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Registration for 2nd NSPC Health Science Competition Opens (Rockville Centre, NY – October 16, 2019) Registration for the second Neurological Surgery P.C. Health Science Competition (NSPC HSC), a program of the Center for Science Teaching & Learning (CSTL), is now open at www. cstl.org/nspc. Last year the competition drew teams from 38 Long Island high schools and 50 prize winners shared $80,000 in score-based awards. Created to foster interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs, applications for the 2020 competition must be received by no later than 12:00 p.m. (EST) on April 30, 2020. A $25 non-refundable registration fee per team applies to all entries. The NSPC HSC is available exclusively to Nassau and Suffolk County high school student teams, the competition’s finals will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Health and science careers are in high demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that healthcare related occupations are expected to generate 2.3 million new jobs through 2024, representing faster employment growth than any other industry. “As leaders in the medical profession,” notes Michael H. Brisman, M.D., an attending neurosurgeon and chief
executive officer of Neurological Surgery, P.C. (NSPC), “we must focus on inspiring and motivating young people to take interest in STEM education and pursue careers in health and science. This is especially important with the high demand for healthcare and medical science positions, locally and nationally.” Student teams will be judged in one of five categories: Behavioral Sciences; Biology – Medicine/Health; Biology – Microbiology/Genetics; Health Related Biochemistry/ Biophysics, and Bioengineering and Computational Biology. The five first place winners in last year’s competition were: Feyi Rufai of Roslyn High School in the “Behavioral Sciences” category, Alessi Demir of Manhasset High School in the “Biology – Medicine/Health” category, Michael Lawes of Elmont Memorial High School in the “Biology – Microbiology/ Genetics” category, Jason Schmitt of Lynbrook Senior High School in the “Health Related Biochemistry & Biophysics” category, and Christopher Lu of John L. Miller Great Neck North High School in the “Bioengineering and Computational Biology” category. Each winner received a $5,500 prize. The exact breakdown of prizes can be found at www.cstl.org/nspc/hsc-prizes/.
“The young people who were part of the first competition,” observes Dr. Brisman, “were brilliant and inspiring. Their understanding of medicine and health-related subjects was impressive. These students are exactly what we need to address the high demand to STEM, health science, and healthcare-related jobs here on Long Island and across the nation. The first NSPC Health Science Competition exceeded our goals in terms of the number of schools and students who competed. I believe the 2020 competition will further motivate both those who participate and others, who observed these innovative young people, to pursue their interest and careers in healthcare and related sciences.” For more information about the NSPC Health Science Competition (NSPC HSC), competition rules, and deadlines, please visit www.cstl. org/nspc or call (516) 764-0045.
ABOUT NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, P.C. (NSPC) Founded in Freeport in 1958, Neurological Surgery, P.C. (NSPC) has grown to become one of the largest, private neurosurgical groups in the U.S. with six conveniently located offices on Long Island. The practice’s 20 experienced neurosurgeons are experts in “Bloodless” brain and spine surgery, including laser spine surgery, ultrasonic spine surgery, radiosurgery, and other advanced minimally invasive techniques which are used to treat brain tumors, brain aneurysms, trigeminal neuralgia, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, chronic back pain, and other conditions. Please visit www.nspc.com for more information.
ABOUT THE CENTER FOR SCIENCE TEACHING AND LEARNING (CSTL) The Center for Science Teaching & Learning (CSTL) is a not-for-profit organization with a mission of encouraging science learning and literacy. CSTL develops programs for people of all ages and uses inquiry-based learning as its foundation for program development. To learn more about CSTL, visit www.cstl.org.
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Sid Jacobson JCC’s Stronger Than Cancer 5K Surpasses Goal
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ctober 13, set the scene for Sid Jacobson JCC’s Stronger Than Cancer 5K. The highly successful event raised more than $125,000 and had a turnout of more than 400 runners and walkers, along with hundreds of volunteers and sponsors. All proceeds will directly benefit the JCC’s Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center (NMCWC) and its programs. “For those who attended Sunday’s Stronger Than Cancer 5K, you saw the coming together of a community to show their continued support of the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center and its vital programming,” recounted David Black, executive director, Sid Jacobson JCC. “There was a vibe that was one of the best I have ever seen here at the JCC.” The NMCWC provides much-needed programming, including exercise classes, discussion groups, counseling services, and more. Programs are open to those living with cancer throughout all stages of treatment and survivorship while helping participants feel active, resilient and empowered in body, mind, and spirit. Thanks to funding from the Stronger Than
Stronger Than Cancer 5K co-chair Andrea Barzvi with supporters; the first female overall winner Shari K. and the first male overall winner Oscar K.
Cancer 5K and other events such as the JCC’s annual New Leadership Spin Event, most of these vital programs are free to participants. Upcoming programs offered by NMCWC include 4 Your Health, a four-session discussion series featuring dietitians from The Cancer Institute at St. Francis Hospital, where cancer survivors will gain a better understanding of nutrition and healthy eating, beginning Friday, Oct. 25. Full body exercise classes, Yoga & Meditation, Water Workout, and the new Walking Group are also open for registration. Ongoing support programs, such as the Power of Words writing group, the Male Cancer Discussion Group, Breast Cancer Discussion, and more, are offered on an ongoing basis. To enroll yourself or a loved one in a NMCWC program, visit www.sjjcc. org/cancerwellness or contact Reisa Brafman, Program Coordinator, at 516-484-1545 ext. 228 or email rbrafman@sjjcc. org. To make a donation to the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center, visit www. sjjcc.org/5K. —Submitted by the Sid Jacobson JCC
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Green Tea This powerful beverage is packed with polyphenolic compounds known as catechins. These natural antioxidants can help prevent cell damage, protect against free radicals, and reduce inflammation. There is evidence to suggest that green tea plays a role in boosting immunity as well. Try swapping out a cup of coffee each day for green tea. Garlic Garlic contains a sulfur compound known as allicin that has both antibiotic and anti-fungal properties. Allicin
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e are now in the midst of cold and flu season. While our immune system works very hard to defend our bodies from disease-causing microorganisms, there are simple steps that we can take to help. Washing your hands is crucial to helping ward off the flu, but strengthening your immune system really starts with choosing to follow a healthy lifestyle year-round. Exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol, and getting adequate sleep are vital for promoting immunity. In terms of diet, there are several vitamins and minerals that are known to help support the immune system. Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and zinc are commonly known for their immune-boosting properties. A well-balanced diet should provide all of these nutrients in adequate amounts. However, there are a few special foods that can help nourish the body and fuel your immunity this season:
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ADVICE Dear Lisa Dear Lisa, I am tired of yo-yo dieting and I recently heard about Intuitive Eating. What is it and is it an alternative to dieting? Hi Brittany, You mentioned the term yo-yo dieting, which is a common phrase used by those who repeatedly lose weight by dieting followed by gaining weight when falling off of the diet wagon. The cycle continues until we change the way we view food and its true purpose in our lives. Intuitive Eating is a wonderful and healthy alternative to dieting and involves making food choices based on hunger, satiety and pleasure without experiencing feelings of guilt related to food rules and various self-defeating thoughts and beliefs. Intuitive Eating aides in healing your mind and body from the effects of dieting. We view it as a mind-body approach to health by listening and responding to the messages of your body in order to meet your own individual physical and psychological needs. Learning to feed your body when it is telling you it is hungry is freeing. Intuitive Eating is a
Lisa Brown-Eisel way to connect with your body’s natural hunger and fullness signals while letting go of the guiltiness associated with food choices. Dieting promotes restriction, weight and body image focus and risks to one’s health. Some of the repercussions being a lack of trust in your body, the yo-yo dieting that you
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mentioned and an array of eating disorders. If you are eating intuitively then you are choosing to eat foods that you enjoy, those that are satisfying and filling. Interestingly enough, as you are learning to trust your body the temptation to overeat lessens, the health risks lessen and so does the cycle of weight gain and weight loss and all of the feelings that come along with it. One of the requirements of eating intuitively is to learn to distinguish between physical hunger and psychological/ emotional hunger. Physical hunger would be the hunger pains we feel because our stomach is empty, we feel the rumbling sounds, some people experience irritability and lack of energy. Psychological or emotional hunger might consist of times where we are eating, stuffing, escaping from our feelings and not dealing
with them appropriately. Emotional eating is very common, food can be thought of as anesthetizing in the moment but there are many negative consequences as a result of emotional eating. Just a few are weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes and fatigue. There are 10 Principals of Intuitive Eating that were created by two dieticians, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch in 1995. They co-authored the book, Intuitive Eating, which explains the philosophy and worth checking out. Lisa Brown-Eisel, LCSW is a psychotherapist in private practice with experience in working with clients dealing with eating disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders. Email LBESW@optonline.net or visit www.hopehealstheheart.com.
HEALTH NEWS Northwell Adds Substance Use Psychiatrist Roopali Roopali Parikh, MD, a psychiatrist substance use disParikh who specializes in substance use dis- orders in Nassau order, has joined Northwell Health and Queens, all of Physician Partners’ Behavioral which also accept most insurance. Health Group Practice in Manhasset. Parikh, whose practice is located The practice is one of the few private at 1554 Northern Boulevard, will see behavioral health facilities in Nassau patients Monday through Thursday. County to accept most commercial She is part of a team that includes insurance. other full-time psychiatrists, a part“For those patients seeking time child and adolescent psychiaaddiction services who may be less trist, psychiatric nurse practitioners, comfortable attending an addiction and five licensed clinical social clinic setting, the addition of Dr. workers. After earning her bachelor’s Parikh to our group practice offers degree in nursing science from Seton an alternative option that accepts Hall University, she received her insurance,” said Blaine Greenwald, medical degree from the Medical MD, vice president and executive University of Lublin, Poland. After director of the Behavioral Health completing her psychiatry residency Service Line for Northwell Health. at Larkin Community Hospital, “At Northwell, we are trying to South Miami, FL, Parikh completed address the opioid epidemic by a fellowship program in addiction psychiatry at ZHH. creating diverse and affordable Parikh is a member of the access points for patients and American Psychiatric Association families confronting substance use and American Academy of disorders.” Addiction Psychiatry. She has In 2018, 110 people died of opioid overdoses in Nassau County, published articles in The American according to the most recent Journal on Addictions, “Predictors statistics from the New York State of Binge Drinking in Elderly Department of Health. Americans” and in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, “Addressing Northwell Health’s Zucker PTSD and Suicide in U.S. Veterans.” Hillside Hospital (ZHH) also operates one hospital-based and —Submitted by Northwell Health three community-based clinics for
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Natural Results with New Deep Plane Facelift Technique Andrew A. Jacono, M.D., F.A.C.S. under local anesthesia and takes approximately an hour and a half to perform. Since general anesthesia is not necessary, my hybrid lift is a safe procedure as well. Andrew Jacono, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a global authority in the field of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and is often called upon by colleagues and media around the world to provide his expert opinion. Dr. Jacono is a New York Magazine top doctor and was elected one of the Best Plastic Surgeons in America by Harper’s Bazaar. He is known for his original, advanced approach to nonsurgical and minimally invasive facial rejuvenation with flawless, yet natural results. His current patient base consists of prominent American and international socialites, television news personalities, editors, models, actors, actresses and everyday men and women interested in rejuvenating their appearance. To learn more about Dr. Jacono or any of his cutting-edge facial rejuvenation procedures, please call his New York or Great Neck offices at 212-570-2500 or 516-773-4646. You can also visit his website at NewYorkFacialPlasticSurgery.com.
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Meet ROSA: A New Innovation In Pediatric Epilepsy Treatment Cohen Children’s Medical Center is the first on Long Island to use the seizure-fighting robot There are nearly 500,000 children in the U.S. living with the seizure disorder known as epilepsy. For many pediatric epilepsy patients, medication or diet can control or eliminate seizures. For others, surgical intervention may be necessary. As a leader in epilepsy and neurosurgery, Cohen Children’s Medical Center is the first pediatric program on Long Island to use ROSA—a new robotic operating surgical assistant that makes epilepsy and other pediatric neurosurgery procedures more precise and safe. ROSA the robot is giving pediatric epilepsy patients at Cohen Children’s an easier path to treatment.
accurately detect and characterize seizure activity. Once the electrodes are in place, patients are monitored for seizure activity, and Cohen Children’s surgeons use the data collected to create a more targeted treatment plan. Cohen Children’s is one of the New York metropolitan area’s largest providers of pediatric neurosurgery.
WHAT IS ROSA AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT? ROSA uses a robotic arm that is able to target suspected areas of seizure activity through small incisions in the skull. This minimally invasive approach eliminates the need to open the skull to pinpoint seizures. With ROSA’s assistance, surgeons can get the same results, while reducing the risk of infection and strain on the patient. A PRECISE PATHWAY ROSA uses a powerful navigation system and a robotic arm that provides exceptional dexterity and control of movement. It has surgical planning software that allows surgeons to download preoperative imaging scans and create accurate 3D maps of the brain. During the procedure, the robotic arm can be fitted with various instruments and guided to precise points in the brain. Thin wires, known as depth electrodes, are then placed into the brain to more
ROSA’s surgical planning software allows our neurosurgeons to create 3D maps of the brain.
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Reduces pain and bleeding for quicker healing Increases access to the surgical area due to the robotic arm that mimics human arm movements Provides precise instrument guidance through the robot arm’s high dexterity Reduces operating time due to increased efficiencies, particularly with placement of multiple electrodes for SEEG Eliminates need to remove a portion of the skull
ROSA WEARS MANY HATS In addition to monitoring pediatric epilepsy, Cohen Children’s uses ROSA to support many neurosurgical procedures, including stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG), thermal ablation of seizure foci or tumors, deep brain stimulation (DBS) and surgical treatment of movement disorders. It can also be used for a variety of minimally invasive neurological procedures, including laser ablation, responsive neurostimulation (RNS) electrode placement, biopsy and endoscopy.
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Samantha sees Dr. Palmer as more than her urologist—she sees a “Super Doctor” who fixed her kidney.
Children, like Samantha, see us differently. Because we care for them differently. Samantha was born with a severe kidney condition, which put her at continuous risk of infection. But Dr. Palmer monitored her and provided the best care throughout her early years, eventually performing a specialized surgery that cured her.
Lane “Super Doctor” Palmer by 8-year-old Samantha
And now, Samantha enjoys life as an active, sassy 8-year-old. And, as far as she’s concerned, Dr. Palmer is so much more than just her doctor—he’s her hero with special healing powers. “He is nice and amazing, and has helped me since I was born,” she said. “He is my Super Doctor.” Read Samantha’s full story at Northwell.edu/SuperSam
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Dr. Alan Hartman, Northwell’s executive director of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, leads a team in open-heart surgery at the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital. (Photo credit by Northwell Health)
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Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital Achieves Honor
he Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) has achieved three-star overall quality ratings—the highest possible ranking—in all five cardiac surgical categories analyzed by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). Of approximately 992 cardiothoracic surgical programs that submitted their data to STS from the United States and Canada, NSUH is one of only three cardiac programs in the U.S. and the only one in New York State to receive the society’s highest performance rating. A nonprofit organization representing more than 7,600 surgeons, researchers and other health professionals worldwide, STS strives to ensure the best possible outcomes for surgeries of the heart, lungs, esophagus and other procedures within the chest by enhancing the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality of care through education, research and advocacy. The STS star rating system is one of the most sophisticated and highly
regarded overall measures of qualpossible by the amazing work and ity in health care, rating the benchselfless commitment our staff bring to marked outcomes of cardiothoracic the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital surgery programs in isolated coronary every day.” artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, Based on STS’s stringent review, isolated aortic valve replacement the outcomes of NSUH’s (AVR) surgery, CABG + AVR cardiothoracic surgical surgery, isolated mitral service were benchmarked valve replacement/repair against the other 992 (MVRR), and CABG + cardiac programs. The STS MVRR surgery. Adult Cardiac Surgery “We are incredibly The superior Report analyzed data proud to be recogparticipants ratings reflect the from nized by the STS for for all five cardiac leadership, exper- surgical categories being one of three programs in the tise and collabora- over a three-year county, and the only (January tion of our cardiac period one in New York State, 2016-December surgery teams in to achieve the highest 2018), the most recent rating possible in all reporting data period the region five categories,” said available. The ratings Alan R. Hartman, –Alan R. Hartman are calculated using a combination of qualiMD, senior vice ty measures for specific procedures. president and executive director of Three other Northwell hospitals cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Northwell Health. “Achieving a three- with cardiothoracic surgery programs star, overall rating in all five cardiac also earned prestigious three-star surgery categories could only be made quality overall ratings by STS: Lenox
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Hill Hospital in Manhattan earned a top rating for isolated CABG surgery and isolated MVRR surgery; Staten Island University Hospital earned a top rating for isolated CABG surgery; and Southside Hospital in Bay Shore distinguished itself for isolated AVR and CABG + AVR surgery. “We are extremely proud of our colleagues at Southside, Lenox Hill and Staten Island for achieving the highest quality ratings by the STS in their respective cardiac surgical categories,” said Hartman. “The superior ratings reflect the leadership, expertise and collaboration of our cardiac surgery teams in the region.” Hartman noted that participation in the STS adult cardiac surgery database is voluntary, highlighting the importance of Northwell’s commitment to quality improvement and transparency of outcomes. The Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital was recognized for being one of the nation’s top 50 hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News and World Report.
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Vivo Health Pharmacy Receives ACHC Accreditation
ivo Health Pharmacy, a specialty pharmacy that provides services at several Northwell Health hospitals and ambulatory facilities, has been recognized for its quality of patient care. Vivo Health Specialty Pharmacy and Vivo Health Pharmacy received accreditation by demonstrating compliance to national standards through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), a nonprofit organization that has stood as a symbol of quality and excellence since 1986. Vivo Health Pharmacy also received ACHC’s distinction in Oncology, one of only 14 pharmacies to receive this distinction in the country. “Accreditation by ACHC demonstrates our organization’s dedication to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of patient care and performance,” said Onisis Stefas, PharmD, Northwell’s chief pharmacy officer. “This commitment aligns
with our values as an organization. A distinction in Oncology differentiates the clinical services we provide from many of our peers. We are proud of the accomplishments of our team and to be considered part of this elite group.” In 2017, Vivo Health Pharmacy also received the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission Specialty Pharmacy accreditation, a designation bestowed to less than one percent of all pharmacies in the United States. Vivo Health operates pharmacies at nine Northwell locations in New York. They also operate a 15,000-squarefoot fulfillment facility at 225 Community Drive in Great Neck filling an estimated 700 prescriptions per day with custom software, productivity workflows, smart shipping solutions and two pharmacy robots capable of automatically and accurately preparing more than 340 types of medication.
Integrative Approaches to Achieving Optimal Health and Well Being: How we use ancient practices to remedy the stresses and dis-ease of our modern times Tuesday, November 5, 5:30—8:30 pm 2000 Marcus Avenue New Hyde Park, NY Join us to learn how the understanding and use of the ancient technologies of yoga, breathing and meditation lead to more vibrant health and well being body, mind and soul.
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orthwell Health and the differently in women than in men and Americana Manhasset raised affect women disproportionately,” more than $750,000 for said Rosen. “At the Katz Institute we women’s health at the 27th annual are disrupting the way women receive Katz Institute for Women’s Health their medical care and are creating a Luncheon and Fashion Event prebetter, smarter approach to women’s sented by the Partners Council for health.” Women’s Health. The Katz Institute was created in The event—attended by more than 2008 thanks to the vision and gener500 supporters, patients and clinicians osity of Iris and Saul Katz and is an and held at Old Westbury Gardens— expanded approach to women’s health was hosted by Rosanna Scotto, co-anthat focuses on advancing sex- and chor of Fox 5’s Good Day New York, gender-based research to shape better and supported critical women’s health care for all women everywhere, and programming at the Katz Institute for also connects women to the vast Women’s Health and the Center for resources within Northwell Health. Cancer, Pregnancy and Reproduction. You can advocate for women’s To date, the Katz Institute Luncheon health by joining the Katz Women’s and Fashion Event has raised nearly Circle, a membership group of women From left: Rosanna Scotto, Ruth Slade, Roger $11 million in support of women’s and Charlotte Blumencranz, Dayle Katz. who share an interest in learning health. about health and wellness topics that Charlotte and Roger Blumencranz affect them and the women they care to help women like Gina.” addressing the disparities women exwere honored for their nearly five deNorthwell’s Senior Vice President for perience in health care and is working about. Visit the Northwell Health cades of support to Northwell Health Foundation website for additional Women’s Health, Stacey Rosen, MD, to advance care for all women. and have been lifelong champions of information. spoke about how the Katz Institute is “Many conditions present women’s health initiatives. They’ve served as trustees and board members, helped found the Partners Council for Women’s Health and spearheaded countless fundraising initiatives and galas. “Charlotte and Roger have been tremendous partners and have created a legacy of giving that spreads to It may be a tiny footprint for newborns, but the the country. Since its launch at Katz, more than 100 those around them, including their introduction of CertaScan Technologies at Katz newborns have received the scan. The device is also children,” said Brian Lally, senior vice Women’s Hospital at North Shore University Hospital available in Northern Westchester Hospital and Lenox president and chief development (NSUH) represents a giant leap forward in the area of Hill Hospital, both members of Northwell Health. officer at Northwell Health. “Their patient security and peace of mind for new parents. “The new technology is important because it allows deep-rooted support has improved the With the introduction of CertaScan, NSUH becomes us to provide an additional level of security for our lives of millions of Northwell patients.” the first hospital on Long Island to capture high-resnewborns,” said John Bosco, Northwell’s senior vice Northwell patient Gina Neri told olution newborn footprints to be used for precise president and chief information officer. “It gives new her emotional story of learning she identification in situations like abduction, lost baby or parents peace of mind to know that their baby is safe was pregnant and then weeks later natural disaster. while in the hospital, and that finding out she had colon cancer. Gina The Newborn Safety System, their footprints will be stored shared how she went to many doctors, which uses LiveScan Technology, securely in the cloud for identifiall who said she needed to terminate offers several advantages to the cation purposes.” her pregnancy, until she found her ink pads traditionally employed Erika Auerbach and her surgeon, Jerald Wishner, MD, co-dito capture newborn footprints. husband, Dr. Adam Auerbach, rector of the Institute for Robotic Aside from offering 24/7 access of Syosset, were thrilled to and Minimally Invasive Surgery and to a forensic expert who could welcome their newborn son, director of the Minimally Invasive quickly identify a baby’s identity Spencer, into the world on Oct. and Colorectal Surgery Program at should the need arise, CertaScan 7. They were also very happy to Northwell’s Northern Westchester is quicker and easier to use than learn that their son’s first footHospital. Wishner performed robotic current ink systems. And, the print was handled in high-tech Proud parents Dr. Adam Auerbach surgery and as Gina put it, “He saved digital footprints and security fashion, without the mess and and Erika Auerbach watch their not one life, but two.” Months later, newborn-son, Spencer, have his footfuss of the traditional inkpad. photo, automatically linked to Gina gave birth to a healthy baby girl, prints digitally recorded, with assistance “Of course, we hope we’ll the mother’s fingerprints, can be Gianna Hope. never have to make use of this stored efficiently in the newborn’s from nurse Sue O’Reilly. “One in 1,000 women will get a technology for security purelectronic medical record. Much cancer diagnosis during pregnancy poses, ” said Dr. Auerbach. “We learned that the baby’s like fingerprints, footprints are a biometric and unique and don’t know where to turn,” footprints to each baby. They can be used for identification are stored in the cloud and can be downsaid Richard Barakat, MD, physiloaded at some future time. It’s cool to know that there throughout a lifetime. cian-in-chief and director of the might be a T-shirt or mug in the baby’s future.” The scanners, which have been in use since 2014, Northwell Health Cancer Institute. —Submitted by Northwell Health are currently found in more than 100 hospitals around “Northwell has created the Center for Cancer, Pregnancy and Reproduction
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Cancer Institute Receives Quality Certification
orthwell Health Cancer Institute locations at Monter Cancer Center, Northwell Cancer Institute at Huntington, Imbert Cancer Center in Bay Shore and Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow have each received certification from the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Program, LLC (QOPI), an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. (ASCO). The QOPI certification is valid for three years and signifies Northwell’s oncology practices meet nationally-recognized standards for quality cancer care. QOPI is a voluntary self-assessment and improvement program to help hematology-oncology and medical oncology practices assess the quality of the care they provide to patients. About 300 practices nationwide are currently certified. “We’re extremely proud to receive this certification from the ASCO’s QOPI Certification Program,” said Tony Philip, MD, director of quality and patient safety at Northwell Health Cancer Institute. “This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering outstanding cancer care to our patients across the region. Earning the certification took tremendous teamwork among our nurses, pharmacists, physicians and administrative leadership.” The QOPI Certification Program for outpatient oncology practices is the first program of its kind for oncology in the nation. The seal designates those practices that successfully meet the standards and objectives of the program, which includes scoring above threshold on the key QOPI quality measures and meeting chemotherapy safety standards established by ASCO and the Oncology Nursing Society. QOPI analyzes individual practice data and compares these to more than 170 evidence-based and consensus quality measures. To become certified, practices have to meet core standards in areas of treatment, including creating a safe environment—staffing, competencies, and general policy; treatment planning, patient consent, and education; ordering, preparing, dispensing, and administering chemotherapy; monitoring after chemotherapy is administered, including adherence, toxicity, and complications; treatment planning; staff training and education; chemotherapy orders and drug preparation; patient consent and education; safe chemotherapy administration and monitoring and assessment of patient well-being. —Submitted by Northwell Health
Medicinal Plants BY JOHN SPAGNOLI editorial@antonmediagroup.com
In the past, people have used certain plants that are actually harmful. Several hundred years ago people were eating tomato plants, which we now know to be poisonous. Tomato plants are in the nightshade family and were also grown as an ornamental plant. But as for medicinal plants, let’s leave that to the professionals. Walking through your nearest health food store or pharmacy, you will find yourself lost in a sea of supplements. Supplements are mainly used for weight loss, improved energy or even to increase brain function. Personally, I would check with your doctor to make sure it can be used with current medications. But thousands of plants have been used for medicinal purposes, so let’s take a look at a few. Ginkgo biloba These trees have grown for thousands of years in China. Ginkgo leaves are used to help aid many ailments, including brain function, depression, anxiety and improved heart health. These are the claims that the FDA, Food and Drug administration states have not been evaluated. Gingko has strong antioxidants that help keep your cells healthy, possibly helping to prevent cancers and other health issues. Echinacea This coneflower helps the immune system and protects the body. It can be used to help prevent or help with
colds, but remember to check your label on all medications or supplements. Do not take if pregnant, lactating or have an autoimmune conditions. Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum flower tea is used for your well-being. It is great for seasonal allergies and the tea can help improve visual acuity. Chrysanthemum is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Using chrysanthemum for those with lighter skin tones can increase photosensitivity. New England Aster This plant was used by Native Americans as Aster tea was used to treat earaches, relieve gas pains, stomach aches and fevers. It was also found to be useful for colds and for asthma. Aster plants/ roots contain many minerals and vitamins. Goldenrod Goldenrod has many medicinal uses like healing wounds. It is also a diuretic that helps the kidney prevent kidney stones. It is also suggested that it helps reduce inflammation of muscles. Goldenrod has been used for a number of aliments from everything from diabetes to asthma. Medicinal plants from around the world in ancient to modern times have been used. Before the advent of modern medicine, plants were used to treat many different aliments. As always, check with your doctor if unsure about the usage, be aware of side effects on medications you are currently taking.
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pproximately 1,000 walkers helped raise $100,000 during Long Island’s 11th annual Brain Aneurysm Awareness Walk at Jones Beach State Park, hosted by Northwell Health’s Brain Aneurysm Center and the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Survivors and their families, along with those who lost a loved one, attended the September 21 event, which has raised nearly $800,000 since its inception. Proceeds from the walk will support essential research at the two organizations. “This year’s walk was extra special,” said David J. Chalif, MD, chief of neurosurgery at Southside Hospital and director of Northwell Health’s Brain Aneurysm Center. “While our guest speakers in the past were brain aneurysm survivors, we were touched this year to have as one of our guest speakers Greg McGeady, who lost his older brother to a ruptured brain aneurysm. Hearing Mr. McGeady’s story brought many of us to tears. It was a reminder to all of us that while there are many who are brain
aneurysm survivors, about 30 percent of cases with a ruptured aneurysm are fatal.” McGeady, 34, of Clifton Park, was joined on stage by brain aneurysm survivors Luisina Alonzo, 22, of Bellerose, Queens, and Cynthia Mathis, 40, of New Hyde Park, who each shared their stories.
Walk participants were reminded of the warning signs of a brain aneurysm: severe headache, nausea, blurred or double vision, stiff neck or neck pain, pain above or behind the eye and loss of sensation. —Submitted by Northwell Health
Cancer Institute Receives Massive Grant
An impressive $4.6 million has been awarded to the prestigious program The Institute of Cancer Research at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research has been awarded a five-year, $4.6 million National Cancer Institute (NCI) Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) grant. Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes was one of only 32 institutions nationwide to receive funding from this program—and Northwell’s Cancer Institute was the only center in the tri-state area to participate. “This significant NCI grant will help Northwell’s Cancer Institute to initiate new research clinical trials for our cancer patients and those seeking cutting-edge care in their community,” said Vincent Vinciguera, MD, professor of the Institute of Cancer Research at the Feinstein Institutes and professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine. “Our goals for this grant, which extends to 2023, are to increase the diversity and inclusion of underrepresented populations in our clinical trials. Our focus will include outreach to Latino communities in Nassau County and Queens and to recruit patients into relevant clinical trials.” NCORP is a national network of investigators, cancer care providers, academic institutions and other organizations that brings cancer clinical trials and cancer care delivery studies to people in their communities. The grants are designed to
trials and accrue 446 new patients through 2019. “As the Northwell Cancer Institute continues to expand across the region, we must seek ongoing participation in national grants to stay at the forefront of advances in cancer care and offer patients in our diverse communities the most advanced treatment possible,” said Richard Barakat, MD, director of the Institute of Cancer Research at the Feinstein Institutes, physician-in-chief and director of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, and senior vice president of the health system’s Approximately 1,000 participants in annual Brain Cancer Service Line. Additionally, to increase access to cancer services Aneurysm Awareness Walk raised $100,000 to and clinical trials, Northwell Health Cancer Institute help fund essential research. and nearly a dozen community-based cancer (Photo by Northwell Health) organizations and government groups two years ago formed ACCESS Consortium. The consortium last help improve outcomes for cancer prevention, month launched a new consumer-based website treatment and survivorship by funding clinical www.canceraccessconsortium.com. trials and cancer care delivery to professionals “Expanding clinical trials is a major focus of in their own communities. Previously known as Northwell’s mission to give tens of thousands of the NCI Community Clinical Oncology Program, active and future cancer patients the best options Northwell Health Cancer Institute has completed more than 350 NCI-sponsored and funded clinical for innovative treatment,” said Kevin J. Tracey, MD, president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes. cancer research trials involving nearly 9,000 “The NCI support of our efforts is a valuable asset participants over a 30-year period. for our patients.” In 2014, the Feinstein Institutes received a —Submitted by The Feinstein Institute for five-year, $4.1 million NCI grant that allowed Medical Research Northwell Health to open an additional 46 clinical
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