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West Hempstead resident Mick Villota, Cath Lab Unit Support Associate at NYU Winthrop Hospital, surprised his colleague, Gina Berrent, by nominating her for a one-day “boss lift” to the New York National Guard’s Camp Smith Training Site in Peekskill, N.Y.

West Hempstead resident nominated colleague to be a soldier for a day

When West Hempstead resident Mick Villota, Cath Lab Unit support associate at NYU Winthrop Hospital, told his supervisor, Gina Berrent to expect a call from his sergeant, Berrent expected it to be … more

11/7/19

Dr. Ranekka Dean, director of infection prevention at NYU Winthrop Hospital, met with students at Maurice W. Downing Primary School on Oct. 18.

Health expert shares flu-prevention tips with Malverne students

Students at Maurice W. Downing Primary School in Malverne got a visit from members of NYU Winthrop Hospital to discuss flu prevention on Oct. 18. Dr. Ranekka Dean, director of infection prevention at … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/31/19

I have stage II estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, my doctor informed me I don't need chemotherapy due to low risk gene score, but I'm concerned without it my cancer will return. Can you explain how my doctor can be sure my tumor is low risk?

Great question. Patients, particularly with early stage (stage I-II) estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, have benefited immensely from the testing you describe. Gene expression profiling … more

12/5/18

My doctor has recommended that I consider a breast cancer clinical trial, but the idea of receiving a treatment that is not yet approved makes me nervous. I thought clinical trials were for patients with no further treatment options?

A: Dr. Douglas Marks: Great question. Medical oncology clinical trials can involve enhanced diagnostic testing, medical treatments and lifestyle interventions. They are often a preferred method of … more

Douglas Marks, MD and Nina D’Abreo, MD | 11/15/18

Q: I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. My surgeon says I can choose between breast conservation or a mastectomy. Which is right for me?

When it comes to surgery, women face a choice between breast conservation or a mastectomy. In most cases, patients are given a choice because studies have shown survival rates to be the same for both … more

Shubhada Dhage, MD, FACS | 11/9/18

Dr. Ranekka Dean, director of infection prevention at NYU Winthrop Hospital, met with students at Maurice W. Downing Primary School on Oct. 25 to discuss flu prevention.

Flu-prevention tips at Maurice W. Downing Primary School

Second-graders at Maurice W. Downing Primary School in Malverne got a visit from members of NYU Winthrop Hospital to discuss flu prevention on Oct. 25. Dr. Ranekka Dean, director of infection … more

By Nakeem Grant | 11/1/18

Kathryn Geraghty, a registered nurse in South Nassau Communities Hospital’s geriatric wing, checked the lungs of John Bores, of Oceanside, who suffers from a heart condition.

Help wanted: Demand for nurses growing as baby boomers retire, age

In South Nassau Communities Hospital’s geriatrics wing on a recent Friday, the nurses’ station in the center of the ward was a swirl of activity at midday.Registered nurse Kathryn … more

By Scott Brinton, James Mattone, Brian Stieglitz and Zachary Gottehrer-Cohen | 5/10/18

Lisa Tyson, director of the Long Island Progressive Coalition, called for publicly financed elections in light of Hannon’s personal investments.

Local groups call for Sen. Hannon to step down

Local unions and some community activists are calling for the resignation of State Sen. Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) amid reports that Hannon, who heads the Senate Health Committee, has been profiting … more

By Steve Smirti | 12/10/15

Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola earned high grades in the recent U.S. News & World Report hospital study.

Nassau hospitals make ‘best’ list

Four of the twelve hospitals in Nassau County were named this week to the prestigious “New York’s Best Hospitals” list compiled by U.S. News & World Report magazine. The four that made the … more

By Howard Schwach | 7/23/13

Nalin Fernando, West Hempstead Lions Club past president; Virginia Peragallo-Dittko, executive director of Winthrop’s Diabetes and Obesity Institute; Michael Jordan, Rockville Centre Lions Club; Brian Freier, Melville Lions Club; Dr. Maureen Murphy; Al Brandel, Lions Club International past president; and Betsy Mandera, West Hempstead Lions Club.

Lions Clubs donate $5K

The West Hempstead, Melville and Rockville Centre Lions Clubs recently gathered to donate $5,000 to Winthrop’s Diabetes Education Center. The donation was made in honor of Maureen Murphy, … more

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