The Great NYC HHC Hospital Hunt: How Many Can You Conquer?
Ah, New York City. The Big Apple, the city that never sleeps, and the place where you can get a pastrami on rye at 3 am (important for hospital visitors, trust me). But what if you're not there for a late-night nosh? What if you, my friend, require some medical TLC? That's where the NYC Health + Hospitals (HHC) system comes in, a glorious network of public hospitals ready to serve all your ouchie needs.
But here's the thing, NYC is a big city, and hospitals are kind of scattered around like pigeons looking for crumbs (though hopefully less…well…pigeon-y). So, the burning question becomes: how many NYC HHC hospitals are there, exactly?
Fear not, intrepid healthcare adventurer, for we shall embark on this hospital hunt together!
Spoiler Alert (Kind Of): There's a Bunch
Okay, that wasn't much of a spoiler, was it? New York City doesn't exactly do things small. But how many are we talking about? Brace yourselves, because the answer is... 11! That's right, folks, 11 NYC HHC hospitals are scattered across the five boroughs, like medical guardian angels waiting to swoop in with a stethoscope and a reassuring smile.
So, You Want to Catch 'Em All?
Maybe you're a hypochondriac on a mission to visit every single HHC hospital (we won't judge). Maybe you're just a healthcare enthusiast with a strange hobby (hey, no kink-shaming here). Whatever your reason, here's a super-helpful, totally not-exhaustive list to get you started:
- Manhattan: Bellevue, Metropolitan, Harlem, Gouverneur
- Bronx: Jacobi, North Central Bronx, Lincoln
- Brooklyn: Kings County, Woodhull, South Brooklyn
- Queens: Queens
- Staten Island: Sea View (technically a rehabilitation center, but hey, close enough!)
Bonus Challenge: Once you've conquered all 11 hospitals, try collecting all the hospital cafeteria Jell-O molds (be warned, this may take years).
Word to the Wise: While visiting all 11 hospitals might be a fun challenge, it's probably best to only visit one if you're actually feeling under the weather. Unless you're a superhero with amazing healing powers, that is. Then by all means, hospital hop away!
This concludes our exciting (and slightly ridiculous) exploration of NYC HHC hospitals. Remember, folks, these hospitals are there to provide excellent care, so use them wisely. And hey, if you do find yourself on a hospital adventure, maybe pack a good book – those Jell-O mold collections won't build themselves, you know.
