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Plainview Hospital Gets 'C' Grade; Northwell Responds
The Leapfrog group has released its latest round of hospital safety grades. Just three Long Island hospitals received an "A."

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The Leapfrog group has released its latest round of hospital safety grades. Just three Long Island hospitals received an "A."

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The Leapfrog group just released its latest round of hospital safety grades. Just three Long Island hospitals received an "A."
The Leapfrog group just released its latest round of hospital safety grades. Just three Long Island hospitals received an "A."
The Leapfrog group just released its latest round of hospital safety grades. Just three Long Island hospitals received an "A."
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