INFORMATION FOR NUHEALTH EMPLOYEES IN ANTICIPATION OF SNOW STORM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 2, 2014
PRESS CONTACT:
516-572-6055
INFORMATION FOR NUHEALTH EMPLOYEES IN ANTICIPATION OF SNOW STORM
East Meadow, NY….The following information is provided for NuHealth employees due to the impending snow storm onJanuary 2 and 3, 2014:
Transportation: Based on tonight’s snowfall, a decision will be made during the night, relative to providing transportation to essential personnel living within a five mile radius from NUMC. Please provide your name, cell and address with cross street when calling 516–572-4440 with transportation request. Our ambulance and security divisions will make every attempt to pick up those living within a five mile radius who request transportation.
Parking: NUMC parking lots 2, 3 and 6 will be closed tonight to allow for snow removal during the night to facilitate employee parking availability tomorrow morning. Lots 4, 8 and along Intern Drive are available during the time that the others are closed for snow removal.
Radio announcements: Thanks to a partnership with the Nassau Community College, we have developed a plan to facilitate communications with our staff and patients in the event of an emergency. We are advising that you either visit NuHealth’s website (www.nuhealth.net or www.numc.edu) or listen to announcements that will be airing on WHPC 90.3FM, the Radio Voice at Nassau Community College. You will be hearing announcements at 6:58AM, 10:58AM, 2:58AM and 6:58PM, at which time Dr. Walerstein will be providing guidance and instructions relative to reporting to work or to availability of health services. Whether it’s inclement weather, or other emergencies, Dr. Walerstein will call the radio station precipitating any information that needs to be disseminated to the public.
ABOUT NUHEALTH
NuHealth is a Long Island health care organization delivering essential medical care and disease and lifestyle management to everyone at every stage of life. Also known as Nassau Health Care Corporation, NuHealth is a public benefit corporation managing the operations of Nassau Medical Center, A. Holly Patterson Extended Care and a network of Family Health Centers that bring primary and specialty care out into the community. By emphasizing wellness, cultural sensitivity and collaborative efforts with the North Shore-LIJ Health System, NuHealth is working to make good care more affordable and easier to access.
For more information about NuHealth or its Centers of Care, visit www.nuhealth.net.