. (its a little sad that the gov will bail out rich companies, but not hospitals run on voluntary funds)
<br />The part of your question I'm not sure is'"Almost all of my doctors feel I should move on..." Which docs are saying that...The Cf docs at St. V's...Or others. Based on the hospital, or on the docs...bc the hospital is a non issue now-its gone. The Cf center is still alive, its just relocating.
<br />Well, Only you can make that decision. Personally, I'm going to ride this out with them. Dr. W is my doctor for life-I can't imagine anyone else for me. We'll see what happens.
<br />But thats me, if you have any doubts or pullings toward another center, then you should address it.
<br />I don't have to be admitted too often-but if I did, Yes I could see that I'd want to be aligned with a stable hospital asap. So each has to make that decision for themself.
<br />Best wishes!
Hi Christian! Thank you for your response. It has definately helped me make the decision to stick with Dr. W's team. It is worth the wait if all will work out in the end. My GI doctor, PCP, and Hematologist were actually really focusing on the facility itself. Their belief was that good doctors could not be at St. Vincent's. I told them this was not the case, but they still do not seem to be convinced. I went to a CF Center closer to my home, but I was not happy with the care I got there. St. Vincents has provided superior care and compassion I was not used to getting. The last time I went to a clinic appointment was in February when there was not much information available on what was going on. I never called St. Vincent's to find out what their plan was. That is my fault. I did communicate with another member of this group who gave me the most current information they had.
I also agree it is really sad our hospitals can't be bailed out as well.
I will be sure to have all of my concerns addressed when I go in for my appointment later this month.
Good luck to you!!!
I also agree it is really sad our hospitals can't be bailed out as well.
I will be sure to have all of my concerns addressed when I go in for my appointment later this month.
Good luck to you!!!
Hi Christian! Thank you for your response. It has definately helped me make the decision to stick with Dr. W's team. It is worth the wait if all will work out in the end. My GI doctor, PCP, and Hematologist were actually really focusing on the facility itself. Their belief was that good doctors could not be at St. Vincent's. I told them this was not the case, but they still do not seem to be convinced. I went to a CF Center closer to my home, but I was not happy with the care I got there. St. Vincents has provided superior care and compassion I was not used to getting. The last time I went to a clinic appointment was in February when there was not much information available on what was going on. I never called St. Vincent's to find out what their plan was. That is my fault. I did communicate with another member of this group who gave me the most current information they had.
I also agree it is really sad our hospitals can't be bailed out as well.
I will be sure to have all of my concerns addressed when I go in for my appointment later this month.
Good luck to you!!!
I also agree it is really sad our hospitals can't be bailed out as well.
I will be sure to have all of my concerns addressed when I go in for my appointment later this month.
Good luck to you!!!
Hi Christian! Thank you for your response. It has definately helped me make the decision to stick with Dr. W's team. It is worth the wait if all will work out in the end. My GI doctor, PCP, and Hematologist were actually really focusing on the facility itself. Their belief was that good doctors could not be at St. Vincent's. I told them this was not the case, but they still do not seem to be convinced. I went to a CF Center closer to my home, but I was not happy with the care I got there. St. Vincents has provided superior care and compassion I was not used to getting. The last time I went to a clinic appointment was in February when there was not much information available on what was going on. I never called St. Vincent's to find out what their plan was. That is my fault. I did communicate with another member of this group who gave me the most current information they had.
<br />I also agree it is really sad our hospitals can't be bailed out as well.
<br />I will be sure to have all of my concerns addressed when I go in for my appointment later this month.
<br />Good luck to you!!!
<br />I also agree it is really sad our hospitals can't be bailed out as well.
<br />I will be sure to have all of my concerns addressed when I go in for my appointment later this month.
<br />Good luck to you!!!
mamaScarlett
Active member
no prob. Believe me, I've had my MAJOR annoyances with St. V's hospital (the facility) too-in plain English, its a dump.
But (and I know what you're talking about bc i have other specialists too in the nyc area...GI, etc Some ny docs thihk they are 'all that' and more bc they happen to be in nyc)-They are just wrong in saying that no good docs could be in St. Vs. Many are-<b>extremely</b> skilled docs.
I'm sure if they happened to end up practicing in a place like St. V's they wouldn't want to be judged that way. Thats like saying that all field docs are lousy bc of their conditions. I'm sure there are some lousy docs there, and I personally know of several outstanding ones. And I've been around the 'doctor' block in my time.
Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I've been at many Cf centers in my life. This one fits me.
Hope you find the right fit for you. Take care!
But (and I know what you're talking about bc i have other specialists too in the nyc area...GI, etc Some ny docs thihk they are 'all that' and more bc they happen to be in nyc)-They are just wrong in saying that no good docs could be in St. Vs. Many are-<b>extremely</b> skilled docs.
I'm sure if they happened to end up practicing in a place like St. V's they wouldn't want to be judged that way. Thats like saying that all field docs are lousy bc of their conditions. I'm sure there are some lousy docs there, and I personally know of several outstanding ones. And I've been around the 'doctor' block in my time.
Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I've been at many Cf centers in my life. This one fits me.
Hope you find the right fit for you. Take care!
mamaScarlett
Active member
no prob. Believe me, I've had my MAJOR annoyances with St. V's hospital (the facility) too-in plain English, its a dump.
But (and I know what you're talking about bc i have other specialists too in the nyc area...GI, etc Some ny docs thihk they are 'all that' and more bc they happen to be in nyc)-They are just wrong in saying that no good docs could be in St. Vs. Many are-<b>extremely</b> skilled docs.
I'm sure if they happened to end up practicing in a place like St. V's they wouldn't want to be judged that way. Thats like saying that all field docs are lousy bc of their conditions. I'm sure there are some lousy docs there, and I personally know of several outstanding ones. And I've been around the 'doctor' block in my time.
Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I've been at many Cf centers in my life. This one fits me.
Hope you find the right fit for you. Take care!
But (and I know what you're talking about bc i have other specialists too in the nyc area...GI, etc Some ny docs thihk they are 'all that' and more bc they happen to be in nyc)-They are just wrong in saying that no good docs could be in St. Vs. Many are-<b>extremely</b> skilled docs.
I'm sure if they happened to end up practicing in a place like St. V's they wouldn't want to be judged that way. Thats like saying that all field docs are lousy bc of their conditions. I'm sure there are some lousy docs there, and I personally know of several outstanding ones. And I've been around the 'doctor' block in my time.
Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I've been at many Cf centers in my life. This one fits me.
Hope you find the right fit for you. Take care!
mamaScarlett
Active member
no prob. Believe me, I've had my MAJOR annoyances with St. V's hospital (the facility) too-in plain English, its a dump.
<br />
<br />But (and I know what you're talking about bc i have other specialists too in the nyc area...GI, etc Some ny docs thihk they are 'all that' and more bc they happen to be in nyc)-They are just wrong in saying that no good docs could be in St. Vs. Many are-<b>extremely</b> skilled docs.
<br />I'm sure if they happened to end up practicing in a place like St. V's they wouldn't want to be judged that way. Thats like saying that all field docs are lousy bc of their conditions. I'm sure there are some lousy docs there, and I personally know of several outstanding ones. And I've been around the 'doctor' block in my time.
<br />Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I've been at many Cf centers in my life. This one fits me.
<br />Hope you find the right fit for you. Take care!
<br />
<br />But (and I know what you're talking about bc i have other specialists too in the nyc area...GI, etc Some ny docs thihk they are 'all that' and more bc they happen to be in nyc)-They are just wrong in saying that no good docs could be in St. Vs. Many are-<b>extremely</b> skilled docs.
<br />I'm sure if they happened to end up practicing in a place like St. V's they wouldn't want to be judged that way. Thats like saying that all field docs are lousy bc of their conditions. I'm sure there are some lousy docs there, and I personally know of several outstanding ones. And I've been around the 'doctor' block in my time.
<br />Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I've been at many Cf centers in my life. This one fits me.
<br />Hope you find the right fit for you. Take care!
mamaScarlett
Active member
I've just been notified that the St. V's cf center will now be relocated to Beth Israel (on the lower east side).
Big changes!
I'm' happy to see the hard work of our team pay off in finding a new location.
But I cried last night. Yes St. Vs was a mess, but I did love it. My daughter was born there. And my hubby and I will miss that old neighborhood (the west village) so much. It was our 2nd home....We knew everyone over there by name from the nurses to the guy at the deli, and they knew us. I feel like I have so many goodbyes.
I know nothing about Beth Israel. This is a new journey!
Big changes!
I'm' happy to see the hard work of our team pay off in finding a new location.
But I cried last night. Yes St. Vs was a mess, but I did love it. My daughter was born there. And my hubby and I will miss that old neighborhood (the west village) so much. It was our 2nd home....We knew everyone over there by name from the nurses to the guy at the deli, and they knew us. I feel like I have so many goodbyes.
I know nothing about Beth Israel. This is a new journey!
mamaScarlett
Active member
I've just been notified that the St. V's cf center will now be relocated to Beth Israel (on the lower east side).
Big changes!
I'm' happy to see the hard work of our team pay off in finding a new location.
But I cried last night. Yes St. Vs was a mess, but I did love it. My daughter was born there. And my hubby and I will miss that old neighborhood (the west village) so much. It was our 2nd home....We knew everyone over there by name from the nurses to the guy at the deli, and they knew us. I feel like I have so many goodbyes.
I know nothing about Beth Israel. This is a new journey!
Big changes!
I'm' happy to see the hard work of our team pay off in finding a new location.
But I cried last night. Yes St. Vs was a mess, but I did love it. My daughter was born there. And my hubby and I will miss that old neighborhood (the west village) so much. It was our 2nd home....We knew everyone over there by name from the nurses to the guy at the deli, and they knew us. I feel like I have so many goodbyes.
I know nothing about Beth Israel. This is a new journey!
mamaScarlett
Active member
I've just been notified that the St. V's cf center will now be relocated to Beth Israel (on the lower east side).
<br />Big changes!
<br />I'm' happy to see the hard work of our team pay off in finding a new location.
<br />But I cried last night. Yes St. Vs was a mess, but I did love it. My daughter was born there. And my hubby and I will miss that old neighborhood (the west village) so much. It was our 2nd home....We knew everyone over there by name from the nurses to the guy at the deli, and they knew us. I feel like I have so many goodbyes.
<br />
<br />I know nothing about Beth Israel. This is a new journey!
<br />Big changes!
<br />I'm' happy to see the hard work of our team pay off in finding a new location.
<br />But I cried last night. Yes St. Vs was a mess, but I did love it. My daughter was born there. And my hubby and I will miss that old neighborhood (the west village) so much. It was our 2nd home....We knew everyone over there by name from the nurses to the guy at the deli, and they knew us. I feel like I have so many goodbyes.
<br />
<br />I know nothing about Beth Israel. This is a new journey!
NYCLawGirl
New member
Not sure if the col pres crew is welcome in this discussion, but for what it's worth I think you all will be very satisfied with the facility at Beth Israel! I'm so happy your team found a good location and will be able to continue to provide you guys with the great care you deserve. Also happy that NYC will remain a city with two amazing adult CF centers -- we're so lucky to have that, and I count my blessings for it all the time, esp. when something scary happens like a hospital closing. To know that we have two centers directed by outstanding doctors who respect each other and can provide care in an emergency is fantastic.
Congrats to Dr. Walker's team and all her patients! Hope you guys enjoy your new digs!
Congrats to Dr. Walker's team and all her patients! Hope you guys enjoy your new digs!
NYCLawGirl
New member
Not sure if the col pres crew is welcome in this discussion, but for what it's worth I think you all will be very satisfied with the facility at Beth Israel! I'm so happy your team found a good location and will be able to continue to provide you guys with the great care you deserve. Also happy that NYC will remain a city with two amazing adult CF centers -- we're so lucky to have that, and I count my blessings for it all the time, esp. when something scary happens like a hospital closing. To know that we have two centers directed by outstanding doctors who respect each other and can provide care in an emergency is fantastic.
Congrats to Dr. Walker's team and all her patients! Hope you guys enjoy your new digs!
Congrats to Dr. Walker's team and all her patients! Hope you guys enjoy your new digs!
NYCLawGirl
New member
Not sure if the col pres crew is welcome in this discussion, but for what it's worth I think you all will be very satisfied with the facility at Beth Israel! I'm so happy your team found a good location and will be able to continue to provide you guys with the great care you deserve. Also happy that NYC will remain a city with two amazing adult CF centers -- we're so lucky to have that, and I count my blessings for it all the time, esp. when something scary happens like a hospital closing. To know that we have two centers directed by outstanding doctors who respect each other and can provide care in an emergency is fantastic.
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<br />Congrats to Dr. Walker's team and all her patients! Hope you guys enjoy your new digs!
<br />
<br />Congrats to Dr. Walker's team and all her patients! Hope you guys enjoy your new digs!
I am absolutely thrilled that Dr. Walker's team found a new home. Thanks you for passing on this information Christian. It made my day! Thanks Piper for your well wishes. Thanks for the "heads up" on Beth Israel. I did not know anything one way or another about the hospital since I live outside of NYC. I feel blessed to be able to keep the same wonderful team.
I am absolutely thrilled that Dr. Walker's team found a new home. Thanks you for passing on this information Christian. It made my day! Thanks Piper for your well wishes. Thanks for the "heads up" on Beth Israel. I did not know anything one way or another about the hospital since I live outside of NYC. I feel blessed to be able to keep the same wonderful team.