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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Learn moreNassau 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.
Key takeaways
- Nassau University Medical Center (530 beds, Level I trauma center) is a real, major healthcare anchor in East Meadow.
- NUMC serves as Nassau County's designated safety-net hospital, treating patients regardless of insurance status.
- Confirm current, specific facility and insurance-network details directly for a particular medical need and location.
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