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Hospital physicians who treat patients showing Ebola-like symptoms wear these hazardous materials suits to prevent exposure to the virus.

Nassau University Medical Center officials said their staff is prepared to respond to an Ebola outbreak should the virus make its way to Long Island. more

By David Weingrad | 10/15/14

The plaque honoring Finkelman hangs in the Nassau University Medical Center's burn center.

NUMC plaque honors Nelson Finkelman

The Nassau University Medical Center immortalized longtime East Meadow firefighter Nelson Finkelman on Sept. 28, hanging a plaque in his memory inside of the hospital’s Burn Center, a facility he helped make possible through years of fundraising. more

By David Weingrad | 10/8/14

signs listing parking restrictions were erected on streets surrounding the Nassau University Medical Center, seen in the distance, on May 1.

Residents: Parking law is working

Residents who live near the Nassau University Medical Center say they have experienced a dramatic increase in their quality of life since parking restrictions were put in place on May 1 to alleviate traffic congestion caused by hospital workers and visitors who frequently parked on their streets. more

By David Weingrad | 10/1/14

The Nassau University Medical Center launched a new program last week in its pediatric ward to promote early literacy. Carlos Mejia Gonzalez, 23 months, and his mother, Lourdes, center, accepted a book from Dr. Dina Lieser, the hospital’s director of community pediatrics.

Reaching out with a book

The Nassau University Medical Center cut the ribbon for its Reach Out and Read Program on Aug. 13, an extension of a national program that promotes early literacy among children as young as six months of age. more

By David Weingrad | 8/20/14

A community outpatient clinic for veterans at the Nassau University Medical Center opened its doors in 2011.

A place for veterans to receive care

Three years ago, a community outpatient clinic for veterans opened at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow. The 11,000-square-foot space, in the hospital’s Building Q, offers primary care and mental health services. The hospital lends the space to the county rent-free. more

By David Weingrad | 5/28/14

The Nassau University Medical Center received an ‘A’ by a group that surveys hospital safety

Four local hospitals get ‘A’ in patient safety

Four Nassau County hospitals received the highest grade in a quality-of-care survey conducted by the Leapfrog Group, an organization that evaluates how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, injuries, errors and infections, while encouraging transparency and access to health care information. more

By David Weingrad | 5/14/14

Michael Mirotznik, 48, a graduate of East Meadow High School who now lives in Bellmore, replaced Craig Rizzo as chairman of NuHealth’s board of directors.

Local attorney to lead NuHealth board

Michael Mirotznik, an East Meadow-based attorney and East Meadow High School alumnus, was appointed last week by County Executive Ed Mangano as the chairman of the NuHealth board of directors. more

By David Weingrad | 4/9/14

Chamber event to promote reading, exercise

The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce will host an inaugural fundraiser at Eisenhower Park next month to encourage reading and exercise among local community members while benefiting an educational program hosted by the Nassau University Medical Center. more

By David Weingrad | 4/9/14

Stephen Haller became the new president of the East Meadow of Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 24, succeeding Dolores Rome.

Chamber's new leader eager to begin

Nov. 7 of last year will always remain a special day for Stephen Haller. It was the day he retired, and sold Minuteman Press, a Levittown-based printing company he’s owned and operated for more than 35 years. “I didn’t want life to pass me by,” said Haller. “Retirement is something you prepare for all of your life.” more

By David Weingrad | 3/19/14

Beginning May 1, employees and visitors on the NUMC will be ticketed if they park on residential streets in restricted zones.

Parking law a victory for residents

Residents are expressing their relief over a law passed by the Town of Hempstead on Feb. 18 creating parking restrictions for certain roads surrounding the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, which for years have been congested by hospital workers’ and visitors’ vehicles. more

By David Weingrad | 2/26/14

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