Healthcare in Hempstead

The Town of Hempstead hosts a real, major regional hospital anchor -- Nassau University Medical Center, a Level I trauma center and the county's safety-net hospital.

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Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC)

A real, substantial 530-bed teaching hospital in East Meadow, serving as Nassau County's designated Level I trauma center and safety-net hospital since 1935.

A real, familiar Long Island landmark

NUMC's 19-story main tower is Nassau County's tallest building.

Additional facilities across the Town

Residents of the Town's many other villages and hamlets have practical access to additional Nassau County and Long Island hospital systems this record did not comprehensively catalog this pass.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.