Northwell Health is trying something new with the launch of The Well. The new website “is a health-focused editorial platform committed to promoting wellness,” says the healthcare network, that …
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By Laura Lane
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2/1/18
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South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Jan. 23 to enter into an affiliation agreement with the Mount Sinai Health System in an effort to expand health care …
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By Peter Belfiore
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1/24/18
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Touting a successful year, South Nassau Communities Hospital earned top national awards and certifications from multiple independent organizations and outlets in a wide range of patient care …
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1/16/18
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It was nearly standing room only at South Nassau Communities Hospital’s on Nov. 10, for the medical center’s annual Veterans Day Celebration where only the group of 46 veterans employed at South …
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By Peter Belfiore
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11/22/17
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A: No, using deodorants or antiperspirants does not increase your risk of breast cancer. Claims linking deodorant/antiperspirant use and breast cancer have been around for many years. The theory …
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By Christine Hodyl, DO, FACS
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11/20/17
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Q: Are vaccines safe?A: Yes, vaccines are very safe and can prevent serious, even fatal illnesses. Some parents mistakenly believe there is a link between disorders like autism and getting their …
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By Aaron E. Glatt, MD
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11/13/17
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Need has been the driving force behind SIBSPlace, a free program that focuses on children who have a brother, sister or parent suffering with a life-threatening illness.
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By Terry Ann Loeser
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11/11/17
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“We don’t talk about our men,” said Hewlett House Executive Director and five-time breast cancer survivor Geri Barish, of the disparity in awareness between breast and prostate cancers.
Her …
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By Peter Belfiore
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11/1/17
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South Nassau Communities Hospital hosted its annual 5K walk and health fair on a warm late-October Sunday. The fair, which featured health and wellness exhibits, as well as free health screenings for …
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By Peter Belfiore
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11/1/17
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One of the region’s largest medical centers is getting bigger this month: South Nassau Communities Hospital opened a 10-bed addition to its Oceanside campus’ Emergency Department last week, …
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By Peter Belfiore
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10/13/17
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