Hackensack University Medical Center is a non-profit teaching and research hospital that provides a wide range of medical services to patients in the New York metropolitan area. The hospital was founded in 1888 and is located in Hackensack, New Jersey. Hackensack University Medical Center is affiliated with the Hackensack Meridian Health network, which includes several other hospitals and healthcare facilities. The hospital has a strong focus on research and innovation, and has been recognized for its contributions to medical science. Hackensack University Medical Center has a large and diverse staff of healthcare professionals, and operates several specialized centers and institutes.