LI Business Community Celebrates Health Achievements Of 2011
January 4, 2012
Winners of Action Long Island (ALI) and American Heart Association program will be announced
(Melville, NY) Throughout the last year, over 16,000 employees from twenty-five Long Island companies and organizations have competed in the 2nd Annual Action Long Island-Corporate Wellness Challenge to improve their health and control healthcare costs.
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, the winners of […]
Breast Cancer Media Teleconference
December 13, 2011
“Shortcomings of the New Study on Breast Cancer Brachytherapy (APBI): What Women Need to Know Now”
(Long Island, NY) A study presented last week at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Conference has potentially serious flaws. It may mislead women about the current safety and effectiveness of breast brachytherapy.
Please join us this Tuesday at noon Eastern for […]
Illegal Dispensing Of Controlled Substance Pain Medication To Be Criminalized
November 30, 2011
Hannon Will Introduce Legislation
(Long Island, NY) In an effort to combat New York’s prescription drug epidemic, Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau), Chair of the Standing Committee on Health, announced today that he will introduce legislation creating a criminal punishment for practitioners who illegally dispense controlled substance pain medication.
“The number of accidental overdose deaths caused by prescription […]
Good Samaritan Hospital’s Nurse Practitioners Recognized as Everyday Heroes
November 23, 2011
(West Islip, NY) – During the week of November 13–19, National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center recognized this distinguished group of health care providers. Since 1965, nurse practitioners have been meeting the primary and specialty care needs of their patients, providing a high level of medical expertise and patient satisfaction. […]
Tips for a Healthy and Less Fattening Holiday
November 23, 2011
(West Islip, NY) – Everyone loves holiday cooking—pies, cookies and other festive treats. Unfortunately, the effects of indulging in large portions are not as pleasant and can add inches to your waistline. In addition to adding unwanted pounds, overeating puts a strain on vital organs such as your heart, liver and kidneys. […]
Quiet Time Enhances Patient Care at Good Samaritan Hospital
November 21, 2011
(West Islip, NY) – Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center has developed a hospital-wide protocol, “Quiet Time”, to better promote healing. Research has shown that a therapeutic environment requires both physical surroundings that are conducive to rest and an organizational culture that supports patients and families amid the stresses imposed by illness and hospitalization. […]
Autism Diagnosis and Treatment Available at Good Samaritan
November 17, 2011
(West Islip, NY) – With 1 in every 110 children diagnosed with autism, the need for effective treatment plans is tremendous. Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center’s Center for Pediatric Specialty Care is a centralized resource that coordinates the multidisciplinary needs of this growing population. The various areas of expertise include cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, […]
Long Islander Taryn Birkmire Is Recipient Of First-Ever Norma Recco Advocate Of The Year Award
November 16, 2011
(Long Island, NY) - In ceremonies held during the recent annual meeting of the New York State Association of Health Care Providers (HCP), Taryn Birkmire, a resident of West Islip, NY accepted the first-ever Norma Recco Advocate Award for her outstanding contributions in advancing home and community-based care to state policy-makers and regulators.
“Norma Recco inspired […]
DDI Receives High Honors for Employees
November 16, 2011
NYSADSP Awards Two of DDI’s Employees for Exemplary Performance
(Smithtown, NY) — Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), the leading service provider for children and adults with autism on Long Island, had two of their employees honored at last week’s New York State Association of Day Service Providers (NYSADSP) annual Symposium. NYSADSP is a non-profit devoted to advocating […]
Adelphi University Launches the Center for Health Innovation
November 9, 2011
—New Center to Address Critical Regional Healthcare Issues—
(Garden City, NY) — Adelphi University has officially launched the Center for Health Innovation (CHI), a cornerstone of the University’s comprehensive strategic plan. The new Center will unite Adelphi’s various healthcare programs and services with the goal of improving the regional healthcare landscape and is a breakthrough, radical […]
