Organization Details:

The mission of St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center is threefold - Provide outstanding health care; Provide the highest quality education to health care professionals; and Further research medical knowledge and develop excellence in health care delivery. Our vision is to become the provider of choice for Manhattan's West Side communities.

Description and/or History:
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center is a 1,076-bed, full-service community and tertiary care hospital. We are centers of clinical excellence for cardiology, neurology, oncology and much more. Plus we are leaders in caring for the elderly, treating breast cancer, helping kids, and providing physical rehabilitation.

St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center consists of two separate locations - St. Luke's Hospital at 1111 Amsterdam Avenue and Roosevelt Hospital at 1000 Tenth Ave. We are part of Continuum Health Partners which also includes Beth Israel, Long Island College Hospital, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

St. Luke's-Roosevelt was formed in 1979 by a merger of St. Luke's Hospital, adjacent to the campus of Columbia University, and The Roosevelt Hospital, located two blocks west of Columbus Circle. The St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals were established in 1846 and 1871, respectively.

Contact people:

Amy Bush, Volunteer Coordinator, (212) 523-7159, (email) Kathleen Dalton, Program Director, (212) 523-7155, (email)

Address:

1000 Tenth Ave New York, NY 10019 (See a map)

Directions:

Roosevelt Hospital is located between 58th and 59th Street on 10th Ave. Take the 2 - 3 - B - D - A - C train to Columbus Circle.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Columbus Circle,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5