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Gallbladder chronicles: the final chapter
Spoiler alert: If you don’t want to know how it came out, read no further. A few weeks ago, I wrote about my prospective gallbladder surgery, and now it’s done. Not only was the operation a success, but the patient survived. more
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South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside.
Too early to tell?
Last month, President Barack Obama signed historic legislation designed to completely overhaul the nation's healthcare system. At the signing March 23, the President promised that over time, the law … more
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Hempstead man recovering after tree cutting accident in Oceanside
A Hempstead man who was hospitalized on Monday following a tree cutting accident is in stable condition, according to a South Nassau Communities Hospital spokesman. Police said the victim, Frank … more
Robert Isaksen, left, Bank of America Long Island market president, presented a $500,000 check to Harold Mahony, center, chair of the Board of Directors at SNCH, and Joseph Quagliata, right, president and CEO of SNCH, on Feb. 4.
SNCH hospital receives $500,000 grant
South Nassau Communities Hospital has received a $500,000 from the Bank of America Charitable Program to help fund two of its heart programs: The Center for Cardiovascular Health, and the Heart … more
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Courtesy Sharon Erickson Nurse Sharon erickson, left, and Doctor Delcasse Joseph, center, joined a medical team in Haiti assisting with relief efforts following the devastating earthquake on Jan. 12.
SNCH staffers help heal Haiti
“At South Nassau, I would never see a case of an open fracture that 48 hours later had become gangrenous,” said Dr. Delcasse Joseph, a surgeon at South Nassau Communities Hospital. “Now … more
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And they’re off! More than 100 runners came out to South Nassau Communities Hospital last Sunday to participate in its annual 5K Walk/Run. The wet weather forced the hospital to cancel the annual Health Fair it holds with the 5K, but Mother Nature couldn’t stop the determined runners.
Running through the rain at SNCH 5K
The rain did not deter hundreds of runners from participating in the South Nassau Communities Hospital 5K Run on Sunday, Sept. 27. more
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Free screening for skin cancer
Although it is the most common form of cancer in the United States, it is also one of the most preventable, and treatable, forms of cancer when detected early. more
Pounding concrete for a cure
Pioneer Building Materials Corp. has named South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Center a beneficiary of its “Concrete for the Cure” project, which supports research, treatment and awareness of breast cancer. more
Photos by Susan Greico/Herald Mary and Matt Lamers, Foundation Founder Andy Pujol of Island Park, and Matt Castillo and family Katherine, Andrea, Ryan and Haley.
Building homes for heroes
Standing on the putting green at the Hempstead Country Club on Monday, Army Ranger William Castillo, 29, couldn’t believe the turn his life had taken since he returned from his third tour of duty in the Middle East in 2007. more
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South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside is preparing for the flu season, as are Oceanside and Island Park schools.
SNCH, schools prepare for H1N1
As concern grows about the upcoming flu season -- and specifically the H1N1 virus -- South Nassau Communities Hospital and the Oceanside School District are preparing to combat the virus. more
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