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Blood Bank
If you are having a surgical procedure, you may wish to talk to your doctor about banking your own blood (autologous blood) in advance. If you receive blood as part of your treatment, please ask your family and friends to donate blood to replenish the community supplies.
For inquiries regarding blood donation, contact North Shore University Hospital Blood Services at 516-562-4204, Greater New York Blood Services at 212-570-3000 or Long Island Blood Services at 516-478-5000.
Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly recommends that all people age 65 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 the hospital between October 1 and March 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.
Protective Services
If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse, violence or neglect, you may request to see a social worker by calling ext. 4140. You can also call Child Protective Services (800-635-1522), Adult Protective Services (212-630-1853) or Victims Services (212-577-7777).
Medical ID
There are neck and wrist ornaments that are designed to protect patients who have medical problems or conditions that cannot be easily seen or recognized. Patients who are allergic to penicillin, have diabetes, etc., may wear these items to assist in emergency care.
Physician Referral Services
Our Physician Referral Service can provide you with valuable assistance in choosing the right physician for you and your family. Our referral counselor will help you. For Physician Referral, call 888-321-3627.
Center for Tobacco Control at Great Neck
The Center for Tobacco Control specializes in the complete, compassionate care of the person who uses tobacco products. It provides state-of-the-art tobacco prevention and cessation services and clinical research in the area of nicotine dependence under Center for Tobacco Control.
Forest Hills/Rego Park
In collaboration with the Center for Tobacco Control, we are proud to offer local tobacco prevention and cessation services.
Lung Cancer Screening
If you or someone you know has a history of smoking (current or former smoker) and is age 55 or older, they may be eligible for lung cancer screening. Same-day results are provided at the LU-FH lung cancer screening program. Call
718-830-1548 to find out more about lung cancer screening and see if you are eligible.