The North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System is honored to have the family of Dr. Harvey Cushing, widely recognized as the father of modern neurosurgery, bestow his name to our neuroscience services in recognition of our dedication to the field.

Dr. Cushing was the first American doctor to devote himself to the development of the new field of neurological surgery. Not only was he a pioneer, but he also ensured that his enterprising spirit was passed on to others by training those who would become the greatest leaders.

In that spirit, North Shore-LIJ has formed the Harvey Cushing Institutes of Neuroscience to bring together the vast clinical and research resources of our many hospitals and facilities to best serve our patients. And, as Dr. Cushing did, we seek to train the leaders of tomorrow through our professional education.