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BRIDGES A Resource Guide Featuring Many of the Healthcare Services Provided to the Community

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Master of Arts in

MEDICAL HUMANITIES, COMPASSIONATE CARE AND BIOETHICS Not just for healthcare professionals, this program serves students from a wide range of disciplines and professional backgrounds, building on a commitment to medical humanism and ethics that has defined education for Stony Brook students for more than three decades.

The 30-credit Master of Arts program can be completed in as little as one year.

“It is through my Master of Arts in Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics that I was able to enrich my knowledge base to include an ethical, medical and legal approach to often challenging situations.”

— Robyn McKeefrey, MA Program Graduate

“The MA program opened my eyes to new avenues to connect to our patients with respect and compassion. It inspired me to pilot a program for Arts in Medicine, which has made my staff more receptive to the non-medical needs of their patients.”

— Linda Bily, MA Program Graduate

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Bridges Times Beacon Record News Media P.O. Box 707 Setauket, NY 11733 Telephone: 631-751-7744 desk@tbrnewspapers.com www.tbrnewsmedia.com Publisher Leah S. Dunaief Advertising Director Kathryn Mandracchia General Manager Johness Kuisel Managing Editor Phil Corso Editorial Giselle Barkley Phil Corso Victoria Espinoza Elana Glowatz Desirée Keegan Ellen Recker Heidi Sutton Art and Production Directors Beth Heller Mason Wendy Mercier Art and Production Janet Fortuna Sharon Nicholson Internet Strategy Director Rob Alfano Advertising Elizabeth Bongiorno Laura Johanson Robin Lemkin Jackie Pickle Michael Tessler Minnie Yancey

From Kenneth Kaushansky, MD Stony Brook University is in the midst of a historic capital campaign that will have a transformative impact on Stony Brook Medicine.

The seven-year, $600 million campaign, launched publicly on Nov. 21, 2015, after a silent phase that lasted from 2011 to 2015. It will include Stony Brook Medicine’s groundbreaking research and clinical services.

This campaign may impact you or someone you love.

Currently the University stands just $174 million away from reaching our ambitious goal. Stony Brook Medicine’s share of that amount will provide funding for Stony Brook University Cancer Center ($25 million) and Stony Brook University Neurosciences Institute ($20 million).

Other recipients include Stony Brook University Heart Institute, Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, the School of Nursing, School of Health Technology and Management, and School of Social Welfare.

Building the new Stony Brook Children’s Hospital has been one of our most visible and heartwarming campaign initiatives. There has been

Kenneth Kaushansky, MD, Senior Vice President, Health Sciences, and Dean, Stony Brook University School of Medicine

research and discovery. Our metric of success, for each breakthrough and each treatment, is the health of our community.

We’re providing the best ideas in medicine, thanks to you.

From the publisher The Vietnam War was still in full fury when my husband was discharged and we left Sheppard Air Force base in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he had been the chief of ophthalmology for two years, and headed home. “Home” was a bit problematic. We had grown up in the New York area, where our families still lived. We wanted to settle close to them and had preferences.

We wanted a university community for its academic, cultural and worldly aspects.

We wanted a top medical community, a village with a sense of its own history and pride in its roots, and a good school district.

We also wanted a beautiful place with great recreational activities, near the water.

We found such a location and have lived here going on five decades. It has seldom disappointed, in part because of the presence of Stony Brook University. And even as we raised our family here and grew our careers, so did SBU grow in prestige and in what it offers the community. In fact, the scope of its

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enormous community support to help raise $25 million for Suffolk County’s only children’s hospital. Inspired by an anonymous matching challenge of $9 million in 2011, thousands of Long Island businesses and individuals — including former patients and their families — made gifts to help build a state-of-the-art facility that will let us expand access to the best pediatric care and research close to home.

This past July, our “topping-off” ceremony — putting the final steel beam into place — for the Children’s Hospital signaled a significant milestone in the construction of our new facility, slated for occupancy in 2017.

The event also launched the Knapp Swezey Foundation’s $2.5 million matching challenge to help raise the remaining funds. The Foundation has pledged a dollar-for-dollar match on all donations made between now and June 30. (To double the value of your gift to Stony Brook Children’s, visit www. stonybrook.edu/childrenschallenge.)

So how do we achieve our lofty ambitions? Only with your help. Your support enables Stony Brook Medicine to pursue the best medical practices,

Meeting the healthcare needs of Suffolk County Stony Brook’s expansion efforts ...........................S6 Patient portal: Manage healthcare online..........S6 Transforming healthcare in Suffolk County .....S8

activities is probably beyond any one person’s understanding. There is mutual benefit between town and gown.

To help you, our readers, see what is available on campus and off, we have partnered with the university to bring you a comprehensive resource guide to their events.

We also offer the faculty, administrators and university community an overview of the excellent shops and services in our villages that are available to them and to all our readers. So enormous is the story they have to tell that we divided the campus into two halves: east and west.

This publication, timed to be distributed at the beginning of the second semester of the academic year, concentrates on the east campus, Stony Brook Medicine, and describes its many facilities, offerings and schedules, including lectures and performances to which the public is enthusiastically invited during the year.

This resource guide also presents the

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outstanding local business community on the university’s doorstep.

Called “Bridges,” to symbolize the alliance of campus and community and to encourage further interaction between us, this resource guide is distributed in all seven of our hometown newspapers along the North Shore of Suffolk County and to faculty, students and administration throughout SBU. Please read about and take advantage of the many opportunities to enhance our lives by using these bridges, and think about our shared good fortune to live here.

Vascular Center offers specialty care ................S16 Vein care from leading vein specialists ............S16 New weight loss treatment ..................................S18 Diabetes and the power of small goals..............S18

For your heart When your heart is out of rhythm ....................S28 New hope for advanced heart failure ................S30 Keeping your heart healthy at any age..............S30

In an emergency Preventing the top three winter injuries ............S8 Heart attack: Early signs and symptoms..........S13 Taking your child to the ER ................................S13

Best ideas in medicine for children Safe babies, happy families at Stony Brook ......S22 When you suspect a heart problem ...................S22 The Children’s Hospital difference .................... S24 Sports safety: Keep kids in the game ................ S24

For your brain What you should know about epilepsy.............S32 Wellness through mind-body medicine ..........S32

Protecting your good health State-of-the-art imaging ......................................S14 Lung cancer screening .........................................S14

For cancer care Full spectrum of care for prostate cancer ........S26 Cancer and your heart .........................................S28

Meet the new surgical experts .............................S33 The Campaign for Stony Brook ..........................S34 Map of SBU campus ......................................S20-21 Calendar of events .........................................S35-37 North Shore Business Directory......................S39

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From vision to reality: An update on Stony Brook’s expansion efforts

By L. Reuven PasteRnak, MD

L. Reuven Pasternak, MD, CEO, Stony Brook University Hospital, and Vice President for Health Systems, Stony Brook Medicine, provides an update on Stony Brook’s expansion efforts and explains how this will benefit the community.

For quite some time, Stony Brook has had a vision to create the preeminent healthcare delivery system for Suffolk County working in collaboration with regional hospitals, post-acute care providers, care management organizations, behavioral health providers, community-based organizations and community physician practices. Much of this planning is now taking shape as we watch our vision become reality.

Stony Brook Medicine’s proposed affiliation with Southampton Hospital recently reached a major milestone, having received contingent approval of a Certificate of Need (CON) by the New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council. A rigorous process, the CON outlines the affiliation in comprehensive detail, including its financial and operational impact, as well as support of the community’s healthcare

needs. Once the short list of contingencies is met, final NYS Department of Health approval of the merger will be granted.

Remaining approvals include the New York State Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the New York State Comptroller. The affiliation is expected to formally begin in fall 2016.

Stony Brook and Southampton have enjoyed a longstanding partnership in providing healthcare services for the East End of Long Island. This affiliation represents a tremendous opportunity to forge an even closer relationship, bringing together the intimacy and accessibility of a high-quality community hospital with the specialized clinical resources and educational programs of an academic medical center.

Looking to the North Fork of the Island, Stony Brook and Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH) are moving forward with next steps toward an affiliation — following a unanimous vote by Eastern Long Island Hospital’s Board of Trustees. This will allow both hospitals to continue to bring new and strengthened clinical services to the North Fork, including Shelter Island.

Stony Brook and ELIH also share a long history of working closely together to improve healthcare access and quality.

Stony Brook clinicians have staffed and assisted in the development of ELIH inpatient behavioral health programs, cared for patients who needed specialty services not available at ELIH, and provided support and patient transport services during times of emergency.

The next step is for Stony Brook Medicine and Eastern Long Island Hospital to develop an integration and affiliation agreement. Then, the State University of New York Board of Trustees will need to approve the transaction. And finally, multiple regulatory steps must be approved through various New York State agencies.

In addition, to improve access to primary care and specialty care services throughout Suffolk County, Stony Brook Medicine is planning to open three new healthcare facilities in Center Moriches, Riverhead and Commack. These new ambulatory locations will provide Long Islanders with access to the expertise of Stony Brook Medicine physicians conveniently close to home.

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Online resource makes it easier and easier for Stony Brook patients to manage their care MyHealtheLife is Stony Brook Medicine’s patient portal — a secure, HIPAA-compliant online resource that allows patients to easily view and manage their health information and connect with their doctors. And it’s available to you whether you are a patient at Stony Brook University Hospital or at many of our outpatient locations.

Here’s some of what you can now do online with MyHealtheLife: • R equest and check appointments, print them and add them to your calendar • Renew prescriptions • V iew your health profile and immunization history • A ccess pathology and radiology results dating back to 2010, as well as PT/INR, imaging and oncology marker test results

There are new wellness tools to help you track your weight, activity, nutrition, connect with personal Fitbit devices and more. You can even send messages to your physician and soon you will be able to pay bills for hospital and ambulatory service visits.

Other enhancements include a mobile version of the app for IOS (for iPhones and iPads) and Android devices, as well as a Spanish version of MyHealthLife online. You can also now access a health library, which can provide helpful information about medications, results and/or health issues.

To sign up for MyHealtheLife, simply provide your email address while you are at your doctor’s office or before you leave the hospital. A link to the portal will then be emailed so that you can set up your account. And now minors (and their parents) will have access to their portal up to the age of 12.

Visit www.stonybrookmedicine.edu to learn more and click on the Patient Portal button located at the bottom of the home page.

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Transforming the face of healthcare in Suffolk County

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he Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program represents a historic opportunity to change how healthcare is delivered in Suffolk County.

Known in Suffolk County as the Suffolk Care Collaborative (SCC), the initiative is led by Stony Brook Medicine.

The Office of Population Health at Stony Brook Medicine oversees the SCC and is responsible for coordinating more than 500 county-wide organizations, including: • S uffolk County Community Health Centers • All Suffolk County hospitals • Skilled nursing facilities • C ertified home health and long-term care agencies • Federally qualified health centers

• B ehavioral health and social service agencies • Substance abuse agencies • Individual physician practices • Pharmacies • Community-based organizations • O ther integral healthcare delivery system partners The program promotes communitylevel collaborations with a focus on improving healthcare for patients covered by Medicaid and those who are uninsured.

Through the DSRIP program, a total of $7.4 billion in federal funding is available to providers in New York State over a five-year period to support projects aimed at achieving three central efforts: improving the patient experience of care (including quality and satisfaction); improving the health of populations; and reducing the per capita cost of care.

The overall goal of the DSRIP program is to reduce avoidable emergency room visits and avoidable hospital admissions among Medicaid beneficiaries and uninsured individuals by 25 percent over five years.

The plan is to accomplish this goal through enhanced collaboration among providers, improved electronic and direct communications, and ready access to primary care and behavioral health services.

Some of the 11 focus areas of the SCC are: pediatric asthma home-based self-management care, diabetes care, cardiovascular care, behavioral health access, substance abuse prevention programs and access to chronic disease preventive care.

Central to all is a coordination-of-care effort using care managers, coordinators, navigators and health coaches entrenched in the community to support healthcare providers and patients to achieve individual health goals. Connecting with patients at the point of care, identifying their needs and providing appropriate support in the community will help prevent unnecessary emergency room

Collaboration among healthcare providers is a key to the success of DSRIP.

visits and hospitalizations, and support a healthier population.

The SCC will be eligible to receive approximately $300 million based on meeting established pay-for-reporting and pay-for-performance targets over the program’s five-year implementation period. The incentive is designed to provide reimbursement for significant transformations in care.

Suffolk County has approximately 170,000 uninsured residents and 240,000 Medicaid enrollees who can benefit from the program’s initiatives. And because

improvements made will affect the overall healthcare delivery system, they have the potential to benefit everyone — enhancing the patient experience and outcomes throughout the county.

When providers collaborate on patient care, information can be shared, test duplication can be avoided and preventive measures can be put in place to help all patients stay healthier.

To learn more about the Suffolk Care Collaborative, visit www.suffolkcare.org.

Top three winter injuries — and how to prevent them In addition to the cold, winter heralds its own specific set of potential injuries.

The top three winter injuries are falls, vehicle crashes and burns.

Kristi Ladowski, MPH, Injury Prevention Coordinator at Stony Brook Medicine’s Trauma Center, has seen them all, and offers the following prevention advice.

Falls. When there is snow and ice, there is always the possibility for falls. Step carefully, wear rubber-soled boots and stay alert. In fact, walk like a penguin: Spread your feet, bend your knees, put your arms out and take smaller, slower steps. Avoid carrying too much to keep your hands free, and wear gloves instead of using your pockets for warmth.

For older adults, falls can be much more serious, so it is important to have a plan in place. For example, don’t go outside if you don’t have to, let the mail wait, hire someone to shovel your walkway — whatever will keep you safe.

Motor vehicle crashes. These tend to occur for two reasons: poor visibility

and an inability to stop in time. For the first, make sure you clean off your windshield and windows thoroughly of ice and snow. For the second, drive, turn and brake slowly, always leaving more stopping room (three to four times greater than usual) during winter months. Remember: when temperatures drop to 32 degrees or below, there is a risk of ice on the roads and it is often hard to spot.

Burns. Hot liquids can burn like fire.

Liquid at 156 degrees Fahrenheit can cause a third-degree burn in one second.

Most hot drinks, like coffee and tea, are served at 160 degrees or hotter. To avoid burns, use spill-proof mugs and never drink a hot beverage while holding a child. Curious toddlers can spill hot liquids by pulling on tablecloths, place mats and pot handles. Be sure to keep all hot liquids out of reach of children and closely supervise them when they are around hot liquids.

As Suffolk County’s largest Regional Trauma Center (Level 1, the highest state-

designated level), Stony Brook treats these winter injuries, along with providing a level of care beyond the capabilities of the emergency rooms at local hospitals 24/7.

In fact, patients who arrive at community hospitals with serious illness or injury are often transported to Stony Brook.

In addition, recent statistics show that

Stony Brook is one of two hospitals in New York with the best survival rates for seriously injured patients among all the trauma centers in the state.

To learn more about injury prevention and Stony Brook’s Trauma Center, visit www.trauma.stonybrookmedicine.edu.

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Heart attack: Know the early signs and symptoms

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ith Long Island’s only accredited chest pain center — and one of only ten statewide — Stony Brook University Heart Institute is a leader in saving the lives of heart attack victims.

The key is getting patients treated as fast as possible, so less heart muscle is damaged, said Stony Brook Heart Institute Chest Pain Center Coordinator Pamela Kostic, RN, CCCC. And educating the community to recognize possible heart attack symptoms — and take action — is a vital part of that.

What is a heart attack?

A heart attack occurs when an area of the heart muscle dies or is permanently damaged because of inadequate blood and oxygen supply. Immediate attention is necessary; the faster the artery can be opened, the less damage to the muscle and the more quickly the heart can recover. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association guidelines are to open the blockage in 90 minutes or less (called doorto-balloon time, which spans arrival at the hospital until the blockage is cleared). Stony Brook Medicine has achieved an average time of 46 minutes, well below this target.

Early heart attack symptoms don’t always involve the chest Although chest pain is a classic symptom, other signs can be subtler. There may be discomfort you wouldn’t define as “pain” and it may be felt in other places, like the inner arm — often, but not always, the left arm — or in the jaw or teeth. It may get worse with activity and improve with rest. It may come and go, increasing a bit each time it comes. It may feel like indigestion or the flu. You may feel extra tired, short of breath or sweaty.

Or you may feel anxious, like something is wrong. And these signs can occur, hours, days, even weeks before the heart attack.

Symptoms differ for men and women Men tend to have their blockages (which cause the heart attack) in their main arteries and feel the classic symptoms of chest pressure, squeezing or heartburn. For more than 70 percent of women who have heart attacks, the first symptom is unusual fatigue, shortness of breath, sleep disturbance, a feeling of anxiety, indigestion or back pain.

Kostic cautions that symptoms can vary. “One 53-year-old man recently came in with nausea and unusual fatigue,” she said. “We discovered his main left artery was 80 percent blocked. Another recent patient was a 42-year-old woman who’d been ignoring pain in her right arm because she thought only left arm pain was a symptom.”

Stony Brook Medicine is recognized as an “Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI,” the highest level of accreditation. The PCI designation means that we use a specialized treatment called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) — ensuring that patients experiencing an acute heart attack receive rapid treatment in the cardiac cath lab to minimize damage to the heart muscle.

EKG (electrocardiograms) transmitted directly from the EMS. This enables our doctors to prepare appropriately, ahead of your arrival at Stony Brook, depending on which arteries appear to be blocked.

Instant EKG in the ER. If you go to the Emergency Room of Stony Brook University Hospital complaining of chest pain or heart attack symptoms, the first person you will see is a registered nurse — not a clerk or a If you suspect a heart attack, what should you do?

It’s best to call 911, rather than drive or get a ride to security guard — and the nurse will perform an EKG within an average of five minutes, before you’ve even the hospital. There are two main reasons for this: registered.

The national benchmark for arrival-to• Ambulances are equipped with defibrillators, which EKG is 10 minutes. Ours is significantly better — just can save your life if your heart attack triggers an five minutes. unstable heart rhythm.

When an EKG doesn’t give the full answer, a super• M ost Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are equipped fast CT scanner in the ER can confirm whether or not with 12-lead EKGs, which means they can transmit results to the hospital electronically en route. At you are in danger of having a heart attack, and often Stony Brook Heart Institute, we assemble the treatment prevent it before it happens. The onset of a heart attack may be difficult to predict, but at Stony Brook, with team and equipment you need before you arrive. our fast 320-slice CT scanner, we can tell if a patient Why a chest pain center matters is in danger or not, then treat that patient immediately If you’re having a heart attack, a chest pain center is and appropriately. The CT scan can also reveal partial where you want to be because it is intentionally designed blockages and the presence of plaque that indicates to provide the most effective and efficient assessment, the need for outpatient treatment. Patients receive diagnosis and treatment of a heart attack. information about the early signs of disease that they can then work to control.

At Stony Brook’s Chest Pain Center, you’ll find: A trauma room just for patients with heart attack symptoms. And if the patient has already been recognized Interested in holding an educational seminar through a pre-transmitted EKG as having one of the on heart attack symptoms at your local most lethal and common types of heart attacks, we have community organization or business? a specially trained team there waiting for them.

Email pamela.kostic@stonybrookmedicine.edu.

Five facts about taking your child to the Emergency Room

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hen your child is sick and needs emergency care, you don’t always have a choice on where to go. Ambulances and emergency medical services may be directed to take your child to the nearest hospital. But if you do have a choice, here are a few things to consider.

resources. Stony Brook understands that children are not small adults, and they need special skills and care.

Stony Brook’s pediatric emergency medicine-trained physicians, acute-care pediatricians and pediatric nurses know how to immediately handle nearly every type of pediatric emergency illness or injury.

Not all emergency departments are the same.

Emergency departments are highly regulated by state and national bodies, which apply designations depending on the level of care provided. For example, a Regional Trauma Center (Level 1, the highest state-designated level) is equipped to handle the most severe injuries and complex cases. Stony Brook has been designated by New York State as a Regional (Level 1) Pediatric Trauma Center, the only one in Suffolk County.

Make sure a wide range of pediatric specialists are available. Emergencies and trauma often require a collaborative approach among subspecialist physicians and teams. For example, a child who was in a car accident may have damage to multiple organ systems and require services of a pediatric neurologist, pediatric orthopedist, pediatric anesthesiologist and pediatric specialty surgeons such as a maxillofacial surgeon.

These experts are among the more than 160 pediatric specialists available at Stony Brook Children’s.

Children’s emergency medicine is different. A pediatric emergency department provides care by specially trained, board-certified doctors who specialize in pediatric emergency medicine. Stony Brook Children’s Hospital has a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department (ED) — separate from the adult ED — that provides access to child- and family-centered

Ensure that the focus stays on the child. There are so many ways to make the emergency experience safer and more comfortable for the child. For example, the team does everything it can to reduce or eliminate pain.

This includes things like numbing cream for IVs, shots and blood draws; intranasal spray medicines for pain;

partnering with the Child Life Services Department to use distracting techniques; allowing parents to be with their child at all times, even during procedures; and treating pain as soon as it arises.

Make “right place, right time” your mantra. In an emergency, every second counts. You want to make sure you get your child to the place that can best meet his or her needs both at the time and if complications ensue.

Having to transfer from a community hospital ED to a Regional Trauma Center (Level 1) or a specialized ED for children can result in a longer time in finding the right diagnosis and starting lifesaving treatment.

Learn more at www.stonybrookchildrens.org/ pediatric-emergency-department.

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What state-of-the-art imaging looks like There are three factors that distinguish an imaging program: • The sophistication of the technology — both the hardware (the equipment) and the software (the algorithms that calibrate imaging studies, positioning and dosage of radiation) • The skill, experience and training of the radiologists, who plan the studies and read the scans • The skill, experience and training of the imaging team, who administer the scans, position the equipment and, just as important, ensure patient comfort during the procedure These are the backbone of Stony Brook Medicine’s advanced imaging program, offering patients in Suffolk County unprecedented access to world-class technologies and accurate readings close to home.

As a regional resource and academic medical center, Stony Brook strongly believes it has an obligation to the people of Suffolk County to continually bring the most up-to-date technology to the region. The technology benefits our patients, as well as surrounding community hospitals so that everyone has access to the most advanced imaging.

Introducing musculoskeletal ultrasound This type of ultrasound produces images through the reflection of sound rather than x-ray based radiation. It is particularly suited for assessing tendon and ligament disorders, as well as evaluating nerve disorders, bursitis, lumps and bumps, and arthritis. The accuracy of ultrasound for diagnosis of many musculoskeletal disorders is similar to that of MRI, but is faster and less expensive to perform.

The musculoskeletal ultrasound is noninvasive and painless. Most procedures can be performed with the patient comfortably lying down or sitting in just 15 to 30 minutes. Often, insurance pre-authorization is not required. Specific disorders for which the ultrasound can be used include: rotator cuff tendon tears and tendon wear; foreign body assessment; tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow; snapping hip pain; bicep and tricep tears; trochanteric bursitis; wrist tendon overuse injuries; hamstring tendon disorders; muscle injuries; finger tendon injuries; knee overuse syndromes; and to assist in tendon, joint and bursal therapeutic injections.

A PET/MRI leader Stony Brook invented magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and played a prominent role in the development of positron emission tomography (PET). It was the first site on Long Island to have this combined technology.

This state-of-the-art equipment is housed in Stony Brook’s outpatient Imaging Center. PET/MRI combines the soft tissue contrast of MRI with the molecular information provided by PET and allows sensitive and accurate imaging — not only what a given disease looks like inside the patient, but also providing that information in the context of physiologic function. This allows for improved, targeted, personalized treatment plans. PET/MRI is used to give rapid and sensitive diagnoses for patients with cancer, to study cardiac diseases, and to evaluate certain neurodegenerative disease and psychological disorders.

Specialized mammography services Stony Brook’s Carol M. Baldwin Breast Care Center was the first on Long Island to offer digital screening mammography, and has a specialized R-2 computerized mammogram double checker. When 3D tomosynthesis was invented, the Center was also one of only a few sites in the world to have a unit, used initially for research purposes and subsequently to assess this technology for clinical applications.

Today, 3D tomosynthesis is used primarily for women with dense breast tissue to allow a more accurate reading than on standard mammography. Stony Brook also provides another screening system for women with dense breasts called automated whole breast ultrasound (ABVS). This modality acquires 3D ultrasound images of the breasts, rendering a slice-by-slice evaluation of complex breast tissues and structures with precise anatomic detail from the skin to the chest wall. It is reviewed in conjunction with the digital mammogram.

A low-dose imaging program Stony Brook’s imaging team specializes in delivering the lowest doses of radiation possible for imaging tests such as computed tomography (CT) scans and x-rays, something particularly important for still-developing children. The team accomplishes this through a combination of sophisticated software, tests carefully calibrated for each individual, and physician training

Lung cancer screening for individuals at high risk By the time an individual develops signs and symptoms of lung cancer, it has often reached an advanced stage when numerous treatments are required and cure rates are significantly lower, up to 92 percent, than those diagnosed at earlier stages.

Bottom line: Early detection can save lives.

That’s the philosophy behind the Lung Cancer Screening Program at Stony Brook Medicine. With state-of-the-art technology and a highly experienced, highly specialized team, lung cancer experts offer annual screenings for people at high risk for lung cancer. During the past year, hundreds of patients have been screened through the program, and several earlystage lung cancers were diagnosed.

Patients who qualify for screening include current and former smokers, ages 50 to 80 years, who have

smoked a pack a day for 30 years or two packs a day for 15 years. Also at risk are those who have other exposures, lung disease or a family history of lung cancer.

The screening consists of a low-dose computed tomography (CT) chest scan and office visit with our lung cancer experts. Most insurances cover this program.

If treatment is needed, you are in the right place.

As part of Stony Brook University Cancer Center, the physicians and healthcare professionals at the Lung Cancer Evaluation Center are experts in evaluating, diagnosing and creating a treatment plan according to each individual’s needs.

For more information and to learn if you qualify for the screening, call (631) 638-7000.

This simultaneous PET/MRI is one of the first scanners in the U.S. dedicated to both clinical and research use. It produces highly accurate images of both structure and function of the body, and is used to diagnose certain cancers, neurodegenerative disease, psychological disorders and cardiac issues.

and experience — without sacrificing accuracy. Here’s what most people may not realize: Low-dose images look different from the higher dose images most doctors are used to seeing, and that means spending the extra time to properly interpret every scan.

Accessible and convenient locations Imaging services are available in five convenient locations throughout Stony Brook, East Setauket and Hampton Bays. An advanced imaging center is opening soon at 1320 Stony Brook Road in Stony Brook.

To schedule appointments at any of these locations, call (631) 638-2121.

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Vascular Center improves access to specialty care The Stony Brook Vascular Center, opened in the fall of 2015, is a spacious new facility in Nicolls Professional Park that offers patients the most advanced diagnostic tests and state-ofthe-art procedure rooms for minimally invasive office-based procedures.

“Stony Brook Medicine’s Vascular Center is one of the important ways that we are enhancing healthcare, by improving access to high-end specialty care and providing an integrated delivery system that will better serve the needs of Long Islanders,” said Reuven Pasternak, MD, CEO, Stony Brook University Hospital and Vice President for Health Systems, Stony Brook Medicine.

The 6,000-square-foot building, located at 23 South Howell Avenue in Centereach, houses the Stony Brook Aortic Center, the Center for Vein Care, Hemodialysis Access Center and Limb Preservation Center. Stony Brook’s vascular specialists provide diagnosis and treatment of a complete range of vascular disorders, including arterial blockages (peripheral artery disease/PAD), aneurysms, carotid artery disease, malformations, dialysis access and vein disease.

“When a patient sees one of our experts at the Vascular Center, they are offered the most focused solution to meet their needs, and in many cases, treatments are performed right here on an outpatient basis,” said Mark Talamini, MD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery, and Chief, Surgical Services, Stony Brook Medicine, “with the goal of being able to return quickly to their everyday activities with an improved quality of life.”

Led by Apostolos Tassiopoulos, MD, all of the Vascular Center’s surgeons have been recognized for their clinical excellence by inclusion in Top Doctors: New York Metro Area. They include Drs. Tony Gasparis, Angela Kokkosis, George Koullias, David Landau, Shang Loh and Nicholas Sikalas.

Center for Vein Care FREE Varicose Vein Screenings Saturday, March 5 • 8 am to 2 pm 864 West Jericho Turnpike Huntington Saturday, March 26 • 8 am to 2 pm 23 South Howell Avenue, Suite G Centereach To register call (631) 444-VEIN or visit www.vein.stonybrookmedicine.edu

“Our outstanding team extends far beyond this building — this new center was designed to offer patients a multidisciplinary approach to treatment,” said Dr. Tassiopoulos. “By delivering care in this manner, patients receive proactive management, early diagnosis and targeted interventions and are able to maintain a quality of life that would have been otherwise compromised. We pride ourselves in not only delivering outcomes that are among the best in the nation, but in treating each patient with a thorough individualized treatment plan to control risk factors, prevent emergencies and ultimately save lives.”

The center offers eight examination rooms equipped with the latest electronic medical record (EMR) technology to allow physicians to review images and other results directly with patients, three consultative offices and an on-site, noninvasive vascular laboratory capable of providing diagnostic imaging services for up to four patients simultaneously.

Also, the center houses a comprehensive procedure room suite, including an operating room with full imaging capabilities and a recovery room, and two procedure rooms equipped with cable television for patients to enjoy during procedures and a changing room.

“Everything has been designed to support optimal diagnosis and treatment in the most advanced, least invasive manner,” said Dr. Gasparis, Director, Center for Vein Care. “This center is truly a marriage between state-of-the-art and comfort.”

“All of our vascular specialists are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, as well as basic and translational research to improve disease management, and importantly, service to our community, such as our free vascular and vein screenings,” said Kenneth Kaushansky, MD, Senior Vice President, Health Sciences, and Dean, Stony Brook University School of Medicine.

Celebrating the opening of Stony Brook Vascular Center, from left, Kenneth Kaushansky, MD, Senior Vice President, Health Sciences and Dean, Stony Brook University School of Medicine; Mark Talamini, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery and Chief of Surgical Services, Stony Brook Medicine; Apostolos Tassiopoulos, MD, Professor of Surgery and Chief, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Stony Brook Medicine; Tony Gasparis, MD, Professor of Surgery and Director, Center for Vein Care, Stony Brook Medicine; John Hutter, MBA, Administrator, Department of Surgery, Stony Brook Medicine; Reuven Pasternak, MD, CEO, Stony Brook University Hospital and Vice President of Health Systems, Stony Brook Medicine; Tom Muratore, Suffolk County Legislator; and Tong Joo (TJ) Gan, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook Medicine

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FREE Vascular Screening

Saturday, April 9 8 am to 4 pm Stony Brook University Heart Institute If you are 60 or older, and have one of the risk factors for vascular disease, call (631) 638-2100 for pre-registration and a brief qualifying interview.

Vein care from leading vein specialists If you suffer from vein disease, you’re not alone. About 50 to 55 percent of women and 40 to 45 percent of men in the United States suffer from some form of vein problem.

One of the most common vein problems is varicose veins, which affects one out of every two people older than the age of 50. While it seems like there are countless healthcare providers offering treatment options, it takes a true vein specialist to properly diagnose and recommend the treatment that’s right for you.

The Center for Vein Care, which is part of Stony Brook Medicine, has convenient locations throughout Long Island. It’s one of just a few centers nationally and

the first center on Long Island to receive full accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.

Led by Tony Gasparis, MD, the team of highly knowledgeable vascular surgeons at the Center for Vein Care include Drs. Angela Kokkosis, George Koullias, David Landau, Shang Loh and Nicholas Sikalas. They use the most advanced, least invasive surgical and nonsurgical techniques. And each patient’s care is tailored specifically to their needs. Many of the treatment options are performed right in the office using local anesthesia or mild sedation, for a pain-free experience.

The Center also now offers VenaSealTM, a superglue treatment for varicose vein disease that was recently approved by the FDA. VenaSeal, which results in instant vein closure, requires no anesthesia, and no need for compression stockings following the procedure.

“At the Center for Vein Care, our goal is twofold: to help restore your legs to their healthy good looks and help you quickly get back into the swing of things,” said Dr. Gasparis.

For a free screening or learn more, call: (631) 444-VEIN or visit www.vein.stonybrookmedicine.edu.

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Stony Brook is first to bring new weight loss treatment to Suffolk A new, nonsurgical procedure for people struggling to lose weight is now available at the nationally accredited Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center at Stony Brook.

FDA-approved in 2015, the OrberaTM Gastric Balloon is intended for people seeking to lose 30 to 50 pounds.

The new device involves a silicone balloon placed in the patient’s stomach using an endoscope, then filled with saline solution.

“The balloon makes portion control easier,” said Aurora Pryor, MD, Director of Stony Brook’s Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center. “There are no incisions, no downtime and minimal risk.” She says the device has had 20 years of successful use internationally.

Credentialed Team Supports Lifestyle Changes Patients with gastric balloons also enjoy a 12-month customized diet and exercise program coached by Stony Brook Medicine’s multidisciplinary team of weight loss experts. Midway through the program, the balloon is removed. By then, most patients are near their goals but the lifestyle coaching continues.

“With a year of practice, they’ve established healthy lifestyle choices that

help keep the weight off,” said Dana Telem, MD, Associate Director of the Center. “Comprehensive, individualized support is part of our surgical and nonsurgical weight loss options.”

Nationally Accredited Programs Often Resolve Diabetes, GERD, Hypertension and More Obesity goes hand in hand with many medical conditions, including diabetes, GERD, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, back and joint pain, sleep apnea and asthma. “The good news is, not only do these health issues improve, but they often resolve completely with our bariatric programs,” said Dr. Telem.

Stony Brook’s success is reflected in its outcomes data — among the top programs nationally — and in its accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). “We’re accredited at the highest level and for the broadest age range, from adolescents to adults,” said Dr. Pryor.

For more information on Orbera or any of Stony Brook’s weight loss programs, call (631) 444-2274 or visit www. bariatrics.stonybrookmedicine.edu.

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Aurora Pryor, MD (right), Director, Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center, Chief of Bariatric, Foregut and Advanced GI Surgery, and Dana Telem, MD (left), Associate Director, Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center

Diabetes and the power of small goals For the many millions of Americans who have or are at risk for diabetes, there’s no shortage of advice.

Patients are usually told to lose weight if they need to, stop smoking, get more exercise and make healthy food choices.

However, according to Joshua Miller, MD, MPH, an endocrinologist who specializes in the treatment of diabetes, patients who try to make fast, radical changes can set themselves up for failure. A person with type 1 diabetes himself, Dr. Miller understands firsthand the many challenges of living with the disease.

“If I have patients who smoke, asking them to quit cold turkey may be impossible for them. They might be able to stop at first — but may soon rebound right back to where they started. The same goes for weight loss. If I tell patients they need to lose 50 pounds, that may feel overwhelming to them.”

Instead, Dr. Miller prefers to help his patients set small, achievable goals. “Instead of asking a pack-a-day

smoker to stop completely, I’ll ask them to smoke just two less cigarettes per day. Or if a patient needs to lose 50 pounds, I’ll ask them to work on losing five pounds by the next appointment.”

“I find that by helping patients set smaller, more realistic goals, they are not only more likely to reach them — they also frequently go even further. It’s often been said that ‘Diabetes is not a sprint; it’s a marathon.’”

Dr. Miller also emphasizes the importance of individualizing treatment, a strategy recommended by the American Diabetes Association. “The goals for a 75-year-old patient may be very different from those of a 25-year-old,” he said. “I prefer to create a customized plan for every patient, with specific goals that fit the needs of that person and his or her lifestyle.”

Learn more about diabetes at free monthly education seminars sponsored by Stony Brook University Hospital.

For information, call (631) 444-4000.

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Stony Brook Medicine expands to advance research and clinical care Stony Brook Medicine’s $423 million expansion project consists of a 240,000-square-foot, eight-story Medical and Research Translation (MART) building and a 225,000-square-foot, 10-story Hospital Pavilion.

The MART will serve as the new home for Stony Brook University Cancer Center and also house advanced biomedical imaging and biomedical informatics. The Hospital Pavilion, with 150 inpatient beds and two floors dedicated to a new Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, will also include a pediatric intensive care unit, adolescent unit, procedure suite, hematology/oncology unit and medical/surgical units. This new complex will also feature an expanded imaging department, a state-of-the-art critical care unit, 12 classrooms and a 300-seat auditorium.

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Safe babies, happy families at Stony Brook Knowing when to allow a normal, healthy physiological process to proceed as expected — which most births do — is as important as knowing when to intervene, according to Stony Brook Medicine obstetrician-gynecologist Elizabeth Garduno, MD, MPH. “That’s why we’re innovators in promoting the best ideas, from simple to highly sophisticated, in mother-baby care,” said Dr. Garduno. That includes: • Pioneering policies to promote family bonding such as skin-to-skin contact between parent and baby immediately after birth • Training every nurse who works with new mothers on how to coach successful breastfeeding, plus having a full-time, certified lactation consultant on the unit • Building the largest midwifery program in Suffolk County, with 14 certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives on staff • Ensuring that induced labors or cesarean sections performed on women who are not in labor between 36 and 39 weeks’ gestation occur only when medically necessary Likewise, the facilities at Stony Brook are designed to create a comfortable, secure environment attuned to the mother’s and baby’s needs. Each private

birthing room within the Labor & Delivery Suite has a bathroom and pullout couch. Private postpartum rooms are equipped for baby and mother to room together.

For those who need a higher level of care, Stony Brook is ready. As a Regional Perinatal Center, Stony Brook provides oversight of all hospitals providing obstetrical services within the region.

Stony Brook is where obstetricians throughout Suffolk County send mothers with obstetrical complications, including risk of pre-term labor, fetal abnormalities, maternal medical conditions and all other complex obstetrical issues.

“This dual capability — supporting the comfort, needs and wishes of families while providing the highest possible level of medical care — makes Stony Brook unique in Suffolk,” said Dr. Garduno. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a perfect example: It was New York’s first all-private, single-bed NICU, which allows the neonatology team to deliver highly individualized, developmentally focused care in a controlled environment that’s also comfortable for families.

For more information, visit www. womenshealth.stonybrookmedicine.edu or call (631) 444-4000 to schedule a tour.

Because of its proven benefits — regulating breathing, improved blood sugar, increased immunity, reduced postpartum depression and increased bonding — Stony Brook promotes skin-to-skin contact for all babies immediately after birth when appropriate.

When you suspect your child has a heart problem Here’s the good news about suspected heart problems in children: After testing, the majority of children are found to be healthy and free of either congenital (born with) or acquired defects.

However, as every parent knows, a suspected heart problem is a big deal, so here are the top four things to consider when seeking help for your child.

Expertise. Just as you wouldn’t let a general electrician repair your computer, you should only seek a board-certified pediatric cardiologist, especially one with additional training in imaging, to evaluate your child’s heart. On Long Island, many parents turn to James Nielsen, MD, Chief, Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, and his team of board-certified pediatric cardiologists. Annually, there are more than 4,000 visits by children to the pediatric heart center — covering everything from fetal cardiology to young adults with congenital heart disease.

Technology. Although technology is only as good as the physicians who use it and interpret the results, you still want to ensure that the most advanced equipment and protocols are used.

Stony Brook Children’s uses state-ofthe-art equipment in a family-centered

environment to perform noninvasive, pain-free testing on an outpatient basis.

Coordinated care. If a problem is discovered, it is important to be connected to additional experts who can immediately develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment plan. The pediatric and congenital heart disease team at Stony Brook coordinates care with other pediatric specialists as needed to ensure access to the most advanced care in Suffolk County and a seamless approach that encompasses the needs of children and families.

Compassion. Navigating the healthcare system when a child has a serious heart disease can be scary and emotional for families. Stony Brook understands this and not only reassures families but also provides ongoing, practical help with Expertise at your fingertips. James Nielsen, MD, Chief, Division of Pediatric Cardiology (left), and every aspect of care to reduce stress, Anthony Green, MRI Technologist, review pediatric heart images. The techniques used at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital are safe, noninvasive and highly accurate. allowing families and children to heal.

Echocardiography Laboratory receives IAC accreditation The Echocardiography Laboratory at Stony Brook Children’s is accredited for fetal and pediatric echocardiography through 2017 by the International Accreditation Commission (IAC). This accreditation means that the Division of Pediatric Cardiology has undergone a thorough review of its operational and technical components by a panel of experts.

Only those facilities found to be providing the highest quality patient care in compliance with national standards receive accreditation. Think of the IAC accreditation as a “seal of approval” from the experts in the field.

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The Children’s Hospital difference Why choose a children’s hospital over, say, your local community hospital when your child needs medical care? One key reason: The children’s hospital difference.

Hospitalization for a child is a very different experience than it is for an adult. A child’s physical, emotional and developmental needs vary, and need to be supported in ways that honor where the child is at and what he or she needs. Having access to the resources of a children’s hospital with dedicated pediatric specialists and resources can help ensure that children and their families experience the highest quality of care and support when they need it, around the clock.

Stony Brook Children’s, a children’s hospital within Stony Brook University Hospital, addresses the special needs of its young patients as well as their families in numerous ways.

With more than 160 pediatric specialists trained in 30 different specialties, along with a large support staff, Stony Brook Children’s can provide leading-edge care for just about every diagnosis — from a simple fracture to a kidney transplant. Because the hospital extends its world-class care to every patient, state-of-the-art equipment and the latest technology are used throughout Stony Brook Children’s.

• As an academic medical center actively engaged in research, Stony Brook Children’s is also able to offer families access to groundbreaking,

The Child Life Services team at Stony Brook Children’s is dedicated to making hospitalization for children as comfortable as possible and has a number of initiatives that help children engage with and better understand their hospital experience.

and often lifesaving, clinical trials for their children. In addition, Stony Brook Children’s has its own Pediatric Emergency Department, equipped to treat the most severely ill and injured children and young adults.

• Among the hospital’s many unique offerings is a Child Life Program with certified Child Life Specialists trained in child development and equipped to

• S tony Brook Children’s is dedicated to “ouchless medicine,” which helps to minimize the discomfort of procedures such as needle pricks, stitches and inserting an IV. Distraction techniques and devices such as the newly acquired Accu-Vein, which makes locating veins easier, all help to lessen both actual pain as well as anxiety.

• While each patient room includes a sleeper chair that lets a family member stay at the child’s bedside, Stony Brook Children’s also houses a Ronald McDonald family room to provide respite for family members. In this nonclinical space, guests can shower, get snacks, meet other families and even do laundry — without ever being far from their children.

Some of these things may seem small, but they all add up to one big thing: the children’s hospital difference.

In 2017, thanks to the support of the Knapp Swezey Foundation, Stony Brook Children’s will have a new 71,500-squarefoot home in a state-of-the-art 150-bed Hospital Pavilion. This new location will feature single patient rooms, family suites with private sleep and bathing areas, and playrooms and teen relaxation spaces. It will also expand the pediatric research program at Stony Brook Medicine.

deal with the effects of hospitalization on children. The Child Life team works with families to ensure that the children are kept as relaxed and happy as possible, and provides child-friendly explanations on medical procedures, as well as therapeutic, educational and recreational activities to meet the For more information about unique emotional and developmental Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, visit www.stonybrookchildrens.org. needs of hospitalized children.

Sports safety: Keep kids in the game For many kids, playing sports is an important part of growing up. Softball, football, soccer, lacrosse and more, present year-round opportunities for participation in school, at camp and in the community.

While playing sports has many known benefits, there is also an alarming and growing number of sports-related injuries annually among young athletes.

According to www.stopsportsinjuries.org, high school athletes experience an estimated two million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations, and more than 3.5 million kids under age 14 receive medical treatment for sports injuries each year.

Helping to keep kids active in sports while minimizing the chance and severity of injuries is a focus of a medical task force at Stony Brook Medicine.

Team members, consisting of trauma specialists, orthopedists, certified athletic trainers and others, are dedicated to educating community members on how to prevent injuries and how to deal with them when they occur.

Here are some of their tips: Have a physical. The team advises that all kids who plan to play sports have a physical as close to the beginning of the season as possible. An exam performed a year or two earlier may not be a valid indicator of the child’s health and/or ability to participate.

Be sure the physical meets the recommendations of organizations such as the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Take time off. According to orthopedic surgeon, James M. Paci, MD, injury rates skyrocket for single sports athletes because of repetitive stress and overuse. He recommends that young athletes take a break from their primary sport for at least three weeks a year, but preferably longer, to allow their bodies to recover.

Make a plan. Before every game and each practice (when it’s estimated that two-thirds of sports injuries occur) those overseeing the athletes should know what to do if an injury does happen.

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equipment, such as an automated external defibrillator, is located, if medical personnel are present, and the location of the closest emergency room.

Have a return strategy. Dr. Paci also recommends that should an injury occur, that the patient is properly cleared by medical personnel before he/she returns to the sport.

Be informed. Stony Brook Medicine experts offer free Sports Safety Clinics, available to schools, community organizations and parent groups. To arrange a clinic for your sports organization, call (631) 444-8385.

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A full spectrum of care for prostate cancer Detecting and treating prostate cancer at an early stage, when it is most curable, can significantly improve survival rates. To help men on Long Island, Stony Brook University Cancer Center has opened the Prostate Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Center. The Center offers a full spectrum of care, including advanced diagnostics and treatment from a multidisciplinary team of experts, for patients with prostate cancer.

Is prostate cancer the same for every man?

No, prostate cancer can vary significantly from man to man, with different symptoms, behaviors and patterns of progression. Some cancers are aggressive, which means they grow quickly, can spread outside the prostate and need treatment. Others are what’s called indolent, meaning they grow very slowly, don’t spread to other parts of the body and don’t currently — and may never — pose any risk to a man’s health.

What are the risk factors for prostate cancer?

Age, race and a family history are the primary risk factors. Nearly two-thirds of cases are found in men over the age of 65. The rate of prostate cancer is about 60 percent higher in African-American men than the rest of the population. Having a close relative — father, brother or grandfather with the disease — increases a man’s risk as well.

What is a PSA test?

The PSA is a blood test that measures a man’s level of prostate-specific antigen, which tends to rise with prostate cancer. A PSA test is frequently accompanied by a digital rectal exam (DRE) in which the doctor inserts a finger into the rectum to feel for abnormalities on the prostate surface. The PSA test is often the starting place for prostate cancer screening. However, it’s important to keep in mind that an elevated PSA doesn’t necessarily mean prostate cancer; it can also be caused by non-cancerous conditions, inflammation or infection. Just as important, a low PSA doesn’t guarantee that a man doesn’t have prostate cancer.

Because there is some debate on this subject, an ongoing discussion with a primary care doctor or specialist at the Prostate Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Center helps to evaluate what approach is best for each person.

How is prostate cancer diagnosed?

After a PSA test identifies men who may need further diagnostics, the doctors at the Prostate Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Center — all of whom have extensive experience using highly sophisticated diagnostic tools — perform additional tests. These include additional blood tests, urine tests, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound imaging, biopsies, and DNA and other genetic tests.

How is prostate cancer treated?

There are many treatment options depending on the type, location and stage of cancer, as well as the patient’s age and general health. They include active surveillance of cancers that may never need intervention, different types of surgery, including minimally invasive procedures, radiation and chemotherapy, and hormone treatments. All these treatments may be given alone or in combination.

Wayne Waltzer, MD, Director, Department of Urology, and Melanie Dale, RN, Nurse Navigator for the Urologic Oncology Team, meet with a patient at Stony Brook University Cancer Center.

Who should be evaluated for prostate cancer?

The Prostate Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Center was established to assess the risk for the disease and offer a comprehensive evaluation to men with: • Test results that show newly elevated PSA levels • An abnormal finding from a digital rectal exam • A family history of prostate cancer • A precancerous condition in the prostate • Elevated PSA levels and biopsies that are negative for cancer • Positive biopsies that need further diagnostic tests to evaluate the aggressiveness of the disease • Possible recurrence of prostate cancer after treatments • Cancer that wasn’t eliminated after surgery or radiation therapy • Prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic cancer) • Complications of prostate cancer treatment

What distinguishes Stony Brook’s approach?

In addition to access to state-of-the-art technology and procedures in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer, Stony Brook University Cancer Center uses a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Beyond a primary team that may include a surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist and nurse navigator, patients have access to additional healthcare staff such as social workers, nutritionists, physical therapists and patient advocates. At monthly meetings, newly diagnosed cases are discussed by these experts along with their colleagues in the Departments of Urology, Pathology and Radiology to ensure that patients receive the most comprehensive care possible.

The Prostate Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Center welcomes your inquiries at (631) 444-1948.

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Prostate Cancer Symptoms Most men experience very few symptoms, especially in the early stages of prostate cancer. That’s why getting screening tests like the PSA and digital rectal exam (DRE), even if you don’t have symptoms, is so important.

However, some patients do have one or more of these symptoms: • • • • •

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• B lood in the urine or semen • Pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips or upper thighs • Painful ejaculation or loss of ability to have an erection

These symptoms may not mean cancer. They could be caused by non-cancerous conditions such as infection or enlargement of the prostate gland. That’s why it’s important to see a doctor to get an accurate diagnosis.

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Cancer and your heart When you or a loved one receives a cancer diagnosis, there are naturally many concerns, some beyond the actual cancer. Regardless of what part of the body the cancer is located in, it can sometimes lead to other health issues affecting things like nutrition, physical strength and coordination, emotional well-being and the health of your heart. Your healthcare team will want to assess and monitor these conditions and other concerns you may have, and guide you to the appropriate treatments.

If you have heart problems before you start cancer treatment, or one of your doctors thinks you may be at risk for developing problems during or after your cancer treatments, you may be referred to a cardiologist, a doctor who specializes in the treatment of the heart.

Not every patient with cancer needs to see a heart specialist, but here are some factors that may make it likely your doctor will want you to be evaluated: • Your age • The type and location of your cancer • Current or prior heart conditions or diseases • Circulatory concerns or problems, such as high blood pressure, blood clots or stroke • R isk factors such as smoking, obesity or family history of heart problems • Cancer treatments in the past, even in childhood • The type of chemotherapy treatments you will need • The location of radiation therapy you’ll be given Medical Experts Working Together At Stony Brook, the Cardio-Oncology team closely observes and cares for patients with cancer for heart problems. The cardiologists and oncologists from Stony Brook University Heart Institute and Stony Brook University Cancer Center work together to help protect your heart health.

Through comprehensive heart monitoring and treatment before, during and after cancer therapy, The Cardio-Oncology team can: • Detect possible risk factors for heart or circulatory complications

• Th e development of a heart problem as a result of cancer therapy, whether during or immediately after cancer treatment or many years after cancer treatments ended • An adult survivor of a childhood cancer Cancer Treatments and Heart Disease Certain cancer treatments, while effective in fighting cancer, may have side effects that can damage your heart during or after your treatments. For example: • Some chemotherapy drugs are considered taxing to your heart. This means they may weaken the heart muscle, cause heart attacks or irregular heart rhythms or circulatory system problems such as high blood pressure. The effects could show up during cancer treatment, or even in the future, after treatment has ended.

Michelle Bloom, MD, and Lea Baer, MD, Co-Directors of the Stony Brook Cardio-Oncology Program • Radiation therapy, if given in an area that includes your chest, may cause some heart problems as well. Types of possible complications include abnormalities in the heart muscle that affect its ability to pump blood to the rest of the body, damage • Spot early signs of potential damage to the heart to one or more of the heart’s valves and heart attack.

• Make timely interventions to help prevent or reverse • Radiation therapy and chemotherapy given together cardiac dysfunction may increase the potential for damage to the heart.

How It Works Your doctors will carefully monitor you to help Your doctor will discuss your personal medical avoid or limit adverse side effects to the heart. And history with you. From this alone, or in combination with additional diagnostic tests, your doctor will it’s important to remember that most people do not determine whether you would benefit from a visit with experience heart damage when undergoing cancer a cardiologist. Generally, the following conditions may treatments. But if you’re in one of the risk groups, you will likely have a heart function test before treatments warrant an appointment: • Pre-existing heart disease at the time you are start, and follow-up testing if needed while you’re receiving treatments and possibly after treatments diagnosed with cancer have stopped.

• A history of heart failure or if you have previously had a heart attack, blood clot or stroke • One or more risk factors for heart problems, such as For more information or to find out if you would benefit high blood pressure (hypertension), a longstanding from a cardio-oncology consultation, call the Stony smoking history, obesity or diabetes Brook Cardio-Oncology Program at (631) 444-9746.

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AFib usually involves a rapid heart rate, where the upper heart chambers (atria) are stimulated to contract in a disorganized and abnormal manner. Persistent AFib can significantly weaken the heart and cause heart failure. And, even if you have no symptoms, AFib puts you at a significant risk for stroke. That’s why it is important to be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

Typical symptoms include a sensation of the heart racing, fluttering or “thumping” in the chest (often described as a fish flopping), but some patients have more subtle symptoms such as shortness of breath, general fatigue or dizziness. While fluttering and palpitations are key symptoms of AFib, many heart problems, including heart attack, have similar warning signs. If you are experiencing symptoms, it is important to not delay. Get emergency help immediately by calling 9-1-1.

For the five million people living with AFib in the U.S. today, the good news is that there are several options for medical management, including several types of blood thinners to prevent stroke and medications that prevent AFib. However, these medications do not work for everyone and can have side effects.

For people who have AFib that is not well controlled by medications, Eric J. Rashba, MD, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Heart Rhythm Center at Stony Brook University Heart Institute, describes three additional approaches to treatment:

Radiofrequency ablation involves cauterization or sealing off the electrical pathways in the heart that trigger the arrhythmia. At Stony Brook, we use an advanced mapping tool to find additional circuits that cause the arrhythmia in patients with more persistent AFib. Cryoablation is a very effective treatment for patients with early-stage paroxysmal (an episode of uncoordinated movement of the atria that occurs occasionally and then stops) AFib. A freezing balloon in each pulmonary vein electrically isolates the impulses that are causing the arrhythmia.

Hybrid nContact procedure is a solution for patients Eric J. Rashba, MD in which ablation was not effective or whose AFib is longstanding and persistent. Before, these patients would have had to undergo multiple procedures to try to solve their AFib. The procedure is minimally invasive, does not require a chest incision and takes about four hours.

At the Stony Brook Heart Rhythm Center, the physicians are constantly working to improve the outcomes and quality of life for patients with AFib. Research is also directed at better understanding the underlying causes to better target treatment.

Questions about your heart’s rhythm? Call Dr. Rashba at (631) 444-3575. Or, call (631) 44-HEART (444-3278) or visit www.heart.stonybrookmedicine.edu.

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For people with advanced-stage heart failure, ventricular assist devices (VADs) offer new hope, more time and a significant decrease in symptoms, such as fatigue and shortness of breath. A VAD is a breakthrough in medical technology that works in conjunction with the patient’s own heart. The VAD helps restore adequate blood circulation in patients with advanced heart failure.

There are two scenarios for considering a VAD: 1) The patient is slated for a heart transplant and the VAD is implanted as a temporary “bridge” until a donor heart is available; or 2) The patient may be unsuited for transplant and the VAD is intended as a long-term or “destination” therapy.

“The preferred path for all of our patients is to prevent heart failure and slow its progression,” said Allison McLarty, MD, Co-Director, Ventricular Assist Device Program. “VADs become an option only when the many other therapies for heart failure are no longer effective.”

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The VAD is surgically implanted and is placed just below the diaphragm, and is surgically attached to the heart. In addition, it requires an external wearable battery pack that allows freedom of movement.

Chris Boduch, who has had a ventricular assist device for over five years, and his wife, Susan. Learn more about their story at www.heart.stonybrookmedicine.edu.

The VAD helps many people resume their day-to-day activities by restoring blood flow throughout the body.

The patient’s organs, including the lungs, receive the blood they need to function better. This helps patients breathe more easily and feel less tired. “After receiving a VAD, patients have more energy and their quality of life is much better,” said Dr. McLarty. “The latest version of the device has an extended 10-hour battery life, which means recipients can do things like shop, garden, go to dinner or see a show.”

Overall, VAD surgery offers excellent outcomes — 90 percent of patients survive the first year and beyond — and have a significantly improved quality of life. There

have even been patients with heart failure who were in hospice care and, after VAD surgery at Stony Brook, were able to return home to resume their daily activities.

“Excellent heart failure care involves putting you in control with the help of your physician,” said Hal Skopicki, MD, PhD, Director, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Center and Medical Director, Ventricular Assist Device Program. “Your heart failure healthcare team should include a multidisciplinary group — doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and other healthcare providers — who are experts in the management of heart failure.”

Dr. Skopicki explains that it is important that your heart failure healthcare team understands how your other medical conditions may complicate your heart failure and that your treatment program is customized to address the specific causes and needs of your condition.

A leader in adopting innovative and minimally invasive heart procedures, Stony Brook University Heart Institute introduced VADs to Long Island in 2010. The goal of both the Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Center and the Ventricular Assist Device Program is to prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions, improve symptoms and help patients maintain normal routines.

To achieve this, the Heart Institute team has brought together highly trained nurses, renowned cardiac experts and the frontline support of our community doctors.

For more information about heart failure or to schedule an evaluation at the Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Center, part of Stony Brook University Heart Institute, call (631) 444-9600 or visit www.heart.stonybrookmedicine.edu. The outpatient office is located at 200 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge.

Learn how to keep your heart healthy at any age

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hether you’re 20-something, 80-something or somewhere in between, you could be at risk for heart disease. It’s the leading cause of death in the U.S., and an equal opportunity disease — one that affects people of all different ages and backgrounds. So what better time than now to do something good for your heart. Reserve your seat at Stony Brook University Heart Institute’s popular spring event: Keeping Your Heart Healthy at Any Age. The event, to be held at the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University on Wednesday, May 11, includes a buffet dinner with an array of heart-healthy dishes from the Heart Institute’s cookbook, a panel discussion featuring several of our Heart Institute experts, heart health information tables and resources, as well as blood pressure and cholesterol screenings.

“This is a unique opportunity to meet and pose your questions to some of the most respected physician experts in heart disease, including coronary and peripheral vascular disease, valve disease, women’s heart health, heart rhythm disorders, heart failure and other important areas of heart-health prevention and treatment,” said Javed Butler, MD, MPH, Co-Director of the Heart Institute and Chief of Cardiology.

Michelle Bloom, MD, Co-Director, Stony Brook Cardio-Oncology Program; Smadar Kort, MD, Director, Valve Center and Director, Noninvasive Cardiology, Cardiovascular Imaging and Echocardiography; William Lawson, MD, Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories and Interventional Cardiology; Allison McLarty, MD, Co-Director, Ventricular Assist Device Program; Hal Skopicki, MD, PhD, Director, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Center and Medical Director, Ventricular Assist Device Program; and Apostolos Tassiopoulos, MD, Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery, will be on hand to explain risk factors, share prevention tips, tell you what signs and symptoms to look for, and explain the latest treatment options available. Suzette Smookler, RD, CDN, Director of Clinical Nutrition and Eduction, will also be at the panel discussion to answer nutrition-related questions.

The first 200 registrants will receive a heart-healthy cookbook.

Panelists from Stony Brook’s first “Keeping Your Heart Healthy at Any Age” event

When you register, you will have an opportunity to submit a heart-health question and we’ll do our best to address as many questions as possible during the event. The event is free and the first 200 registrants will receive a heart-healthy cookbook at the event. For more information about the event and to register, visit www.stonybrookmedicine.edu/hearthealthy.

Need information on heart disease prevention? Seeking a solution to a cardiac problem? Visit us at www.heart.stonybrookmedicine.edu or call us at (631) 44-HEART (444-3278). We’re ready to help.

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What you should know about epilepsy and seizures Epilepsy and seizures affect more than three million Americans. About 200,000 new cases are diagnosed each year and 10 percent of Americans will experience a seizure at least once in their lifetime — with the highest incidence occurring under the age of two and over age 65.

If you suspect that you or someone you love has epilepsy or is experiencing seizures, it helps first to understand the distinction between the two.

Seizures happen when your nerve cells fire more rapidly and with less control than usual, affecting how you feel or act. These episodes can range from brief abnormal body sensations (such as tingling on one side of the body) or brief loss of awareness to a full loss of consciousness with shaking and difficulty breathing. Epilepsy refers to a brain disorder resulting in multiple seizures.

“Having a seizure does not always mean that the patient will develop epilepsy,” said Rebecca Spiegel, MD, neurologist and Director, Stony Brook Epilepsy Center. “Seizures can be a symptom of a disruption of brain function, such as from a high fever, or electrolyte imbalance.” Dr. Spiegel was recently honored by the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island for her leadership contributions.

What causes epilepsy? No one fully understands what triggers it, but it may be related to genetic factors, structural abnormalities of the brain or brain metabolism. It can begin in infancy and childhood but also occur during the

course of one’s life due to causes such as infection of the brain, trauma, tumors or stroke.

The Stony Brook Epilepsy Center offers advanced services and technology for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizures. Its large team of specialists includes renowned epileptologists, pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, radiologists and nutritionists.

“Most people with epilepsy do very well when properly diagnosed and treated,” said Dr. Spiegel. About 65 percent of patients can achieve freedom from seizures with seizure medications. Diet can also be a treatment for some — such as the ketogenic diet or a modified Atkins diet — but should be prescribed by a physician and carefully monitored by a dietitian.

When anti-epilepsy medications and dietary modifications fail, surgery may be recommended for some patients. David A. Chesler, MD, PhD, a neurological surgeon at the Stony Brook Epilepsy Center, said, “There are basically three types of seizure surgery — the removal (resection) of the lesion that is causing the seizure, ablation (using heat or ultrasound energy to burn out the lesion) and electronic modulation that delivers current to the brain before a seizure happens to control or reduce the seizure’s effect.” All of these surgeries can be performed at Stony Brook.

Advanced radiographic techniques, such as positron emission tomography superimposed on magnetic resonance

Neurologist Rebecca Spiegel, MD, is the Director of the Stony Brook Epilepsy Center.

David A. Chesler, MD, PhD, is a neurological surgeon at the Center.

imaging (PET/MRI) are also offered at the Stony Brook Epilepsy Center.

Such advanced techniques often help Dr. Spiegel and her team detect lesions that were otherwise undetectable on brain MRIs. The Stony Brook Epilepsy Center also features a six-bed dedicated video-EEG epilepsy monitoring unit with 24/7 observation staff and a portable video-EEG epilepsy monitoring system. The portable system can be set up anywhere in the hospital for patients who may be experiencing possible seizures.

And as part of an academic medical

center, the Epilepsy Center has access to research, including clinical trials of new treatments. Patients and their families also benefit from the Center’s support and education services, which include a nurse practitioner and a support group that is jointly operated by Stony Brook and the Epilepsy Foundation.

For more information about the Stony Brook Epilepsy Center, call (631) 444-4000 or visit www.neuro.stonybrookmedicine.edu.

Improving wellness: The integration of physical and mental healthcare Have you ever heard the expression “the mind-body connection” and wondered what it means? Well, Stony Brook Medicine’s Mind-Body Clinical Research Center is at the forefront of this fascinating and growing branch of medicine.

Mind-body medicine is built on the foundation that our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, biology and environmental influences can interact to positively or negatively affect our mental and physical health. An integral aspect of this practice is the integration of physical and mental healthcare. In fact, scientific research supports the mental-physical health link and indicates that when mental illness is present at the same time as a physical illness, overall wellness and quality of life suffer. The Mind-Body Clinical Research Center is leading the charge to integrate physical and mental healthcare by working closely with primary care doctors and other healthcare providers at Stony Brook and throughout Suffolk County. The team helps people make behavioral health changes early — to prevent the development or

worsening of mental illness, promote resiliency, preserve physical health and improve overall wellness.

Led by Founding Director Adam Gonzalez, PhD, and Brittain Mahaffey, PhD, both licensed clinical psychologists, the Mind-Body Clinical Research Center offers clinical services rooted in science-based research and includes best practice treatment approaches to heal both the mind and body. Some of its group-based treatment programs are designed to help people who are combating depression or anxiety disorders, chronic suicidal thoughts, self-injurious behaviors and emotion regulation difficulties. Other programs offered are designed to help people set goals and acquire behavioral skills to improve their sleep, nutrition, exercise and healthcare management. And the Center offers a comprehensive smoking cessation program that helps individuals learn to manage negative emotions and/ or pain without cigarettes. Recognizing the need for bilingual services, the Center will also soon be offering clinical services in Spanish.

Adam Gonzalez, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Founding Director, Mind-Body Clinical Research Center, and Brittain Mahaffey, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Research Scientist, Mind-Body Clinical Research Center

In addition to its clinical programs, the Mind-Body Clinical Research Center conducts research in disaster response, pregnancy, cancer, smoking cessation and long duration space missions. Research internships, clinical training and professional development workshops are also available.

For more information, call Stony Brook’s Mind-Body Clinical Research Center at (631) 632-8657.

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Stony Brook’s surgical practice expands to meet the needs of Suffolk County and beyond

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tony Brook Surgical Associates is the name of the clinical practice of the Department of Surgery at Stony Brook Medicine. The practice includes surgeons in a variety of general surgery and surgical specialties as well as other healthcare professionals. Together, this integrated team provides comprehensive care for both adults and children with a variety of problems requiring surgery.

The practice has been expanding — opening many new offices

within the community. This makes the care provided by an integrated team of the brightest, most engaged minds in medicine more readily accessible to residents of Suffolk County, the rest of Long Island and beyond.

For more information, call (631) 444-4000 or visit www.stonybrookmedicine.edu/patientcare/surgery.

Introducing the newest surgeons to join Stony Brook Surgical Associates

Vamsi V. Alli, MD General Surgeon

George C. Angelos, MD Colorectal Surgeon

Andrew T. Bates, MD General and Bariatric Surgeon

Lukasz Czerwonka, MD Head and Neck Surgeon

Jill C. Genua, MD Colorectal Surgeon

Joseph Kim, MD Surgical Oncologist

Pamela S. Kim, MD General and Vein Surgeon

George J. Koullias, MD, PhD Vascular and Thoracic Surgeon

Jerry A. Rubano, MD Intensivist and General Surgeon

Aaron R. Sasson, MD Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology

Jessica R. Schnur, MD General Surgeon

Nicholas Sikalas, MD Vascular Surgeon

Abbas A. Younes, MD Pediatric Otolaryngologist

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Stony Brook University announces $600 million capital campaign

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n Nov. 21, Stony Brook University launched the public phase of a seven-year, $600 million comprehensive campaign. Led by the Stony Brook Foundation, this is the largest capital campaign in the history of the State University of New York. More than 30,000 donors from the community have already given a total of $426 million. The Foundation will raise the remaining $174 million by July 2018.

“Since our founding, Stony Brook has been at the vanguard, continually pushing the boundaries of knowledge. And now is no different,” said Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., MD. “Our campaign goals address a range of issues, including social mobility, research, medicine, economic development and more.”

James and Marilyn Simons kicked off the campaign in 2011 with a lead gift of $150 million. Since then, 46 other individuals have donated gifts of at least $1 million.

“The Simons gave Stony Brook one of the largest gifts ever to a public research university. And that gift has become even greater — inspiring the generosity of tens of thousands of Stony Brook alumni and friends, including Long Island businesses and community members,” said President Stanley.

One campaign goal is to substantially increase the University’s endowment, which provides the continuity and stability needed to plan and grow. Stony Brook’s $145 million endowment is well below the $1.8 billion average of its peer schools.

Also, the University receives only 18 percent of its annual operating budget from New York State.

“Philanthropy is key,” said Richard Gelfond ’76, Board Chair of the Stony Brook Foundation and CEO of IMAX Corporation. “In less than 60 years, Stony Brook has seen tremendous growth and change by bringing together the best students, faculty and staff, and empowering them to pursue ambitious research and solutions.

Philanthropy allows Stony Brook to fulfill the ideals of a public research university and have an impact as one of the world’s great universities.”

Senior Vice President of University Advancement Dexter Bailey agrees.

“Stony Brook has the momentum to go far beyond what anyone expects of a public education institution,” said Bailey, who also serves as Stony Brook Foundation Executive Director.

The Campaign for Stony Brook co-chairs Cary F. Staller, Esq., Marisela H. Staller, James H. Simons, PhD, Marilyn H. Simons ’74, PhD ’84, Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., MD, Peggy Bonapace Gelfond, Richard L. Gelfond ’76 and Senior Vice President Dexter Bailey. Not pictured: Glenn R. Dubin ’78 and Eva Dubin, MD.

“With this campaign, we’re reinforcing our status as a renowned research institution and driving powerful change in our community and across the world.”

For more information, visit www.stonybrook.edu/campaign.

Staller Center 2016 Season The Staller Center for the Arts is celebrating 27 years of bringing world-class acts to our backyard. Through its lively offerings of music, dance, dramatic and comedy performances, Staller Center’s shows have enthralled young and old. Visit www.stallercenter.com for more details or to purchase tickets. All events listed below are held in the Staller Center, Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook.

Gala 2016: Vanessa Williams and Peabo Bryson Saturday, March 5, 8 pm • Main Stage, $75 Vanessa Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in entertainment today. She has conquered the musical charts, Broadway, television and motion pictures. Peabo Bryson sings the music of romance. The acclaimed rhythm and blues and soul singer-songwriter has 20 albums to his credit.

Starry Nights: March Tuesday, March 8, 8 pm • Recital Hall, $36 Stars of the music world come together for a unique Starry Nights program: Carol Wincenc, flute; Nancy Allen, harp; Nicholas Cords, violin; Gilbert Kalish, piano; and Colin Carr, cello. The program will include: Bach Sonata in G Minor for Flute, Viola and Harp; Ibert Entr’acte for Flute and Harp; Debussy Trio for Flute, Viola and Harp; Ravel Introduction and Allegro for Flute, Clarinet, Harp and Strings; and Fauré Piano Quartet in C Minor.

Buckwheat Zydeco Saturday, March 12, 8 pm • Main Stage, $42 Come enjoy the world’s greatest zydeco band. Buckwheat

Zydeco is the stage name of Stanley Dural Jr., a celebrated accordion player and zydeco musician. If you’ve gotten into zydeco music, or felt its influence, or watched the world celebrate this great aspect of Louisiana culture over the past 30-plus years, it’s likely been because of Buckwheat Zydeco.

Berenstain Bears LIVE! Family Matters, the Musical Sunday, March 13, 4 pm • Main Stage, $20 Adapted from the classic children’s book series by Stan and Jan Berenstain, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! brings your favorite bear family to life. As always, Bear Country is not without its complications, but in the end, things always work out. The Berenstain Bears LIVE! gives boys and girls of all ages the chance to fall in love with the Berenstain Bear Family, just as their parents did when they were growing up.

The Doo Wop Project Saturday, March 19, 8 pm • Main Stage, $42 Backed up by a full band, the Doo Wop Project takes audiences on a journey from tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through influences of the sounds of Smokey Robinson, the Temptations and the Four Seasons, all the way to Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse. Featuring current and former stars of Broadway’s smash hits “Jersey Boys” and “Motown: The Musical,” the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate, and in some cases entirely reimagine, some of the bestloved music in American pop and rock history.

Emerson String Quartet Tuesday, April 5, 8 pm • Recital Hall, $48 The Emerson String Quartet received the Richard J. Bogomolny National Service Award in 2015 — Chamber Music America’s highest honor. Come hear the Emerson String Quartet as they perform the third concert in their series, “Passing the Torch,” featuring Haydn and Beethoven string quartets.

Over the Rainbow: A Tribute to the Artistry of Judy Garland Featuring Hilary Kole Saturday, April 9, 8 pm • Recital Hall, $42 The remarkable Hilary Kole conjures the spirit and beauty of Judy Garland in stunning arrangements of songs made famous by the singer, including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “As Long As He Needs Me” and “Look for the Silver Lining.” Hailed by critics as a “musical marvel!”

(Rex Reed, NY Observer), Kole has engaged audiences throughout the world since beginning her professional career at the legendary Rainbow Room.

Company Finzi Pasca Presents La Verità Saturday, April 16, 8 pm • Main Stage, $42 La Verità performers take the stage in a theatrical homage to the life and work of artist Salvador Dali, channeling his surrealist vision. Written and directed

by Cirque du Soleil’s Daniele Finzi Pasca, (“Rain,” “Donka,” “Corteo”), the cast of versatile performers play instruments, sing, juggle, contort, clown and even cancan. Themes explode into other themes with humor and cirque-inspired creativity.

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Events and support groups at Stony Brook Medicine Support Groups at Stony Brook Medicine Stony Brook Medicine offers a wide range of programs, lectures, workshops, support groups and other events throughout the year to help you, your family, friends and neighbors take better care of your health and enhance your well-being. Most events are free, and in many cases, registration is required. For more information, call (631) 444-4000 or visit www.stonybrookmedicine.edu/patientcare/ community-relations.

Varicose Vein Screening Saturday, March 5 • 8 am to 2 pm Center for Vein Care 864 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntington This free screening is open to individuals between the ages of 18 and 80 who suffer from large varicose veins that are causing pain and/or swelling. A brief, noninvasive examination of the lower legs will be provided by boardcertified vascular surgeons. Registration is required by calling (631) 444-VEIN (8346).

Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Seminar Monday, March 7 • 5 to 6:30 pm Stony Brook University Hospital, Lobby Conference Room, Level 5, 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Freedom from obesity is attainable with the right combination of tools and support. Learn about the causes, health risks and treatment options, tailored to each patient’s needs, lifestyle and goals. Both medical and surgical options will be discussed followed by a question-and-answer session. To register, call (631) 444-4000.

Community and Student Showcase Night Thursday, March 10 • 6:30 to 8 pm William Floyd Middle School 630 Moriches-Middle Island Road, Moriches Healthcare professionals from Stony Brook Medicine will provide health screenings at this annual event hosted by William Floyd Middle School.

Cancer Wise Café Saturday, March 19 • 8:30 am to 3 pm Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Learn about the latest advances in the prevention, diagnosis, management and treatment of cancer. This full-day program features presentations from experts at Stony Brook University Cancer Center, interactive workshops, displays and information from community organizations. The event is free and includes lunch.

Registration is required. Not recommended for guests under age 16. Call (631) 444-4000 for information.

Varicose Vein Screening Saturday, March 26 • 8 am to 2 pm Center for Vein Care 23 South Howell Avenue, Suite G, Centereach This free screening is open to individuals between the ages of 18 and 80 who suffer from large varicose veins that are causing pain and/or swelling. A brief, noninvasive examination of the lower legs will be provided by

The East Campus of Stony Brook University — home to Stony Brook Medicine and the schools of the health sciences — hosts many events aimed at helping members of the community stay healthy.

board-certified vascular surgeons. Registration is required by calling (631) 444-VEIN (8346).

Ask the Experts: Living with Diabetes Monday, March 28 • 5 to 7 pm Stony Brook University Hospital Cafeteria, Level 5 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Join experts from Stony Brook Medicine as they answer questions on how to prevent and treat diabetes, as well as share tips on leading a healthier life. For more information about Ask the Experts: Living with Diabetes and to RSVP, call (631) 444-4000.

Mall Walkers Wednesday, March 30 • 8 to 10 am Smith Haven Mall, Food Court, Lake Grove Enjoy a morning of exercise, complimentary snack and blood pressure screening. Carol Gomes, MS, FACHE, CPHQ, Chief Operating Officer, Stony Brook University Hospital, will present a community update.

For more information about the Mall Walkers program, call (631) 444-4000.

HeartSaver/AED CPR Class Wednesday, March 30 • 4 to 7 pm Stony Brook University Hospital 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Learn lifesaving skills from nurse educators at Stony Brook University Heart Institute. The class is free, but for those who would like a two-year American Heart Association CPR card, there is a $10 fee. Participants will learn how to respond to an adult, child and infant who is unresponsive and in cardiac arrest.

Demonstrations on the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and how to respond to choking emergencies are also covered. Registration is required.

(Same-day registration is possible, but please call first.)

To register, call Yvonne Leippert, RN, MS, CCRN, at (631) 444-3322.

Varicose Vein Screening Saturday, April 2 • 8 am to 2 pm Center for Vein Care 864 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Saturday, April 9 • 8 am to 2 pm 23 South Howell Avenue, Suite G, Centereach This free screening is open to individuals between the ages of 18 and 80 who suffer from large varicose veins that are causing pain and/or swelling. A brief, noninvasive examination of the lower legs will be provided by boardcertified vascular surgeons. Registration is required by calling (631) 444-VEIN (8346).

Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Seminar Monday, April 4 • 5 to 6:30 pm Stony Brook University Hospital Lobby Conference Room, Level 5 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Freedom from obesity is attainable with the right combination of tools and support. Learn about the causes, health risks and treatment options, tailored to each patient’s needs, lifestyle and goals. Both medical and surgical options will be discussed, followed by a question-and-answer session. To register, call (631) 444-4000.

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Bridges Continued from page S36 Vascular Screening Saturday, April 9 • 8 am to 3 pm Stony Brook University Hospital, Level 5 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Are you 60 or older? A current or past smoker? Smoking is the single most important risk factor for vascular disease. Other major risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and a family history of aortic aneurysm. Aneurysms and strokes, common conditions caused by vascular disease, can strike suddenly and without warning. Identify and treat underlying causes before symptoms appear at this free screening. Pre-registration and a brief qualifying interview are required. No walk-ins accepted. Call (631) 638-2100 to register.

Diabetes Self-Management Training Class Monday-Wednesday, April 11-13 • 6 to 9 pm Stony Brook Education Center 14 Technology Drive, Suite 1, East Setauket This comprehensive, American Diabetes Associationaccredited training and support program provides adults with diabetes and their families the knowledge, skills and tools needed to successfully manage diabetes and avoid the many associated complications.

Topics include blood glucose monitoring, stress, meal planning, exercising, medications, travel, vacationing, new technologies and community resources. Check with your insurance carrier about coverage. Pre-registration and physician referral are required. For more information call Diabetes Education/Endocrinology at (631) 444-0580 or Mary Rieff, RN, CDE, Program Coordinator, at (631) 444-9954.

Bodacious Bras for a Cure Thursday, April 14 • 6 to 9 pm Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Enjoy a reception and creative arts auction to benefit women’s cancer educational and support programs at Stony Brook University Cancer Center. Reservations are required. Tickets cost $50 and must be purchased by April 1. Call (631) 638-0004 for ticket information.

Port Jefferson Health and Wellness Fest Saturday, April 16 • 9 am to 1 pm Earl L. Vandermeulen High School 350 Old Post Road, Port Jefferson This free health fair features medical experts from Stony Brook Medicine who will provide the latest information in cancer care, children’s health, digestive health, heart health and neurology. Health screenings will be offered. For information, call (631) 473-1414 or visit www.portjeffhealth.com.

CFK and Three Village School District’s Annual 5K Walk/Run Health and Wellness Fair Saturday, April 16 Ward Melville High School 380 Old Town Road, East Setauket Healthcare professionals from Stony Brook Medicine will provide health screenings at this annual event. For more information, call (888) 208-KIDS (5437) or visit www.contractorsforkids.org.

Boomers and Seniors Products and Services Fair Thursday, April 21 • 3 to 6 pm Middle Country Public Library 101 Eastwood Boulevard, Centereach Learn how to make your second 50 years your best.

The fair will feature a variety of products and services available to older adults. Healthcare professionals from

Stony Brook Medicine will be on hand to provide health screenings. For information, call (631) 585-9393.

Ask the Experts: Living with Diabetes Monday, April 25 • 5 to 7 pm Stony Brook University Hospital Cafeteria, Level 5 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Join experts from Stony Brook Medicine as they answer questions on how to prevent and treat diabetes, as well as share tips on leading a healthier life. The meeting’s key focus will be on exercise. For information and to RSVP, call (631) 444-4000.

Mall Walkers Wednesday, April 27 • 8 to 10 am Smith Haven Mall, Food Court, Lake Grove Enjoy a morning of exercise, complimentary snack, blood pressure screening and an informative health lecture by a Stony Brook Medicine expert. For more information, call (631) 444-4000.

HeartSaver/AED CPR Class Wednesday, April 27 • 4 to 7 pm Stony Brook University Hospital 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Learn lifesaving skills from nurse educators at Stony Brook University Heart Institute. The class is free, but for those who would like a two-year American Heart Association CPR card, there is a $10 fee. Participants will learn how to respond to an adult, child and infant who is unresponsive and in cardiac arrest.

Demonstrations on the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and how to respond to choking emergencies are also covered. Registration is required.

(Same-day registration is possible, but please call first.)

To register, call Yvonne Leippert, RN, MS, CCRN, at (631) 444-3322.

Battle of the Bands Sunday, May 1 • 1 to 5 pm 89 North, 89 North Ocean Avenue, Patchogue Enjoy an afternoon out for a rockin’ good cause.

Participating bands feature musicians who are also physicians at Stony Brook Medicine, Southampton Hospital and Eastern Long Island Hospital, as well as other Long Island hospitals. All proceeds benefit bone marrow transplant programs for patients. Tickets can be purchased online for $20, which includes admission and buffet. At the door, tickets are $25. Cash bar. For information or tickets, call (631) 638-0004.

Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Seminar Monday, May 2 • 5 to 6:30 pm Stony Brook University Hospital Lobby Conference Room, Level 5 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Freedom from obesity is attainable with the right combination of tools and support. Learn about the causes, health risks and treatment options, tailored to each patient’s needs, lifestyle and goals. Both medical and surgical options will be discussed followed by a question-and-answer session. To register, call (631) 444-4000.

Keeping Your Heart Healthy at Any Age Wednesday, May 11 • 5:30 to 8:30 pm Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Hosted by Stony Brook University Heart Institute, this free community event includes a one-hour panel discussion led by Stony Brook Medicine experts on heart-healthy topics, a buffet dinner, and blood pressure

and cholesterol screenings. Registration is required.

Visit www.stonybrookmedicine.edu/hearthealthy for information and to register. The first 200 people to register will receive a heart-healthy cookbook.

Varicose Vein Screening Saturday, May 21 • 8 am to 2 pm Center for Vein Care 23 South Howell Avenue, Suite G, Centereach This free screening is open to individuals between the ages of 18 and 80 who suffer from large varicose veins that are causing pain and/or swelling. A brief, noninvasive examination of the lower legs will be provided by board-certified vascular surgeons.

Registration is required by calling (631) 444-VEIN (8346).

Ask the Experts: Living with Diabetes Monday, May 23 • 5 to 7 pm Stony Brook University Hospital Cafeteria, Level 5 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Join experts from Stony Brook Medicine as they answer questions on how to prevent and treat diabetes, as well as share tips on leading a healthier life. The meeting’s key focus will be on medications. For information and to RSVP, call (631) 444-4000.

Mall Walkers Wednesday, May 25 • 8 to 10 am Smith Haven Mall, Food Court, Lake Grove Enjoy a morning of exercise, complimentary snack, blood pressure screening and an informative health lecture by a Stony Brook Medicine expert. For more information, call (631) 444-4000.

HeartSaver/AED CPR Class Wednesday, May 25 • 4 to 7 pm Stony Brook University Hospital 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook Learn lifesaving skills from nurse educators at Stony Brook University Heart Institute. The class is free, but for those who would like a two-year American Heart Association CPR card, there is a $10 fee. Participants will learn how to respond to an adult, child and infant who is unresponsive and in cardiac arrest.

Demonstrations on the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and how to respond to choking emergencies are also covered. Registration is required.

(Same-day registration is possible, but please call first.)

To register, call Yvonne Leippert, RN, MS, CCRN, at (631) 444-3322.

National Cancer Survivors Day Sunday, June 5 • 11:30 am to 3 pm Stony Brook University Cancer Center 3 Edmund D. Pellegrino Road, Stony Brook Stony Brook University Cancer Center hosts its 12th annual celebration for cancer survivors and their friends and families, and Stony Brook staff. The event will feature keynote speaker Matthew Zachary, CEO and Founder of Stupid Cancer and the “I’m Too Young for This!” Cancer Foundation. Full of inspiring stories of survival, the afternoon also includes live music, the Parade of Survivors and fun activities, including dunka-doc, face painting and caricatures. The event is free, but reservations are required. Call (631) 638-0004 for more information or to register.

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Events at Stony Brook University unless otherwise stated, events are held at the Staller center for the Arts, Stony Brook university, 100 nicolls road, Stony Brook.

Spring is a lively time on the main campus of Stony Brook University.

Visit a new show at one of our art galleries, check out a musical performance or enjoy a Friday night film. All events are open to the general public. To view a full listing of academic and cultural events, visit www.stonybrook.edu/calendar.

Open night SerieS Fridays, 7:30 pm earth and Space Science Building room 001, Free The “Open Night” series features lectures focusing on astronomy, geology, physics, and ecology and evolution.

Observing through the rooftop telescope follows the Astronomy lectures, weather permitting. Space is limited, so arrive early to guarantee a spot.

March 4 F. Doug Swesty, Research Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy April 8 Neelima Sehgal, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy May 6 Michael Zingale, Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy FridAy night FilMS At StAller Enjoy first-run popular films on Suffolk County’s largest movie screen. Single tickets: $9 adults; $7 students, seniors and children. All titles subject to change.

Visit www.stallercenter.com for full descriptions.

April 1 Brooklyn • 7 pm The Danish Girl • 9:15 pm April 8 Youth • 7 pm Macbeth • 9:15 pm MuSic eventS The Department of Music at Stony Brook is proud to present its 2016 season, featuring its students, professors and professional guests. These shows are in addition to what is offered by the Staller Center for the Arts. All Department of Music programs are held in the Staller Center. This schedule is subject to change. For updates, visit www.stonybrook.edu/music.

Family Orchestra concert Tuesday, March 1 • 7:30 pm Main Stage, $5 This one-hour concert by the University

Orchestra under the direction of Susan Deaver is an annual favorite. This year’s theme is “Musical Humor,” which will include orchestral favorites guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s faces.

Featuring the winner of the 2015 PreCollege Division Concerto Competition. contemporary chamber players Wednesday, March 2 • 8 pm recital hall, Free Directed by Eduardo Leandro, this program features the music of Matthew Barnson, Stony Brook’s newest composition faculty member, and includes large ensemble works specially chosen by the composer for this portrait concert.

Baroque Sundays at Three Sunday, March 20 • 3 pm recital hall, Free New York’s Grenzer Trio, featuring classic period music played on original instruments, makes its return to Stony Brook. This concert will be a showcase of music for early clarinet, cello and fortepiano, featuring music of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. piano project Tuesday, March 22 • 5 pm and 8 pm recital hall, Free More than 25 graduate pianists at Stony Brook University collaborate on the annual Piano Project, putting together a marathon concert series of solo, fourhand and duo piano music centered on a single theme or group of composers.

Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra Saturday, April 2 • 8 pm Main Stage, $20/$10 The program features John Mackey’s “Under the Rug,” Nielsen’s Clarinet Concerto and Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique. Also performing will be David Gazaille, clarinet soloist and winner of the 2015 Concerto Competition.

Conducted by Alan Kay. Free pre-concert lecture with Michael Hershkowitz at 7 pm in the Recital Hall.

Stony Brook Baroque players Sunday, April 17 • 3 pm recital hall, Free Stony Brook University graduate student singers and instrumentalists will delight and move you with virtuoso sonatas, dances and love songs from the Baroque era. These 30 performers will fill the stage with glorious music.

Wind ensemble Wednesday, April 20 • 8 pm Main Stage, $10/$5 “New York Extravaganza”: Bruce Engel leads the Wind Ensemble in a concert featuring the music of Michael Valenti, Antonín Dvorák, John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein.

Featuring the world premiere of Peter Winkler’s Elegy with Amr Selim on horn.

Sonic Spring Friday, April 22 • 8 pm recital hall, Free Experience both the sizzling energy and subtle expressions of electronic sounds and “musique concrete.” A dazzling program includes electronic music sound sculptures, virtuoso instrumental performance and video projection.

Jazz and new Music night Tuesday, April 26 • 8 pm recital hall, Free Small jazz and improvising music groups led by Ray Anderson perform new works and jazz standards. Come hear the “Bright Moments.”

Jazz ensemble Thursday, April 28 • 8 pm Recital Hall, $10/$5 Stony Brook University’s famed big band, The Blowage, swings the night away with original charts, sizzling classics and hot soloists, featuring Ray Anderson.

Stony Brook Opera: la Bohème Saturday, April 30 • 8 pm Sunday, May 1 • 3 pm Main Stage, $20/$15 The Stony Brook Opera and Stony Brook contemporary chamber players Symphony Orchestra present a semiThursday, April 7 • 8 pm staged concert performance of Giacomo recital hall, Free Puccini’s beloved “La Bohème,” sung in In the new music equivalent of open mic Italian with projected titles in English. night, Stony Brook students curate an The opera is conducted by Timothy Long. evening concert of music of our time.

The production will include theatrical lighting, staged by Brenda Harris.

Stony Brook composers Tuesday, April 12 • 8 pm Stony Brook chorale and recital hall, Free camerata Singers The talented young composers at Stony Monday, May 2 • 8 pm Brook work side by side with the stellar Recital Hall, $10/$5 performers of the Contemporary The Stony Brook Chorale and Camerata Chamber Players to present new music in Singers, both under the direction of a colorful range of styles.

Shoshana Hershkowitz, will present a

program of accompanied and a cappella choral works. university Orchestra Tuesday, May 3 • 8 pm Main Stage, $10/$5 The University Orchestra’s final concert of the season with conductor Susan Deaver will include music of Schubert, Grieg and Dvorák. The featured concerto soloist will be the winner of the 2016 Stony Brook University Undergraduate Concerto Competition. calidore String Quartet with emerson String Quartet Wednesday, May 4 • 8 pm Main Stage, $36 Described as “a miracle of unified thought” and “nothing short of a revelation,” the Calidore String Quartet has established an international reputation for its polished performances.

In 2014, the Calidore was selected by the Emerson Quartet as artists-in-residence and visiting faculty at Stony Brook University. For the culmination of the Calidore’s residency here, the Emerson Quartet will join them for a glorious night of string music. The program will include Bach, Art of Fugue (selections); Mendelssohn, String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 80; Mendelssohn, Octet.

Spring chamber Music Festival Wednesday-Saturday, May 4-7 • Noon and 8 pm recital hall, Free Faculty, students, guest artists and members of the Emerson String Quartet and faculty will perform chamber works of all genres, styles, periods and configurations. Lunchtime concerts will be held at noon; the main concerts will take place at 8 pm. The week opens with the Calidore String Quartet and Emerson String Quartet, and concludes with an honors concert featuring the winners of the Ackerman Chamber Music Competition. For complete listings, visit www.stonybrook.edu/music.

Ackerman honors chamber recital Friday, May 13 • 8 pm recital hall, Free The Lauren V. Ackerman Memorial Chamber Concert was endowed by Dr. Ackerman’s family as a tribute to his memory and a continuing reminder of the arts that he cherished.

Beginning in 2010, the Department of Music established a competition for the purposes of identifying a particularly worthy group to receive a prize and to perform at this concert.

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