Local Resident Serves as Founding Principal of Innovative Healthcare High School


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Local Resident Serves as Founding Principal of Innovative Healthcare High School
A first-of-its-kind public healthcare high school has opened up right in Queens—Northwell School of Health Sciences. And at the helm of this unique endeavor as founding principal is Belle Harbor resident, Erika Hurtado-Valentino.

Local Resident Serves as Founding Principal of Innovative Healthcare High School
A first-of-its-kind public healthcare high school has opened up right in Queens—Northwell School of Health Sciences. And at the helm of this unique endeavor as founding principal is Belle Harbor resident, Erika Hurtado-Valentino.

Northwell opens high school to tackle NY’s health care worker shortage
New York hospitals face clinical shortages as low pay and burnout drive recruitment challenges. One mega system is taking matters into its own hands by bringing scrubs and stethoscopes into the classroom.

Northwell opens high school to tackle NY’s health care worker shortage
New York hospitals face clinical shortages as low pay and burnout drive recruitment challenges. One mega system is taking matters into its own hands by bringing scrubs and stethoscopes into the classroom.
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Northwell School of Health Sciences Opens in Woodside
NSHS is part of a $250 million national initiative by Bloomberg Philanthropies to create healthcare-focused career technical education high schools in 10 communities around the U.S.
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Northwell School of Health Sciences Opens in Woodside
NSHS is part of a $250 million national initiative by Bloomberg Philanthropies to create healthcare-focused career technical education high schools in 10 communities around the U.S.

New year, new building: Queens Innovation Center brings health, film, and tech-focused schools
A former Queens COVID testing site is now home to a $178.85 million state-of-the-art school campus slated to welcome students on Thursday.

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Michael Dowling: Creating a talent pipeline through healthcare-focused high schools
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Michael Dowling: Creating a talent pipeline through healthcare-focused high schools
With the nation’s birth rate hitting a record low last year and the country’s rapidly aging population placing unprecedented demands on the U.S. healthcare system, the onus is on us as healthcare leaders to pull out all the stops to accelerate our recruiting efforts.

School Construction Authority cuts ribbon at massive 3,066-seat Queens Innovation Center high school
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Northwell School of Health Sciences opens in Queens
The first-of-its-kind healthcare high school represents an innovative approach to transform healthcare education in New York and beyond

Northwell School of Health Sciences opens in Queens
The first-of-its-kind healthcare high school represents an innovative approach to transform healthcare education in New York and beyond

Northwell Health fosters high school partnerships to fill positions, improve NYC residents’ lives.
The severe shortage of healthcare workers is one reason that Jason Naidich is happy that the Northwell School of Health Sciences will open in September.

Northwell Health fosters high school partnerships to fill positions, improve NYC residents’ lives.
The severe shortage of healthcare workers is one reason that Jason Naidich is happy that the Northwell School of Health Sciences will open in September.

NSHS Message from the Superintendent
Fred Walsh shares Northwell School of Health Sciences’ vision and commitment to shaping future healthcare leaders. Read his message.

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Fred Walsh shares Northwell School of Health Sciences’ vision and commitment to shaping future healthcare leaders. Read his message.
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Northwell’s LIJ Medical Center earns third consecutive Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence
Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center has earned its third consecutive Magnet® designation from the ANCC, reinforcing its commitment to nursing excellence, superior patient care, and improved health outcomes.
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Northwell’s LIJ Medical Center earns third consecutive Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence
Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center has earned its third consecutive Magnet® designation from the ANCC, reinforcing its commitment to nursing excellence, superior patient care, and improved health outcomes.

A Memorable Evening at Northwell School of Health Sciences!
NSHS celebrated a major milestone, welcoming 850+ prospective students and families to our first open house at the New York Hall of Science, where they explored career pathways and engaged with Northwell Health professionals.

A Memorable Evening at Northwell School of Health Sciences!
NSHS celebrated a major milestone, welcoming 850+ prospective students and families to our first open house at the New York Hall of Science, where they explored career pathways and engaged with Northwell Health professionals.
Principal’s Message
Opening in September 2025, the Northwell School of Health Sciences is partnering with Northwell Health to create an inclusive, healthcare-focused learning environment where every student can thrive.
Principal’s Message
Opening in September 2025, the Northwell School of Health Sciences is partnering with Northwell Health to create an inclusive, healthcare-focused learning environment where every student can thrive.
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