Ethan Rhodes
Northwell Health is a nonprofit healthcare network and New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, 900 outpatient facilities, and more than 105,000 employees. Its flagship hospitals are North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ Medical Center). Other hospitals affiliated with Northwell Health include Lenox Hill Hospital, South Shore University Hospital, and Peconic Bay Medical Center.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit integrated healthcare network |
| Headquarters | Long Island, in New Hyde Park, Nassau County |
| Number of hospitals | 21 |
| Outpatient facilities | 900 |
| Physicians | 12,000+ |
| Employees | 85,000 (including 18,900 nurses and 4,900 doctors) |
| Number of patients | 2 million+ |
| Flagship hospitals | North Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ Medical Center) |
| Other hospitals | Lenox Hill Hospital, South Shore University Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center |
| Achievements | 45 national awards, 16 state achievements, 30 nationally-ranked adult specialties in U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals of 2024-2025 |
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North Shore University Hospital
The hospital has 806 beds and a staff of approximately 10,000. It is considered a tertiary and quaternary care facility, offering care in various medical and surgical specialties, including cardiovascular services, cancer care, orthopedics, maternal-fetal medicine, and women's health services. North Shore University Hospital has leading-edge operating rooms and is known for its renowned cardiac team, delivering the nation's highest success rates for heart surgery. It is the only heart transplant facility on Long Island and also operates liver, lung, and kidney transplant programs.
The hospital has a long history, dating back to 1949 when it was built on land donated by John Hay Whitney. Over the years, it has expanded through acquisitions and mergers with other hospitals in the New York area, starting in 1990 with the Community Hospital at Glen Cove, now known as Glen Cove Hospital. In 1997, the North Shore Health System merged with the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, forming the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, which is known today as Northwell Health.
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Long Island Jewish Medical Center
The medical campus of LIJMC includes three hospitals: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Cohen Children's Medical Center, and The Zucker Hillside Hospital (an in-patient and out-patient psychiatric hospital and clinic previously known as Hillside Hospital). LIJMC is a 583-bed tertiary, adult acute-care hospital with advanced diagnostic and treatment technology, and modern facilities for medical, surgical, dental, and obstetrical care. The hospital provides a full spectrum of clinical health care services for patients of all ages, including minimally invasive robotic surgery, thoracic surgery, orthopedics, urology, gynaecology, and vascular programs.
LIJMC is a primary teaching hospital for the Zucker School of Medicine, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing, and Physician Assistant Studies. Its graduate medical education program is one of the largest in New York State, headed by full-time faculty. LIJ's full-time staff includes over 500 physicians who supervise care in all major specialties and participate in the medical centre's teaching and research programs.
The hospital has received national recognition in various clinical specialties and was designated Magnet Status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for the second consecutive time in 2020. This recognition reflects LIJMC's commitment to providing outstanding patient care, educating healthcare professionals, advancing medicine through research, and promoting health education through community outreach.
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Lenox Hill Hospital
The hospital is highly regarded for its expertise in heart and lung care, orthopaedics, neurosciences, obstetrics and gynecology, and many other specialties. It is ranked among the best hospitals in the nation and the region by U.S. News & World Report. In 2021, it was ranked the #4 hospital in New York City and New York State. It also received top 50 rankings in neurology and neurosurgery, orthopaedics, cardiology and heart surgery, and several other specialties.
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South Shore University Hospital
Northwell Health is a nonprofit integrated healthcare network that is New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer, with more than 105,000 employees. Its flagship hospitals are North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ Medical Center).
In addition to its clinical excellence, South Shore University Hospital demonstrates a commitment to patient satisfaction and experience. Scores are based on surveys given to patients after their hospital stay, covering various aspects such as their overall experience, discharge process, and willingness to recommend the hospital to others.
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Peconic Bay Medical Center
Northwell Health is a non-profit integrated healthcare network based in New York State and is the state's largest healthcare provider and private employer, with over 105,000 employees. Its flagship hospitals are North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ Medical Center).
Peconic Bay Medical Group, affiliated with Northwell Health, has several locations, including Riverhead and Shirley, New York. The medical group offers a range of specialities, including cardiology, gastroenterology, family medicine, and general surgery. The group's goal is to provide convenient and accessible healthcare services to the community, ensuring that patients have access to the care they need close to home.
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Frequently asked questions
Northwell Health is affiliated with 21 hospitals, including Lenox Hill Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, and Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ Medical Center).
The flagship hospitals of Northwell Health are North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ Medical Center).
Northwell Health is headquartered on Long Island, in New Hyde Park, Nassau County, New York. It has over 900 outpatient facilities and cares for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond.
Northwell Health received 45 national awards and was recognized for 16 state achievements.
