he nation's third largest, non-profit, secular healthcare system, the North Shore-LIJ Health System cares for people of all ages throughout Long Island, Queens and Staten Island - a service area encompassing more than five million people. With 15 hospitals, four long-term care facilities, a research institute, three trauma centers, seven home health agencies and dozens of out-patient centers, North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System (North Shore-LIJ) is the largest healthcare provider in New York State and one of the largest in the nation.