About Northwell
Who we are
Northwell Health is the largest health system in New York—and we’ve expanded access to our exceptional care. With Nuvance Health joining our award-winning health system, we now serve 3 million people annually in New York and Connecticut, with 14,500 providers, 28 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations.
And we're so much more. We're a vast network of collaborators, research pioneers, entrepreneurs and educators—training the physicians of tomorrow.
A mission to serve
At Northwell, we strive to improve the health of the communities we serve and are committed to providing the highest quality clinical care; educating the current and future generations of health care professionals; searching for new advances in medicine through the conduct of biomedical research; promoting health education; and caring for the entire community regardless of the ability to pay.
104,000
Employees
Our greatest asset, we have more eyes on health and wellness than anyone in New York. Join us.
1,000+
Hospitals and care centers
With 28 hospitals and 1,000+ outpatient facilities, Northwell makes it easy to find the care you need in your community.
13,500
Physicians
Northwell Health Physician Partners provides care in more than 100 clinical specialties- in hospitals, outpatient facilities, medical offices and health and wellness programs.
$2.7B
Contributed
Last year, Northwell contributed $2.7 billion to our community and yours.
What we do
Raising the standard of health care
At Northwell Health, we define tomorrow’s health care through clinical care, community health, education, research and entrepreneurship.
We have more than 13,500 credentialed physicians, including about 7,300 employed doctors and 5,000 members of Northwell Physician Partners—as well as 22,000-plus nurses and 3,700 volunteers to help deliver the care you need.
We partner with community organizations to improve lives through health education, advocacy and targeted programs that expand access, promote equity and raise the health of the communities we serve.
Our innovative education programs combine with the nation’s largest medical residency program in the country to prepare the next generation of doctors, nurses and physician assistants.
The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research are making breakthroughs in molecular medicine, genetics, oncology, brain research, mental health, autoimmunity and bioelectronic medicine.
Northwell Ventures takes the lead on turning ideas into businesses.
Patient testimonials
Read inspiring stories of healing and hope, shared by Northwell patients and their loved ones.
Commitment to excellence
Learn the many ways Northwell is committed to improving the health and quality of life of the communities we serve.
Volunteer opportunities
Discover the many highly rewarding volunteer opportunities at various Northwell Health facilities.
Our breakthroughs
Exceeding expectations
Our entrepreneurial spirit promotes a culture of innovation. Take a look at Northwell’s pioneering vision for changing the future of health care.
Developing the first ‘double neural bypass’ to restore lasting movement, sensation in paralysis
Three organs, one surgery: A first-of-its-kind transplant on Long Island
Northwell Health implants nation's first patient with SetPoint System for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Northwell Transplant Institute performs triple transplant
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream orthopedic surgeon performs first U.S. AI-assisted total hip replacement surgery using ORTOMA
Northwell Health is first on Long Island to offer innovative ovary-freezing procedure
Accessibility & social services
Dedicated to serving the needs of diverse populations
At Northwell Health, we offer accessibility and social services including language and communications assistance, specialized senior care, social work, and veterans' health programs—so we can offer every patient the exceptional care they deserve.
*Northwell had the largest total number of inpatient discharges, emergency department visits, and ambulatory surgery cases in 2019 based on SPARCS data.
