You Had Me at Mount Sinai... But How Many Mountains Are There?
Ah, Mount Sinai. A beacon of hope in the concrete jungle, a place where boo-boos get fixed and tiny humans enter the world. But here's the thing, fellow New Yorker: when you say "Mount Sinai," do you mean THE Mount Sinai, or one of its, ahem, geographically gifted cousins?
Because let me tell you, navigating the Mount Sinai landscape can feel like scaling Everest itself. There's more than meets the eye (or, more importantly, the ambulance siren).
Enter the Mount Sinai Health System: A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure of Hospitals
The Mount Sinai Health System, bless its ambitious heart, has eight – yes, eight! – hospitals scattered across the five boroughs like medical confetti. We're talking Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West (formerly known as Mount Sinai Roosevelt, because apparently, hospitals like to change names more often than we change our streaming service subscriptions), and even Mount Sinai South Nassau, which isn't even technically in the city (sorry, Nassau County, you're close, but no cigar).
The point is, there are more Mount Sinais than you can shake a metaphorical (or literal, we don't judge) bandage at.
So, How Do You Pick the Right Mount Sinai, You Ask?
Well, my friend, that's the beauty of it all! Here's a handy dandy guide, courtesy of your friendly neighborhood humorist (who definitely isn't low-key impressed by the Mount Sinai marketing team):
- Need brain surgery and an eyeful of Central Park? Head to the OG Mount Sinai in Manhattan.
- Want world-class ear, nose, and throat care, and maybe catch a play afterwards? New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (say that five times fast) is your jam.
- Feeling a bit out of sorts in Queens? There's a Mount Sinai for that too! (Though, maybe avoid mentioning this to any Brooklynites nearby).
Basically, wherever you are in NYC, there's a Mount Sinai (or eight) waiting to sort you out.
The Moral of the Story? There's a Mount Sinai for Everyone (Except Maybe Staten Island, Sorry!)
So next time you hear someone say "Mount Sinai," be sure to ask for clarification. You wouldn't want to end up in Queens when your heart's set on a Manhattan masterpiece (of medicine, that is). But hey, with eight locations to choose from, at least you've got options!
