Albert Einstein Healthcare Network has, as its principle purpose, the provision of high-quality healthcare in order to elevate the health status of the greater Philadelphia region. Einstein serves these individuals and others with healthcare programs and services ranging from community health education and preventive medicine to complex and specialized care requiring advanced technology and highly expert staff. To fulfill this purpose, care must be delivered in a manner that is personally satisfying to our patients and their families. Einstein enthusiastically embraces its special responsibility to the most vulnerable residents in its primary service area and to the members of the Jewish community. Einstein reflects the values of the Jewish community by caring for any person regardless of race, religion, national origin or the ability to pay.

Description:
Albert Einstein Medical Center is a 600-bed, tertiary care, teaching hospital, offering a full range of advanced healthcare services including the Braemer Heart center and the Cancer Center. The Division of Geriatric Medicine serves the medical center's large geriatric community. The medical center also includes a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

History:
On August 6, 1866, the Jewish Hospital, a predecessor of Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, opened its doors to the public. The hospital's mission was t care for anyone in need. It was a commitment steeped in Jewish values, as solid as the words inscribed over the hospital's main entrance. In 1952, the Jewish Hospital officially became Albert Einstein Medical Center.

Contact person: Sandra Pinsly, Assistant Director Of Volunteer Services, (phone), (email)

Address:

5501 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19141 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.einstein.edu

Directions:

Albert Einstein Medical Center’s main campus is located in Philadelphia at the intersection of Old York Road and Tabor Road. It is easy to reach by car or public transportation. Pennsylvania From Center City Philadelphia Follow Broad Street (Route 611 North). Pass Somerville Avenue (5400 North), then turn right onto Albert Einstein Drive. From Schuylkill Expressway (Route 76) Follow the Schuylkill Expressway (Route 76) to Roosevelt Boulevard (Route 1). Continue and exit at Broad Street (Route 611). Turn left on Broad Street (North), then follow directions above (from Center City). From Delaware County Township Line (becomes City Line Avenue). Follow to end of City Line Avenue and pick up Roosevelt Boulevard (Route 1 North). Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard and exit at Broad Street (Route 611). Turn left onto Broad Street (North), then follow directions above (from Center City). From Northeast Philadelphia, Bucks County and Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 28 Follow Route 1 South (Roosevelt Boulevard). After about 10 miles, watch for Adams Avenue. Important: Stay in outer lanes of Boulevard. Turn right onto Adams Avenue. Follow Adams Avenue for approximately _ mile. Turn left at traffic light onto Tabor Road. Follow Tabor Road for approximately 2.2 miles. (You will pass 11th Street and see MossRehab on the left before reaching Old York Road). Turn left on Old York Road. Make a left turn into the hospital’s main entrance. From Eastern Montgomery County Take Route 309 South until the expressway ends. Turn left at Cheltenham Avenue. Stay to the right. Turn right at Broad Street (Route 611). Follow Broad Street South. After crossing Olney Avenue, move into the far left (turning) lane. Turn left onto Albert Einstein Drive into the hospital's main entrance. New Jersey From Tacony-Palmyra Bridge Bridge leads onto Levick Street. Follow Levick to Roosevelt Boulevard (Route 1). Turn left onto Roosevelt Boulevard (Route 1 South). See directions from Northeast Philadelphia above. From Benjamin Franklin Bridge Follow signs to Vine Street, then Schuylkill Expressway (Route 76) West. Follow directions from Schuylkill Expressway above. From Walt Whitman Bridge Bridge leads onto Schuylkill Expressway (Route 76) West. Follow directions from Schuylkill Expressway above.   Nearest Bus Stop: SEPTA bus routes 6, 8, 18, 22, 26, 55, "C", "L", 2 minutes minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.septa.com/

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	No