NEW PRIMARY CARE CENTER

Lenox Hill Hospital is now accepting patients at its new primary care facility, which opened Dec. 15. The facility, at 178 E. 85th St., between Lexington and Third avenues, specializes in caring for patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, arthritis and heart disease. Physicians are also trained in areas including geriatrics, women"s health and preventative medicine. Patients can be seen in less than a week from inquiry, or the same day, if the medical issue is urgent. Call 212-434-6776 for an appointment. Lenox Hill Hospital also recently made news for donating an automated external defibrillator to St. Bartholomew"s Episcopal Church, at 109 E. 50th St., between Park and Lexington avenues. The donation was part of a hospital initiative to prevent sudden cardiac death.