Lincoln Hospital, Public hospital in the South Bronx, New York, US

Lincoln Hospital is a public hospital in the South Bronx, New York, run by NYC Health + Hospitals. It provides emergency care, maternity services, inpatient treatment, and a range of outpatient clinics for the surrounding neighborhoods.

Lincoln Hospital was founded in 1839 as a small facility serving the local poor in the Bronx. It moved into a new building in the 1970s, which is the structure that stands and operates today.

Lincoln Hospital serves one of the lowest-income communities in New York City, and for many local families it is the main place they turn to for medical care. The hospital reflects the daily life of the South Bronx, where most patients are Spanish-speaking or from Caribbean backgrounds.

The emergency department is open around the clock, while other departments follow set hours. Visitors should check which clinic or unit they need before arriving, as wait times can vary widely depending on the time of day.

In the early 1970s, members of the Young Lords, a Puerto Rican civil rights group, occupied the hospital to protest poor conditions and lack of care for the community. That occupation led to real changes in how the hospital operated and is still remembered in the South Bronx today.