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Revision as of 02:40, 10 December 2009
40°35′39″N 73°39′09″W / 40.59427°N 73.65262°W
| Long Beach Medical Center | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | 455 East Bay Drive, Long Beach, Long Island, NY, United States |
| Organization | |
| Funding | Non-profit hospital |
| Type | Teaching |
| Affiliated university | New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, NYIT New York College of Podiatric Medicine |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes[1] |
| Beds | 403 (203 acute care, 200 sub-acute/skilled nursing) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1922 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.lbmc.org |
| Lists | Hospitals in the United States |
Long Beach Medical Center (formerly Long Beach Memorial Hospital) is a 403-bed[2] teaching and community hospital located in Long Beach, New York.
It is affiliated with the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. [3]
Facilities
Long Beach Medical Center Hospital
Long Beach Medical Center Hospital includes an emergency department, physical rehabilitation, in-patient psychiatric care, wound and hyperbaric services, and both inpatient and outpatient substance absue services.[4] Orthopædic care is provided in collaboration with the Hospital for Joint Disease of NYU Langone Medical Center[5], which is ranked by US News & World Report as the nation's 9th best orthopedic hospital.[6]
An on-site Family Care Center offers primary and specialty care for patients with limited means.[7]
The Komanoff Center for Geriatric and Rehabilitative Medicine
A 200-bed facility providing sub-acute and skilled nursing, founded in 1974, and adjacent to the main hospital at 355 East Bay Drive, Long Beach, New York. [8]
Professional Building
Offices for outpatient visits along with some administrative offices are located at the Long Beach Medical Center Professional Building at 249 East Park Avenue, one block south of the main campus. [9]
Home Health Care
From offices at the Professional Building, the Home Health Care Agency provides both rehabilitative and long-term care in-home care to Nassau County residents with a team of registered nurses and social workers. [10]
Medical Education
Long Beach Medical Centere is affiliated with New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, the nation's third largest medical school, and the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, the nation's oldest and largest school of podiatric medicine.[11] The Medical Center offers internships, residencies and clinical clerkships.[12] A Future Physicians program is available for high school students considering careers in medicine.
Transportation
Public transportation access is available through Long Beach City Bus, with connections to MTA Long Island Bus and the Long Island Rail Road. [13] On-site and street parking and local taxi service are also available.
References
- ^ http://www.longbeachny.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={DFA71937-3AE3-4B88-AF18-63FEFC8AB2E2}
- ^ http://www.lbmc.org/medicaleducation.html
- ^ http://www.lbmc.org/services/services.htm
- ^ http://www.lbmc.org/medicaleducation.html
- ^ http://communications.med.nyu.edu/news/2009/hospital-joint-diseases-and-long-beach-medical-center-collaborate-orthopaedic-center-long-
- ^ http://health.usnews.com/health/best-hospitals/orthopedics-hospital-rankings/
- ^ http://www.lbmc.org/services/fcc.htm
- ^ http://www.lbmc.org/services/komanoff.htm
- ^ http://www.lbmc.org/services/homecare.htm
- ^ http://www.lbmc.org/services/homecare.htm
- ^ http://www.nycpm.edu/
- ^ http://www.lbmc.org/medicaleducation.html
- ^ http://www.mta.info/lirr/Travel/Hospitals.htm