In The News
The 2011 Influentials
Source: Long Island Business News
December 30, 2011
North Shore-LIJ President & CEO Michael Dowling is among the Long Islanders named by Long Island Business News as the most influential individuals of 2011.
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U.S. Lags Behind in Offering Open Heart Option
Source: Long Island Business News
December 29, 2011
North Shore-LIJ's Senior VP of cardiovascular services Dr. Stanley Katz talks about how the US lags behind in implementing new medical technologies, even though US-based companies control much of the $350 billion global medical device industry.
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Keeping Health Resolutions
Source: WNBC Nightly News
December 28, 2011
Jennifer Mieres, MD, North Shore-LIJ senior vice president of community and public health, shares tips on keeping health resolutions all year long -- quitting smoking, losing weight and staying fit.
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New Troponin Blood Test Rules Out Heart Attacks Faster
Source: CBS News
December 28, 2011
Lenox Hill Hospital's Dr. Robert Glatter talks about a new blood test to diagnose and rule out heart attacks in emergency room patients.
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10 Largest Secular Nonprofit Health Systems
Source: Modern Healthcare
December 26, 2011
North Shore-LIJ is the nation's second-largest nonprofit health system with a total of 5,526 beds.
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Overweight 7-Year-Olds Face Higher Risk of Asthma
Source: HealthDay News
December 23, 2011
North Shore-LIJ nutritionist Nancy Copperman comments on a new study showing that children who are overweight or obese during early childhood have a greater risk of having asthma at age 8 than normal-weight kids.
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A Floral Park Family’s Bout with Brain Aneurysms Inspires Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project
Source: Anton Community Newspapers
December 23, 2011
A Floral Park boy is earning the Boy Scouts' Eagle Scout status by completing his leadership service project at North Shore-LIJ's Cushing Brain Aneurysm Center in honor of his aunt, who died from a burst aneurysm.
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80,000 In NY Can Prescribe Painkillers But Only 2,216 Use the Database That Could Help Them Spot Patients Who Abuse Meds
Source: Newsday
December 22, 2011
North Shore-LIJ pain management expert Dr. Robert Duarte comments on a state computer system designed to target abusers of painkillers.
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Baby-Mother Bonds Affect Future Adult Relationships, Study Finds
Source: HealthDay News
December 22, 2011
North Shore-LIJ child psychiatrist Dr. Victor Fornari discusses new research showing that bonding – or a lack thereof – between mothers and young children can predict behavior in romantic relationships decades later.
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Consumers Choose Best Hospitals in the Northeast
Source: Advance for Nurses
December 21, 2011
North Shore-LIJ's director of child/adolescent psychiatry Dr. Victor Fornari comments on findings from a new major study showing that Ritalin, Adderall and other drugs widely used to treat attention disorders did not increase the risk of serious heart problems.
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The Link Between Nerve Damage and ED
Source: Quality Health
December 21, 2011
Lenox Hill Hospital urologist Dr. Elizabeth Kavaler says smokers, as well as those who have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, run the risk of developing nerve damage.
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New Hyde Park Welcomes $300M Katz Women's Hospital
Source: Bayside Times
December 21, 2011
North Shore-LIJ recently opened the $300M Katz Women's Hospital in New Hyde Park, a 10-story, 300,000-square-foot glass tower that will provide top-notch care in an environment that may look more like a hotel than a hospital.
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Increase in Resting Heart Rate Over Time Linked to Heart Disease Death
Source: Staten Island Advance
December 20, 2011
Lenox Hill Hospital cardiologist Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum reacts to new research showing that an increase in resting heart rate over time may actually place a person at greater risk for dying from heart disease and/or other causes in the future.
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LI Researchers Make Leukemia Discovery
Source: Newsday
December 20, 2011
Working as a collaborative team, scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and a team of clinicians led by Dr. Steven Allen at North Shore-LIJ's Monter Cancer Center helped find two previously unknown gene mutations as a result of studying the DNA of a patient who had mast cell leukemia.
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Skin Cancer More Likely After First Malignancy
Source: Medpage Today
December 20, 2011
Lenox Hill Hospital dermatologist Dr. Michelle Green says those with a history of malignant melanoma should be monitored regularly for recurrence.
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Local Health and Fitness Professionals Share Their Hopes for the Borough in the New Year
Source: Staten Island Advance
December 19, 2011
When it comes to New Year wishes, Staten Island University Hospital President & CEO Anthony Ferreri and cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Joseph McGinn wish Staten Islanders would take better care of themselves.
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Blood Pressure Control in Middle Age Can Lower Lifetime Heart Risk
Source: HealthDay News
December 19, 2011
Blood pressure changes in middle age can affect your lifetime risk for heart disease and stroke, according to a new study that Lenox Hill Hospital internist Dr. Robert Graham says reinforces the fact that hypertension is the most important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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New York Area's Largest Hospitals
Source: Crain's New York Business
December 19, 2011
Crain's publishes its annual list of the New York area's 25 largest hospitals, which includes four North Shore-LIJ hospitals.
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Really, the most significant?
Source: Paul Levy Blog/Not Running a Hospital
December 19, 2011
Glen Cove Hospital's run of 1,223 consecutive days without a central-line infection, is among the examples of the most-significant advances and events in healthcare, says healthcare blogger Paul Levy.
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Studies Could Ease Fears Of Medicines For ADHD
Source: Wall Street Journal
December 13, 2011
North Shore-LIJ's director of child/adolescent psychiatry Dr. Victor Fornari comments on findings from a new major study showing that Ritalin, Adderall and other drugs widely used to treat attention disorders did not increase the risk of serious heart problems.
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RUMC Names Breslin Executive VP
Source: Staten Island Advance
December 11, 2011
Michael Breslin, the former CFO at Lenox Hill Hospital who served most recently as vice president of managed care at the North Shore-LIJ Health System, has been named executive vice president of administration and finance at Richmond University Medical Center on Staten Island.
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Reasons to Love NY: Because Dr. Steven Schneider Gave a Baby Boy a Chance for a Better Life
Source: New York Magazine
December 11, 2011
In a series of stories about "reasons to love New York," Cohen Children's Medical Center's Drs. Steven Schneider and Harold Rekate are highlighted for their success in removing a tumor from a five-month-old Texas boy.
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Glen Cove Hospital Tree Honors Loved Ones
Source: Newsday
December 11, 2011
Glen Cove Hospital celebrates its "Tree of Lights" ceremony to honor donors' families and friends.
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9/11 Responders Suffer Asthma Rates Twice as High as the General Population
Source: EHS Today
December 9, 2011
First responders who were on the scene at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, face asthma rates that double those of the general population, according to North Shore-LIJ population health researchers.
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Raw Cookie Dough Ready to Bake, Not Ready to Eat
Source: WebMD
December 9, 2011
North Shore University Hospital infectious disease specialist, Dr. David Hirschwerk, says that when it comes to holiday cookies, you should eat them only after baking them, or run the risk of contracting E.Coli.
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A Hospital Reborn
Source: Newsday
December 9, 2011
Long Island Jewish Medical Center last week unveiled a new 10-story, $300 million inpatient tower with 162 private rooms within the Zuckerberg Pavilion and Katz Women's Hospital.
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Steroids May Boost Survival for Preemies
Source: USA Today.com
December 9, 2011
North Shore University Hospital's chief of maternal-fetal medicine discusses the significance of a new study, which found that giving steroids to pregnant women at risk for preterm birth as early as 23 weeks during their pregnancy may boost an infant’s overall chance of survival and reduce the baby’s risk of serious developmental issues.
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Trying to Create Best Freestanding ED Possible
Source: The Villager
December 8, 2011
Lenox Hill Hospital's chair of emergency medicine Dr. Carl Ramsay says the needs of Manhattan's West Side residents, who have been lacking accessible healthcare since the closing of St. Vincent's Hospital in April 2010, will be fulfilled by the proposed Center for Comprehensive Care being developed by North Shore-LIJ and Lenox Hill.
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Safety Concerns over Newer Forms of the 'Pill'
Source: HealthDay News
December 8, 2011
Lenox Hill Hospital cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula reacts to FDA safety concerns over whether new forms of "the pill" increase women's risk of blood clots.
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Few Women Get Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Study
Source: HealthDay News
December 8, 2011
Lenox Hill Hospital's Dr. Stephanie Bernik expresses surprise over new study showing that relatively few women undergo breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, despite the known cosmetic and psychological advantages.
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Treating Prehypertension Lowers Stroke Risk: Study
Source: HealthDay News
December 8, 2011
Lenox Hill Hospital internist Dr. Robert Graham responds to a study showing that the risk of stroke dropped about 22 percent in people with prehypertension who took drugs that lower blood pressure.
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LIJ's Rebirth
Source: North Shore-LIJ Studios
December 8, 2011
A new 10-story glass tower featuring 162 single-bed rooms with hotel-like accommodations was unveiled at LIJ Medical Center. The $300 million tower houses the Zuckerberg Pavilion and Katz Women’s Hospital.
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Newsmaker Interview: Robert LeWinter
Source: Healthcare Finance News
December 8, 2011
The head of North Shore-LIJ's Regional Claims Recovery Service Robert LeWinter does a Q&A about his work in overseeing 175 employees and handling over $500 million in receivables each year.
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Family Tree May Affect Diagnosis Age in Some Breast Cancers
Source: Newsday
December 8, 2011
Some women who inherit the BRCA1 or BRCA2 breast and ovarian cancer genes from their father may be diagnosed with breast cancer nearly a decade earlier than those who inherit the genes from their mother, according to Monter Cancer Center researchers.
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Bone Drugs May Also Battle Breast Cancer, Researchers Say
Source: HealthDay News
December 7, 2011
Monter Cancer Center oncologist Dr. Jane Carleton discusses new studies showing that that the bone-building drug zoledronic, which was developed to treat osteoporosis, appears to boost survival in women with certain types of breast cancer.
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Expert Panel Pinpoints Environmental Culprits in Breast Cancer
Source: HealthDay News
December 7, 2011
Lenox Hill Hospital's chief of surgical oncology Dr. Stephanie Bernik comments on a panel's cautions on environmental culprits causing breast cancer.
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New Tests Might Better Predict Breast Cancer's Return
Source: HealthDay News
December 7, 2011
New research points to two gene-based methods of predicting if and when women with certain breast cancers will experience a tumor recurrence.
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Diabetes, Obesity After 60 May Drive Up Breast Cancer Risk
Source: HealthDay News
December 7, 2011
A woman's risk of developing breast cancer appears to rise if she has diabetes or is obese after age 60, a new study indicates.
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Targeted Radiation May Not Be Better for Breast Cancer
Source: HealthDay News
December 7, 2011
LIJ Medical Center radiation oncologist Dr. Lucille Lee comments on new research findings showing that women with breast cancer who received radiation through strategically placed "seeds" had double the risk of a mastectomy later on, compared with women who got radiation for their entire breast.
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‘Rescue the Economy’ by Cutting Healthcare Waste: Berwick
Source: Health News Florida
December 7, 2011
Despite the challenges facing the healthcare industry, North Shore-LIJ CEO Michael Dowling says, "This is an exciting time to be in healthcare."
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Study Ranks Worst Breakfast Cereals For Kids
Source: CBS News
December 7, 2011
Cohen Children's Medical Center child and adolescent nutritionist Dr. Marlo Mittler says kids who eat cereal for breakfast have healthier body weights than those who skip breakfast, but those who eat sugared cereal, tend to develop unhealthy habits.
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Summit Eyes Future of LI
Source: Newsday
December 7, 2011
North Shore-LIJ's Chief HR Officer Joseph Cabral keynotes a Long Island careers summit.
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IHI National Forum: Truly Partnering With Patients
Source: Hospital and Health Networks
December 6, 2011
Speaking before thousands at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, IHI President & CEO Maureen Bosignano cites the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine's requirement that incoming medical students spend their first months becoming certified EMTs as an example of patient engagement.
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Instant Noodle Cups May Pose Serious Burn Risk
Source: CBS News
December 6, 2011
Lenox Hill Hospital emergency physician Dr. Robert Glatter says he has seen scald burns from soup cups on children's hands, fingers, arms, legs and genital organs.
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Five Fast Facts About Esophageal Cancer
Source: Newsday
December 6, 2011
North Shore-LIJ's Dr. Maurice Cerrulli and other esophageal cancer specialists talk about diagnosis and treatment options.
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Bigger Roles for Chaplains on Patient Medical Teams
Source: Wall Street Journal
December 6, 2011
North Shore University Hospital and its Healthcare Chaplaincy Program are featured in a Laura Landro column in The Wall Street Journal.
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Newer Birth Control Drugs Get FDA Review
Source: Associated Press
December 5, 2011
Lenox Hill Hospital's Dr. Jennifer Wu discusses the new scrutiny facing birth control drugs that were heavily promoted as having fewer side effects and the ability to clear up acne and other hormonal problems.
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Fitness May Lower Death Risk Even Without Weight Loss
Source: HealthDay News
December 5, 2011
Lenox Hill Hospital cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula reacts to a novel new study, published in the journal Circulation, showing that a man's fitness level may be more important for his overall health than his body weight.
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North Shore- LIJ Unveiling $300M Expansion
Source: Long Island Business News
December 5, 2011
LIJ Medical Center's $300 million inpatient pavilion was unveiled at a news conference on Thursday.
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North Shore-LIJ Invests in Continued Excellence
Source: Paul Levy Blog/Not Running a Hospital
December 5, 2011
Healthcare blogger Paul Levy meets up with North Shore-LIJ Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeremy Boal and VP of Clinical Excellence Karen Nelson, RN, at the IHI Annual Meeting in Orlando.
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Specific Genes Further Linked to ADHD
Source: USA Today
December 5, 2011
Cohen Children's Medical Center's Dr. Andrew Adesman comments on a new study relating to genetic differences associated with ADHD.
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Campaign Teaches How to React When Someone Has Been Sexually Assaulted
Source: Nurse.com
December 5, 2011
North Shore University Hospital's Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) coordinator Barbara Ruvolo, RN, discusses the 'Start by Believing Campaign' launched by End Violence Against Women International in early 2011.
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Joint Commission Recognizes 3 North Shore-LIJ Hospitals
Source: Nurse.com
December 5, 2011
The Joint Commission recently recognized the performance of three North Shore-LIJ hospitals -- North Shore University, Southside and Plainview.
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More Evidence Links Specific Genes to ADHD
Source: HealthDay News
December 4, 2011
Cohen Children's Medical Center's Dr. Andrew Adesman discusses the results of a new study suggesting that variations in genes involved in brain signaling pathways appear to be linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Santa Takes Ailing Children to Fantasy North Pole at LaGuardia Airport Thanks to US Airways
Source: New York Daily News
December 3, 2011
About 50 ailing children from Cohen Children's Medical Center hopped aboard a USAir fantasy flight to the North Pole on Saturday and were whisked to a Christmas party in a LaGuardia Airport hangar.
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North Shore-LIJ Opens Pain Management Center
Source: Becker's Hospital Review
December 2, 2011
North Shore University Hospital and LIJ Medical Center are opening a new Procedural Pain Management Center that will treat adults with acute and chronic pain conditions.
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Colon Cancer Prognosis Worse for the Obese, Type 2 Diabetics
Source: HealthDay News
December 2, 2011
North Shore-LIJ's chief of gastroenterology Dr. David Bernstein explains why people who have been diagnosed with colon cancer have a poorer prognosis if they're obese or have type 2 diabetes.
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Asthma Rates Double for WTC First Responders
Source: Science Codex
December 2, 2011
The American Journal of Industrial Medicine recently published a study authored by North Shore-LIJ epidemiologist Dr. Kim Hyun showing that World Trade Center responders suffer from asthma at more than twice the rate of the general population.
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It’s AccuVein In a Pinch
Source: Long Island Business News/Fios 1
December 2, 2011
Plainview Hospital cardiologist Dr. David A. Friedman and nursing administrator Kathleen Lanzo, discuss the use of a device called AccuVein which uses infrared light to create a map of veins on the arm, to reduce the potential number of sticks, infection rates and costs.
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North Shore-LIJ Opens Hi-Tech Distribution Center in Bethpage
Source: Long Island Business News
December 2, 2011
The North Shore-LIJ Health System this week opened an 84,000-square-foot warehouse in Bethpage designed to serve as its primary storage and distribution center for up to $80 million a year in medical goods procured from 253 suppliers.
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Report: Cocaine Users Have Less Gray Matter
Source: Newsday
December 2, 2011
Feinstein Institute neuroimaging researcher Dr. Stephen Dewey comments on a new study showing that cocaine abusers have less gray matter in key areas of the brain, which governs a potentially devastating pattern of behavior.
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Prozac Might Ease Repetitive Behaviors in Some Adults with Autism
Source: HealthDay News
December 2, 2011
Cohen Children's Medical Center's Dr. Andrew Adesman discusses a new study showing that the antidepressant Prozac may help ease repetitive behaviors in some adults with autism.
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Braun's Positive Drug Test Prompts Concern for Baseball
Source: USA Today
December 1, 2011
North Shore-LIJ's Dr. Gary Wadler, a long-time official at the World Anti-Doping Agency, reacts to revelations that National League MVP Ryan Braun tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs during Major League Baseball's playoffs in October.
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Regulatory Relief Tops CIO Wish List
Source: Health Data Management
December 1, 2011
North Shore-LIJ's John Bosco and other healthcare CIOs discuss the challenges they face in meeting the sheer volume of federal programs coming their way.
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Whooping Cough on LI
Source: WCBS-Channel 2
December 1, 2011
Huntington Hospital pediatrician Dr. Michael Grosso discusses the recent jump in whooping cough cases on Long Island.
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Circle of Friends Key to Adopting Healthy Habits: Study
Source: HealthDay News
December 1, 2011
North Shore-LIJ child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Victor Fornari and Lenox Hill Hospital psychiatrist Dr. Alan Manevitz discuss new MIT study showing that people have a better chance of success in adopting healthier habits if they find a friend with similar traits to share the experience.
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Patent Expires on Pfizer's Lipitor
Source: CBS Newspath
December 1, 2011
With Pfizer's US patent on Lipitor now expired, Dr. Tara Narula of Lenox Hill Hospital says the generic versions of the cholesterol-reducing drug are just as effective, so consumers shouldn't worry.
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Study: Fruits, Vegetables and Other Foods with Anti-Oxidants Reduced Stroke Risk
Source: New York Daily News
December 1, 2011
Lenox Hill Hospital cardiologist Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum talks about the benefits of a diet rich in fruit and vegetables in preventing a stroke.
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Partners Council, North Shore-LIJ Sponsor Fall Fashion Show
Source: House
December 1, 2011
More than $450,000 was raised for the Katz Women's Hospital and the Katz Institute for Women's Health at the 19th Annual Fall Luncheon and Fashion Show sponsored by the Partners Council for Women's Health and the North Shore-LIJ Health System.
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