OPENING OF THE ESSENTIAL AND MUCH NEEDED ADDITIONAL THIRTY BED INPATIENT CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY REHABILITATION UNIT FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG ISLAND

the second of three new behavioral health units to open at NUMC. The new unit will provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment and counseling for individuals and families struggling with problems of substance abuse

WHAT:

Opening of the essential and much needed additional thirty bed inpatient chemical dependency rehabilitation unit for residents of Long Island, the second of three new behavioral health units to open at NUMC. The new unit will provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment and counseling for individuals and families struggling with problems of substance abuse.

WHO:

Arthur A. Gianelli,  President/CEO Nassau Health Care Corporation (NHCC)
Nassau Health Care Corporation Board of Directors Various state and county officials
Nassau University Medical Center Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Staff

WHEN:

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007 11:30 AM

WHERE:

Nassau University Medical Center 10th Floor, Main building, Carman Avenue entrance

WHY:

This vital initiative, financially important for the Nassau Health Care Corporation and playing to its strength and emphasis on quality improvements, treats patients who are struggling with alcoholism or substance abuse-related issues, especially if the problems have not responded to outpatient interventions.