Primary-care vans to replace Long Beach emergency units

Originally published: December 5, 2012 2:15 PM
Updated: December 9, 2012 7:05 PM
By RIDGELY OCHS ridgely.ochs@newsday.com

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A state decision removing two mobile emergency-care units from Long Beach has sparked concerns from officials and residents worried about putting residents of the barrier island at risk.

New York State Health Commissioner Nirav Shah has arranged for the vans to be replaced with primary care units, placed across from the main hospital entrance. An ambulance will be available on site in case...

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