News Releases
Staten Island, Southside Reopen Sunday Night After Hurricane Evacuation
August 28, 2011
On Wednesday, the North Shore-LIJ Health System began mobilizing its resources and activating its Emergency Operations Command Center in preparation for Hurricane Irene’s landfall this weekend.
Read MoreCheck on the Condition/Location of an Evacuated Patient
August 26, 2011
Family members, friends and other loved ones who want to check on the condition or location of a patient can call 855-IRENE 99 or 855-473-6399.
Read MoreNorth Shore-LIJ Activates Emergency Command Center to Prepare for Hurricane Irene, Begins Evacuation of Southside and Staten Island University Hospitals
August 26, 2011
In response to an evacuation order from the city and state, North Shore-LIJ’s 775-bed Staten Island University Hospital has begun the orderly removal of patients from its North and South campuses.
Read MoreSwimming for Brain Aneurysm Awareness
August 25, 2011
Volunteers and brain aneurysm survivors participated in the fifth annual one-mile swim
Read MoreSt. Baldrick’s Foundation Awards Two Grants to North Shore-LIJ Pediatric Researchers
August 22, 2011
It takes life-saving research to Conquer Kids’ Cancer!
Read MoreLIJ Cardiologists Use Intracoronary Radiation to Open Blocked Arteries
August 18, 2011
Intravascular brachytherapy program is one of two in New York area
Read MoreLenox Hill Hospital Using a New Procedure to Freeze the Source of Irregular Heart Rhythms
August 17, 2011
One of only three hospitals in New York State to use this novel technique
Read MoreHuntington Hospital Helps Kids Tackle Weight Issues
August 9, 2011
Next Healthier Tomorrows Session Begins September 12
Read MoreHofstra North Shore-LIJ Med Student Named Recipient of Veteran’s Scholarship
August 8, 2011
Ben Smith served two tours of duty in Iraq before applying to med school
Read MoreFirst Ever Signature Sponsor of Sports & Fitness Programs
August 5, 2011
City Parks Foundation Announces First Ever Signature Sponsor of Sports & Fitness Programs
Read MoreSIUH Offers New 5-Day Breast Cancer Therapy
August 4, 2011
A new type of radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer
Read MoreNorth Shore-LIJ Seeks Blood Bank Accreditation
August 4, 2011
Seeking Blood Bank Accreditation
Read MoreRussell Schiff, MD, New Chief of Pediatric Cardiology at Huntington Hospital
August 3, 2011
In this role, Dr. Schiff will provide care to infants and children of all ages, and in addition perform consultations and fetal echocardiography for pregnant women who are at risk for fetal congenital heart defects or rhythm disorders.
Read MoreNYC Landmarks Preservation Commission Approves North Shore-LIJ’s Plans for Former St. Vincent’s Property
August 2, 2011
Michael Dowling issued the following statement
Read MoreGifts of Flowering Plants Bring Smiles to Over 100 Patients at Nursing Facility
August 2, 2011
Bright orange flowering plants in large yellow “smiley face” mugs,
Read MoreHealthcare Experts Highlight the Dangers of Smoking NYS Department of Health Launches New Anti-Smoking TV Ad Campaign
August 1, 2011
The DOH campaign focuses on the health impacts and personal losses of smokers.
Read MoreFinal beam placed on new pavilion at Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York
August 1, 2011
Final beam placed on new pavilion at Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York
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