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There has been, rightfully, much discussion about the future of the Nassau University Medical Center, the only public hospital in Nassau County. more

By Elaine Phillips | 2/9/24

Improving NUMC operations is yielding results for Nassau residents

The financial challenges faced by safety net hospitals are of national concern. This is particularly true as Medicaid reimbursement rates and state aid for hospitals that serve diverse patient populations continue to fall short of what is needed. more

By Matthew Bruderman | 9/11/23

Prioritizing Women's Health at NUMC

Our wives, moms and all the women who are the backbones of our families and our communities have a lot of demands on their time. Between work and other commitments, more than half of women in a … more

Matthew J Bruderman | 8/3/23

Nassau University Medical Center has been doing surgeries with the da Vinci Xi robot since 2020.

NUMC excels at robotic surgeries, with help from the da Vinci robot

Imagine a doctor telling you that you need your gallbladder removed. Then imagine the doctor telling you that the procedure would be done using a robot. At first, you would have a lot of questions, … more

By Mallory Wilson | 12/15/22

There is a shortage of some forms of the antibiotic amoxicillin, most commonly prescribed to children.

Amid winter illnesses, shortage of often-used medication

A national shortage of one of the most commonly used medications could be affecting local hospitals and doctors’ offices this season, according to health officials. The Food and Drug … more

By Mallory Wilson | 11/17/22

The operator of Nassau University Medical Center and the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale, known as NuHealth, is operating at a deficit. Hospital officials have ideas on how to fix it, and it doesn’t include closing the hospital.

Saving NUMC, Long Island’s only safety-net hospital

The public benefit corporation running Nassau University Medical Center has suffered an operating loss of $135.6 million in 2021, an audit revealed.The audit, requested by NUMC Board Chairman Matthew … more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/28/22

Putting people first again at NUMC

Several years ago, the board of directors of Nassau University Medical Center approved spending nearly $8 million to build new executive offices on the 19th floor of the hospital, with unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline. more

By Matthew J. Bruderman | 7/21/22

A shooting incident at Martin Luther King Jr. Park killed one man and injured another in Freeport.

Gang members indicted in Freeport park shooting

Two alleged gang members have been indicted in the 2020 murder of a 21-year-old man outside a Freeport park restroom. more

Staff Report | 7/13/22

Dr. Grace Ting is currently the interim chief medical officer at Nassau University Medical Center.

NUMC set to name new top medical officer

The Nassau University Medical Center is about to have a new chief medical officer, and she will break new ground for the hospital as its first female CMO. Grace Ting was appointed interim chief at … more

By Mallory Wilson | 6/9/22

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, surrounded by officials, hospital workers, police officers and union leaders, spoke about why a state takeover of Nassau University Medical Center would be detrimental to locals and others who use the hospital’s facilities.

Blakeman: No ‘state takeover’ of Nassau County medical center

Opposing opinions have flared recently over who should be on the governing board of Nassau University Medical Center. While Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman wants entrepreneur Matthew … more

By Mallory Wilson | 3/31/22

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