Profiles in Medicine 09-02-2015 by Anton Community Newspapers

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Local Advancements in Medicine Fitness • Underwater Birthing • Epilepsy • Cancer INSIDE

New Immunization Regulations How to Identify Skin Cancer

Home Health Care Hospice Long Term Care Short-Term Rehabilitation Medical & Social Adult Day Care Medical Transportation Inpatient & Outpatient Dialysis Managed Long Term Care

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Women’s Wellness Ask the Expert: Pelvic Health

Wednesday, September 30, 2015 7pm – 9pm Long Island Marriott 101 James Doolittle Boulevard Uniondale, NY

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3 Understand common pelvic floor conditions and their causes. 3 Learn about the advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatment

options for PFDs. 3 Participate in a panel discussion with our experts in the field of pelvic health, including colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, urology and urogynecology. Healthy food choices and refreshments will be served. Attendees will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a gift basket. $20 admission fee. Registration is required. Online: KIWH.NorthShoreLIJ.com (search under events) Phone: 1-855-850-KIWH (5494)

Luz Angel, MD Bethany DeVito, MD Farzeen Firoozi, MD Harvey Winkler, MD

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Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), which include bladder control issues, bloating/constipation, sexual dysfunction and more, are more common than you may think. One in three women in the U.S. suffers from PFDs, which can affect women of all ages.

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Dowling Ranks Among Top NUMC Unveils Underwater Healthcare Leaders Delivery Suites BY ANTON MEDIA GROUP

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For the ninth consecutive year, North Shore-LIJ Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Dowling was included in Modern Healthcare magazine’s annual listing of the nation’s “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare,” published in the Aug. 24 edition of the magazine. Dowling earned his highest ranking ever on the list, placing at number 22. U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and President Obama topped Modern Healthcare’s “most influential” list, finishing first and second respectively. Dowling was the top-ranked hospital executive in New York. Among his many accomplishments this year, Dowling recently negotiated agreements that led to the health system’s expansion into eastern Long Island with the addition of Peconic Medical Center in Riverhead and into Brooklyn with Maimonides Medical Center. In late 2014, the health system extended its reach into Westchester County, with the addition of Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco. Dowling has been North

Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) in East Meadow recently unveiled its newest editions to the hospital’s birthing suites. NUMC CEO and President Victor Politi was joined by hospital and local officials in a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling new, alternative birthing suites in the hospital’s maternity center. The new NUMC birthing suite is equipped with special tubs for

Shore-LIJ’s president and CEO since January 2002, after having served as the health system’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. Before joining North Shore-LIJ in 1995, he served in the state government for 12 years, including 7 years as state director of health, education and human services and deputy secretary to former Governor Mario M. Cuomo. He was also commissioner of the New York State Department of Social Services. Visit www.modernhealthcare.com/ community/100-most-influential /2015/ to see a complete list of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare.

underwater deliveries. NUMC is the first among hospitals in Manhattan, Queens and Long Island to offer hydro birthing as a natural alternative for expecting mothers with low risk pregnancies. The new labor, delivery and recovery center is the first of its kind in the region, and NUMC is the only public hospital that offers the unique birthing services for the 1.6 million residents of Nassau County. Nearly 1,500 births take place each year at Nassau University Medical Center.

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A New Generation Of Doctors Forgoes Solo Practice BY GINNY GRIMSLEY

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A recent survey of doctors-intraining in their final year of residency showed that just 2 percent want a go-it-alone practice. Instead, their goal is to seek balance between their private and professional lives by working for someone else, such as a hospital, clinic or large group practice, according to the survey by Merritt Hawkins, a physician staffing firm and subsidiary of AMN Healthcare. “It wasn’t always that way. A mixture of technological advances, health-insurance payment models, corporate-business models and other factors have brought drastic changes to the medical profession that have been building for decades,” said J. Joseph Marr, MD, a retired physician and author of the book Fall From Grace: A Physician’s Retrospective on the Past Fifty Years of Medicine and the Impact of Social Change. “People of my vintage went into medicine for what seemed to be all the right reasons,” said Marr. “We expected to work long hours, to be at the call of someone in distress, to sacrifice youth to gain knowledge and experience, and to sacrifice time with family to alleviate the suffering of others.” Marr said that selfless philosophy makes it all the more puzzling why his generation of doctors allowed health care to evolve into an industry more concerned about profits and quarterly earnings than patient care. “I think the trend probably began in the early 1960s when physicians declined the opportunity to take an active role in the management of hospitals and health care,” Marr said. “Instead, they hired administrators to do that work and did not pay close attention to the results. That was just the beginning of the shift, though. Over time, the groundwork was laid for the practice of medicine to be controlled by the reimbursement polices of insurance companies and corporate business practices. Physicians lost control of the health care system and became managers of therapeutic teams.” “Today there is a decreasing emphasis on self-sacrifice and individualism, and an increase in group practice or organizational medicine where hours are predictable,” Marr said. “You can’t necessarily blame young doctors for the decisions they are making. It’s just been the natural progression of things.”

J. Joseph Marr, MD Marr said that until the profit motive is purged from medicine, any talk and action to improve the health-care system will be of little or no benefit. He stated that there are barriers to the needed changes happening, though, such as: • Health care as an industry comprises 18 percent of the gross domestic product. “No one will tamper with it for fear of uncomfortable or egregious economic fallout,” said Marr. “It could have been done during the formation of the Affordable Care Act, but it was not. In fact, the behavior of Congress during this charade Marr’s book demonstrates the difficulty the Impact Fall From Grace: A Physician’s Retrospective on the Pas t Fifty Years of Medicine and of Social Change of creating the changes that will make a better system for consumers. No politician system. The insurance industry that diagnose disease more accurately and will touch this.” treat it more efficiently. • There are far too many stakehold- manages payments is an enormous employer that is itself responsible for So while some of the human touch ers in the current system to consider in the doctor/patient relationship is shutting it down or even to make large driving up the cost of care, according to Marr. Finally, he stated that the ingone, which Marr bemoaned, the imchanges. Many industries support dividuals employed in all of the above portance of better patient outcomes health-care organizations with dayare dependent upon the continued shouldn’t be dismissed. to-day services and supplies. Other “Although I find a personal healthindustries create, provide and manage functioning of this “out-of-control creation” for their livelihoods. care visit to be a sterile interaction,” the increasingly complex technology All is not pessimistic in the world Marr said, “I cannot deny it is more used in health care. Entire educaof medicine, according to Marr. efficient and more effective than tional systems, from medical schools Technological advances have helped the medicine we practiced. Our modto community colleges that train both patients and doctors by proel has gone and another has taken lower-level technical and nursing viding the tools and knowledge to its place.” staff, are engaged in supporting the

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Parker Jewish Institute: Always There When You Need Us By Lina Scacco Director of Corporate Outreach and Development

As your health care needs for a loved one change, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is your cutting-edge neighborhood partner. We offer our community high-quality short- and long-term care through a range of services. Today’s challenging health care environment is experiencing rapid-fire changes that require organizations like Parker Jewish to provide care that produces the best quality outcomes for both the patient and for Medicare. So, we at Parker have made some changes to help meet these goals. We have implemented electronic data collection and analysis to see where we can better measure quality metric results. We have added certain services to our offerings, including on-site hemodialysis. This helps us to conveniently offer something that would otherwise take our patients offsite. At Parker Jewish, we now have a palliative care program, to help treat adults with chronic illness in the comfort of their own home and provide them with a better quality of life. Parker is at the vanguard of patient-centered culture change in long-term care, offering the most compassionate long-term care that is distinguished by the highest levels of skilled nursing, comprehensive onsite medical services, and excellence in social work services, therapeutic recreation, and an onsite pharmacy. Yet that’s not all that we offer. We realize that today’s patients need a continuum of care as their health situation changes, and we can assist patients at virtually all stages. Beyond shortand long-term care, our continuum of care includes:

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• long-term care • sub-acute care • hospice and palliative care • rehabilitation programs where we serve adults recovering from surgical procedures, stroke, amputation, injuries, and illness • medical/social model adult day care • home health care • medical transportation • on-site dialysis • insurance plans

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With so many quality improvements, we ultimately are able to offer better, more cost-efficient care for the 7,000 adults who use our services. We also ease the minds of family members who have come to rely on us. Parker Jewish continues to improve care through our Nerken Center for Research and Grants, where we conduct studies related to conditions that affect our patients the most. We are making key discoveries in the areas of Alzheimer’s disease and associated dementia, anemia, depression, flu, osteoporosis, neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, palliative care, health information technology, and other emerging issues of aging. As you consider your family’s long-term health care needs, you’ll want to align yourself with an organization that always advocates for what our community’s health care needs are—and knows how to thrive in today’s ever-changing and challenging health care environment. That’s Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation.

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Modern health care is changing by the minute. At NuHealth, we’re changing to meet the demands of a dynamic and diverse community, where the need for top-quality, yet affordable, health care services has never been greater.

Victor F. Politi, MD, FACP, FACEP President/Chief Executive Officer

We’re absolutely committed to being the health care institution that makes the full spectrum of world-class services available to all of Nassau County’s residents, from the newborn to our senior citizens, for our families and for our workers, for those who can afford it and for those who cannot. You already know us as Nassau County’s premier Level One Trauma Center, with over 72,000 visits to our emergency room each year, 22,000 patient admissions, and more than 300,000 ambulatory visits to our hospital and outlying family health centers. What you may not be aware of is all of the amazing improvements to our facilities and our services that are changing us for the better — changing to make us a leading provider of primary and tertiary care services that rival the best in the country. Now that many of these improvements are either complete or underway, it’s time you took another look at NuHealth and some of the major improvements we’ve made, and will continue to make, at our flagship Nassau University Medical Center. 139555

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“Things are looking up.” “NUMC has changed for the better. So I’m feeling better.” Sweeping, hospital-wide improvements are enhancing the health care options for all of Nassau County. Yes, the differences are astounding— across many segments of the hospital— structural, technological and clinical enhancements that have elevated NUMC to world-class stature. Our vision of bringing a greater level of health care to central Nassau has clearly taken shape, and our commitment to upgrading the quality of care is ongoing. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit Emergency and Level One Trauma Center Hypertension, Diabetes and Vascular Care Center Cardiac Care Center Including State-of-the-Art Cardiac Catheterization Lab Neurosurgery/Stroke Center

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Adam Elberg Earns Gary M. Sherman Humanitarian Award BY LIZ ZARINS

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Recently, Adam Elberg, founding partner, president and CEO of Professional Physical Therapy, received the 2015 Gary M. Sherman Humanitarian Award. This award is designed to honor one’s commitment to philanthropy, professionalism, community and family. Earlier this month, Elberg was honored by the New Leadership Division (NLD) of Pediatrics at Cohen Children’s Medical Center during the 26th Annual NLD Golf Classic for his dedication to helping the children. In addition to his involvement on the NLD Committee, Elberg has been a driving force in making philanthropy an integral part of Professional Physical Therapy’s company culture, including events such as: • Miracle Jeans Day: Professional staff raises funds for children treated at the Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York through the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital System • Annual Charity Challenge: Employeedriven teams support community charities of their choice through fundraising events. Professional matches the winning team, this year donating $26,356 to the winners’ charity of choice. Whether supporting therapeutic treatments for people with special needs, cutting-edge cancer research, or vital community services through Long Island, Elberg and the rest of the team at Professional Physical Therapy are proud to serve the community and make a difference. Visit www.professionalpt.com to learn more about Professional Physical Therapy. Liz Zarins is an assistant account executive at 5W Public Relations.

Alfred Glover Named Winthrop COO Alfred Glover has been named chief operating officer at WinthropUniversity Hospital. He joins Winthrop from Jersey City Medical Center-Barnabas Health, where he served as the interim chief operating officer and administrator for cardiovascular services. Glover has worked at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Jersey, where he held the positions of chief operating officer and chief

executive officer. Over the years, Glover also worked for Staten Island University Hospital, where he served as executive vice president/chief operating officer and senior vice president/ network development. Glover received his Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers College of Pharmacy, and his MBA from Rutgers Graduate School of Management.

BRIEF Survivorship Program For Former Breast Cancer Patients Women and men who have completed active treatment for breast cancer are invited to “A Legacy of Survivorship,” an educational and supportive program in which breast cancer survivors will share their coping styles in facing the next chapter in their recovery process. The event, which is cosponsored by North Shore LIJ Cancer Institute and Adelphi Breast Cancer Program, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Monter Cancer Center Conference Room, 450 Lakeville Rd. in Lake Success. On the panel are four breast cancer survivors who are also hotline volunteers: Chris Amatuli of Merrick, Roz Catena of Westbury, Diane Greene of Plainview and Marcia Partridge of Wantagh. The panelists will discuss how they moved forward in the transition from breast cancer patient to breast cancer survivor. The panel will be led by social worker Alida Rubenstein, the hotline/volunteer coordinator at the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program. The event is free, but preregistration is required. To register for the program email Sandra Caparco at scaparco@ nshs.edu or call 516-734-8744.

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Beacon Health Partners is a physician owned and governed organization founded in 2010. Its providers serve patients in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens. Beacon is a clinically integrated physician network and Accountable Care Organization (ACO), recognized for its population health management programs and provider reimbursement models tied to quality measures and patient outcomes. Beacon operates a three-pronged approach, focusing on creating healthier physician practices and healthier patient practices, in an effort to improve population health. By taking both pragmatic

Member physician practices are empowered to retain their autonomy while gaining exclusive advantages, ranging from enhanced rates tied to quality initiatives, reduced office expenses and improved efficiencies to maximize shared savings opportunities, increased network referrals and specialized leadership training. and innovative steps to accomplish its vision, Beacon brings a new and exciting solution to the realities of modern healthcare. Beacon facilitates the develop-

Overall, patients enjoy a higher quality of care while member physicians acquire the support of a network—a family—of colleagues dedicated to optimum health for all.

“The practice of medicine is changing rapidly. Adapting to the these changes necessitates an understanding of new reporting requirements as well as the implementation and use of new technology. Beacon has helped me crack the code. Beacon is a team of dedicated and motived minds set out to help physicians overcome the uncertainty and obstacles of today’s ever-changing healthcare environment. Importantly, Beacon has allowed me to maintain my independence while becoming part of a larger network that supports physicians like me. ” - Dr. Keith Hoerning

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ment of healthier practices in many ways. Group savings plans enable cost cutting. Work-flow evaluation and assistance helps to streamline administrative tasks. Care Coordination services help physicians manage complex patients. Healthier practices mean that physicians have more time to devote to their patients and deliver the highest quality care.

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Life Time Announces Second Location In Garden City

BY KATHLEEN CAPUTI

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The unrelenting quest for fitness and a healthy lifestyle is readily apparent on Long Island. Walkers, runners and cyclists traverse our roadways; workouts and healthy recipes are shared on every social channel available; and workout gear is now an apparel category of its own— aptly named athleisure. With that in mind, Life Time—The Healthy Way of Life Company—recently announced the planned opening of Life Time Athletic Garden City, confirming what fitness-conscious Long Islanders have been hoping for—the company’s second sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa resort on Long Island. Since Life Time opened its first Long Island location in Syosset in 2011, the demand for this all-inclusive, high-end, resort-like destination has soared. An online wait-list has been established for those interested in being the first to be contacted about the new Garden City location, scheduled to open later this year. “The buzz surrounding our Garden City opening is overwhelmingly positive,” said Jeff Zwiefel, Life Time

chief operating officer. “It’s humbling to see how our truly unique and personalized healthy way of life approach has resonated in Syosset and we can’t wait to impact the lives of area residents as well.” The preview center, located at 1000 Zeckendorf Blvd. in Garden City, will open on Monday, Sept. 14, and will provide a taste of the world-class amenities to be found at the Garden City location. A limited number of Founder’s Memberships will be available once the preview center opens, which grants exclusive privileges, including early access to the club before it opens to all members, a VIP invitation to a grand opening celebration, a complimentary health assessment and more. When the Garden City destination opens later this year at 750 Zeckendorf Blvd., the three-story, 126,000-squarefoot center will offer a health, fitness and lifestyle experience similar to what has made its Syosset club unique to Long Island, including a broad array of highly personalized programs and services that allow members to engage in their areas of interest and help them achieve their total health objectives, athletic aspirations and fitness goals. In addition, unique

social events and dynamic programming are offered throughout the year for individuals, couples and families to fit every pace and passion. Visit www.lifetimeathletic.com/ gardencity or www.facebook.com/

lifetimeathleticgardencity for more information about the new location. Kathleen Caputi is the vice president at Epoch 5 Public Relations and writes for Life Time.

Life Time Athletic Garden City highlights include: • Five dedicated group exercise, cycle, Pilates and LifePower Yoga studios • 400 pieces of best-in-class cardiovascular and resistance training equipment • Proprietary “Life Time Training Method,” a science-based approach for long-term health and wellness success led by the industry’s most highly certified fitness professionals • Two full-size indoor basketball courts, featuring Ultimate Hoops basketball leagues and training programs—the largest basketball league in the U.S. • LifeSpa, offering full-service

hair, nail and skin care services and therapeutic massage • LifeCafe, serving healthy food and beverages free of trans fats, bleached flours, and artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and sweeteners • Kids Academy, a members-only enrichment program designed especially for kids from 3 months to 11 years, led by handpicked, certified experts committed to childhood development • No long-term membership contracts • Complimentary towel and locker service

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Update: New Immunization Regulations For School Year The New York State Department of Health has announced amended vaccination regulations for children entering or attending school. According to the amended regulations, New York State school children will now be mandated to receive a complete series of all required vaccines—or be in the process of doing so—in order to attend classes. Beginning Sept. 1, 2015, children entering or attending kindergarten through grade 12 will be required

to have 2 doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Children entering kindergarten through grade 5 will need to have 5 doses of the vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus and a cellular pertussis (DTaP). Additionally, children entering kindergarten, and grades 1, 6 and 7 must have 4 doses of the polio vaccine. Children who have not yet received all required vaccine doses must schedule appointments with their health care providers to complete the vaccine series in order to remain in school. “These revisions are based on the most current science and will give our children the best protection we can provide from devastating diseases.” New York

State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker said. “With these up-to-date school immunization requirements in place, New York will be aligned with federal standards on childhood vaccines.” These changes align the state’s vaccination regulations with the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization

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Practices, an advisory group to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Previously, kindergarteners were allowed to attend school before completing the MMR, DTaP and polio vaccine series. Visit www.health.ny.gov/ prevention/immunization/schools/ for more information about the new 2015 immunization regulations.

Manage Your High Blood Pressure To Add Five Years BY JESSICA DIMEO

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What would you do with five extra summers? Would you learn how to sail? Or hike the Appalachian Trail? Take a trip to France? Golf in Ireland? Maybe you’d relax on a cruise to Alaska or the Caribbean. Maybe you would do it all. At age 50, life expectancy is about five years longer for people with normal blood pressure than for people with hypertension, or high blood pressure. The American Heart Association encourages everyone to know their blood pressure levels and reduce their numbers and risk in order to help live healthier and stronger for an extra five summers, or more. High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because it has no outward symptoms. The only way to know is to get it checked, which takes just a few minutes at your doctor’s office or at a blood pressure machine located at many local pharmacies, or by using a home monitoring device.

By knowing your numbers, gauging and managing your risk for high blood pressure can help you get those extra summers. The American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Health Risk Calculator (www.heart. org) helps gauge your risk of having a heart attack, stroke, and developing

heart failure and kidney disease. You’ll also learn how a few lifestyle changes can lower your blood pressure and your health risks; you can then print your risk report to discuss with your healthcare professional. Science has identified several factors that can increase your risk of

developing high blood pressure and thus your risk for heart attack, heart disease and stroke. Risks among certain groups is higher. For instance, women, starting at age 65, are more likely to have high blood pressure than men. Another group who also have a higher risk is African-Americans. Note that high blood pressure can happen at any age; in fact, children can develop high blood pressure as well. Risk factors for developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, include family history, advanced age, gender-related risk patterns, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet/high-sodium diet, being overweight or obese and drinking copious amounts of alcohol. High blood pressure is just one condition that increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Visit www. heart.org to learn more about other heart disease and stroke factors. Jessica DiMeo is senior regional director of communication for the LI chapter of the American Heart Association.

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New Implant Used To Treat Epileptic Seizures BY MICHELLE PIPIASTILES

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Seventeen-year-old Nnamdi Chukwuma of Bay Shore, was only 6-months-old when he had his first seizures. There was no explanation and all testing appeared to be normal. The seizures stopped for a while, but returned when he was 10, and this time they were more severe in intensity and happening more frequently. Chukwuma was put on anti-seizure medication, which helped for a short period of time, but soon the effectiveness of the medications wore off and the seizures continued. “For those patients who do not respond well to anti-seizure medications, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy is another alternative to treat debilitating seizures,” said Ashesh Mehta, MD, PhD, director of epilepsy surgery at North ShoreLIJ’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Care Center, who recently performed the AspireSR implantation on Chukwuma—the first center on Long Island to implant the new device. “Delivering VNS therapy through the AspireSR generator is beneficial in that it is the first and only

therapy that provides responsive stimulation to the brain once the generator detects the sudden spike in heart rate that often predicts oncoming seizures,” said Dr. Mehta. “In Nnmadi’s case, he was a perfect candidate to receive the AspireSR implant because seizures are coming from multiple areas of his brain and we have determined using EEG tests that his heart rate reliably speeds up at the beginning of his seizures. Another advantage is the minimal invasiveness of this procedure, which may be performed as an outpatient.” During the one-hour procedure under anesthesia, the neurosurgeon makes two small incisions in a natural crease on the left side of the neck and one on the left chest area, below the collarbone. The AspireSR, about the size of a watch, is placed under the skin in the left chest area. A thin, flexible wire connects the device to the left vagus nerve under the skin in the neck. Patients typically go home the same day and return to the doctor’s office to have the generator turned on about two weeks after the surgical implantation. Programming the AspireSR is simple. The patient’s neurologists or neurosurgeon will

gradually adjust the parameters of the generator’s stimulation to find a dose that is effective and comfortable for the patient. The AspireSR will be programmed to automatically deliver the appropriate dose of stimulation to offset oncoming seizures. Improvement in seizures occurs gradually over the first 3 to 6 months and up to 10 years, at which time the device is replaced to maintain seizure control. Device replacement can also be performed as a short outpatient procedure. Visit www.neurocni .com or call 516-3257060 for more about the Comprehensive Epilepsy Care Center. Michelle Pipia-Stiles Ashesh Mehta, MD, PhD, director of epilepsy surgery at writes for North Shore LIJ. North Shore-LIJ’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Care Center.

“Red Cape” Ambassador Prepares For Long Island Heart Walk BY JESSICA DIMEO

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The American Heart Association is proud to have Gabriella Lisboa of Williston Park serving as the 2015 Long Island Heart Walk “Red Cape” Ambassador. This year’s Long Island Heart Walk will be taking place on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Jones Beach. Lisboa was just six months old when she was diagnosed with DCRV (Double Chamber of Right Ventricle) and had to have two open-heart surgeries when she was nine months old. Today, she is happy and healthy and has made it her mission to raise money and awareness for the American Heart Association so that they can do more research and educate others so that there are more survivors like her. At the Heart Walk, survivors are celebrated. A “Red Cap” is a red baseball cap featuring the American Heart Association logo. “Red Caps” refer to survivors of heart attack, cardiac arrest or heart surgery who wear the red caps as a symbol of their

survival while walking in the Heart Walk. “White Caps” will be distributed to stroke survivors the day of the walk. Pediatric cardiovascular disease survivors will receive red super hero capes

to acknowledge their courage. Hundreds of survivors from across Long Island participate to show that heart disease and stroke can be beaten. The American Heart Association estimates that there are more than 71 million Americans alive with one or more types of cardiovascular disease. Gabriella Lisboa As Red Cape Ambassador for the Long Island Heart Walk, Lisboa will help create awareness about the importance of survivors participating in the event and to create awareness that heart disease and stroke aren’t

“just an older man’s diseases.” On Sunday, Sept. 20, join the American Heart Association’s “Red Cape” Ambassador and thousands of other survivors, families and friends from all over Long Island at the Long Island Heart Walk at Jones Beach, Field 5. The annual success of the Long Island Heart Walk is due in part to national sponsor, Subway. Local sponsors include: Astoria Bank, Voxx, TD Bank, Catholic Health Services, Winthrop University Hospital, Brookhaven Memorial Hospital, CohnReznick, Luxottica and Setton Farms. Local media sponsors are News 12 Long Island, WBAB 102.3-FM and WBLI 106.1-FM. Visit www.longislandheartwalk. org or call the American Heart Association at 516-450-9104 for more information about the walk. Jessica DiMeo is the senior regional director of communications for the Long Island chapter of the American Heart Association.

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FINDING JOY, FRIENDSHIP AND GENUINE VALUE IN NASSAU COUNTY’S ONLY LIFE CARE COMMUNITY The Amsterdam at Harborside, located in Port Washington near the Harbor Links golf course, offers a vibrant lifestyle for independent senior living. This dynamic retirement community is home to many engaged and happy residents who participate in a variety of activities, on-site lectures, educational events, and even Juilliard performances. Also offered outside of the community – regular attendance in the cultural arts, transportation to the city for shows, boat cruises and exercise programs, including an amazing yoga class, bridge, canasta, Maj Johng and more. In addition to the varied and frequent programs, the Amsterdam has many on-site amenities, including a fully equipped fitness center, a heated indoor pool, a multimedia room, library, billiards and card room, and inviting gathering places for friends and family. The community has a wonderful setup where you can easily get to any of the community amenities with a short stroll or elevator ride. The convenience, long-term security and peace of mind are all part of the unique Amsterdam experience. Another unique factor is life care. The Amsterdam is the only life care community in Nassau County. Essentially, life care provides access to any level of long-term care on site, at no additional cost over what you pay for independent living. In the real world, this can be life-changing. Consider how it’s played out for Amsterdam resident Oscar Machlis. He has been living at The Amsterdam independently for four years, enjoying several rounds of golf weekly and walking his dog around the community. In April of 2015, Mr. Machlis experienced a cardiac event that required rehabilitation therapy in The Tuttle Center, The Amsterdam’s on-campus health center. Because he chose The Amsterdam as his place of retirement, expert short-term care was available right where he lives, saving him the time, trouble and expense of searching for care at his time of greatest need. Here are his thoughts on the experience: “So many of my friends from The Amsterdam came to visit during my rehab. It was remarkable. My friend Martin brought my dog Lucky over to visit many times. I was so grateful. We’re like a family. Living here lets you see friends every day. You get to know them and you get close. They’re wonderful people. Right now, if I need anything – shopping or whatever – these friends are only too glad to help.” Essentially, Mr. Machlis’s experience with the Amsterdam’s life care program provided him with a plan and protection against the rising cost of health care. Residents have security of a well informed plan, with predictable monthly expenses as long as they live at the Amsterdam — as well as access to a full continuum of care, unlimited enriched housing, memory support and skilled nursing care. Residents also have the estate protection afforded by the refundable portion of their entrance fee. For Mr. Machlis, choosing the Amsterdam’s life care option was the smartest, most efficient way to secure your future against the rising cost of long-term care, while freeing family members from worry and the burden of care. “You protect your assets, you get care right here at a very reasonable cost, and you have friends who become like family,” says Mr. Machlis. “The value and convenience are just unbelievable.”

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The Amsterdam helps residents live healthier, richer lives in retirement. The community provides a feeling of security to those who live there and creates an atmosphere that transcends hospitality to inspire satisfaction, fulfillment and joy.

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HERE I’M FREE TO DO THE THINGS I ENJOY WHEN I WANT TO ENJOY THEM.

“Sometimes that includes showing off my gaming skills.” Roseann La Manna cherishes the time she spends with her family. She also appreciates the amazing array of activities she enjoys at The Amsterdam at Harborside.

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“The luxury of living a carefree and engaged lifestyle here allows me to focus on what’s important to me — family, friends and remaining active in a congenial community.” And because we’re the only life care community in Nassau County, we’re able to give all our residents that extra boost of confidence knowing they’ve made a wise financial investment for themselves and their family. Life care is a plan that provides for future health care when you need it. The Amsterdam at Harborside — incredibly rewarding, undeniably empowering.

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Long Island’s First ‘Baby-Friendly’ Hospital BY LEANNA CHERRY

recognize hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for infant feeding and mother/baby bonding. Hospitals that achieve the “BabyWinthrop-University Hospital has been awarded Baby-Friendly Designation by Friendly” designation must undergo a rigorous onsite survey as well as Baby-Friendly, USA. Winthrop is the first hospital on Long Island to achieve implement all of the 10 steps to successful breastfeeding, which represent this distinct honor. Currently, there evidence-based practices that have are 222 baby-friendly hospitals and been shown to increase breastfeeding birthing centers, nationally. initiation and duration, and meet the “On behalf of Winthrop-University requirements of purchasing breast Hospital, I am proud of the ongoing effort that was put forth to achieve this milk substitutes. “The criteria are challenging, as they prestigious designation,” said John F. are designed to set the standards for Collins, president and CEO of Winthropthe best possible breastfeeding support Some of the members of Winthrop’s Maternal Child Health team who were instruUniversity Hospital. “Certainly many for mother and infant in the maternity mental in helping the hospital earn the “baby-friendly” designation. mothers and babies will benefit from setting, ensuring high quality of care in the hard work and dedication of every initiative. “It was an effort that involved develop. The hospital’s neonatal Winthrop nurse, physician and support this critical area of mother/baby care,” support from many areas of the hospital intensive care unit (NICU), one of the said Trish MacEnroe, executive director staff member who made this possible. and we wear this designation proudly.” most advanced facilities of its kind with of Baby-Friendly USA, Inc., in an award This is one more example of how More than 5,000 babies each year class-leading outcomes in both overall Winthrop continues to raise the bar on letter recently presented to Winthrop. begin their lives in Winthrop’s New Life survival and survival without compli“Becoming a Baby-Friendly facilLong Island for maternal-fetal medicine.” Center, a modern facility that offers cations in extremely premature babies, ity is a comprehensive, detailed and Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. is the 16 labor-delivery-recovery rooms, is staffed with specially trained experts thorough journey toward excellence in accrediting body and the national aueach attractively decorated to provide in newborn medicine who care for providing evidence-based, maternity thority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital a comfortable environment. While babies born prematurely or with health care with the goal of achieving optimal Initiative in the United States. The the ambiance is tranquil, expectant problems requiring special attention. Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) infant feeding outcomes and mother/ moms and dads can also feel secure in For more information,visit www. is a global program that was launched by baby bonding,” said Eileen Magri, PhD, the knowledge that the sophisticated winthrop.org or call 866-946-8467. RN, NE-BC, vice president of nursing the World Health Organization (WHO) technology and vast resources of a major, and the United Nations Children’s Fund at Winthrop-University Hospital, university-affiliated medical center are Leanna Cherry writes for Winthropwho spearheaded the Baby-Friendly (UNICEF) in 1991 to encourage and close at hand should a complication University Hospital.

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Coming To Nassau’s Hub BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

offering clinical and administrative internships and other educational programs or opportunities, and will be part of the transformation that is Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer taking place at the Nassau Veterans Center has reached a historic Memorial Coliseum.” agreement with Nassau County to The plan, submitted on Tuesday, build a state-of-the-art outpatient Aug. 11, to the county legislature cancer treatment center on part of the for approval, includes the sale of parking area at the Nassau Veterans approximately five acres of land on Memorial Coliseum. Upon completion, Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) the southwest portion of the Coliseum will employ approximately 250 clinical property. MSK’s plans include building a two-story, 105,000-square-foot and administrative positions with an facility, which may later be expanded average annual salary and benefits to approximately 140,000 square feet package totaling $150,000. of building floor area, as well as an “The health care industry is adjacent 450-space parking garage. Nassau’s number one employer, and Comprehensive adult oncology Memorial Sloan Kettering’s desire to services are expected to include build its newest health care facility surgical, medical and radiation in Nassau will serve as a further oncology consultations, chemotherbuilding block to attracting health apy and radiation therapy, diagnostic care-related research and development jobs to the county,” said Nassau radiology and other specialized services such as clinical research County Executive Ed Mangano. trials, genetic counseling, pain “Under terms of the agreement, management support, lymphedema Memorial Sloan Kettering commits to building synergies with surround- therapy, survivorship services, social work and nutrition counseling. The ing educational institutions by

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adjacent parking garage will be accessible to Coliseum and plaza visitors at night and on weekends for events. MSK is required to pay prevailing wage rates or enter into Project Labor Agreements (PLA) with the labor organizations hired to construct the facility. To protect the intent of the project, the agreement includes a use covenant and ensures the property reverts back to Nassau County under

certain specific conditions if the project fails to be used for health care-related purposes. In addition, Nassau Events Center (NEC) will soon begin the transformation of the Coliseum. NEC will invest $260 million in the arena and construct an entertainment complex surrounding the facility that includes restaurants, retail, a bowling alley and movie theater. The county will receive 8 percent of the gross revenue.

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Hospital For Special Surgery Ranked No. 1 In Orthopedics BY ROBIN FRANK

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For the sixth consecutive year, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has been ranked the top hospital in the country for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report in its 2015 “Best Hospitals” survey. The hospital was also nationally recognized as a leader in rheumatology, ranking No. 3 in association with New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. “We are honored to receive the top national recognition in orthopedics with unprecedented consistency, which is an indication of our commitment to delivering value to all patients,” said Louis A. Shapiro, president and CEO of HSS. “And we are proud that HSS is the choice among patients who want to live life to the fullest. Our patients travel for our care from all 50 states and from more than 100 countries worldwide.” “This accolade is a testament to the work of all HSS staff who help patients get back to their own game of life every day,” added Dr. Todd J. Albert,

The Hospital for Special Surgery facility in Manhattan surgeon-in-chief and medical director foot and ankle surgery, pediatric of HSS. “The entire clinical process at orthopedics, limb lengthening, HSS—and all services we provide for rheumatology, pain management patients—is developed to advance care, and osteoporosis. In the past year, the research and education in our specialty hospital has expanded patient access field of musculoskeletal medicine.” to care through new Outpatient In 2014, HSS cared for more than Centers in Stamford, CT and 120,000 patients with surgical and Paramus, NJ, and an online second nonsurgical services in joint replace- opinion service called HSS eConsult. ment, spine surgery, sports medicine, HSS also provides care to elite, proorthopedic trauma, hand surgery, fessional and collegiate organizations

both locally and around the world, including USA Basketball, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the Brooklyn Nets, New York Giants, New York Knicks, New York Liberty, New York Mets and New York Red Bulls, among others. HSS is also the first designated national medical center of the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) National Medical Network. The HSS Outpatient Center is located at 333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 106, in Uniondale. Twentyone highly-specialized doctors see patients in the Uniondale office, specializing in foot and ankle, hand/ upper extremity, hip and knee, joint replacement, pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis, physiatry-focused spine and sports medicine, spine, sports medicine and shoulder surgery, and trauma. The site offers an MRI suite and a special procedures unit. Visit HSS.edu/longisland for more information. Robin Frank writes for Hospital for Special Surgery.

‘Prostate Cancer: Prevention, Treatment & Research’ Lecture Sept. 8 Winthrop-University Hospital’s Perspectives in Health series will offer a free seminar for the community, “Prostate Cancer: Prevention, Treatment & Research,” on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. It will be held at Winthrop’s Research & Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Blvd., at the corner of Second Street in Mineola. Aaron E. Katz, MD, chairman of urology at Winthrop and a highly regarded expert in the field of prostate cancer, will discuss prevention, as well as the role of integrative treatment options for patients on active holistic surveillance. Katz will also address cryotherapy and robotics for prostate cancer, in addition to treatment options for men with advanced disease. Current prostate cancer research protocols for those with recurrent disease will also be discussed. A question and answer period will follow the lecture. Attendees are asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. for registration. Limited parking is available at the Research & Academic Center.

Additional parking is available across the street from the center in the garage behind the 120 Mineola Blvd. building. Enter the parking garage from First Street and proceed past the security booth to the third level, where there is a walkway that leads into the rear entrance of the building. Take the elevator down to the first floor to exit the building and proceed across the street to Winthrop’s Research & Academic Center, located on the corner of Second Street and Mineola Boulevard. Seating is limited and preregistration is required. Call 516-6633916 to reserve a seat.

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Neograft : A New FDA-Cleared Minimally Invasive Device That Transplants Hair Without Surgery or Scars

The latest innovation in hair transplantation technology is

called FUE—Follicular Unit Extraction, which is performed by using an FDA-cleared harvesting and implantation system called Neograft®. FUE with Neograft® is automated and minimally invasive; follicular units are harvested one-by-one—eliminating the need for excising a donor strip. The hairline looks completely natural and undetectable as a hair transplant; no one will know unless you tell them. There is no linear scar, minimal downtime, less discomfort, and does not involve staples or stitches like the STRIP FUT method does. Patients are usually able to go back to work the next day. Another bene-

fit of Neograft® is that it uses pneumatic controls to precisely extract complete individual hair follicles which can be immediately transplanted to the selected areas of the scalp. In addition, it also provides exact placement, providing consistent and accurate results. The best candidates for either hair transplantation procedure have sufficient donor hair and moderate hair loss. The quality of the donor hair has much to do with the final result--the fuller and denser

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the donor hair; the better the results will be once the hair is transplanted. After the hair is transplanted, the grafted hair will stay in place for approximately 2 to 3 weeks before it starts shedding which is normal and part of the new hair growth process. After that, the hair will continue to grow normally, as it had done in its original site.

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Throughout the ages, thick and healthy hair has always been a sign of both vitality and attractiveness for both men and women. Up until recently, the best method for hair replacement involved surgically removing a strip of scalp (STRIP FUT- Follicular Unit Transplantation) from the donor site, leaving behind a tell-tale linear scar that can be seen when wearing a short or buzzed haircut. Essentially, this corrects one issue and potentially causes another, leaving room for further advancement. Enter Neograft®.

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DETECT S Dermatologists Warn: Don’t Let Skin Cancer Sneak Up On You

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the damaging rays of the sun whichVOcan increase your chance of E LVIN skin cancer. G • Get vitamin D safely through a healthy diet that may include vitamin supplements. Don’t seek the sun. • Avoid tanning beds. Ultraviolet light from the sun and tanning beds can cause skin cancer and wrinkling. If you want to look like you’ve been in the sun, consider using a sunless self-tanning product, but continue to use sunscreen with it. • Know your spots. If you notice anything changing, growing, or bleeding on your skin, see a dermatologist. Skin cancer is very treatable when caught early. If you have any doubt about a mole, find a dermatologist at www. SpotSkinCancer.org. The five-year survival rate for people whose melanoma is detected and treated before it spreads to the lymph nodes is 98 percent, so be sure to check your skin regularly.

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Skin cancer can develop anywhere on the skin and is one of the few cancers you can usually see with your own eyes. Ask someone for help when checking your skin, especially in hard to see places. If you notice a mole that is different from others, or that changes, itches or bleeds (even if it is small), you should see a dermatologist.

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As summer draws to a close and children head back to school, many parents are doing everything they can to ensure a healthy school year by scheduling physical exams and making sure vaccinations are up-to-date. But are parents taking care of themselves? Board-certified dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say that skin cancer—the most common cancer in the United States—can sneak up on anyone, including busy parents. “As a mom, I understand how easily parents’ health can take a back seat to the needs of the family,” said board-certified dermatologist Doris Day, MD, FAAD, clinical associate professor of dermatology, NYU School of Medicine/Langone Medical Center. “However, it’s important to value your own health and well-being as well as your children’s. Take a few minutes— even if it’s right after you shower or while you’re putting on your pajamas in the evening—to check your skin regularly for the signs of skin cancer. It could save your life.” Since you can’t see the sun damage under your skin, checking your skin regularly can help you spot skin cancer when it’s most treatable.

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North Shore-LIJ Helps Get Veterans Back To Work BY MICHELLE PINTO

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Uncle Sam is constantly on the lookout for a few good men and women, and so is the North Shore-LIJ Health System. For the second consecutive year, the health system’s initiative for veteran recruitment, supported by the Workforce Readiness Team within the talent acquisition group, hosted its highlyanticipated interview day for veterans. On interview day, the health system invites veterans to explore opportunities available at North Shore-LIJ. Attendees can meet with recruiters and get tips on building resumes and how to handle job interviews. “With the assistance of team leaders and 25 recruiters, as well as the Office of Military and Veterans Liaison Services, the event proved to be mutually beneficial for both our recruiters who are trying to fill positions as well as veterans who come to us looking for permanent employment,” said Juan Serrano, the group’s director. “Veterans bring a host of important skills to the table, many of which they

learned during their service,” said Serrano. “Aside from being highly motivated and engaged, they are already used to thinking under extreme pressure and working within a team. All of these qualities are skills that are transferrable to any position.” According to Serrano, the turn-out for this event was even stronger than last year’s. “Our recruiters were able to interview 83 veterans. We had 69 people preregister, along with 14 walk-ins.” Very few of the veterans needed coaching on resumes or interview skills. Most who attended were sent to a second interview for progression or placed in recruiters’ files to match them with a relevant position. “This event was very successful in bringing veterans one step closer to the job they desire within our health system,” Serrano said. “It is a great privilege for us to help these brave men and women reintegrate into the civilian workforce.” Michelle Pinto writes for North ShoreLIJ Health System.

A member of the talent acquisitions team discusses career possibilities with a veteran during a recent interview day.

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PROFILES IN MEDICINE • SEPTEMBER 2 - 8, 2015

$17.2 Million Awarded To Bolster Biomedical Research Governor Andrew Cuomo announced $17.2 million in state awards to 26 academic medical institutions for the training of new clinical researchers working on cutting-edge biomedical research on Aug. 27. These awards, administered over a two-year period through the Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program, are vital to helping New York both attract new researchers and solidify itself as a national biomedical research hub. “Some of the world’s most exciting and groundbreaking medical discoveries have been made possible by research done in New York medical institutions and laboratories,” Governor Cuomo said. “This investment will help train the next generation of researchers, helping to ensure that the Empire State remains on the cutting edge of innovation.” The Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program provides funding for clinical and population-based research specific to an institution’s community and allows those institutions to hire researchers for critically important projects that represent a strategically important area of growth for the institution. Over the next two years, more than 86 physician researchers will be trained as a result of this funding in diverse research fields, including: heart and kidney disease, traumatic brain injury, human cancer genomics, health information technology, population health and stem cell therapy. Once program researchers conclude their training through this program, they will be well prepared for careers in research. “The Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program is a vital part of our efforts to solidify New York as a leader in biomedical research,” said New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker. “These awards will support hospitals in attracting and training new clinical researchers whose work will make great strides in improving the overall health of New York State.” The program supports two types of awards—team-based center awards and individual awards. Center awards provide funding for teaching hospitals to form research teams focused on a specific topic, disease or condition. This will not only further the development of clinician researchers, but also give these hospitals a foundation from which they can seek additional funding from the federal government to build upon their work. 12 institutions will receive center awards, with each receiving $1,260,332 over two years for the training of a

Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola. team comprised of at least six fellows. For five of the 12 center award recipients, the awards will support both a primary and secondary project, and all 12 institutions have each committed at least $200,000 in direct matching funds for their projects. Individual awards are being made to 14 teaching hospitals, each of which will receive up to $150,000 over two years, to train program researchers in diverse research fields such as obesity, diabetes, lupus, kidney transplant, schizophrenia, HPV infection and hearing loss.

The winners are as follows: Center Awards • Health Alliance Hospital (Mid-Hudson) • Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center (NYC) • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (NYC) • Montefiore Medical Center (NYC) • Mount Sinai Hospital (NYC) • New York-Presbyterian–Columbia University (NYC) • New York-Presbyterian–Weill Cornell Medical College (NYC) • North Shore University Hospital (Long Island) • NYU Langone Medical Center (NYC) • SUNY Downstate (NYC) • Westchester Medical Center (Mid-Hudson) • University of Rochester Medical Center (Finger Lakes)

Individual Awards • Elmhurst Hospital Center (NYC) • Erie County Medical Center (Western NY) • Hospital for Special Surgery (NYC) • Kings County Hospital Center (NYC) • Lenox Hill Hospital–North Shore LIJ Health System (NYC) • Long Island Jewish Medical Center–North Shore LIJ Health System (NYC) • Maimonides Medical Center (NYC) • Montefiore/New Rochelle (Mid-Hudson) • Mount Sinai Beth Israel (NYC) • New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYC) • New York Hospital Queens (NYC)

• New York Methodist Hospital (NYC) • Staten Island University Hospital– North Shore LIJ Health System (NYC) • Winthrop University Hospital (Long Island) The Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program was first created in 2000 upon the recommendation of the New York State Council on Graduate Medical Education, an advisory body of medical educators within the Department of Health that provides policy advice relating to medical education and training. Almost $103 million has been awarded since the program’s inception, including the above awards announced. Visit www.health.ny.gov for more information about the Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program.

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