SAFE HAVEN | SAFE HAVEN
1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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Nassau County, NY
Suffolk County, NY
Description
Offered as an alternative to abandoning a newborn, new mothers may bring their infant directly to Safe Haven within the first five days after birth. Under state law the parent is free from prosecution for abandonment. Third parties may bring the baby to the hospital. No questions will be asked. Confidential counseling for the new mothers also available.
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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
Mercy Medical Center is a 375-bed hospital and Level II Trauma Center which serves the residents of Nassau County with a variety of medical and surgical specialties. Among the disciplines for which Mercy is best known are: maternal and child health oncology, physical medicine and rehabilitation orthopedics, behavioral health care services and ophthalmology. Provides 24-hr emergency services, intensive care unit, cardiac care unit, drug and alcohol programs, radiology, psychiatric unit, outpatient facilities and cancer care.The medical staff consists of over 700 physicians. It is one of the five Diocesan hospitals in the Catholic Health Services of Long Island, Incorporated. It is licensed by the New York State Department of Health and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditations of Healthcare Organizations. Serves Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Speakers Bureau, Newsletter, Directory, Agency Brochures, Calendar of Events.