As an added precaution, Experian IdentityWorksSM has been retained to provide patient identity protection for one year at no cost to potentially affected patients, or longer, as required by applicable state law.
This notice is being provided in accordance with the media notice requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, as amended by Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act. LIJFH has notified impacted patients and will notify relevant regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
About Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, a 312-bed community teaching hospital serving ethnically diverse communities in northern Queens, provides high-quality, compassionate health care with sensitivity and respect for the cultural needs of patients and their families. A state-designated stroke center, the hospital’s emergency department treats about 55,000 patients a year. The hospital offers a range of medical and procedural services, including general, bariatric, orthopedic, colorectal, breast, gynecological and robotic surgeries, as well as comprehensive cardiac diagnostic services, inpatient and outpatient imaging, and advanced gastroenterology, lung and thoracic services. LIJ Forest Hills has been awarded the American Association of Critical Care Nurses’ gold-level Beacon Award for critical care excellence, the only hospital in Queens with this distinction, and has advanced certification for bariatric, as well as hip and knee replacement surgeries. The hospital’s state-of-the-art Women's New Life Center received Baby Friendly status for its dedication to maternal-child bonding and breastfeeding education. In addition, the surrounding Northwell Health ambulatory network offers comprehensive, high-quality outpatient health care.
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