‘Back to School Night’ fun at NUMC

The Nassau University Medical Center hosted its “Back to School Night” on Aug. 20, featuring a variety of activities designed to prepare students for the new school year while promoting safety and wellness in the community.

“This was a great event to support our community’s students and families as they prepared for the upcoming school year,” Meg Ryan, the interim chief executive and president of NUMC said. “Our Back to School Night was about more than just supplies for the classroom — it was about ensuring the safety and well-being of our children and community.”

Held in the Main Lobby at NUMC’s campus in East Meadow, the event included an engaging bike safety session, emphasizing the importance of safe riding practices for children. Participants also had the opportunity to win one of two bicycles raffled off during the evening.

NUMC gave away 100 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to help students start the year equipped and ready. Attendees enjoyed refreshments throughout the evening, creating a festive and supportive atmosphere for families.

In addition to the school-related activities, the event featured a Narcan training session, providing valuable knowledge on how to respond to opioid overdoses, an important skill in today’s world.

The hospital also announced recently that its clinic will begin offering evening hours every Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m., offering general, pediatric and women’s health services.

“We are excited to offer these extended hours to better serve the needs of our community,” Ryan said. “There has been a growing demand for flexible health care options, and we are pleased to be able to meet this need. Our new evening clinic hours reflect our commitment to providing accessible, high-quality health care to all individuals, regardless of their schedule.”

The expansion aims to accommodate the increasing need for flexible healthcare options, allowing patients to receive care without interrupting their daytime commitments, the hospital said. The evening clinics are open for walk-ins, making it easier for patients to access essential medical services.

With the back-to-school season approaching, NUMC’s pediatric clinic is offering comprehensive physical exams and immunizations to ensure children are ready for the new school year. Additionally, the clinics provide a wide range of services for adults and women, including preventive care, routine check-ups, and specialized consultations.

Staffed by NUMC’s health care professionals, the evening clinics are dedicated to delivering compassionate and comprehensive care, whether it’s a routine check-up, a back-to-school physical, or a consultation.