Hackensack University Medical Center
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Overview
Located in the heart of Hackensack, NJ, with easy access from I-80, Rt. 4 and the Garden State Parkway, Hackensack University Medical Center is a 803-bed nonprofit teaching and research hospital, and Bergen County’s first hospital founded in 1888. It was also the first hospital in New Jersey and second in the nation to become a Magnet®-recognized hospital for nursing excellence, receiving its sixth consecutive designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Mammography at the Betty Torricelli Institute for Breast Care: 551-996-2222
Overview
Located in the heart of Hackensack, NJ, with easy access from I-80, Rt. 4 and the Garden State Parkway, Hackensack University Medical Center is a 803-bed nonprofit teaching and research hospital, and Bergen County’s first hospital founded in 1888. It was also the first hospital in New Jersey and second in the nation to become a Magnet®-recognized hospital for nursing excellence, receiving its sixth consecutive designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Mammography at the Betty Torricelli Institute for Breast Care: 551-996-2222
Specialty Programs Available
New Jersey's #1 Adult and Children's Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025 has ranked Hackensack University Medical Center the #1 adult and children's hospitals in New Jersey, two years in a row. With national rankings in eight specialties, including Orthopedics, and the state’s best programs in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, Urology and Cancer. And it’s New Jersey’s only hospital ranked nationally in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Geriatrics, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, and Diabetes & Endocrinology.
To learn more, visit our website.
In this video, our team members share what it means to work at the #1 hospital in New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
We make parking as easy as possible. Our campus features valet parking as well as multiple garages for self-parking, including handicap parking.
In addition to the information below, Hackensack Meridian Health has also developed a Digital Navigation Application called HMH Wayfinding, to help you more easily navigate parking and other points of interest at our facilities.
Self Park Garages:
Hours of Operation:
- Essex St. Garage Mon-Sun 24/7
- Helena Theurer Pavilion Mon-Sun 24/7.
- Women’s & Children’s Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat & Sun 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- John Theurer Cancer Center Mon-Fri 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat & Sun 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Payment: Parking is available to all visitors in the Essex St. Garage and Women and Children’s garage for a nominal fee (currently $8.00). If returning to the medical center for multiple visits through out the day, you can request a Same Day Return Voucher for an additional fee.
All major credit cards are accepted.
Valet Services:
Hours of Operation:
- Medical Plaza Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- John Theurer Cancer Center Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Emergency Trauma Center Mon-Sun 24/7 for all patients
Payment: Visitor Parking also provides Valet Services at the John Theurer Cancer Center and Medical Plaza Building for a nominal fee (currently $10.00). We also offer complimentary valet service to any patients who present to the Emergency Trauma Center for treatment.
All major credit cards are accepted.
Handicap Parking:
Handicap parking spots are available in all garages.
- Handicap valet services are available at the Medical Plaza for a nominal fee (currently $5)
- Discounted handicap valet services booklets are also available at the Medical Plaza valet
- Handicap valet services are complimentary at the John Theurer Cancer Center
Patients should bring the following information when registering for an appointment or hospital stay:
- Advance Directive
- Copay or deductible
- Driver’s license
- Insurance Card
- Medicare/Medicaid card
- Name and Social Security Number of the insured
- Referral forms from your physician (if required by your insurance carrier)
- Referral/Order Guidelines
- Worker’s compensation information (if applicable)
We update our hospital visitation every Wednesday, based upon the risk of COVID-19 spread, the number of COVID-19 patients, hospital staffing and equipment levels.
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Why Choose Hackensack University Medical Center
- Leaders in international research: We helm cutting-edge research and clinical trials that lead to new treatment discoveries in cancer, neurology, orthopedics and more.