
Bellevue Hospital Center is the oldest public hospital in the United States, founded in 1736, and the flagship of the NYC Health + Hospitals system. It serves as a major academic and safety-net hospital affiliated with NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Bellevue is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a nationally recognized psychiatric emergency program, comprehensive HIV/AIDS services, and specialty care for tuberculosis and correctional health. It is celebrated for its commitment to caring for all New Yorkers regardless of ability to pay.