Nassau University Medical Center, Public teaching hospital in East Meadow, New York, US.
Nassau University Medical Center is a public teaching hospital in East Meadow with 631 beds and multiple medical departments. The facility includes emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, twelve operating suites, and a physical rehabilitation center.
The facility began as Meadowbrook Hospital in 1935 with 200 beds and expanded significantly over time. Major growth occurred in 1974 when a 19-story building was constructed to expand services across Nassau County.
The medical center trains future doctors through partnerships with universities, bringing together staff and students in a learning environment. This educational mission shapes how the facility operates and interacts with its surrounding community.
The main campus is located on Hempstead Turnpike and is accessible by car or public transit. Visitors should plan for parking or consider alternative transportation, as the facility occupies a significant area.
The Dynamic Care Building is Nassau County's tallest structure at approximately 299 feet (91 meters) high. Inside, it houses Long Island's only multiplace hyperbaric chamber, which operates 24 hours a day for emergency treatments.
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