News Releases
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Headline Fifth Annual Benefit Concert for Medical Research
July 28, 2010
The fifth annual benefit concert, raised a record-setting $1.1 million for The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset.
Read MoreState Department of Health Introduces Hard-Hitting Smoking Cessation Ads
July 28, 2010
The New York State Department of Health will begin airing a statewide television advertising campaign on Aug. 3.
Read MoreNorth Shore-LIJ Health System To Seek Medical Resident FICA Refunds
July 27, 2010
The IRS has made the determination that medical residents are exempt from FICA taxes for the tax periods ending before April 1, 2005.
Read MoreNorth Shore-LIJ Recruits Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
July 23, 2010
Dr. Mieres will provide strategic vision and leadership on diversity and inclusion activities for the health system’s 15 hospitals and other facilities.
Read MoreStudy Seeks Volunteers with Oropharyngeal Cancer
July 19, 2010
Seeking patients with cancer of the oropharynx (back of the mouth) to participate in a Phase I clinical trial.
Read MoreNorth Shore Hospital Surgeon Performs First Pediatric Open-Heart Surgery in Guyana
July 16, 2010
"Ultimately, the goal must be to train local surgeons, nurses and anesthesiologists."
Read MoreCohen Children’s Eliminates ICU Central-Line Infections for Entire Year
July 16, 2010
Hospital Celebrates “Infection Rejection Perfection”
Read MoreForest Hills Hospital Receives Quality Award
July 15, 2010
The Quality Awards recognize healthcare providers that demonstrate a commitment to improving healthcare services in the state.
Read MoreNew Board Chairs Elected at Staten Island University Hospital
July 14, 2010
Ronald J. Mazzucco, Esq., elected chair of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of SIUH
Read MoreNew Model of Leukemia Sheds Light on Possible Novel Treatment Targets
July 14, 2010
Understanding how leukemia cells interact with the bone marrow microenvironment is key to understanding this common cancer.
Read MoreLocal Fundraising Group Runs Triathlon, Raises More Than $100,000 for Children’s Hospital
July 13, 2010
Funds raised for the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York (CCMC).
Read MoreHuntington Hospital Heart Specialist Urges Uniform Screening for School Athletes
July 9, 2010
Calling for more stringent screening of student athletes in order to identify those at risk for lethal conditions.
Read MoreNorth Shore-LIJ Becomes NY’s First Health System to Require New Nurses to Get Bachelor’s Degree
July 8, 2010
Higher levels of nursing education improve quality and patient care
Read MoreA Special Grad
July 6, 2010
Center for Emergency Medical Services came to a different kind of rescue.
Read MoreNew Cardiac Catheterization Lab Opens at LIJ Medical Center
July 2, 2010
Grand opening of the newest cardiac catheterization laboratory.
Read MoreSummer Restaurant & Wine Tasting Event Benefits Breast Care Services at Glen Cove Hospital
July 1, 2010
Event raised over $20,000, which is earmarked for the hospital’s breast care services and a contribution toward the purchase of a state-of-the-art digital mammography machine.
Read MoreGet Help Quitting Smoking as Cigarette Tax Increases
July 1, 2010
North Shore-LIJ Center for Tobacco Control Urges Smokers to Talk to Their Doctor or Call the Quitline for Help Stopping Smoking
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