SAFE HAVEN | ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA HOSPITAL
Offers the Safe Haven Program. Visit the emergency departments, 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. It is legal for a mother to leave her baby at a Safe Haven within the first five days of life and ensured the mother would not be prosecuted for abandonment and established that police would not investigate. The child promptly receives medical attention and Child Protective Services will ensure the child finds a home. When a mother arrives at a Catholic Health hospital with the child, she is not required to provide information. For the baby’s benefit, she may offer information about her family medical history. This information can be provided then or the mother may opt to complete a questionnaire and return it by mail. All information will be kept confidential and the mother’s identity will be protected. The baby, and the mother (if requested), will receive medical treatment.
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211 Hudsson Valley / ADK
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50 NY-25A, Smithtown, NY 11787
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Suffolk County, NY
Nassau County, NY
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ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA HOSPITAL
Provides a 296 bed community hospital which is part of the Catholic Health system. The hospital is aa not-for-profit hospital committed to delivering the highest level of care to our patients who trust us with their health care needs. Specialties include: Cardiac Cath Lab; Psychiatry; Neurology; Oncology; Gastro; Emergency Medicine; ENT; Cardio; Nephrology; Pulmonary; OBGYN; Ortho; Radiology/Imaging; Urology and Wound Care. Medical Center campus also includes a 240 bed, St. Catherine of Siena Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.