Contact:

Maureen Curran Kleinman

Marketing and Communications

(201) 291-6310

mcurran@valleyhealth.com

The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that all four critical care units -- Intensive Care, Coronary Care, Cardiac Surgery, and Intermediate Care – have once again received the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence.

This prestigious award, given by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), recognizes the extraordinary commitment to high-quality critical care standards and dedication to the exceptional care of patients and their families provided by the staff of Valley’s critical care units.

Since the Beacon Award was instituted in 2003, it only has been given to an elite 242 of the nation’s 6,000-plus critical care units. This is the second time Valley’s critical care units have been recognized with the Beacon Award.

Contact:

Melissa Weisstuch                               

Vice President, Marketing

(914) 681-2380          

mweisstuch@wphospital.org

White Plains, NY – June 30, 2010 – White Plains Hospital Center (WPHC) and Destination Maternity celebrated the one-year anniversary of a partnership between the two organizations with a festive bash at the Destination Maternity in White Plains on June 25th. Nurses from WPHC’s maternity department were on hand to answer questions for soon-to-be and new mothers and to present parent education materials and demonstrations. Special events took place throughout the store, including complimentary back massages, spa treatments, and mommy & me yoga demonstrations offered by Destination Maternity.  

The two organizations teamed up to provide moms- and dads-to-be exercise and educational classes in the learning studio inside Destination Maternity, located on 5 Maple Avenue in White Plains. For a list of classes offered visit the Hospital’s website: www.wphospital.org and click on Classes and Events in the left-hand navigation bar, or call the Parent Education line at 914-681-1234.

Contact:

Maureen Curran Kleinman

Marketing and Communications

(201) 291-6310

mcurran@valleyhealth.com

Ridgewood, NJ – June 30, 2010 – The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that all four critical care units—Intensive Care, Coronary Care, Cardiac Surgery, and Intermediate Care—have once again received the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence.

This prestigious award, given by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), recognizes the extraordinary commitment to high-quality critical care standards and dedication to the exceptional care of patients and their families provided by the staff of Valley’s critical care units.

Contact:

Elizabeth Howell

Development and Public Relations

(212) 545-2404

ehowell@chnnyc.org

New York, NY – June 30, 2010 - New York City is the center of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. 1 in 70 New Yorkers around you are infected. 1 in 4 people with HIV do not know they are positive.

Watch our video "Knowledge is Power"© to learn more about the importance of knowing your status. "Are you positive you are negative?"

Community Healthcare Network offers HIV counseling and testing at all of our nine health center locations, and on our mobile unit. Testing is free, confidential, and fast, with results in 20 minutes. 

Contact:        

Dawn French

White Plains Hospital Center

(914) 681-1119

dfrench@wphospital.org

White Plains, NY – June 29, 2010 – White Plains Hospital Center (WPHC) recently was awarded the 2009 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement.  The award recognizes White Plains Hospital Center and 4E, the designated stroke unit, for continued commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients.

Caption: White Plains Hospital’s 4E stroke unit staff and Dr. Richard Sweet, MD, (Back, Right) celebrating the Stroke Gold Plus Award for 2009.

Contact:

Jennifer Homa

(212) 305-5587

jeh9057@nyp.org 

New York, NY – June 29, 2010 – A 5-month-old New York infant received a lifesaving liver transplant for advanced liver failure diagnosed following her birth 10 weeks premature. One of the smallest babies ever to successfully receive a liver transplant, she weighed 4 pounds at the time of the surgery. 

Contact:

Jennifer Homa
(212) 305-5587

jeh9057@nyp.org

New York, NY – June 29, 2010 – In recognition of its environmentally sustainable design, the newly opened Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center has received LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Gold designation from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Contact:

Eric Sommer

(718) 250 8325

eds9032@nyp.org

Brooklyn, NY – June 29, 2010 – The Brooklyn Hospital Center’s (TBHC) Family Medical Residency Program has been named one of 10 winners of the 2010 American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (AAFP) Pfizer Immunization Awards.

Contact:

Katherine Emmanouilidi

Manager, Marketing and Public Relations

(201) 833-7092

emmanouilidi@holyname.org

Teaneck, NJ – June 29, 2010 – Khaliah Ali, daughter of boxer Muhammad Ali, will share her experience with weight loss band surgery on July 29 at 7 p.m. at Holy Name Medical Center’s Marian Hall. Sponsored by My Program for Life, Holy Name will be hosting this free, life-altering patient seminar for those who would like to make an informed decision about weight loss surgery.

Contact:

Katherine Emmanouilidi

Manager, Marketing and Public Relations

(201) 833-7092

emmanouilidi@holyname.org

Teaneck, NJ – June 28, 2010 – Holy Name Medical Center was recently recognized as a top-ranked Community Value Provider by Cleverley + Associates, a leading healthcare financial consulting firm specializing in operational benchmarking and performance enhancement strategies. Holy Name was ranked among the top 20 percent of all hospitals in the U.S. and is the only hospital in Bergen County to receive the Community Value Five-Star™ designation.

Contact:

Elizabeth Howell

Development and Public Relations

(212) 545-2404

ehowell@chnnyc.org

New York, NY – June 25, 2010 – New York City is the center of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. 1 in 70 New Yorkers around you are infected. 1 in 4 people with HIV do not know they are positive. Sunday June 27th is National HIV Testing Day, an annual observance to promote HIV testing, founded in 1995 by the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA).

Watch our video "Knowledge is Power"© to learn more about the importance of knowing your status or stop by Times Square today to see a 30 second feature of our video on the NASDAQ marquis. "Are you positive you are negative?"Community Healthcare Network offers HIV counseling and testing at all of our nine health center locations, and on our mobile unit. Testing is free, confidential, and fast, with results in 20 minutes.  

For more information about our HIV services and more, please visit our website.

Contact:

Belinda Mager

(212) 305-5587

bem9048@nyp.org

New York, NY – June 23, 2010 – NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's Washington Heights–Inwood Network (WIN) for Asthma program has been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with its 2010 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. The award recognizes WIN for Asthma's exemplary efforts to deliver high-quality asthma care that includes environmental controls.

Contact:

 
Cynthia Bacon

Public Affairs and Marketing

(718) 670-2515

crm9002@nyp.org

Flushing, N.Y. – June 22, 2010 – Seated comfortably at a console viewing a 3-D image of her patient, Kathy Huang, M.D., attending physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Hospital Queens (NYHQ), performed the first gynecological robotic surgery in Queens on a 37-year-old woman who had excessive uterine bleeding and an ovarian tumor. 

The minimally invasive surgery was successful, the patient’s fertility was preserved and the woman was able to go home the same day.  As a robotic surgery specialist, Dr. Huang has received advanced training in minimally invasive robotic surgery. Dr. Huang is the only gynecological surgeon in Queens offering robotic surgery to women. 

Prior to coming to New York Hospital Queens, Dr. Huang has treated hundreds of women using robotic technology. Since New York Hospital Queens installed the robot in May, Dr. Huang has performed 10 cases—all with excellent outcomes.

“The success of these first robotic cases is a tribute to the experience and skill of Dr. Huang, and the planning and the preparation of her surgical team, said Gary Eglinton, M.D., Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Hospital Queens. “We are thrilled to be able to offer women in Queens robotic surgery which is the most high-tech, minimally invasive surgery available.”

Contact:

John Rodgers
(212) 821-0560
jdr2001@med.cornell.edu

New York, NY – June 22, 2010 – In honor of his major support toward advancing cancer care, Sanford I. Weill is the recipient of the 2010 James Ewing Layman's Award from the Society of Surgical Oncology. Mr. Weill is chairman of the Board of Overseers of Weill Cornell Medical College.

 The award was presented by Dr. Fabrizio Michelassi, the Society's president, and the Lewis Atterbury Stimson Professor and chairman of the Department of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and surgeon-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. The ceremony took place on March 6 at the Society's 63rd Annual President's Banquet, held at the Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis.
 

Contact:

Maureen Curran Kleinman

Marketing and Communications

(201) 291-6310

mcurran@valleyhealth.com

Ridgewood, NJ – June 22, 2010 – A licensed clinical social worker from Ringwood, who for 20 years has experienced the painful after-effects of a complex ankle fracture, is the first patient to undergo total ankle replacement surgery at The Valley Hospital.

Contact:

Gloria Chin
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
(212) 305-3900
glc9010@nyp.org   

Elizabeth Streich
Columbia University Medical Center
(212) 305-6535
eas2125@columbia.edu

New York, NY – June 18, 2010 – As many as half of stroke survivors lose some of their ability to move their extremities. Now specialists in rehabilitation medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center are pioneering the use of robotic devices to help them regain this function. Patients are currently being recruited for ongoing clinical research trials with the new devices.

Contact:

Lloyd Torres

Director, Special Projects

(718) 480-4023

lftorres@silvercrest.org

Queens, NY – June 16, 2010 – Marie Mitchell, Vice President of Nursing Services, was recently honored with a Circle of Excellence Award at the 2010 National Conference of the National Association Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care (NADONA).  The NADONA Circle of Excellence Award recognizes nurse managers who demonstrate excellence in coordination of available resources to efficiently and effectively care for acutely or critically ill patients and their families. Circle of Excellence Award winners are also recognized for promoting the following: an environment of professional involvement, development and accountability, collaborative problem solving.

“We are all very proud of Marie’s accomplishments and her long track record of staff empowerment and transformative leadership,” said Michael Tretola, Senior Vice President and Administrator.  “Nursing is at the core of the great and noble works done here at Silvercrest and our accomplishments start with outstanding nurse leadership.”

Winners of the Circle of Excellence Award were judged for meeting high standards within the long term care continuum and were honored at a special dinner at the NADONA Annual Conference.

Contact:

Jodi-Ann Bailey

Public Affairs Associate

(718) 780-5367

jsb9010@nyp.org

Brooklyn, NY – June 16, 2010 – New York Methodist Hospital (NYM) was recently named a “Get With the Guidelines”-Stroke (GWTG-Stroke) Gold Performance Achievement Award winner by the American Stroke Association. The award recognizes the Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a high standard of stroke care.

Contact:

Scott Orstad

Manager, Corporate Communications

(203) 276-5933

sorstad@stamhealth.org

Stamford, CT – June 15, 2010 – Stamford Hospital recently received seven communications and advertising awards – including four Gold – from the 2010 Lamplighter Awards competition. Sponsored by the New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo), the Lamplighter Awards recognize excellence in a variety of marketing, communications and public relations categories.

Contact:

Amy Massimo

Director, Public Affairs

(845) 348-2773

massimoa@nyackhospital.org

Nyack, NY – June 14, 2010 – At the 110th Annual Silver Tea, The Nyack Hospital Auxiliary presented David Freed, DHA, President and CEO of Nyack Hospital, with a donation of $40,000, representing funds raised between January and May, 2010.  Proceeds were raised through the tireless efforts of the Auxilians who generate funds through the Hospital Gift Shop, Thrift Shop, membership dues, and other events held throughout the year.  Dr. Freed accepted the check on behalf of Nyack Hospital and thanked the Auxilians for their hard work and dedication.  

Caption: Shown, left to right: John Burke, CFO, Nyack Hospital; Brigitte Simon, President, Nyack Hospital Auxiliary; Phyllis Darrin, Treasurer, Nyack Hospital Auxiliary; David H. Freed, DHA, President & CEO, Nyack Hospital;Mindy Rader, Auxiliary Coordinator; and Elaine Weiss, Vice President, Nyack Hospital Auxiliary

The Helen Hayes Hospital Adapted Sports & Recreation Program will host several water sports events this spring and summer. All programs are specially adapted to accommodate the varying needs of individuals with physical disabilities.

Saturday/Sunday, June 19 and 20

A Water Ski Clinic will take place on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Twin Lakes in Monroe, New York. The event is being produced in conjunction with Leaps of Faith Disabled Water Ski Club. No prior experience is required and all equipment will be provided. In case of rain, the program will take place on Sunday, June 20.

Saturday, July 10

An Adapted Rowing Program will take place on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Congers Lake in Congers, New York. Members of Nyack’s River Rowing Association will join hospital staff in providing an introduction to rowing, a sport which builds endurance and strength. Boats and adaptive equipment will be available. In case of rain, the program will take place on Sunday July 11.

July 22 and August 19

Kayak outings are planned for Thursday July 22 and Thursday August 19, 2010. The Adapted Sports & Rec Program will provide the kayaks and adapted seating, as required. Beginners are welcome.

All programs are free of charge, but pre-registration is required.  To register, contact Matthew Castelluccio, Adapted Sports Coordinator at 845-786-4950, or castellucciom@helenhayeshosp.org .

Helen Hayes Hospital

Helen Hayes Hospital is certified as a chapter of Disabled Sports USA, a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee that offers programs through its nationwide network of 100 community-based chapters operating in 38 states. Through its Adaptive Sports & Recreation Program, Helen Hayes Hospital is committed to enabling individuals of all abilities to pursue competitive and recreational sports and activities. Currently, the hospital hosts an array of activities, including golf, downhill skiing, sailing, softball, gardening, handcycling, and yoga. Individuals of all abilities, including those with limitations due to amputation, spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis or orthopedic disorders, are welcome to participate.

For additional information on any program, contact Matthew Castelluccio, Adapted Sports Coordinator at 845-786-4950, or castellucciom@helenhayeshosp.org .

Contact:

Andrew Klein
Weill Cornell Medical College

(212) 821-0560
ank2017@med.cornell.edu

Karin Eskenazi

Columbia University Medical Center
(212) 305-6535
ket2116@columbia.edu

New York, NY – June 10, 2010 – In what has been hailed as a breakthrough, scientists from Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical College have outlined the molecular mechanism of membrane transport. The research shows how a protein transforms its shape to transport substances across the cell membrane in order to regulate transmission of the brain's messages across the synaptic gap from one neuron to another.

Contact:

Andrew Klein
(212) 821-0560
ank2017@med.cornell.edu

Phyllis Fisher

Director, Public Relations

(212) 606-1197

FisherP@hss.edu

New York, NY – June 9, 2010 – A leading authority in comparative effectiveness research, Dr. Art Sedrakyan has been appointed director of a new collaborative program in comparative effectiveness research (CER) based in the Department of Public Health at Weill Cornell Medical College. The program's research portfolio will initially focus on devices, drugs and alternative approaches for the management of orthopedic conditions and cardiovascular diseases, with the intent of using this to build a comprehensive program in comparative effectiveness research for the entire medical center.

Contact:

Anthony Ercolano

Special Projects

(212) 801-1702

anthony.ercolano@downtownhospital.org

On April 30, 2010, New York Downtown Hospital conducted the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Lower Manhattan’s first publicly funded MRI. Acquisition of the MRI was made possible by the Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Sheldon Silver, through funding from the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC).  Mr. Jeff Menkes, President and CEO, welcomed Speaker Silver; New York State Senator Daniel Squadron; Mr. Avi Schick, Chairman of the LMDC; Mr. David Emil, President of the LMDC; and Ms. Julie Menin, the Chair of Community Board 1 and one of six members of the LMDC Board who reviewed the Hospital’s application.  Robert Min, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Radiology at New York Downtown Hospital and Radiologist-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, addressed our distinguished guests. 

One week earlier, the Hospital hosted physicians from the community, who were invited to tour the MRI Suite and to familiarize themselves with the variety of quality diagnostic services available at our Hospital. The Hospital is grateful to Mr. Joe Cianci, Director of Radiology, and his team for their assistance with these two events. This advanced technology will provide briefer examinations with greater comfort for our patients and higher diagnostic confidence for our physicians.

Contact:

Anthony Ercolano

Special Projects

(212) 801-1702

anthony.ercolano@downtownhospital.org

New York, NY – June 2010 - On April 1, 2010, Anthony J. Smith, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Medicine, announced the appointment of Fabio Giron, M.D., as Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit.  Dr. Giron is an outstanding pulmonologist and critical care specialist who is admired by his patients for his professionalism in delivering the highest quality of care.  Dr. Giron received his medical degree from SUNY at the Stony Brook School of Medicine, trained at New York University Medical Center and is board certified in both Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.  Dr. Giron brings with him his excellent clinical skills and fervor for the state-of-the-art management of the Intensive Care Unit.  The Hospital is grateful to Lester W. Blair, M.D., for the experience and knowledge he brought to his outstanding service as Director of the Intensive Care Unit.  Dr. Blair will continue as Associate Chairman of the Department of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.

Dr. Smith also announced the appointment of Andy Huang, M.D., as Associate Division Chief of the section of Hematology and Oncology.  Dr. Huang has been a member of the Hematology and Oncology Division at the Hospital since 2000.  Dr. Huang received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, and went on to complete a fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology also at NYU.  He has been an invaluable part of our Hematology and Oncology Department, and is a respected member of our medical staff.  He is devoted to the education of our resident staff and is admired by his colleagues.

Contact:

Kathleen Robinson
(212) 821-0560
krobinso@med.cornell.edu 

New York, NY – June 8, 2010 – NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital again has the most physicians listed in New York magazine's "Best Doctors" issue -- the 10th straight year as #1."Being a good doctor means having the experience and expertise to diagnose and treat complex medical problems, while employing exceptional communication skills and empathy. Most of all, it means caring for and improving the lives of patients and their families as a top priority," says Dr. Herbert Pardes, president and CEO of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. "As faculty members of two leading medical colleges -- Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical College -- NewYork-Presbyterian physicians are on the forefront of developing effective ways to prevent, diagnose and treat conditions across the medical spectrum."

Contact:

Amy Massimo

Director, Public Affairs

(845) 348-2773

massimoa@nyackhospital.org

Nyack, NY – June 8, 2010 – The Annual Nyack Hospital Northeastern Anesthesia & Medical Staff Golf Classic took place on Tuesday, June 1st at Manhattan Woods Country Club in West Nyack, NY.  Over 120 golfers participated.  The tournament raised over $220,000 which will help finance the purchase of an additional CT scanner for the Hospital.  This scanner will further augment diagnostic and imaging capabilities in its award-winning Emergency Department as well as other outpatient departments.

Northeastern Anesthesia Services, PC was the primary sponsor of the event.  Other sponsors included:

Nyack Hospital Medical Staff

Hudson Valley Radiology Associates

K&M Newspaper Services, Inc.

Nyack Hospital Auxiliary

Emergency Medical Associates

Larry & Ann Essick

Active International

360 Corporate Benefit Advisors

Contact:

Amy Massimo

Director, Public Affairs

(845) 348-2773

massimoa@nyackhospital.org

Nyack, NY – June 7, 2010 – For the fifth year, the Kennedy Funding Invitational Tennis Tournament is bringing world class tennis to Rockland County as it continues the fight against breast cancer.  One of the premier charitable tennis tournaments in the nation, this year’s Invitational will be held on July 7-11 at Dellwood Country Club in New City.

This four-day action packed event includes a men’s tournament, an expanded women’s tournament, a Pro-Am Celebrity Match and a Saturday night luau/dinner.  Proceeds from the tournament will go to support The Breast Center at Nyack Hospital.  The Center is a first-class comprehensive provider of diagnostic and treatment services with an emphasis on cancer prevention, early detection and personalized care. 

The tournament attracts top tennis professional players, and this year is no different.   Players scheduled to participate include 2009 Kennedy Funding Invitational champion John Inser, whose accomplishments include a # 2 ranking in America, an extremely powerful serve and a U.S. Open win over then #5-ranked Andy Roddick; Grand Slam regular Guillermo Cañas; #7 world ranked and 2008 Kennedy Funding Invitational Women’s champion Victoria Azarenka; and American sensation Melanie Oudin, who captured the 2009 Kennedy Funding Women’s Championship and shocked the world with her performance at the US Open.

General admission to all tournament matches is free. For additional information about this year’s players and scheduling, please visit kennedyfundinginvitational.com. 

For information about luau reservations or sponsorships, please contact the Nyack Hospital Foundation at 845.353.3333.

Contact:

Maureen Curran Kleinman

Marketing and Communications

(201) 291-6310

mcurran@valleyhealth.com

Ridgewood, NJ – June 7, 2010 – Neurosurgeon Patrick Roth, M.D., has been named Interventional Medical Director of The Spine Center at The Valley Hospital.  As part of his new position, Dr. Roth will be responsible for coordinating the care of all patients undergoing surgical or spinal interventional procedures through the Spine Center.

Contact:

Amy Massimo

Director, Public Affairs

(845) 348-2773

massimoa@nyackhospital.org

Nyack, NY – June 7, 2010 – Nyack Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Silver Plus Performance Achievement Award.  The award recognizes Nyack Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.

Dear Colleagues:

A lot can happen in 40 months. In that space of time, we experienced a harsh economic downturn, several hospitals were shuttered just miles from our doorstep, a new President took office, health care reform legislation passed in Washington, and – we constructed a seven-story hospital wing.

Forty months ago on a brisk February morning we broke ground on our new “West Wing” building. This month, we celebrate the culmination of all the planning and hard work that went into creating this new wing with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

This milestone will mark the day that we expanded community access to health care in Queens.

Forging ahead with construction through tough economic times has not been easy. We persevered by remaining optimistic. Our approach has been to retain our high quality staff and to continue to bring on new voluntary and full time medical staff and employee talent.

Not a day goes by that I don’t hear from someone that New York Hospital Queens is the place that they trust for their health care needs.

We continue to build this reputation and to make headlines for research and technological breakthroughs that we established here. As you will read further in this newsletter, our physicians-in-training developed 62 research projects over the past six months, and recently presented the results of their work at our Lang Research Day in May. Regular readers of this message will note that every month, members of our medical staff are presenting their groundbreaking research at national and, in some cases, international conferences.

As time goes on, when and where we can, we will continue to invest in building specialty services and procedures. For now, come join us on June 16 at 5:30 p.m. as we celebrate the completion of our new “West Wing,” and unveil a new era of health care right here.

Sincerely,

Stephen S. Mills, F.A.C.H.E

Contact:

Jodi-Ann Bailey

Public Affairs Associate

(718) 780-5367

jsb9010@nyp.org

Brooklyn, NY – June 3, 2010 – Known among her peers as “grace under fire” and a “tremendous asset,” Alicia Sybico, R.N., a resident of Roselle Park, N.J., was recently chosen to receive New York Methodist Hospital’s 2010 Nurse of Distinction Award at the annual Nurse of Distinction Award Ceremony. The celebration honors registered nurses, nurse technicians and unit secretaries who make invaluable contributions to NYM each day. The annual awards ceremony is part of a series of events held during New York Methodist’s Nursing Appreciation Week.

Contact:

Katherine Emmanouilidi

Manager, Marketing and Public Relations

(201) 833-7092

emmanouilidi@holyname.org

Teaneck, NJ – June 3, 2010 – The Campaign for Villa Marie Claire will hold its first Annual Benefit Event titled "An Evening in Tuscany" on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 7 pm on the grounds of Villa Marie Claire.

Contact:

Katherine Emmanouilidi

Manager, Marketing and Public Relations

(201) 833-7092

emmanouilidi@holyname.org

Teaneck, NJ – June 3, 2010 – Led by dancers from Haesun Jung's Korean Traditional Dance School, more than 1,000 walkers navigated Overpeck Park’s trail twice, covering about five kilometers, to raise a total of $306,250 for Holy Name Medical Center’s Korean Medical Program (KMP) on May 22.

Contact:

Melissa Weisstuch                               

Vice President, Marketing

(914) 681-2380          

mweisstuch@wphospital.org

White Plains, NY – June, 2010 – White Plains Hospital Center (WPHC) recently was awarded the 2009 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement.  The award recognizes White Plains Hospital Center and 4E, the designated stroke unit, for continued commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients.

Save the Date and Send in Abstractions for Patient Education Symposium

Date:              

September 30, 2010

Time:            

8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location:       

Rockefeller University

Weiss Research Building – Room 301

1230 York Avenue

New York, NY 10065

Abstract Submission Deadline:   August 2, 2010 to nyp-patiented@nyp.org

Program Objectives:

1. Discuss patient education research findings and evidence –based practices

to improve patient outcomes.

2. Identify ways to meet the learning needs of diverse populations.

The NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Center for Professional Nursing Practice, is seeking abstracts for research, evidence-based practice and innovations in patient education for the Patient Education Symposium: The Art and Science of Patient Education on September 30, 2010. This will be a great opportunity to showcase your work.

Abstract Submission Guidelines:

Abstract Themes

·         Improving patient outcomes and patient safety

·         Implementing quality patient education

·         Measuring outcomes from patient education

·         Health literacy

·         Addressing cultural/religious needs

Abstract Content

1. Title of the presentation

2. Contact information of the author(s): name, address, phone, email, title and organization

3. Type of presentation

·         Clinical research presentation (15 minutes)

·         Evidence-Based Practice (15 minutes)

·         Best practice/innovation presentation (15 minutes)

 4. Abstract should be 350 words or less.

 5. Submission Deadline:   August 2, 2010 to nyp-patiented@nyp.org

 6. Questions about the application process, contact Jody Scopa Goldman,  jog9079@nyp.org

 

Contact:

Melissa Weisstuch                              

Vice President, Marketing

(914) 681-2380          

mweisstuch@wphospital.org

White Plains, NY – June 1, 2010 – At White Plains Hospital Center’s Nurse Recognition Day ceremony, Angela Nastasi, RN, CCRN, was the recipient of two awards for nursing excellence. She won the Mary Ellen Healy Award given to a bedside nurse who embodies the characteristics of compassion, clinical competence and respect for the patient, co-workers and staff. She was also the first nurse at the Hospital to be honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Shown with Ms. Nastasi are (l-r): Jon B. Schandler, Hospital President and CEO; Leigh Anne McMahon, MS, RN, Hospital Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer and J. Michael Divney, Chairman of the Hospital’s Board of Directors

Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center Health Fair

When: Tuesday June 15, 10am-2pm

What: Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center invites men to stop by for free RAPP & nutrition workshops and free health screenings: blood pressure testing, glucose checks, and HIV counseling & testing.

Where: Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center 999 Blake Ave Brooklyn, NY 11208
More Info: Call (718) 277-8303 or email info@chnnyc.org

Contact:

Dawn French

(914) 681-1119

dfrench@wphospital.org

White Plains, NY – June 1, 2010 – White Plains Hospital Center held its Volunteer Recognition Luncheon in May at the Woman’s Club of White Plains. Over 500 volunteers were invited to attend and special recognitions were given to long-term volunteers.