NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter Expands Award-Winning Rehabilitative Care as New Outpatient Service
Carter has received $110,000 in funding for its state-of-the-art rehabilitation unit from its benefactor Henry “Hank” J. Carter and Wheelchair Charities Inc.
Apr 14, 2026
New York, NY — NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter, the only Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) in New York, today announced it will begin offering outpatient services to patients seeking rehabilitative care including Physical therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Audiology, and FEES (Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing), a diagnostic test for swallowing disorders. Currently, patients from NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, Metropolitan, and Harlem can be referred to Carter’s outpatient rehabilitation; later this year, services will be offered systemwide. This service expansion will accommodate more than 13,000 rehabilitation evaluations and care visits each year, promoting broader access and improving scheduling flexibility to meet the high demand. Thanks to the generous donation of $110,000 from long-time benefactor Henry “Hank” J. Carter and Wheelchair Charities Inc., the Carter rehabilitation unit has received state-of-the-art equipment upgrades to meet the complex care needs of the community.
CEO Julian John, joined by Physiatrist Dr. Yelena Suler and rehabilitation leadership at
the official launch of outpatient services.
“This is great progress for both our health care system and our neighbors in East Harlem, as well as other communities in Manhattan and the South Bronx,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter Chief Executive Officer Floyd R. Long, LNHA, MBA. “These services expand much needed access to rehabilitative care and offer our patients a trusted and well-established provider with a proven track record of care excellence.”
“The launch of our outpatient rehabilitation service line represents more than an expansion of services; it is a meaningful step in increasing access to care and strengthening our presence in the community,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter Director of Rehabilitation Rosario “Chay” Uy, PT, RAC – CT. “While we continue to support our sister facility in delivering high-quality care, we are equally focused on bridging the gap between healthcare and the people we serve. Our department remains committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care and a positive patient experience, while continuously evolving to meet the needs of our community.”
assist individuals with hearing or balance disorders.
“Carter’s expansion into outpatient services is an opportunity to bring patient care and healing closer to home,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/ Metropolitan CEO Julian S. John, MPA. “This investment is a win for the community and NYC Health + Hospitals, and we look forward to working with the Carter Team to build healthier more resilient communities. Congratulations!”
balance, and coordination to reduce falls and maximize independence.
“I commend NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter for always putting the needs of our people first and implementing innovations that will allow Seniors to age in place, recover/rehabilitate in place and thrive in their longtime communities,” said New York State Senator Cordell Cleare, Chair of the Senate Aging Committee.
“Central Harlem is proud to be home to Carter, and this expansion means our neighbors no longer have to leave their community to receive world-class rehabilitative care,” said NYC Council Member Yusef Salaam. “From stroke recovery to speech therapy to audiology, Carter is meeting our families where they are, with the excellence and compassion every New Yorker deserves.”
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About NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter
The Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility at 1752 Park Avenue and 122nd Street in Manhattan features 365 beds for two distinct types of healthcare services: long-term acute care and skilled nursing care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Carter’s 201-bed Specialty Hospital is the only Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) in New York, and serves medically complex patients, many of whom require ventilator support. Carter’s 164-bed Skilled Nursing Facility serves residents whose medical needs require management and care that cannot be provided at home. The facility features technologically advanced support equipment and highly qualified on-site staff that are available 24/7. Carter is ranked #4 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York 2026 and received high-performance ratings in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care from U.S. News and World Report’s Best Nursing Homes 2026. To learn more about NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter or to schedule an appointment/tour, please call (646) 686-0000 or visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org/carter.
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NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system’s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlusHealth—all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 46,000 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.