Patient Care
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital provides comprehensive care – from diagnosis to recovery – in the full range of medical and surgical subspecialties. Each day, the Hospital's physicians, surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals manage countless medical and surgical conditions. Their expertise is enhanced by the most advanced technologies. These professionals along with a dedicated technical and support staff bring a profound sense of commitment to the care they deliver around the clock.
At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, our dedicated staff recognizes that when a person is sick, the entire family is affected. That is why we embrace family-centered care, welcoming involvement from our patients' families. Special services and programs are available to help both patients and their families in coping with what can be a stressful time in their lives.
The Hospital is a non-profit institution is dedicated to helping people from all walks of life. Our two Medicaid managed-care plans are designed to offer the best in medicine to those who are Medicaid-eligible, and we provide about $100 million annually in charitable and uncompensated care to patients without means.
Nursing Care
Nursing care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is of utmost importance in the day-to-day care of our patients. Our nurses are unquestionably devoted to each and every patient under their care.
The nurses in each subspecialty are experienced and highly trained practitioners who carry out responsibilities that are all-encompassing, whether they are caring for a patient recovering from same-day surgery or one under treatment for a life-threatening burn. They interact with physicians and other healthcare professionals; manage complex medical needs, procedures, and therapies; and respond to questions, fears, and concerns from patients and their families. Their contributions are profound and integral to the comprehensive patient care offered at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
