NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens Unveils Truebeam Linear Accelerator and State-of-the-Art Interventional Radiology Suite with Support from Borough President Donovan Richards and City Council Member Jim Gennaro
New technologies drive enhanced cancer care and complex procedure capabilities
Oct 16, 2025
Queens, NY — NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens celebrated the unveiling of two significant healthcare innovations: the introduction of the TrueBeam Linear Accelerator, a $5 million investment, and the newly renovated Interventional Radiology Suite. These advancements were made possible through the steadfast support of Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Jim Gennaro, marking a new chapter in the hospital’s commitment to improving patient care in Queens.
The TrueBeam Linear Accelerator, replacing an end-of-life machine, brings state-of-the-art radiotherapy capabilities to a community where cancer rates are disproportionally high. This cutting-edge technology delivers precise, high-dose radiation with unparalleled accuracy, allowing for the use of advanced techniques such as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). These innovative methods enable treatment to be precisely targeted at cancerous cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissues, leading to improved patient outcomes, reduced side effects, and shorter treatment times. The presence of such advanced technology ensures that patients can receive the best possible cancer care right in their own community, without the need for extensive travel.
The $3.3 million renovation of the Interventional Radiology Suite, supported by $2.4 million from Borough President Richards and $900,000 from Council Member Gennaro, equips NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens with the General Electric Allia IGS 7 system. This renovation has expanded the suite by 88 percent to 900 square feet, enhancing the hospital’s capabilities in performing complex, minimally invasive procedures, including:
- Vascular Interventions: The Allia IGS 7 system allows for accurate imaging and real-time guidance, improving the precision of procedures such as angioplasty and stent placements, thereby enhancing patient safety.
- Oncological Therapies: The suite supports complex cancer treatments, including ablations and embolizations, allowing for targeted treatment of tumors with minimized impact on surrounding healthy tissue.
- Neurological Interventions: Enhanced imaging capabilities facilitate procedures like cerebral angiograms, which are critical for diagnosing and treating conditions such as aneurysms and vascular malformations.
- Emergency Interventions: Swift imaging and procedural support enable rapid response to traumas and internal bleeding, offering critical, life-saving care.
During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which included guided walkthroughs of both areas, the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Neil J. Moore, MBA, MPA, FACHE, emphasized, “The unveiling of these healthcare additions exemplifies our commitment to providing tomorrow’s technology today. We are dedicated to ensuring our community receives the highest level of care possible as we maintain our trajectory toward being the best community hospital in the nation.”
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has made healthcare expansion a top priority, stating, “No Queens resident should ever have to leave their community or their borough in order to get the high-quality cancer care they not only need, but deserve. With these critical pieces of cancer-fighting technology now in hand, families in this community can get that life-saving and life-extending care right here at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. “I’m proud to have allocated more than $5 million toward these projects in memory of loved ones I’ve lost to cancer, as well as in the hope that other Queens families battling this disease will benefit for generations to come. Thank you to all our partners for making today possible, and thank you to our healthcare heroes for the work they do every single day in service of our borough.”.
Council Member Jim Gennaro has been a dedicated supporter of the Queens Cancer Center, ensuring that the hospital can provide essential services to the community. He noted, “I was proud to join my colleagues yesterday to celebrate the unveiling of new state-of-the-art tech at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens. This is such an important milestone for the people of Queens and this City. With the new TrueBeam Linear Accelerator and Interventional Radiology Suite, NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens is bringing world-class, life-saving technology directly to the people who need it most. These aren’t just pieces of equipment, they are a lifeline to so many. Since my return to the City Council, I am proud to have allocated more than $3 million in my budget to NYC H&H for this lifesaving equipment. Thank you, NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, and a special thank you to all of our incredible healthcare workers!”
“The TrueBeam Linear Accelerator represents a significant advancement in our ability to offer precise and effective cancer treatment,” said Dr. William Li, Chief of Radiation Oncology. “This state-of-the-art equipment allows us to deliver highly focused radiation therapy, enhancing treatment outcomes and minimizing side effects for our patients.”
Dr. Daniel Contractor, Chief of Radiology, expressed, “The renovation of our Interventional Radiology Suite marks a significant step forward, equipping us with the necessary tools to safely conduct a variety of complex procedures. This enhances our ability to provide top-tier, precise care to our patients.”
The suite has already facilitated the hospital’s first chemoembolization procedure for liver cancer, exemplifying its transformative approach to advanced cancer treatment. Dr. Ellen Hagopian, Director of the Queens Cancer Center, remarked, “With the integration of intraoperative ultrasound, microwave ablation, and now our first chemoembolization procedure, we are enhancing our ability to offer a full spectrum of cancer treatments. These advancements are core components of our program to provide members of the local community with accessible, world-class care right here in Queens.”
“The launch of the TrueBeam Linear Accelerator and the advanced Interventional Radiology Suite represents a significant step forward in our ability to provide complex, minimally invasive procedures with enhanced precision and safety,” said Dr. Dave Holson, Chief Medical Officer. “These technological advancements collectively improve patient safety and elevate the overall patient experience, ensuring that our community receives the highest quality care.”
Marzya Sdrewski, Chief Operating Officer, noted, “These investments have modernized our infrastructure, empowering our clinical team to deliver the highest standard of care and improve patient experience and safety by minimizing treatment times and radiation exposure.”
Fabian Guaman, Project Manager from GE Healthcare, commented, “It has been a privilege to work alongside the talented team at Queens Hospital throughout this installation. This is a complex system that demands meticulous attention to detail, and our collective success is a testament to the dedication of everyone involved. It is incredibly rewarding to partner with a hospital that so clearly prioritizes patient welfare and safety above all else.”
These investments align with NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens’ mission to deliver world-class care and reflect a significant step forward in our ability to meet the diverse healthcare needs of our community.
For more information about the comprehensive cancer care services offered at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, click on the following link: Queens Cancer Center.
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Media Contact: Cleon Edwards, NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, (646) 772-5725, edwardcl@nychhc.org
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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.
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