Here we showcase some of the practical effects of our work: on-the-ground examples and stories of how UHF's varied efforts—running pilot programs, training quality leaders, analyzing policy changes, and more—have affected the lives and health of New Yorkers.
Stories of UHF's Impact
UHF Fellow Streamlines Stroke Care
Andrew Jacobowitz, MS, PA-C, a fellow with UHF and Greater New York Hospital Association’s Clinical Quality Fellowship Program, designed a new process so that patients in the emergency room get a head CT scan earlier, reducing the time it takes to diagnose and treat a stroke.
‘Cough Questionnaire’ Enhances Care for Lung Disease Patients
Dr. Jing Wang, a pulmonologist and Fellow with United Hospital Fund and Greater New York Hospital Association’s Clinical Quality Fellowship Program, expanded the use of the cough questionnaire given to chronic cough patients at her hospital from just the initial visit to every visit, giving her team the ability to track trends over time.
Setting the Stage for Lifelong Oral Health
Beija Vasquez, MSW, a fellow with United Hospital Fund’s PEDS Learning Network made it her mission to increase the number of pediatric dental visits for babies between 6 and 18 months old, leading to an increase in the number of parents taking their infants to see the dentist.
More Impact Stories
The Lasting Legacy of UHF’s Women’s Division
Originally formed as the Women’s Division of United Hospital Fund, UHF’s Division of Voluntary Programs left an undeniable footprint on the organization and New York’s health care landscape for nearly a century.
Women in UHF History: The Early Years
Founded in 1879, UHF was formed just before a turning point in the women’s rights movement as middle-class women were getting involved in activism and charity organizations, leading UHF to capitalize on this new force of volunteerism in 1887.
Doctor Brings Telehealth Solutions to Women’s Clinic
Manisha Jain, MD, one of UHF's Clinical Quality Fellows, developed a telehealth program at her health center which reduces the length of patient visits by conducting a virtual appointment in advance of in-person clinical examinations.
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