South Brooklyn Health

Sleepy beach town vibes give this community hospital near the southern shore of Brooklyn a sense of calm and intimacy. Expectant mothers wait for their weekly check-up in one wing, while families stream in and out of the primary care clinic in another. With daily physician lectures in the amphitheater and regular training courses for nurses on the top floor—this teaching hospital welcomes newbies, patients and visitors with open arms, a steady rhythm of support and 144 years of experience.