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Blood Bank
The laboratory maintains a blood bank within the hospital. We encourage patients and relatives to replace the blood used during their stay through blood donation, and autologous blood donation (your own blood) for elective surgery. Please consult your private physician for more information about donating and storing your own blood before surgery.
Center for Tobacco Control at Great Neck (516) 466-1980
The Center for Tobacco Control provides state-of-the-art tobacco prevention and cessation services, and performs clinical research on nicotine dependence.
Center for Weight Management at New Hyde Park (516/718) 470-4045
The Center for Weight Management incorporates the latest scientific knowledge on weight-control treatment. Treatment begins with an initial in-depth assessment by a cognitive behavior therapist, nutritionist and exercise physiologist.
Directions
By Car
From Queens and Brooklyn, travel east on Southern State Parkway. Use the Corona Avenue-Valley Steam exit (Exit 15) and proceed east across Corona Avenue toward Franklin Avenue. Turn right into the Blakeman Parking Field.
From Eastern Nassau and Suffolk, travel west on Southern State Parkway. Use the Corona Avenue-Valley Stream exit (Exit 15) south. Proceed south over the parkway bridge and make a left turn at the first traffic light. Travel on the parkway service road toward Franklin Avenue and turn right into the Blakeman Parking Field.
By Bus
Two MTA bus routes, one from Great Neck to Lynbrook (Bus Route #N25) and one from Green Acres to Franklin Square (Bus Route #N3), stop at the hospital. Call (516) 228-4000 for more information.
By LIRR
Trains from Brooklyn, Jamaica and Penn Station stop at Valley Stream. Travel time from Penn Station is about 45 minutes. Taxis are available at the Valley Stream train station to transport you to Long Island Jewish Valley Stream. Call (516) 822-5477 or (718) 217-5477 for train information.
Diversity, Inclusion and Health Literacy
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream defines diversity and inclusion as any aspect that differentiates groups and people from each other. Everyone has the right to health information to make informed decisions. Health services should be delivered in ways that are understandable and beneficial to health, longevity and quality of life.
Health literacy includes:
- how a person gets health information
- how well a person understands and uses the information to make informed decisions about health services and treatment
- how a person understands and uses health information to stay healthy
As the communities we serve have become more diverse, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream has identified the diversity of and inclusion in our health care family as one of the core characteristics of our organization. We believe it is imperative to provide health care services that are respectful of and responsive to the health beliefs, practices and cultural linguistic needs of our diverse patients.
Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly recommends that all people age 50 and older, and any younger people with high-risk conditions, get the influenza vaccine before being discharged from the hospital. Please ask your nurse about receiving the flu shot, which is available in this hospital between September 1 and April 1. The flu vaccine is paid for by Medicare. The CDC also recommends that the same group of people get the pneumococcal vaccine before leaving the hospital. This vaccine is available year-round and is paid for by Medicare.
Medical ID
If you suffer from an allergy, ailment or disease which cannot easily be seen or recognized, you may want to wear a bracelet or necklace explaining the problem. Such identification may prevent tragic mistakes if you ever need emergency medical treatment. Ask your doctor if you should wear a medical ID. If needed, call Social Work at ext. 6440 for an application.