Long Island Jewish Medical Center

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

🏆Long Island Jewish Medical Center has been ranked the #5 hospital in New York by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026–27 Best Hospitals rankings.

LIJ was also nationally recognized in seven clinical specialties:
⭐ #12 Diabetes & Endocrinology
⭐ #17 Orthopedics
⭐ #21 Urology
⭐ #27 Obstetrics & Gynecology
⭐ #40 Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
⭐ #42 Geriatrics
⭐ #44 Neurology & Neurosurgery

Read the full story to learn more about the achievements across our health system and see the complete list of nationally recognized hospitals and specialties.

At Northwell, we take excellence seriously and are proud to be the most awarded health system in the tri-state for six consecutive years, according to U.S. News and World Report.

With exceptional hospitals across our network and more Top Doctors than any other health system in the nation, we’ll never stop investing in our care, in our community—in you.

Learn more at Northwell.edu/LeadTheWay

08/03/2026

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07/24/2026

Colin had just graduated college and was preparing to begin his career in engineering when everything changed. After being diagnosed with osteosarcoma of his femur, he faced a life-altering journey with difficult treatment decisions ahead.

Thanks to advanced surgical planning and custom 3D-printed cutting guides, our orthopedic oncology team was able to preserve not only Colin's limb, but also his natural knee joint. Using an innovative step-cut reconstruction and state-of-the-art nail and plate fixation, the team performed a successful surgery designed to maximize stability and support his recovery.

This July, during Sarcoma Awareness Month, we're shining a light on a cancer that is often called the "forgotten cancer" because of its rarity and the limited awareness and research funding it receives. Join us in supporting patients like Colin, celebrating survivors and the healthcare teams who care for them, and helping raise awareness by wearing yellow and sharing your photos with

07/23/2026

Go behind the scenes of high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy with Sang E. Sim, MD, vice chair of brachytherapy at Northwell.

Unlike seed implants, HDR brachytherapy delivers a powerful, targeted dose of radiation to prostate cancer in just minutes before the treatment is removed.

07/17/2026

Northwell Health announced that Matthew J. Weiss, MD, MBA, FACS — deputy physician-in-chief and director of the Surgical Oncology Program at Northwell Cancer Institute — has been appointed senior vice president and chair of the Department of Surgery at the Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital.

In 2027, Dr. Weiss will also assume the role of executive director of Northwell Health's surgery service line, succeeding Gene Coppa, MD, who will transition to chair emeritus after 18 years.

“For nearly two decades, Dr. Coppa has helped define surgical excellence at Northwell, building a service line rooted in quality, innovation and an unwavering commitment to patients,” said John D'Angelo, MD, president and CEO of Northwell Health. “Dr. Weiss is the right leader to carry that legacy forward. He is an accomplished surgeon, researcher and physician leader who understands how to build programs, support teams and improve care for the communities we serve.”

Read on: https://bit.ly/4ynGGBb

07/13/2026

We proudly welcomed back Maureen T. White to the hospital where her nursing journey began nearly 50 years ago.

In recognition of her extraordinary leadership, unwavering advocacy for patients, and lasting impact on nursing, LIJ's sixth-floor Medical Intensive Care Unit has been dedicated as the Maureen T. White Medical Intensive Care Unit.

Thank you, Maureen, for your lifelong commitment to advancing patient care and inspiring generations of nurses.

07/10/2026

1,000 procedures and counting! 🎉 Congratulations to the Long Island Jewish Medical Center electrophysiology team on this remarkable milestone using the Medtronic Affera mapping and ablation system, helping advance personalized treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation.