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Healthy Shepherd’s Pie With An Autumn Twist As diligently as I follow a gluten-free diet (and I am diligent—I never, ever knowingly and willingly cheat) sometimes it happens—I get glutenized. Such was the case sometime Saturday. I woke up Sunday with my typical signs: a migraine headache and a mysterious, unrelenting itchiness. Unfortunately, ingesting gluten does nothing to dampen my appetite. No matter how icky I feel, I still need to eat. And at that point I want “comfort food.” For me, Shepherd’s Pie is pure comfort. My mother made it often when I was growing up, usually using leftovers. I loved it more than whatever the original dinner was. So I scrounged around my kitchen to see what I could find to put together for a quick and effortless Shepherd’s Pie. I had half a rotisserie chicken in the fridge, a large sweet potato in my veggie bowl and in my pantry a can of gluten-free vegetable soup. Using the soup made it super easy to put the pie together and in about 25 minutes, dinner was ready. This is seriously one of the easiest gluten-free recipes I have ever made. Perfect for a time when you feel like “cooked-all-day comfort food” but don’t have the time or energy to cook all day.
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Autumn Shepherd’s Pie Serves 2 3 cups diced sweet potatoes (from 1 large potatoe, about 1½ lbs) cut into one-inch dices 1 (14 ounce) can gluten free vegetable soup 2 cups cooked chicken (about half a chicken) shredded or diced 2 Tbsp dairy-free butter substitute ¼ cup rice milk 1 tsp kosher or fine sea salt ½ tsp black pepper
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Put the sweet potatoes into a pan with heavily salted cold water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once it comes to a boil cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes. While the sweet potatoes are cooking, microwave the soup for 3-4 minutes or until hot. Stir and pour into a mixing bowl. Add the chicken and stir to combine. Divide the mixture between two oven safe bowls or ramekins (my ramekins hold 18 ounces). When the sweet potatoes are done, drain them and then return them to the hot pot. Put back on the fire and cook for another 30 seconds or so to
evaporate any excess liquid. Turn off the heat, mash the potatoes with a potato masher, then add the butter, rice milk, salt and pepper. Mash together until fairly smooth. Divide the potato mixture between the ramekins on top of the chicken mixture. Spread all the way to the edges of the ramekins. With the tines of a fork, rake the top of the potatoes to create little ridges. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. If you want the top of the potatoes a little more browned, turn on the broiler and broil for a minute, but watch carefully so it doesn’t burn.
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Addiction Is A Disease BY LYNN R. WEBSTER, MD specialsections@antonmediagroup.com
We have to see addiction for the disease it really is. Since addiction is a disease, we need to move away from criminalizing people with the disease. Instead, as with all diseases, including cancer and heart disease, we have to move toward preventing and treating addiction. It is gratifying to see that there is more interest now in treating the disease of addiction than there used to be. I’m obviously in favor of treating the disease, but ideally, we’d be able to prevent addiction in the first place. Along with all of its other benefits, preventing addiction would reduce deaths due to overdoses. There are several steps that our politicians should immediately take to curb the problems of addiction and overdoses deaths. Here are three immediate ways to address the nation’s opioid crisis. Make agonist therapy (suboxone and methadone) available to all addicts regardless of their ability
to pay. Too many people with the disease cannot afford treatment even if treatment is available. We must remember that many people with addictions have few or no resources, so it is not sufficient to just announce that buprenorphine or methadone treatment is available. It also has to be affordable. Once we make agonist therapy available to all addicts, it can begin to help people who, for the moment, are beyond help. Mandate that payers provide minimum benefits for people in pain. Opioids are often prescribed because payers deny patients access to most alternative therapies. Giving people with pain access to cognitive therapy and non-pharmacologic treatments may decrease the exposure to opioids or, at least, allow opioids to be more quickly tapered if they are needed during the acute phase of pain. This could reduce the risk of progression of initial exposure to the disease of addiction.
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Mandate that payers earmark abuse deterrent opioid formulations as preferred opioids for the treatment of pain, and that abuse deterrent opioid formulations are no more expensive for patients than non-abuse deterrent formulations. That way, people in pain who lack resources won’t be incentivitzed to take riskier formulations because of their financial situation which also can be diverted to people seeking more abusable opioid formulations. Just as primary care physicians now refer heart patients to cardiologists, we need to ensure that addicts are given the specialized care they need to treat their disease. In addition, we have to make sure that the treatment they need is available, and affordable, for all addicts. And, if we can prevent addiction before it begins, that would be the ideal scenario for solving the opioids crisis and ending the overdose epidemic.
Dr. Lynn R. Webster, MD, is the past president of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, vice president of scientific affairs at PRA Health Sciences, and author of The Painful Truth, and producer of a TV documentary by the same name. Visit www.thepainfultruthbook.com for more information.
Stress And Illness Lecture October 26 As part of a wellness initiative that focuses on highlighting and reducing the negative effects of stress, Winthrop-University Hospital will offer a free seminar, “Stress & Illness: Exploring the Mind-Body Connection” on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. The program will be held in the Winthrop Research and Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd., at the corner of Second Street in Mineola, Room G-018. Limited parking is available
at the center. Additional parking is available at the commuter lot on the corner of First St. and Third Ave., which is free after 6 p.m. Parking is also available across the street from the center in the garage behind the 120 Mineola Blvd. building. Guests may enter the parking garage from First Street; parking is free after 6 p.m. Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To register, call 516-663-8300.
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Northwell Health Opens New Center For Liver Diseases
Gratitude ruled the day during Friday’s opening of Northwell Health’s new Sandra Atlas Bass Center for Liver Diseases. The $4.5 million, 10,000 squarefoot center, named for Northwell Health’s most generous philanthropist, was established to care for a growing population of patients living with diseases of the liver, which affect an estimated 30 million Americans. In addition to the Center for Liver Diseases, the facility houses North Shore University Hospital’s Division of Hepatology. The facility features a separate entrance and convenient patient parking, on-site blood-drawing and testing services, eight exam rooms, a treatment room and a multimedia educational center, which will accommodate researcher and clinician conferences and educational forums for doctoral candidates, fellows, residents and medical students. Among the speakers celebrating the official opening was David Bernstein, MD, chief of hepatology at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, who told a room filled with donors, physicians and medical staff that the creation of this center had been his dream since he joined Northwell Health 17 years ago. “This center will make a tremendous difference in the way we treat our patients living with liver disease,” he said. “Our patients are sick, and they need a destination for their medical treatment. We are so grateful to Ms. Bass for the support she has shown us through the years.” Larry Sypowicz, 65, of Bellerose, recounted his lifelong struggle with Hepatitis C and how he was finally cured last year by a relatively new drug called Harvoni that was prescribed by Dr. Bernstein. When Sypowicz was 16, he received a blood transfusion following hip surgery. As an adult, he enjoyed making regular blood donations. Everything changed in 1990, when he received a card in the mail from the American Red Cross. The message was shocking—no more blood donations because his blood indicated the presence of non-A, non-B hepatitis (the previous name for hepatitis C). “For the next 20 years, I was in constant search of a cure,” said Sypowicz. “I tried Interferon, and for the three years I stayed on that program, I was constantly tired and depressed. I was afraid I would have to live in this
unhappy state until my luck changed in 2014.” While in his doctor’s office, Sypowicz read an article about Dr. Bernstein and immediately made an appointment. During this visit, he was told about Harvoni, a groundbreaking new drug that promised a cure. “At the time, Harvoni was quite expensive,” he said. “I was told it cost $94,000 for a 12-week program, and I needed the drug for 24 weeks.” Thanks to the intervention of Dr. Bernstein and his staff, Sypowicz was able to procure grants and financial aid that allowed him to receive Harvoni (after his request was denied by his insurance company). “Within seven months of starting Harvoni, I was declared hep C free,” he said. “I feel great. Life is beautiful and I am so glad to be here today to thank Dr. Bernstein and Ms. Bass for making this center possible.” Bass, a long time donor to NSUH, LIJ Medical Center, Cohen Children’s Medical Center and the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research who continues to serve as a life trustee of Northwell Health, said: “I am so grateful to be able to do this. We know that diseases of the liver are on the rise; it’s a great pleasure to know that this center will help so many people in need.”
Free Forum: How To Interpret Your Medical Results “How to interpret your medical results” is a topic to be explored at a free forum on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Adelphi University, sponsored by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program in collaboration with Northwell Health Care Institute. The speaker is Dr. Mitchell A. Adler, MD, JD, MPH, FACP. Dr. Adler is chief medical informatics officer for Northwell Health Physician Partners, which is the health system’s ambulatory network. In that position, he oversees the ambulatory electronic health record (AEHR), also known as Allscripts TouchWorks. Before coming to Northwell, Adler was a founding partner of the Murray Hill Medical Group (MHMG). The forum will be held on Nov. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Alumni House at Adelphi University, 154 Cambridge Ave. in Garden City.
Dr. Mitchell Adler Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, call 516-877-4325; email breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu; or register online at www.breast-cancer. adelphi.edu/au_event/how-to-interpret-your-medical-results. Those who are unable to attend the forum can watch livestream on YouTube: www.youtube.com/ AUBreastCancer
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Celiac Disease: Common Cause Of Abnormal Liver Disease THE SPECIALIST David Bernstein, MD
ancestry hail from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, North America, South America and North Africa. The protein gluten induces a reaction in the first portion of the small intestine or duodenum so most people will have symptoms making them think of the gastrointestinal tract. The initial presentation of celiac disease is highly variable and symptoms may be mild or quite severe. Children usually complain of diarrhea, bloating, vomiting, irritability, or even constipation. Many children are diagnosed when they are noted not to gain weight as would be expected for their age. Adults typically complain of diarrhea with or without the presence of abdominal pain or bloating, although
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these symptoms may be present in less than half of patients with the disease. In adults, women are more commonly affected. Celiac disease is also associated with lymphocytic colitis, a disease of the colon which can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain and weight loss. In addition to complaints related to the gastrointestinal tract, celiac disease may cause symptoms and signs related to other organ systems. Common presentations in adults include anemia, osteoporosis, neurological complaints, rash and abnormal liver tests. Many patients with celiac disease were previously diagnosed with the irritable bowel syndrome and therefore the correct diagnosis was often delayed. Celiac disease is more common with people with diabetes. The first step in the evaluation for celiac disease is to obtain blood tests for specific antibodies associated with celiac disease. The definitive diagnosis is made by endoscopy and biopsy of the small intestine. There are features seen on biopsy with are characteristic but not definitive for
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celiac disease. If typical endoscopic features are not seen, it may be a good idea to perform a capsule endoscopy to evaluate more of the small intestine. Ultimately, diagnosis of disease depends upon response to a gluten-free diet and in those patients with classic symptoms but a normal endoscopy, a gluten-free diet should be recommended. The treatment of celiac disease is a gluten-free diet for life. The vast majority of people with this condition will respond to the change in diet. In years past, this diet was very difficult to follow but nowadays, most supermarkets and many restaurants offer gluten-free selections. The most common reason for recurrence of symptoms is dietary indiscretion. Untreated disease or prolonged dietary indiscretion places patients at risk for developing small intestinal cancer, small intestinal lymphoma and esophageal cancer. David Bernstein, MD, is chief of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
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Celiac disease is being seen with greater frequency likely related to increased awareness, although there may be a rise in the number of cases related to environmental factors. It is a condition that most commonly causes diarrhea and abdominal discomfort, but also frequently presents with weight loss, fatigue, anemia and liver test abnormalities. Celiac disease is a common cause of abnormal liver tests and it should be thought of whenever there are no other explanations for these abnormal liver tests, especially in young and middle-aged people with gastrointestinal symptoms or weight loss. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that is induced by the intake of the protein gluten. Gluten is a derived from wheat, barley and rye and the intake of foods made from any of these products will worsen symptoms. Celiac disease affects approximately one percent of Americans (3 million people). Unlike many other conditions, this condition shows no predilection for any particular group of people and it can be diagnosed at any age. It is commonly seen in people whose
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Paint The Mall Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Month On Oct. 1 Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology began a month-long campaign at Roosevelt Field Mall with the goal of raising awareness for breast cancer. Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology is teaming up with Simon Malls and will Paint the Mall Pink to encourage women to get their annual mammograms and protect their health. Zwanger-Pesiri locations are throughout Long Island and offer advanced breast imaging systems, such as 3D Mammography with C-View software and 3D Automated Breast Ultrasound System. Representatives from the company will be at Roosevelt Field Mall to answer questions, and present mall patrons with educational materials on exams offered, as well as distribute special giveaways promoting the importance of breast health. Mall visitors will also have the opportunity to donate money and pin a ribbon on the Wall of Hope, offering words of encouragement to those fighting breast cancer or in memory of loved ones lost to the disease. All donations will benefit
Mondays at Racine, an organization that provides breast cancer patients with complimentary services and supportive therapies every Monday. At a time when few were addressing the mental and emotional
impact of being diagnosed with cancer, Mondays at Racine set out to attempt to offset its ravaging side effects and provide solace, integrity and support to its community members stricken with this disease. In that time, the program has
grown to become a safe haven for patient’s emotional well-being, as well as an important supportive resource center within our community. It has also helped hundreds of women deal with their affliction in a gentle and proactive way.
‘Aging In Place’ Program October 14 “No matter how hard we try to avoid it, every person has to address the issue of independent living as they undergo the aging process,” said Senator Kemp Hannon. “The growing awareness of the benefits of staying in your home as long as possible are widely recognized.” Hannon is inviting all Sixth Senatorial District residents to attend his “Aging In Place” seminar at the Bethpage Public Library (47 Powell Ave., Bethpage) on Friday, Oct. 14, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. “Here in New York, the population of ages 65 and over is projected to be almost three million, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,” said Hannon. “That is a steady increase, expected to continue, and we are working very hard
to offer support services and information to help you stay in your home as long as possible.” Featured topics include discussions of many resources available to local families, and to differentiate between Social and Medical model day care; how to make Medicaid more affordable, including cost-saving programs, Medigaps, and how Medicare coordinates with Medicaid; “Staying in your own home,” with information on getting assistance, how and where to start; and a review of the options available if a senior stays at home versus going into a facility, choosing the right one and how to pay for it. Reservations for this event are required and can be made by visiting www.kemphannon.com or by calling 516-739-1700.
FreeFREE educational conference for educational conference family professional caregivers, forand family and professional individuals with dementia and the caregivers, individuals with community dementia and the community Learn from Alzheimer’s and dementia experts. Topics include: positive approaches to communication and behavior, keeping your home and loved ones safe from wandering, planning and paying for long-term care.
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Crohn’s Disease’s Shining Star BY JOSEPH CATRONE
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For some, the mention of Crohn’s disease will elicit a pained expression or a sympathetic nod. To others it may sound only vaguely familiar; the disease affects one in 200 people but is not yet a household name. But for 17-year-old Tyler Cacioppo, Crohn’s is a lifelong struggle with several ups and downs and something his mother, Patti Cacioppo, believes is difficult for others to fully understand. “Unless you have Crohn’s, it’s impossible to really know what it’s like,” she said. Both Tyler and Patti will be participating in the second annual Gold Coast Walk for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, painful and incurable diseases that cause abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, diarrhea, fever and weight loss, among other symptoms. The walk will take place North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington on Oct. 16 and Tyler has been named this year’s shining star for his perseverance in battling Crohn’s and his fundraising towards a possible cure for the disease. The walk is coordinated by the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), which
Tyler and Patti have been involved with since Tyler was 8 years old. “They’ve done so much for Tyler and me,” said Patti. “You never feel alone. They know where you’ve been and they’re there for you. The people we’ve become friends with have been huge for Tyler the last eight years.”
Tyler and his mother have done much for others as well. They’ve held fundraisers for the past eight years and as a result have raised $210,000, including $30,000 in the last two years alone. Patti’s role in the fundraising is an active one, as she is always looking for new opportunities.
“I raised $1800 from a football box I put together,” she said. “I hate football, but I thought, ‘how could I make it into a fundraiser?’ I’m always looking for a new one.” Strike Out Crohn’s is one of their biggest fundraisers. It is a bowling event that, according to Patti, takes about a
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year to put together and will be held on Oct. 22. Tyler has a fundraiser of his own called Operation Christmas Smiles, which began three years ago. “He never ceases to amaze me,” Patti said of her son’s initiative. “Three years ago at Thanksgiving he said to me, ‘you know what I want to do for
Christmas this year? I want to be Santa for the kids.’ He wants to help anyone he can and pay it forward to others. It’s a great thing.” What’s more remarkable is Tyler’s ability to be generous while having his own battle with Crohn’s. He was formally diagnosed with the disease shortly before turning 6, though he had gastrointestinal problems even before then. He’s since had eight surgeries and has often had to switch medications when they stopped working for him. At age 11, Tyler had to learn to pass a nasal gastric tube in order to get enough nutrition to grow. He sometimes depended on his feeding tube 24 hours a day. But through it all, Patti never saw her son quit. “I don’t think he’s ever said ‘I can’t’
in his life,” she said. “Parents are expected to teach their kids about life, but Tyler has taught me so much. [Crohn’s] has given him a gift in such an odd way. It’s made him stronger. He gets frustrated like anyone else, but he tries to use it for good.” The Gold Coast Walk will mark the latest effort by the CCFA to raise awareness for Crohn’s disease, which has become more known over the years but is still not ubiquitous. Patti, who hadn’t heard of the disease until Tyler’s diagnosis, is confident that things are moving in the right direction. “Just seeing TV commercials for Crohn’s medication is encouraging,” she said. “When Tyler was diagnosed there was nothing like that. The
awareness has definitely gone up and people are beginning to understand it.” Awareness is only part of the battle, as Crohn’s is yet to have a proper cure. But although Patti wants more than anything to stop Crohn’s, she acknowledges Tyler’s life as a mixed blessing. “I hate Crohn’s and of course I wish my son didn’t have it,” she said. “But it’s a catch-22. Because where would we be right now if this hadn’t happened? I certainly wouldn’t have done a fundraiser. Tyler might not have the perspective he has now. We might not be the same people. And I’m so happy with the people we’ve become.” To sign up for the walk go to www. cctakesteps.org/ligoldcoast2016.
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Nutrition For A Healthy Halloween
Fall is among us, and Halloween is right around the corner. Giant bags of candy seem to be popping up everywhere. If you have been making an effort to prioritize your health, this time of year may make it difficult for you to stay on track. However, just like everything in life, good nutrition requires balance. You should be able to enjoy foods in moderation and not fall off the healthy bandwagon. There are a few concepts to think about this season and during the winter months ahead. Read over these simple tips and implement them with intention this Halloween!
Moderation Is Key Halloween candy doesn’t have to be synonymous with gorging. The variety of “fun-sized” candies are perfect for enjoying a small sweet treat in moderation. Although these are a portion controlled treat, a “fun-sized” candy bar packs about 60-80 calories. Have one or two, work them into your meal plan, and savor every bite! You can always enjoy your favorite foods in moderation.
CHOOSING HEALTH Stefani Pappas CPT, CWMS
Know When To Buy Halloween Candy Try to wait until the day of or the day before Halloween to buy trick-ortreat candy. If you have large bags of candy sitting in the kitchen for a week or two, it’s easy to get tempted and give in. What’s out of sight is out of mind, and what you surround yourself with daily consumes your thoughts. Avoid keeping candy or treats in the kitchen, and save them to hand out on Halloween night.
Eat What You Love Remember when you were a kid and used to sort through your Halloween candy? You may have picked out your favorite pieces, and then traded the rest with a friend. If you are going to have a small treat,
make sure it’s a piece of candy that you absolutely love! Don’t waste calories on a mediocre piece of candy that won’t satisfy your cravings.
Have The Kids Use Smaller Trick-or-Treat Bags Forget pillowcases and oversized candy bags; try purchasing a smaller trick-or-treat bag for the kids. You can find something festive, and buy a few Halloween stickers for the kids to decorate the bag with. The less candy they bring home is better for the whole family, and will hopefully help avoid the dreaded candy bellyache for your kids.
Emphasize Eating Mindfully If you are going to a Halloween party with friends or are having a themed event at work, always remember to eat mindfully. Be conscious of your choices, as every choice you make can impact your health. If you have trouble with this, try keeping a food journal on those days to be conscious of your intake. Logging your food is always a smart strategy to help you stay on track and eat mindfully. Keep Prioritizing Exercise Physical activity has countless
SECOND ANNUAL Gold Coast Take Steps Walk
Sunday, October 16: Town of North Hempstead Beach Park Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s national walk. Nearly 1.6 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, life-changing digestive diseases. You can make a difference. When you walk, you’ll help raise funds for cures! Learn more: call Suzanne Beck at 516-222-5530, or email sbeck@ccfa.org.
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time to be active with your friends and family. Get outside, go apple picking or stop at a pumpkin patch, and be sure to find a healthy balance when it comes to your nutrition. Stefani Pappas, RDN, CPT is a Clinical Dietitian at St. Francis Hospital. She is a personal trainer, fitness instructor, and contributing writer for Elite Daily. Visit her website www.stefhealthtips.com for more information and to book your first consultation.
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benefits for your health, such as controlling weight and combatting disease. If you are indulging during this time of year, balanced exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight. Plus, it can help provide a bit of wiggle room when it comes to your eating habits. Fall is the perfect time to try a new fitness class or pick up running outside in the beautiful brisk weather. Also remember to eat normally on most days and to focus on wholesome nutrition. The fall season in general is a great
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Northwell Health Highlights Breast Cancer Initiatives
More than 232,000 women will be diagnosed with new cases of breast cancer this year. To help educate women about this disease during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Northwell Health is spearheading breast cancer awareness initiatives. Women can go to the Northwell Health website all year long, not just in October, and take a free online Breast Cancer Risk Assessment. The web page is a resource for women to estimate their lifetime risk of getting breast cancer, compare their risks by age and ethnicity, and identify different types of breast cancer risk factors. Women who have their mammographies during October will receive a pink carnation and gift bag at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow. On Oct. 12, Northwell Health Imaging at Lenox Health Greenwich Village will hold an interactive discussion on breast health from 6-8 p.m. with Dr. Kavita Patel, who will answer questions on early detection, mammogram screening
guidelines, 3D mammography, breast ultrasound and MRI and dense breasts. To RSVP, call: 646-665-6722. On Oct. 14, a panel of breast cancer experts will hold an informative Q&A at Glen Cove Hospital from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to pose their own questions to the experts. To register, call: 516-674-1809 For the past seven years, Northwell Health has been a flagship sponsor of The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, with Sunday events in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The first takes place Oct. 16 at 9 a.m. at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh. The second is Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. at Suffolk Community College Eastern Campus in Riverhead. Learn about the latest options and techniques for breast reconstruction from surgeons and patients who have undergone the surgery at an information seminar on Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Monter Cancer Center in
Lake Success. To register for “My Breast Decisions: Everything You Wanted To Know About Breast Reconstruction,” contact Stephanie Doherty Sdoherty1@northwell.edu. On Oct. 22, the Northwell Health Mobile Van will be at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center in Bayside from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can get information about breast cancer screenings, prevention and treatment. On Oct. 25, Huntington Hospital is joining forces with Councilwoman Tracey Edwards and the Town of Huntington Women’s Services for a Women’s Health Empowerment Series on Breast Health. The event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Huntington Town Hall. On Oct. 27, breast cancer survivor Fran Reali will take the stage at the St. George Theatre on Staten Island and perform her one-woman show. The “Fran Reali-ty of Breast Cancer: A Surreal Satire Survival Story” will benefit patients of the Florina Rusi Marke Comprehensive Breast Center at Staten Island University
Hospital. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the theatre box office. The Northwell Health Cancer Institute will sponsor breast cancer awareness talks all month on the following dates and locations: • Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the West Babylon Public Library. • Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to noon (in Spanish) at the RAICES Senior Center in Corona. • Oct. 13 at 12:30 p.m. at Leviton Manufacturing in Melville. • Oct. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Brentwood Public Library. • Oct. 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.(in Spanish) at the PatchogueMedford Library in Patchogue. • Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Atria Assisted Living in Great Neck.
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Brain Tumor Support Group Featuring * The Amazing Doo-Wop Group*
The Acchords To Benefit The Andreas Christopoulos Memorial Scholarship Fund October 16, 2016 2pm - 6pm At the Glen Cove Mansion, Glen Cove $55 per person • For more info call 676-0201 Make checks payable to: Glen Cove Community Scholarship Fund Please write Andreas in the memo of your check Mail to: Zefy Christopoulos 8 Alex Lane, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Share feelings, concerns, experiences, ways to cope and more at The Brain Tumor Center’s support group for brain tumor patients, family members and caregivers on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 4 to 5:45 p.m. at Neurological Surgery, P.C. at 1991 Marcus Ave. in Suite 108 in
Lake Success. Tina Sapienza, L.M.S.W., O.S.W-C will facilitate the support meeting. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Call Richard Van Allen at 516-442-2250 for more information and to reserve a seat.
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