Nassau University Medical Center

Nassau University Medical Center is a New York State-owned teaching hospital located in East Meadow, New York, and is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook University School of Medicine. The hospital has a long history of providing medical care to the residents of Nassau County, New York and surrounding areas, including Queens and Suffolk County, New York. It is a major Level I trauma center and a Stroke Center, and is accredited by the Joint Commission. The hospital is also a member of the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council and the Greater New York Hospital Association.

● History

The hospital was founded in 1935 as Meadowbrook Hospital, and was later renamed Nassau County Medical Center in 1957, and then finally Nassau University Medical Center in 2001, after its affiliation with Stony Brook University. The hospital has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years, including the addition of a new emergency department in 2005, and a new cancer center in 2010, in partnership with the Cancer Institute of New Jersey and the National Cancer Institute. The hospital has also been recognized for its quality of care, including being named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission and a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The hospital has also been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the American College of Surgeons.

● Campus and Facilities

The hospital is located on a 88-acre campus in East Meadow, New York, and features a range of facilities, including a main hospital building, a rehabilitation center, and a nursing home. The hospital also has a number of outpatient clinics and specialty centers, including a cardiology center and a neurology center, in partnership with the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. The hospital's campus is also home to a number of medical offices and research facilities, including the Stony Brook University School of Medicine and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The hospital is also affiliated with the North Shore-LIJ Health System and the New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

● Patient Care and Services

The hospital offers a range of patient care services, including emergency medicine, surgery, and critical care, in partnership with the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. The hospital also has a number of specialty services, including cardiology, neurology, and oncology, in partnership with the American Cancer Society and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. The hospital is also a major trauma center and a Stroke Center, and is equipped with a range of advanced medical technology, including MRI machines and CT scanners, from companies such as General Electric and Siemens. The hospital is also a member of the American Hospital Association and the National Association of Public Hospitals.

● Education and Research

The hospital is a major teaching hospital and is affiliated with the Stony Brook University School of Medicine and the Stony Brook University Hospital. The hospital offers a range of educational programs, including residency programs and fellowship programs, in partnership with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and the American Medical Association. The hospital is also involved in a range of research activities, including clinical trials and basic science research, in partnership with the National Institutes of Health and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The hospital has also been recognized for its research in areas such as cancer and neuroscience, and has collaborations with institutions such as the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the University of California, San Francisco.

● Community Involvement

The hospital is committed to community involvement and offers a range of community-based programs and services, including health screenings and health education programs, in partnership with the American Red Cross and the United Way. The hospital also has a number of community partnerships, including partnerships with the Nassau County Department of Health and the New York State Department of Health, as well as with organizations such as the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. The hospital also hosts a number of community events, including health fairs and charity events, and is a member of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce and the Long Island Association. The hospital has also been recognized for its community service, including being named a Top Hospital for Community Service by the American Hospital Association. Category:Hospitals in New York