SOUTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IS PART OF NORTHWELL HEALTH ("NORTHWELL"), WHICH STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY CLINICAL CARE; EDUCATING THE CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS; SEARCHING FOR NEW ADVANCES IN MEDICINE THROUGH THE CONDUCT OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH; PROMOTING HEALTH EDUCATION; AND CARING FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF THE ABILITY TO PAY.