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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

Police said they are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a correctional officer at the Nassau University Medical Center on Wednesday morning.

Police: correctional officer assaulted at NUMC

A Nassau University Medical Center correctional officer was assaulted by a civilian inside the hospital shortly before 11 a.m., confirmed a spokesman for the Nassau County Police Department. more

By David Weingrad | 2/5/14

Arthur Gianelli, the president and chief executive officer of the NuHealth system, will step down within the next three to six months.

NuHealth CEO to step down

Arthur Gianelli, the president and chief executive officer of the NuHealth System since 2005, has announced his resignation, and intends to step down within the next three to six months. NuHealth, also known as the Nassau Health Care Corporation, incorporates the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale, and other family health centers. more

By David Weingrad | 11/13/13

Ambulances sat Thursday afternoon outside Camp Avenue School in North Merrick. A boiler in the school leaked "black smoke," according to the North Merrick School District. School officials called 911 "as a precaution," said North Merrick Superintendent David Feller.

15 at Camp Ave exposed to ‘black smoke,’ taken to hospital

Ambulances rushed one teacher and 14 students Thursday afternoon from Camp Avenue School in North Merrick to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow due to possible carbon monoxide poisoning. All 15 were evaluated at the hospital and released, according to NUMC spokeswoman Shelly Lotenberg. more

By Brian Racow | 10/10/13

A person was trapped inside a car after a two-vehicle crash on June 23 near the southeast corner of Merrick Road and Lincoln Boulevard. Merrick Fire Department firefighters used the Jaws of Life for the rescue.

Two vehicle crash on Merrick Road

Two vehicles collided near the intersection of Merrick Road and Lincoln Boulevard in Merrick at about 10:30 p.m. on June 23. Multiple people were involved in the crash and taken by ambulances to area hospitals. more

7/3/13

Nassau County Police are increasing security measures for this Sunday's Long Island Marathon

Police, county prepare for L.I. Marathon

In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, county officials are increasing security for Sunday’s Long Island Marathon, adding restrictions on large bags, such as backpacks and duffel bags. more

By David Weingrad | 5/1/13

2 killed, 3 injured in crash on Southern State in North Merrick

Two people were killed and three critically injured when a car overturned and slammed into a wooded area off the Southern State Parkway, near the Meadowbrook Parkway, in North Merrick. more

1/27/13

The Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow is busy preparing for Hurricane Sandy

NUMC prepares for Sandy

Officials at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow and the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale are busy preparing for Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to inflict its most damage on Monday afternoon. more

By David Weingrad | 10/28/12

This month the focus is on breast cancer

Nassau County has one of the nation’s highest rates of breast cancer, and more than 1,200 women in the county were diagnosed with the disease from 2004 to 2008, according to the State Department of Health’s New York State Cancer Registry. more

10/11/12

The intersection of Merrick Avenue and Old Mill Road, where a crossing guard was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday morning.

Crossing guard in serious but stable condition after struck on Merrick Ave.

A female crossing guard was struck by a vehicle while she was on duty at the corner of Merrick Avenue and Old Mill Road at 8:17 a.m. on May 2, according to Nassau County police. Officials at Nassau University Medical Center say she is in serious but stable condition after undergoing surgery on Wednesday to repair a broken leg. more

By David Weingrad | 5/2/12

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