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September 30, 2012

When the behemoth North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System entered the Manhattan market in May 2010 by acquiring Lenox Hill Hospital, it was as if category-crusher Walmart had been dropped onto the Upper East Side.

September 29, 2012

Researchers say they've discovered a two-drug combination that delays treatment resistance in patients with advanced melanoma.

September 29, 2012

Our congratulations to SIUH on this prestigious distinction. It’s reassuring to know that experts have found the health of Staten Islanders is in such good hands.

September 28, 2012

An international consortium of scientists studying chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), based at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, has been awarded a five-year, $20 million grant by the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health.

September 27, 2012

More than 62 high school students from Queens and Nassau recently completed a rigorous and competitive four-week academic program offered by Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine.

September 27, 2012

You may think your toddler is just playing in the sand box, but she may really be conducting a sophisticated scientific experiment and learning something new every time she pours out another scoop of sand, new research suggests.

September 27, 2012

As hospitals and health systems continue to transition from volume-based to value-based care, the CFO plays a pivotal role to ensure the organization stays above water financially during the massive changes.

September 27, 2012

The Hilton Garden Inn was abuzz from the moment the fourth annual Health & Wellness Expo kicked off Thursday morning in Bloomfield.

September 27, 2012

The Hilton Garden Inn was abuzz from the moment the fourth annual Health & Wellness Expo kicked off Thursday morning in Bloomfield.

September 26, 2012

David J. Chalif, MD, chief of neurovascular neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset is being honored for his work at Bethpage State Park on Oct. 28.

September 26, 2012

The North Shore-LIJ Health System announced the appointment of Susan Kwiatek, RN, as executive director at Glen Cove Hospital.

September 26, 2012

What are the reccomendations this year for flu vaccines for kids?

September 26, 2012

People with type 2 diabetes have a different balance of bacteria in their digestive system than do people without the disease, new research indicates.

September 26, 2012

Executives at Staten Island University Hospital didn't need the mayor to urge them to curb access to junk food for patients, visitors and employees -- they were a few steps ahead of him.

September 26, 2012

Hundreds of pediatric cancer survivors and their families turned out at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island, on Sunday for the inaugural Les Nelkin Pediatric Cancer Survivors’ Day, hosted by Cohen Children’s Medical Center, which featured New York Giants’ linebacker and cancer survivor Mark Herzlich.

September 26, 2012

The disappearance of George Richardson, a Huntington Hospital executive who went missing last month while vacationing with his wife and sons in Montauk, has "left a hole in the hearts of all those who love him," his family said in a statement Tuesday.

September 25, 2012

The North Shore-LIJ Health System was recently chosen to receive a Sepsis Heroes Award by the Sepsis Alliance, a patient advocacy group, in recognition for its leadership role in improving care for sepsis patients across all of their hospitals.

September 25, 2012

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September 25, 2012

California researchers report in the Sept. 25 online edition of the journal mBio that they have taken a step in that direction, with the discovery that a harmless virus that lives on your skin seeks out and destroys the bacteria that can cause acne.

September 25, 2012

The number of Americans getting knee replacement operations has jumped more than 100 percent over the past two decades, keeping many more older adults active and independent, a new study finds.

September 25, 2012

Children who are obese may have an even higher risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other weight-related diseases later in life than has been thought.

September 24, 2012

Just one week shy of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Washington University researchers say they've made major strides in identifying four key forms of breast cancer, paving the way for more promising methods of treating the disease.

September 24, 2012

The leading cause of death in people between the ages of 1 and 44 in the United States isn't heart disease or cancer — it's injury from falls, car accidents and other types of physical trauma.

September 24, 2012

Trampolines may be hazardous to your child's health, pediatricians warn.

September 24, 2012

The Brain Aneurysm Center at North Shore University Hospital and the Brain Aneurysm Foundation will host the fourth annual Brain Aneurysm Awareness Walk on Saturday at Jones Beach State Park.

September 24, 2012

Doctors say they’ve just made some important new discoveries about breast cancer that could lead to better treatments. As News 12 Long Island’s Judy Martin reports, researchers say it all boils down to genetics.

September 23, 2012

With more than 3,400 staffed beds at 13 hospitals throughout the region, St. Louis recognizes BJC primarily as the region's preeminent provider of medical services. Less known is the system's role as an educational institution that offers its 28,000 employees a total of 1,898 college-level courses, training seminars and clinical classes -- all at minimal or no cost.

September 21, 2012

Medical errors kill enough people to fill four jumbo jets a week. A surgeon with five simple ways to make health care safer.

September 19, 2012

Of all the illnesses that strike a child, leukemia is among the most dreaded.

September 19, 2012

Doctors are warning super-absorbent toy balls meant to expand as they are submerged in water may pose a serious risk to children.

September 18, 2012

Did you know that taking good care of your teeth and gums can not only add years to your life, but also lowers risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes—and even memory-robbing disorders like Alzheimer’s disease?

September 18, 2012

Over 2,000 New York City kids, ages 5 to 16, including children with special needs, gathered at the world-class Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island for a day filled with fun, excitement and healthy competition at City Parks Foundation’s 11th Annual CityParks Track & Field Citywide Championships. As the first-ever signature sponsor of the City Parks Foundation Sports & Fitness Programs, North Shore-LIJ was onsite to offer health information and giveaways and to cheer on all of the participants.

September 18, 2012

Several patients recovering from brain injuries thanks to the help they received from North Shore-LIJ’s highly acclaimed neuro-rehabilitation program “Transitions” tell their amazing stories.

September 18, 2012

Understanding the Complexities of Leukemia

September 18, 2012

According to new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the health benefits of circumcision outweigh the procedure's risks, and the operation should be covered by insurance. Dr. Howard Heiman, medical director of the neonatal intensive care unit at Cohen Children's Medical Center and Dr. Marty Ellington, Jr., chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Lenox Hill Hospital, weigh in on the procedure.

September 17, 2012

North Shore-LIJ President & CEO Michael Dowling is interviewed by Michael Stoler on the CUNY-TV show “Building New York: New York Stories,” about his humble upbringing in Ireland, and the hard work that enabled him to pull himself out of poverty and into the administration of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo before becoming North Shore-LIJ’s chief executive in 2002.

September 17, 2012

Education Spotlight Q&A with Joe Cabral

September 17, 2012

Mike Filippone helped raise more than $8,000 for CCMC.

September 17, 2012

This down-below woe occurs when bacteria near the rectum and in the vagina enter the urinary tract via the urethra, usually during sex, explains Jill Maura Rabin, head of urogynecology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York.

September 17, 2012

Sieden has incorporated wellness initiatives into the daily routine.

September 17, 2012

North Shore-LIJ's Mike Dowling, whose colorful life story begins in a thatched-roof mud hut without heat or hot water in East Limerick, Ireland, will be the focus of a two-part CUNY TV program, Building NY: New York Stories, starting today.

September 17, 2012

As a physician and hospital administrator of 43 years, Dr. Lawrence Scherr worked long hours tending to patients and growing a small hospital group into one of the region's largest health care organizations.

September 17, 2012

East Hampton Police said Monday they are looking for a missing body board in connection with the disappearance of a Dix Hills man on Aug. 28.

September 16, 2012

At three Long Island Schools, students hoping to pursue a career in health care no longer need to wait until college to figure out what jobs are availale, and if the career path is right for them.

September 15, 2012

Deploying Pharmacists to where the patients and healthcare teams are at North Shore University Hospital is reaping benefits for the New York facility.

September 14, 2012

North Shore-LIJ Receives $2M AIDS/HIV Grant

September 14, 2012

fter learning that a laptop containing research study information was stolen from an employee's car, the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research announced today it is sending letters to some research participants, advising of the possible disclosure of some personal and health information.

September 14, 2012

Though past research suggests newer versions of artificial turf are just as safe as grass for athletes, a new study finds that National Football League players suffered more knee and ankle injuries when they played on FieldTurf over the past decade.

September 13, 2012

Gestational diabetes and a lower socioeconomic status are the latest environmental factors to be associated with an increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research.

September 13, 2012

Michael J. Dowling the President and Chief Executive Officer of North Shore-LIJ Health System has been ranked 38th in Modern Healthcare magazine’s annual listing of the nation’s “100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare,” making the list for the sixth consecutive year

September 13, 2012

After Stony Brook resident Barbara Merman was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, she bypassed dozens of local cancer treatment centers and traveled to New Jersey for what’s known as proton therapy.

September 13, 2012

Mobile devices have a role as an occasional backup device for radiologists, but their small size likely prevents them from being used for routine primary diagnosis, Dr. David Hirschorn told attendees Monday at the New York Medical Imaging Informatics Symposium, which he helped organize.

September 12, 2012

Sheryl Crow's theory is that her cellphone may have given her a brain tumor — but medical research is inconclusive.

September 12, 2012

A small new study offers insight into the germ warfare that goes on inside the heads of people with chronic sinus infections.

September 12, 2012

Fitch Ratings has published a report on North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Inc, NY.

September 11, 2012

Heads were bowed, hands were clasped and firefighters stood tall as the roll call of those lost on Sept. 11 was read aloud Tuesday at Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze.

September 11, 2012

Overweight women are more likely to have “bad eggs,” making it harder to get pregnant even through in-vitro fertilization, according to a new study.

September 11, 2012

Growing numbers of pregnant women are on medicines to treat high blood pressure, new research indicates.

September 11, 2012

Millions of people with mild to moderate asthma are routinely prescribed daily inhaled steroid medications to control the disease, but a new study suggests that may not be necessary.

September 11, 2012

Though eating disorders generally start in the teenage years, ealth experts now know that younger children aren't exempt and urge parents to be on the lookout for telltale signs.

September 11, 2012

The borough will unite Tuesday to reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, and to remember the lives of those lost in the terrorist attacks.

September 10, 2012

A new report shows that a deadly swine flu virus can infect ferrets, highlighting the importance of continuous surveillance of emerging flu strains.

September 10, 2012

A leading U.S. government panel has recommended against ovarian cancer screening for women who are not at high risk for the disease.

September 10, 2012

Staten Island residents still can join the fight against cancer by registering for the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 this week.

September 10, 2012

The North Shore-LIJ Health System earned respectable ratings last week on a $135 million bond issue, with Moody's affirming its A3 rating and Fitch affirming its A-.

September 10, 2012

Welcome to the latest big marketing push by U.S. drug companies. In this case, it's a web page for Abbott Laboratories' Androgel, a billion-dollar selling testosterone gel used by millions of American men struggling with the symptoms of growing older that are associated with low testosterone, such as poor sex drive, weight gain and fatigue.

September 10, 2012

Pey-Jen (Jenny) Yu, MD, was recently appointed to the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH).

September 7, 2012

The focus on the healthiness of organic food misses a significant point: Pesticides and herbicides used for conventional food are inherently toxic.

September 7, 2012

A little shyness in young children can be endearing. But new research suggests that preschoolers who are extremely socially reserved and withdrawn may be at risk for falling behind in math and reading when they start kindergarten.

September 7, 2012

The North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System has named Ira Nash, an executive at Mount Sinai Medical Center, as medical director of physician and ambulatory network services.

September 7, 2012

Six separate recalls of bagged lettuce since April haven't done much to bolster the public's confidence in pre-cut and pre-washed greens.

September 6, 2012

Much research has touted the health benefits that come from drinking moderate amounts of red wine.

September 6, 2012

North Shore-LIJ Laboratories is the core diagnostics facility for the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, one of the largest hospital networks in the New York metropolitan area and in the US.

September 5, 2012

Stop-and-start hormone-deprivation therapy for localized prostate cancer doesn't shorten overall survival compared to continuous treatments, and yields fewer side effects such as impotence and hot flashes, a large new study suggests.

September 5, 2012

Former National Football League (NFL) players may have a higher risk of dying from diseases that damage brain cells.

September 5, 2012

It’s still too soon to tell, but sometime down the road, there may a special event for a person everybody seemed to love, said longtime friends of David Restuccio.

September 5, 2012

The North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System‘s Center for Young Adult, Adolescent and Pediatric HIV Care and its Center for AIDS Research and Treatment have received a nearly $2 million, three-year federal grant from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program to treat women, adolescents and children with HIV.

September 5, 2012

Colorful and tempting, those single-wash packets of laundry detergent can be poisonous for toddlers who mistake them for candy, researchers warn.

September 5, 2012

Rory Staunton, the 12-year-old New Yorker who died when his sepsis went undiagnosed by NYU Langone, will be on the minds of attendees at two New York City events tied to World Sepsis Day, Sept. 13

September 5, 2012

When a hospital patient goes into cardiac arrest, one of the most difficult questions facing the medical team is how long to continue cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Now a new study involving hundreds of hospitals suggests that many doctors may be giving up too soon.

September 4, 2012

Its not clear why some people develop allergies to pets and things like dust, pollen and mold spores.

September 4, 2012

New research suggests how smoking during pregnancy may increase a child's risk of obesity during adolescence.

September 4, 2012

Organic food isnt always healthy.

September 3, 2012

Nearly half of U.S. children with an autism spectrum disorder are victims of bullying, a new study finds.

September 3, 2012

Even with the school year starting up again this week, many kids are still in summer brain mode. As they head back into the classroom, attention spans may be low and cognitive skills lag as they’re more interested in catching up with friends than solving math equations.

September 3, 2012

Young adults who used inhaled steroid drugs to treat their asthma when they were children are slightly shorter -- about half an inch -- than those who didn't use the drugs, a new study finds.

September 1, 2012

Even with an implementaion delay likely, the classification scheme is making I.T. leaders very nervous.

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