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Published on: February 3, 2026

Why NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull Received a “D” Safety Grade – and What You Should Know as a Patient

NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull, located at 760 Broadway in Brooklyn, received a “D” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group based on data submitted June 30, 2025.

A “D” grade does not mean that every aspect of care is unsafe. In fact, Woodhull performs well in several important areas, including medication safety, leadership accountability, and hand hygiene. However, Leapfrog grades are driven by patterns of risk, and Woodhull’s score reflects persistent safety vulnerabilities that patients and families should understand before undergoing treatment—especially for complex or invasive care.

Below is a clear, patient-focused breakdown of what drove the lower grade and what it means in real-world terms.

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Published on: January 27, 2026

Why St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, Received a “D” Safety Grade from Leapfrog

By GGCRBHS&M

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway recently received a “D” rating from the Leapfrog Group, a nationally recognized nonprofit that evaluates hospital safety using objective, data-driven measures. Leapfrog safety grades focus on preventable medical harm—including infections, staffing, surgical safety, and outcomes—not bedside manner or community reputation.

This article is part of a broader series examining every New York City hospital rated by the Hospital Safety Grade program of The Leapfrog Group—not only top-rated institutions, but also those receiving failing grades. Drawing on the experience of our NYC medical malpractice lawyers, the goal is to help patients and families understand what these grades mean in real-world terms and how hospital safety data can affect clinical outcomes.

While St. John’s performs well in several important areas, the Leapfrog data reveals systemic safety gaps that likely contributed to its low overall grade. For patients and families, understanding these risks is critical.

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Published on: January 13, 2026

Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn: What Patients Should Know Before Checking In — A Medical Malpractice Lawyer’s Perspective

By GGCRBHS&M

As New York medical malpractice lawyers, we regularly review hospital safety data, litigation patterns, and publicly reported outcomes to understand where patients are most at risk for preventable harm. This article is part of a broader series examining every New York City hospital rated by the Hospital Safety Grade program of The Leapfrog Group—not just top-rated institutions, but also those receiving failing grades.

Interfaith Medical Center received a “D” Hospital Safety Grade in Leapfrog’s most recent reporting period (Fall 2025). From a malpractice perspective, that designation matters and should prompt patients to ask careful, informed questions before undergoing treatment.

A “D” grade does not mean that every doctor at the hospital is negligent or that every patient will be harmed. It does mean that, based on Leapfrog’s methodology, the hospital presents a higher overall risk profile, particularly in categories most closely tied to serious medical malpractice cases.

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