Culturally Sensitive Care at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
At NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, we strive to ensure that everyone’s healthcare needs are met, regardless of the language spoken, cultural or religious beliefs, or ethnic heritage.
Interpretation and Translation Services
Many of our doctors, nurses, social workers, and support staff are bilingual and speak Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. On-site interpretation services are provided by our certified medical interpreters. We offer 24/7 access to interpretation services in over 250 languages through phone, audio, and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI).
Translated medical forms and documents are available in Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish, with additional languages offered upon request.
During the Hospital Stay
While receiving treatment in the maternity unit, modesty gowns are available upon request. For patient meals, we provide halal and kosher selections upon request. Our Bikur Cholim Yad Yaakov Room is stocked with kosher snacks available to patients, families, and their guests.
We strive to provide equitable care for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+) community and their families.
Spiritual Care
We have a chapel open 24 hours a day to accommodate people of all faiths. A Masjid is also available at all times for those who practice Islam. During Shabbat, we offer a specially designed elevator and overnight accommodations for families of Jewish patients. Chaplains are on staff to provide spiritual and emotional support, and we partner with religious leaders from various faiths to assist with specific needs.