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More than one-third of metro area parents are not aware of CDC recommendations to vaccinate against human papillomavirus (“HPV”), a potentially cancer causing disease, according to the latest South Nassau ‘Truth in Medicine’ Poll, sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Sixty-one percent of parents have or plan to vaccinate all of their children while 37% percent of parents do not plan to or are not sure if they will vaccinate all of their children against HPV. When asked why they do not plan to vacc...
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Fifty-percent of metro area New York residents support legalizing recreational marijuana, but 74% of respondents expressed concern about people driving under the influence of marijuana and 57% are unaware that currently no field sobriety test exists to test for marijuana use among drivers, according to the latest South Nassau 'Truth in Medicine' Poll , sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Respondents were split as to whether or not they believe marijuana is addictive with 54% saying they believe i...
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More than 80 percent of metro area residents say the government should be doing more to make COVID-19 testing more readily available to the public, according to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine Poll,” sponsored by Bethpage Credit Union. A clear majority—57 percent—hold the federal government most accountable for lack of available testing, the poll showed, while 15 percent said the state government is to blame. The poll was conducted before the federal government began an effo...
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More than one-third of Long Islanders who sought mental health services found it challenging to find a provider of care, even though nearly all had health insurance to cover most of the cost, according to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” Poll, sponsored by Bethpage Credit Union. According to the poll results, anxiety, depression, social isolation, and fear of contracting COVID-19 are the prevalent issues among those who have accessed professional mental health care services since t...
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December 2024 Despite their reputation for being grumpy, and headlines often dominated by crime-related news, an overwhelming majority of New Yorkers believe that most of their fellow citizens are “basically good” and less than a quarter expect political divisions to interfere with their holiday gatherings, according to the latest results of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s “Truth in Medicine” poll, sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Some 75 percent of respondents to the hospital’s poll said most peo...
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Despite their reputation for being grumpy, and headlines often dominated by crime-related news, an overwhelming majority of New Yorkers believe that most of their fellow citizens are “basically good” and less than a quarter expect political divisions to interfere with their holiday gatherings, according to the latest results of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s “Truth in Medicine” poll, sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Some 75 percent of respondents to the hospital’s poll said most people are basical...
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More than 50 percent of 600 residents surveyed consider the areas they live in environmentally unhealthy with only 38 percent of New York City adults and 46 percent of adults on Long Island satisfied with the environmental health of their areas, according to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth in Medicine Poll, sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. This gloomy outlook is sparked by the sentiment that the city and Long Island are concerned about poor air and water quality. The survey found tha...
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Only 15 percent of area residents have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, according to results of the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine Poll,” sponsored by Bethpage Credit Union. Although 70 percent of 600 residents surveyed agreed that vaccines are important to their health, a majority of respondents had not acted yet to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine that was approved last month for people ages 6 months and older by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the...
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Metro-area children are spending an average of 3.41 hours/day of screen time for non-academic purposes on an array of devices - smartphones, televisions, tablets and computers – and 22 percent of them are glued to the screen for five or more hours, according to South Nassau’s latest Truth in Medicine™ poll . Sixty-five percent of children are spending three or more hours per day on such devices, the poll showed. Only 25% of parents say their efforts to limit screen time for their children are very succes...
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Eighty percent of parents think vaping is addictive, and 63 percent think that it is unsafe. And, when asked whether or not they support vape shops in their community, 56 percent of parents said they oppose them, and 32% support allowing them to open, according to the latest South Nassau ‘Truth in Medicine’ Poll , sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Twelve percent answered they are not sure. Eighty-five percent of metro area parents are concerned that kids under 18 are curious about vaping, which...
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Nearly one-third of metro area residents consider themselves overweight and almost one-quarter say they would take a prescription weight-loss drug to shed extra pounds, according to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth in Medicine Poll . Ten percent of poll respondents are currently taking or know someone who uses the prescription drugs Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy to lose weight. Most of them are women under 50 and Black. While all three drugs can generate weight loss, only Wegovy is FDA approved f...
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Mount Sinai South Nassau - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation accepts Medicare, Medicaid, no-fault, and workers’ compensation, as well as most union and commercial insurance carriers. Our staff will be happy to discuss insurance coverage and payment plans with you. Contact Us Mount Sinai South Nassau - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 440 Merrick Road Oceanside, NY 11572 (516) 255-8200 Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
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At Mount Sinai South Nassau, we want to make it easy for you to refer your patients. Please select from the available resources: Patient Referral Instructions Services Overview Directions Appointment Card Our Team Have a question or want more information regarding the technology or services we provide? Mount Sinai South Nassau One Healthy Way Oceanside, New York 11572 (877) SOUTH NASSAU / 516-632-3360 oncology@snch.org
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January 2019 Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth In Medicine Poll: More than one-third of parents are not aware of CDC recommendations to vaccinate against HPV, a potentially cancer causing disease 37% of parents do not plan to or are not sure if they will vaccinate all of their children More than one-third of metro area parents are not aware of CDC recommendations to vaccinate against human papillomavirus (“HPV”), a potentially cancer causing disease, according to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau&nb...
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June 2019 Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth In Medicine Poll: Eighty percent of parents think vaping is addictive; 63 percent think it is unsafe 56 percent oppose vape shops in their community 85 percent are concerned their kids are curious about vaping Eighty percent of parents think vaping is addictive, and 63 percent think that it is unsafe. And, when asked whether or not they support vape shops in their community, 56 percent of parents said they oppose them, and 32% support allowing them to open, ...
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January 2022 Mount Sinai South Nassau ‘Truth in Medicine’ Poll: 80 Percent of Metro Area Residents Say Government Is Failing in COVID-19 Testing, Needs to Do More More than 60 percent fear pandemic will last another year More than 80 percent of metro area residents say the government should be doing more to make COVID-19 testing more readily available to the public, according to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine Poll,” sponsored by Bethpage Credit Union. A clear majority—57 p...
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October 2023 Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” Poll: Only 15 Percent of Area Residents Have Received Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Only 15 percent of area residents have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, according to results of the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine Poll,” sponsored by Bethpage Credit Union. Although 70 percent of 600 residents surveyed agreed that vaccines are important to their health, a majority of respondents had not acted yet to receive the updated COVID-...
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Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Linda Armyn, will headline Mount Sinai South Nassau’s 2024 Soirée Under the Stars as the corporate honoree of the hospital’s annual fundraising gala on Saturday, November 9, at The Lannin in Eisenhower Park. Shahriyour Andaz, MD, Director of Thoracic Oncology, who has led the hospital’s efforts to combat lung cancer, and Shaeda Alloo, a veteran respiratory therapist who served during the COVID-19 pandemic, also will be honored. They w...
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Parents in the metro area strongly support a ban on cell phone use in schools and agree that social media companies should do more to limit children’s use of social media apps, according to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth in Medicine poll. An overwhelming majority—85 percent of parents polled—support state laws limiting social media feeds for minors. Eighty-two percent agree that social media companies should do more to limit children’s use of their apps. Most parents (72 percent) want their ch...
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Almost half of metro area New Yorkers surveyed in a new poll report taking unregulated dietary supplements such as vitamins, essential oils and probiotics- some in attempt to ward off colds and the flu - but 39 percent of those who take supplements for that purpose have not had a flu shot, according to South Nassau’s latest Truth in Medicine Poll . The flu shot is considered the single best preventive method against the flu, a sometimes-deadly disease. “Benefit from cold supplements have never been truly...
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More than half of metro area residents said they would get a vaccine to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus if one were to become available, according to the results of the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” public health poll. As the death toll around the world continues to rise and millions of Chinese residents remain quarantined or under observation, concern about a possible U.S. outbreak of the novel coronavirus (recently named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization) remain...
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Two-thirds of metro area residents would not attend a sporting event, watch a movie, or ride mass transit because of COVID-19 fears as Long Island reopens, the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau public health poll shows. Eighty-six percent of respondents said they would not shake someone’s hand. A majority also are uneasy about flying on an airplane, eating in a restaurant, or going to a bar, the poll showed. Despite 100,000 recorded deaths due to coronavirus nationwide, notably, 55 percent of area resident...
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Nine months into a worldwide pandemic, less than half of metro area residents plan to get a COVID vaccine when it becomes available, according to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau public health poll, sponsored by Bethpage. The poll’s findings underscore concerns about the vaccine’s development and lack of trust in the FDA’s regulatory process to ensure its safety and effectiveness. On a positive note, most area residents believe the reopening of local schools has gone well, the poll showed. Forty-one p...
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Metro area residents are ready to roll up their sleeves to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster when one becomes widely available for the general population, with 75 percent indicating they would get one, according to results of the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth in Medicine public health poll, sponsored by Bethpage. Twenty-three percent of the metro area residents recently polled who are unvaccinated say they are more likely to get a vaccine now that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given...
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Tropical Storm Ophelia could not stop more than 400 eager supporters from attending Mount Sinai South Nassau’s 2023 Soirée Under the Stars gala and grossing over $1 million, making it the most successful fundraiser in the nearly 100-year history of the hospital. Anthony Cancellieri, Co-Chair of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Board of Directors and longtime Rockville Centre resident and civic leader, was the honoree of the gala, which was held Saturday, September 23, at The Lannin, the newly renovated and reo...
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At Mount Sinai South Nassau, we want to make it easy for you to refer your patients. Please select from the available (PDF) resources: Patient Referral Instructions Services Overview Directions Appointment Card Our Team Have a question or want more information regarding the technology or services we provide? One Healthy Way Oceanside, New York 11572 (877) SOUTH NASSAU / 516-632-3360 oncology@snch.org
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Mount Sinai South Nassau Employees Enjoy Many Benefits Mount Sinai South Nassau offers a comprehensive benefits program to full-time and part-time employees. The program offers flexibility to choose the benefits and benefit levels that best meet the needs of you and your family. Medical Coverage — Full- and part-time employees are eligible to enroll the first day of the following month following sixty days of continuous employment. Employees may elect individual or family coverage, and the cost per...
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Participating Insurance: 1199 Aetna Affinity Amidacare BCBS BCBS Healthplus Cigna Elderplan Fidelis GHI HIP Healthcare Partners Health First Magnacare Medicaid Multiplan Oscar Oxford Partners Health Plan UHC UHC Top Tier Humana Medicare Select Health Senior Whole Health UHC Community Plan VNSNY Choice Wellcare Health Plan Non-Participating Insurance: Agewell Health MetroPlus RR Medicare UHC Empire Plan
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October 2020 Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth In Medicine Poll: More than 50% of Metro Area Residents Polled Do Not Plan to Get COVID-19 Vaccine 66% who won’t get vaccine expressed concern that process is rushed School reopening gets high marks Job losses highest among minorities 65 Nine months into a worldwide pandemic, less than half of metro area residents plan to get a COVID vaccine when it becomes available, according to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau public health poll, sponsored by Bethpa...
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October 2022 Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” Poll: Many Long Islanders Struggle to Find Needed Mental Health Service Poll shows that even those with insurance coverage have difficulty accessing care More than one-third of Long Islanders who sought mental health services found it challenging to find a provider of care, even though nearly all had health insurance to cover most of the cost, according to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” Poll, sponsored by Bethpage Credit ...
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March 2023 Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” Poll: One-Third of Metro Area Residents Consider Themselves Overweight Nearly one-quarter say they would take a drug to lose the pounds Nearly one-third of metro area residents consider themselves overweight and almost one-quarter say they would take a prescription weight-loss drug to shed extra pounds, according to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth in Medicine Poll. Ten percent of poll respondents are currently taking or know someone who u...
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- 3/31/2023
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September 2024 Parents in the metro area strongly support a ban on cell phone use in schools and agree that social media companies should do more to limit children’s use of social media apps, according to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth in Medicine poll. An overwhelming majority—85 percent of parents polled—support state laws limiting social media feeds for minors. Eighty-two percent agree that social media companies should do more to limit children’s use of their apps. Most parents (72 percen...
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April 2025 In recognition of National Alcohol Awareness Month and Screening Day, experts encourage individuals to assess their drinking habits and seek help if needed. A majority of New Yorkers are considering drinking less alcohol or encouraging others to do so as a result of the surgeon general’s new warning about a strong association between drinking alcohol and increased cancer risk, according to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” poll. Among the poll respondents from New York C...
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September 2017 Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth In Medicine Poll: Many Parents Remain Unclear About Safety of Vaccines Some Still Mistakenly Believe There is a Link to Autism. Some parents remain uncertain about the safety of vaccines and some mistakenly believe there is a link between autism and getting their children vaccinated, despite overwhelming scientific evidence pointing to the benefits of vaccinations in the fight against the spread of deadly childhood diseases. While over 90% of area parents sa...
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February 2018 Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth In Medicine Poll: Many Report Taking Supplements in Attempt to Prevent Cold, Flu but 39 Percent of Those Still Avoid Flu Shot Vitamin C Overwhelming Choice to Ward Off Infection Nearly One-Third do not Inform Their Doctors of Supplement Use Almost half of metro area New Yorkers surveyed in a new poll report taking unregulated dietary supplements such as vitamins, essential oils and probiotics- some in attempt to ward off colds and the flu - but 39 percen...
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September 2018 Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth In Medicine Poll: Majority of Metro Area Residents Have Concerns About the Impact of Recreational Marijuana Use on Public Safety 74% say driving under the influence of marijuana concerns them 57% say they are not aware that there is no field test to measure if a driver is under the influence of marijuana Fifty-percent of metro area New York residents support legalizing recreational marijuana, but 74% of respondents expressed concern about people driving...
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See Our State-of-the-Art Maternity Unit View our U.S. World News & Report recognized 'High Performing' Maternity Unit below to see the difference Mount Sinai South Nassau offers with integrated birthing suites plus postpartum recovery rooms with private bathrooms. To schedule an In-Person Maternity Tour please click here to select the date and time that works best for you from the options available. We recommend attending the tour around your 20th week of pregnancy, but we warmly welcome those who w...
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Supporters of South Nassau Communities Hospital made history at the hospital’s 32nd Annual Golf Outing, raising more than a quarter of a million dollars in support of the expansion of the hospital’s Emergency Department, breaking all previous records for the event and increasing net contributions by more than 20 percent over last year’s outing. The gross of $374,550 and net revenue of $265,197 made this the hospital’s most successful golf outing in recent memory. South Nassau’s President & CEO, Richa...
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The Betty Ajces Trust has donated $1 million to Mount Sinai South Nassau to help the hospital expand access to cancer clinical trials and research on Long Island. This is the second major gift the hospital has received from the Trust, which donated $200,000 last August to establish the Leon and Betty Ajces Memorial Fund at Mount Sinai South Nassau as well as to benefit the hospital’s cancer research and prevention efforts. “This generous gift will help us give patients with a cancer diagnosis the opportu...
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We Need to Hear from You! Your Voice is Essential Mount Sinai is moving its hematology/oncology practice in Merrick to 2020 Wantagh Avenue in Wantagh and adding a new infusion center to the practice that will be open at this location. Please take part in our Community Survey to help us understand the impact of these changes in Wantagh and surrounding communities. Construction Updates Scaffolding Work, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Please be advised that scaffolding work will begin at Mount Sinai South Nassa...
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Mount Sinai South Nassau Employed Physician Participating Insurance Plans: AgeWell — Medicare Aetna/US Health Care — all HMO, PPO, Self-Insured Plans, Aetna Signature Administrators, Indemnity, Medicare HMO and PPO Affinity — all lines of business, including the Health Exchange Plan AlphaCare — Nassau County only Beacon Behavioral Health Beech Street — PPO Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Empire) Empire MediBlue Medicare Advantage Plans Commerical HMO, PPO, & Indemnity Plans “The Empire Plan” New York...
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Some parents remain uncertain about the safety of vaccines and some mistakenly believe there is a link between autism and getting their children vaccinated, despite overwhelming scientific evidence pointing to the benefits of vaccinations in the fight against the spread of deadly childhood diseases. While over 90% of area parents say they have had their children vaccinated, almost 40% are unsure or believe that vaccines can potentially cause autism, according to the latest South Nassau Truth in Medicine™...
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Despite the rising rate of community transmission of flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—and the reality that all three diseases are spreading in a “tridemic” across New York City, Long Island, and beyond—results from the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” Poll indicate that the public’s urgency to get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19 is low. Fewer than two-thirds (61 percent) of 600 poll respondents have received a flu vaccine since September 1, 2022, while just 56 perce...
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It is not too late to get your flu shot. In a continuation of ongoing public service and education to protect as many residents as possible during this widespread, dangerous and protracted flu epidemic, South Nassau Communities Hospital, in collaboration with Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, will provide no-charge flu shots on Thursday, February 22 from 4-7PM at South Nassau’s Family Medicine Centers located at 196 Merrick Rd. in Oceanside and 761 Franklin Blvd. in Long Beach . The flu shots are onl...
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As of October 1, 2021, Mount Sinai South Nassau has contracts with the following managed care health plans. This list is updated periodically and subject to change. It may not be comprehensive. AgeWell — Medicare Aetna/US Health Care — all HMO, PPO, Self-Insured Plans, Aetna Signature Administrators, Indemnity, Medicare HMO and PPO Affinity — all lines of business, including the Health Exchange Plan AlphaCare — Nassau County only Beacon Behavioral Health Beech Street — PPO Blue Cross/Blue Sh...
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As of October 1, 2019, Mount Sinai South Nassau Employed Physicians have contracts with the following managed care health plans. This list is updated periodically and subject to change. It may not be comprehensive. AgeWell — Medicare Aetna/US Health Care — all HMO, PPO, Self-Insured Plans, Aetna Signature Administrators, Indemnity, Medicare HMO and PPO Affinity — all lines of business, including the Health Exchange Plan AlphaCare — Nassau County only Beacon Behavioral Health Beech Street — P...
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At Mount Sinai South Nassau, we’re focused on the health and well being of you and your family. Committed to healthcare excellence, we’re at the forefront of medical advances that are changing the very foundation of the health care environment. Staffed with dedicated, skilled professionals and the finest technology available, we concentrate on our core value – providing the finest healthcare available to our patients, their families and our communities. See below to learn more about our compassionate te...
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South Nassau Communities Hospital has named two accomplished members of the criminal justice community and civic leaders - Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Eileen Sapraicone – as the honorees of this year’s Annual Golf Outing, which will be held Monday, June 12. The Sapraicones each have long and notable careers in law enforcement and criminal justice. Michael is a former First Grade New York Police Department Detective and frequent criminal justice expert commentator on network TV and cable news programs. He is...
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Mount Sinai South Nassau announced that it is has been named a 2020 5-Star Recipient for all four Women’s Care cohorts as well as the Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ by Healthgrades. This is the 8th consecutive year that Mount Sinai South Nassau has received the Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award. Mount Sinai South Nassau earned awards in the following women’s care service lines: Five Star for Gynecologic Procedures (8 years in a row) Five-Star for Hysterectomy (6 years in a row) Five Star for C-...
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Who are the front-line heroes “Behind the Mask”? Mount Sinai South Nassau has unveiled never-before-seen video footage of front-line staff sharing their compelling stories as they answered the call of duty to serve patients while juggling the challenges of personal and professional life throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Mount Sinai South Nassau worked in collaboration with Altice, with award-winning photojournalist and videographer David Handschuh and the production company Spot On to produce a series of...
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South Nassau Communities Hospital today announced that is has been named a 2018 5-Star Recipient for all four Women’s Care cohorts as well as the Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. In addition, South Nassau is the only hospital in New York State to achieve all five of the following awards in 2018 from Healthgrades in women’s health services lines: Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (6 years in...
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One of South Nassau’s most revered general and vascular surgeons, Luke K. LiCalzi, MD, has passed away. He was 68 years old. While his achievements were many during his illustrious 45-year career in medicine, Dr. LiCalzi will be remembered for his clinical leadership; surgical skill; commitment to excellence; and passion for the medical profession. “Dr. LiCalzi was an exemplary gentleman and physician,” said Dr. Rajiv Datta, Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Medical Director of the Cancer P...
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Two of Long Island’s most accomplished business leaders, Butch Yamali and Wayne Lipton, have been designated co-honorees of South Nassau Communities Hospital’s 32nd Annual Golf Outing to be held Monday, June 13, at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor and Woodmere Club, Woodmere, NY. A volunteer Golf Committee lead by co-chairs Tony Cancellieri, a South Nassau board member who also is a vice president at Park Strategies, and Jeffrey Greenfield, managing member, NGL Group, LLC, are raising funds to support ...
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Does dyeing your hair increase your risk of cancer? Does a heart attack feel like an elephant is sitting on your chest? Will you be less active after joint replacement surgery? Is having a leaky bladder during exercise normal? Do older adults need less sleep? The answers to those questions, which are posed in a new, multi-faceted South Nassau Communities Hospital advertising campaign called ‘Truth in Medicine’, can be found at wherequalitymatters.org. In addition to addressing those specific questions, ...
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Birthing Your Baby - Questions & Answers We understand being able to plan is a high priority for our expectant parents. Therefore, we encourage you to review our FAQs about birthing your baby with us at Mount Sinai South Nassau. Prenatal Classes - Knowledge is Power The Parent-Child Education program at Mount Sinai South Nassau is here to prepare you for the multiple stages of life — pregnancy, childbirth and beyond! Our In-Person and Online courses help you learn about your baby’s birth, care for y...
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A majority of New Yorkers are considering drinking less alcohol or encouraging others to do so as a result of the surgeon general’s new warning about a strong association between drinking alcohol and increased cancer risk, according to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” poll. Among the poll respondents from New York City and Long Island, 57 percent reported having between one and seven drinks per week, while 22 percent said they consumed between 8 and 14 drinks per week. But 51 perce...
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Take Part in Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Fundraising Events When you support events sponsored by Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Development Department, you’re also helping to raise funds for and awareness of many important programs. You’re also strengthening the connection between your hospital and the communities we serve. Get these dates on your calendar, and gather a group to join you. For more information about attending or sponsoring these events, call (516) 377-5360. 2025 Events 41 st Annual Golf Tourn...
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More than one-third of metro area residents support legalized medical aid in dying (MAID, also referred to as physician-assisted death), with 37 percent saying they supported legislation that would allow MAID in New York, while 21 percent opposed it, and 43 percent were not sure. The latest results of the Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth in Medicine public health poll of Long Island and New York City residents sought feedback from the public on a wide range of health-related topics: 60 percent of responden...
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Mount Sinai Doctors - Bellmore, Primary Care and Cardiology At Mount Sinai Doctors - Bellmore, Primary Care and Cardiology, we use a caring and supportive approach for all of our patients. For adolescent and adult men and women, we offer a broad range of health and wellness care, including prevention and management of heart disease, stroke, cancer, osteoporosis, substance abuse, diabetes mellitus, sexually transmitted diseases and mental health disorders. From our beautiful examination rooms to our warm...
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At Mount Sinai South Nassau, we participate in Medicare , Medicaid and most HMOs and commercial insurance plans. If you are not sure if we participate with your insurer, please call your insurer for confirmation — and for any special considerations. For example, most patients are required to obtain their laboratory and radiology services at a dedicated facility. Please note that hospital-employed physicians may accept many, but not all, of the plans that the hospital accepts. You must check with y...
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- 12/11/2015
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Men are less likely to receive potentially life-saving screenings for cancer, according to the latest South Nassau Truth in Medicine Poll of metro area residents. Women have a greater understanding and follow through on mammogram screenings than there is among men about prostate cancer screenings or among both genders about colon cancer screenings, the poll results show. Some 74 percent of women age 40 and older reported having a mammogram screening for breast cancer during the past year, the poll found....
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Women under 50 are the most stressed out as the holidays approach, with 61 percent saying their stress level is high or very high, according to the latest ‘Truth in Medicine’ poll of New York metro area residents. Stress increases across the board during the holidays, with 46 percent of those polled reporting high or very high levels of holiday-induced anxiety. During non-holiday periods, 31 percent overall rate their stress as very high (5 percent) or high (26 percent). As for specific factors that caus...
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For the third consecutive time since 2014. the Mount Sinai South Nassau nursing staff has been recognized for excellence in patient care by the independent, nationally recognized American Nurses Credentialing Center after a rigorous review process. Mount Sinai South Nassau has achieved Magnet ® recognition as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. Magnet recognition is determined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Progr...
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Construction Updates Long Beach Medical Arts Pavilion (Mount Sinai Doctors - Long Beach) - Concrete and Asphalt Work, Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Please be advised that concrete and asphalt work will begin at Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Long Beach Medical Arts Pavilion (Mount Sinai Doctors - Long Beach) site along East State Street and Lincoln Blvd beginning Tuesday, November 1, 2022, and continue (weather permitting) for approximately 3 weeks. During this time, this roadway will be blocked, and no parking...
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Expanding its role as a regional medical center and teaching institution, South Nassau Communities Hospital for the first time welcomed its own postdoctoral medical residents in surgery and obstetrics and gynecology on July 1. In a major step forward, South Nassau received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to add the surgical and obstetrics and gynecology residency training programs. The addition of two postdoctoral residency programs continues th...
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Mount Sinai South Nassau, in partnership with Mount Sinai Doctors, will completely refurbish a 60,000-square-foot building it owns in Wantagh and open a state-of-the-art medical facility that will provide multi-specialty health care services and advanced medical diagnostics to better serve the South Shore of Long Island—all in one convenient location. The new facility, located in a former Verizon building, will provide critically needed medical care for residents of Long Island—including the nearby commu...
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- 8/12/2020
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