Sound Shore Health System offers a continuum of services focusing on the needs of growing young families as well as those of aging individuals . . . from prevention through long term care. A primary care network forms the basis of services, which includes: education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, support and long term care services. High standards for our staff and superior services to the community are ensured through SSHS's commitment to high quality, accessible and affordable healthcare.

Throughout the Health System a patient/family centered focus within a multi disciplinary framework is provided by registered nurses through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to assure physical and emotional well-being of the patient as well as to address the concerns of family members. The full continuum of nursing opportunities are available within SSHS - Sound Shore Medical Center is a 400 bed facility in New Rochelle including Schaffer Extended Care Center and The Mount Vernon Hospital is a 200 bed facility in Mount Vernon. The specialties range from. emergency care, medical-surgical services, oncology, pediatric care, maternal child care, critical care, perioperative care to outpatient services, acute geriatric care, long-term care, adult day care, rehabilitation services, occupational health and substance abuse care.