NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter Expands Award-Winning Rehabilitative Care as New Outpatient Service - NYC Health + Hospitals

April 14, 2026 - 19:09

New York, NY — NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter, the sole Long-Term Acute Care Hospital in New York, has announced a significant expansion of its award-winning rehabilitative care. The facility will now begin offering comprehensive outpatient services, extending its specialized continuum of care to a broader community of patients.

This new outpatient program is designed for individuals recovering from serious illness, injury, or surgery who no longer require an inpatient stay but still need intensive, structured therapy. The expansion aims to bridge a critical gap, allowing patients to seamlessly transition from the hospital's renowned inpatient rehabilitation to ongoing outpatient treatment without changing care teams. Services will include physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies, all delivered by the same multidisciplinary specialists recognized for their expertise in complex recovery.

Hospital leadership emphasized that this move directly addresses the growing need for accessible, high-quality rehabilitative care in the city. By offering outpatient services, Carter enhances its ability to support patients throughout their entire recovery journey, promoting better long-term health outcomes and functional independence. The initiative is expected to reduce hospital readmissions and provide a more convenient, cost-effective care option for New Yorkers managing significant health challenges.