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1.	Community Service Plan (CHNA) Each year, Mount Sinai South Nassau prepares a Community Service Plan (CHNA) that outlines our mission and vision, plus specific steps we’re taking to meet the needs of the communities we serve. To learn about our work to serve you and your loved ones, see the full report: Download a copy: Community Service Plan 2022-2024 Community Service Plan 2021 Update (for plan years 2019-2021) Community Service Plan 2020 Update (for plan years 2019-2021) Community Service Plan 2019-2021 Community Service Plan... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 34
2.	Employee Benefits 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... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 32
3.	Plan Participation for Employed Physicians Except Neonatology & Oceanside ER 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... Site Map 4/14/2016 Relevance: 31
4.	Plan Participation for Hospital 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... Site Map 4/13/2016 Relevance: 30
5.	Plan Participation for Oceanside and Long Beach Emergency Rooms Site Map 5/23/2018 Relevance: 27
6.	Plan Participation for Oceanside and Long Beach Emergency Rooms Plan Participation Information for South Nassau Physician Group PC (Oceanside and Long Beach ER) Medicare Medicaid Cigna Empire Blue Cross United Healthcare Oxford Site Map 8/30/2017 Relevance: 26
7.	Plan Participation for Neonatology 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 Site Map 4/14/2016 Relevance: 26
8.	Plan Participation for Neonatology Site Map 5/23/2018 Relevance: 25
9.	Employee Access Site Map 7/13/2020 Relevance: 19
10.	Employee Self Screening Site Map 7/13/2020 Relevance: 19
11.	Employee Onboarding Site Map 11/19/2021 Relevance: 18
12.	Employee Reference Site Map 3/26/2021 Relevance: 16
13.	Insurance Plans Insurance Plans at Mount Sinai South Nassau We accept many different types of payments and insurance. But not every plan covers every service we provide. If you are not sure if South Nassau or any physician you see at the hospital participates with your insurance plan, please call your insurer about the specific services you need. For example, most insurers require patients to obtain their laboratory and radiology services at a dedicated facility. Your insurer may require you to pay for any service prov... Site Map 11/23/2015 Relevance: 15
14.	Out-of-Network Law Out-of-Network Law and Important Information about Paying for Your Care at Mount Sinai South Nassau, or click here for Spanish . Mount Sinai South Nassau is a participating provider in many health plan networks. You can find a list of the plans we participate in here . Some health plans use smaller networks for certain products they offer, so it is important to check whether we participate in the specific plan you are covered by. Our list will tell you if we do not participate in all of a health pl... Site Map 4/6/2016 Relevance: 15
15.	SIBSPlace Kids to Benefit from Annual Auction News 4/20/2015 Relevance: 14
16.	Get to Know Us Welcome to Mount Sinai South Nassau We are an award-winning, 455-bed, acute care, not-for-profit teaching hospital located in Oceanside. Our dedicated staff serves the entire South Shore, from the Rockaways in Queens to the Massapequas and beyond. And we offer quality, compassionate care on our main campus in Oceanside, plus nine other satellite facilities in the region. Some people call us the best-kept secret on Long Island, though we rank among the best for the health care we provide. And our commitm... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 12
17.	Mission, Vision & Values Mission Mount Sinai South Nassau is committed to providing quality, comprehensive and easily accessible health care services to all residents of the South Shore communities in a manner that reflects a culture of excellence; personalized, culturally competent care; and innovation. Vision To provide compassionate care, comprehensive services, and a commitment to excellence that results in the recognition by employees, physicians, patients and payers that Mount Sinai South Nassau is the best place to work;... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 11
18.	Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan At this moment, a nurse is at a bedside caring for a loved one; at a computer compiling research findings; at a community site bringing tests to those in need; and in a classroom training tomorrow’s clinicians. The Mount Sinai Health System understands that the care we provide to our patients is built on the talent, dedication, and diverse skills of our carefully selected nursing teams. Mission To provide exceptional clinical experiences and outcomes for patients and families in the many diverse communi... Site Map 3/2/2016 Relevance: 11
19.	Financial Assistance Program Site Map 4/14/2016 Relevance: 11
20.	Contracted Physician Groups Physician Groups the Hospital Contracts with to Provide Services The following are the physician groups the hospital contracts with to provide services. You may receive bills from physicians associated with care provided from these groups: North American Partners in Anesthesia, LLP, 68 South Service Road, Suite 350, Melville, New York 11747 516-626-6366 Center for Women’s Imaging, 440 Merrick Road, Oceanside, New York 11572 516-255-8220 Island Emergency Medical Services, PC, P.O. Box 74655, Cleveland, O... Site Map 4/20/2016 Relevance: 11
21.	Governor Hochul Announces Plan to Reopen Mount Sinai South Nassau Long Beach Emergency Department Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Mount Sinai South Nassau will reopen the Long Beach Emergency Department on Friday. Following Mount Sinai's announced plans for temporary closure earlier this week, the New York State Department of Health quickly responded and worked closely with hospital officials and local community leaders to reopen the Emergency Department to 24/7 services at 7 a.m. on Friday, November 26. "As your Governor, I will ensure the state does everything we can to alleviate ... News 11/25/2021 Relevance: 10
22.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Employed Physician Participating Insurance Plans 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... Site Map 5/17/2018 Relevance: 9
23.	Outpatient Laboratory Participating Plans Does my insurance plan cover outpatient lab expenses at Mount Sinai South Nassau? While getting your outpatient lab tests at South Nassau might be convenient for you, we want to make sure you know if your insurance plan will cover them. Some insurance companies require you to have outpatient laboratory services performed at their designated lab facilities. To see if your plan covers lab expenses here, please carefully review the list below before you visit. Make sure you know the exact name of your plan... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 9
24.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Participating Insurance Plans 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... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 6
25.	Mount Sinai South Nassau "Truth in Medicine" Poll: More than 50% of Metro Area Residents Polled Do Not Plan to Get COVID-19 Vaccine 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... News 10/27/2020 Relevance: 6
26.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Awards Four Staff Members U.S. Armed Forces Veteran’s Employee Scholarships at Veterans Day Ceremony In honor of Veterans Day, Mount Sinai South Nassau has presented the hospital’s Employee Veteran’s Scholarships to four staff members who served in the military and are continuing their education in the health care field. Suheil Genovese, a project manager; Tandilaya Rice, RN; and Kuwary Torrens Negron and Rashawn Michael James, students at the Mount Sinai South Nassau Robert J. Hochstim School of Radiography , each were presented $1,000 scholarships in recognition of their service to our country. The fo... News 11/10/2022 Relevance: 6
27.	Protecciones De La Ley De Protección Contra Facturación Del Saldo Inesperada Sus derechos y protecciones ante las facturas médicas inesperadas Cuando usted recibe atención de emergencia o es atendido por un proveedor fuera de la red en un hospital o centro quirúrgico ambulatorio de la red, está protegido contra la facturación del saldo. En estos casos, no deberían cobrarle un importe superior a los copagos, coseguros y/o deducibles de su plan. ¿Qué es la "facturación del saldo" (a veces llamada "facturación sorpresa")? Cuando acude a un médico o a otro proveedor de atención sani... Site Map 12/29/2021 Relevance: 5
28.	Administrative Team Mount Sinai South Nassau's exceptional team of health care professionals is committed to providing the highest level of service to our patients, our visitors and our community. Adhi Sharma, MD, MHA President Dr. Sharma is board certified in toxicology and emergency medicine. He has been the clinical quarterback of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his guidance, the hospital surged capacity to 500 beds as it cared for more than 1,700 COVID-19 patients over the course of ... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 4
29.	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 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... News 1/29/2019 Relevance: 4
30.	South Nassau Board Chairman Joseph Fennessy & Mount Sinai Health Network President Arthur Klein, MD, Named Co-Honorees of 2018 Soirée Under the Stars In honor of their leadership and vision that led to the affiliation between South Nassau Communities Hospital and the Mount Sinai Health System, Joseph J. Fennessy, chair of South Nassau’s board of directors, and Arthur Klein, MD, president of the Mount Sinai Health Network, have been named co-honorees of South Nassau’s ‘Soirée Under the Stars’ gala. The hospital also will honor Jason Freeman, MD, director of interventional cardiology, and Willie Wright, transporter, who will be presented with the hospit... News 9/6/2018 Relevance: 4
31.	South Nassau Hospital Has the Right Prescription L.I. Herald Editorial: It’s been nearly four years since Hurricane Sandy extensively damaged the Long Beach Medical Center and indirectly led to its closure. Its absence still looms large: Long Beach lost hundreds of jobs and many of its doctors, and the closing has hurt the local economy. We believe that South Nassau Communities Hospital’s plan to establish an emergency department and medical arts pavilion on the former LBMC site is the most viable option to ensure residents access to a local eme... News 8/18/2016 Relevance: 4
32.	Press Releases Long Beach Campus Archive For Immediate Release August 18, 2016 Dear Neighbor, We are excited to share great news with you about the South Nassau Emergency Department (ED) at Long Beach and South Nassau Family Medicine at Long Beach. Since the South Nassau ED at Long Beach opened in August 2015, a block west of the former Long Beach Medical Center, we’ve been treating all types of emergencies, including everything from strep throat to stroke, cardiac arrest and more. The ED is not an urgent care center;... Site Map 5/5/2016 Relevance: 3
33.	Shared Governance Providing exceptional patient care requires the touch of many caring hands. Shared governance is an organized structural model of empowerment for shared decision making between staff and management. It recognizes the expertise of nursing staff and gives nurses a voice in decision making related to nursing practice. Hallmarks of this involvement are staff participation in decision making, recognition of staff contributions, partnerships between staff and leadership, collegiality, autonomy, professional d... Site Map 3/2/2016 Relevance: 3
34.	What to Expect Before Your Treatment Before treatment, your doctor will inform you about the entire procedure. Gamma Knife surgery does not require cutting or shaving of your hair. The next step is the application of the head frame. The frame allows the doctor to accurately pinpoint the target to be treated in your brain. This lightweight frame, which is attached to your head with four pins, ensures that the radiation beams can be directed with precision to the target. The frame also prevents your head from moving dur... Site Map 5/25/2016 Relevance: 3
35.	FEMA Approves South Nassau’s Alternative Use Application to Expand Medical Services for South Shore of Nassau County Approval Paves Way for SNCH to Move Forward with Plans for its Long Beach Medical Arts Pavilion, Southwest Addition to the Hospital. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved South Nassau’s plan to improve medical services for the South Shore of Nassau County by expanding Emergency Services in Long Beach and investing FEMA funds at the hospital’s Oceanside campus to improve care for some 900,000 area residents. The FEMA approval of South Nassau’s plan will allow the hospital to move for... News 10/26/2016 Relevance: 3
36.	Hospital is Moving Forward with Expansion Plans at its Oceanside Campus Hospital is moving forward with expansion plans at its Oceanside campus. The improvements include a proposed expansion of our Emergency Department, new operating suites and 40 new critical care beds. The plan also provides for a new parking structure and a new utility plant so the hospital can be better prepared to continue operations during events like Superstorm Sandy. The proposal will benefit some 900,000 residents in the Southern tier of Nassau County. In accordance with the State Environmental Qual... News 5/3/2018 Relevance: 3
37.	Truth About HPV 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... Site Map 1/29/2019 Relevance: 2
38.	Truth About COVID-19: Poll 3 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... Site Map 10/27/2020 Relevance: 2
39.	In the News Articles 2024 Primary care center comes to Long Beach boardwalk (Newsday, December 4, 2024) Mount Sinai South Nassau Open New Primary Care Center In Long Beach (Patch, December 3, 2024) Mount Sinai South Nassau to expand as demand for cardiac procedures grows (Crains, November 25, 2024) A Deeper Look at South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside: An Interview with Dr. Aaron Glatt (Herald, November 21, 2024) Mount Sinai South Nassau honors veterans at annual celebration (Herald, November 15, 2024) 'Breast Cancer... Site Map 1/25/2016 Relevance: 2
40.	Salaries & Benefits Salaries Salary (Effective July 1, 2024): PGY I: $73,096 PGY II: $76,744 PGY III: $80,477 PGY IV: $84,380 PGY V: $88,500 PGY VI: $92,239 Professional Liability Insurance Coverage The hospital will include the resident in its self-insured malpractice liability program to the same extent as other salaried physicians of the hospital. Additional Benefits Individual coverage in the hospital’s health plan, with a family coverage option at the individual's expense Dental plan Life insurance Fo... Site Map 2/2/2016 Relevance: 2
41.	Salaries & Benefits Salaries Position (Annual) PGY-I: $73,096 PGY-II: $76,744 PGY-III: $80,477 PGY-IV: $84,380 Additional Benefits: Individual coverage in the hospital’s health plan, with a family coverage option at the individual's expense Hospital courtesy discount Dental plan Life insurance 20 days of vacation time Wellness days Meals when on call ACLS/BLS/NRP and ALS Training Professional memberships (ACOG, ACS) provided Free parking Board preparation courses CME board application fee (once board is passed) Annual conf... Site Map 11/3/2017 Relevance: 2
42.	Your Team of Cancer Specialists Our Cancer Experts The cancer (or oncology) program of Mount Sinai South Nassau makes cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery a team effort. Quality care and compassion are both important aspects of that care. Explore our team of expert physicians, and find a cancer specialist who’s right for you. For more information about Mount Sinai South Nassau’s cancer services , please call 516-632-3350. Area Leading Surgical, Medical, and Radiation Oncology To make sure we create the best treatment plan for ever... Site Map 1/5/2016 Relevance: 2
43.	Salaries & Benefits Salaries (Effective July 1, 2024) Position Annual PGY-I $73,096 PGY-II $76,744 PGY-III $80,477 PGY-IV $84,380 PGY-V $88,500 Professional Liability Insurance Coverage The hospital will include the resident in its self-insured malpractice liability program to the same extent as other salaried physicians of the hospital. Additional Benefits Individual coverage in the hospital’s health plan, with a family coverage option at the individual's expense Hospital courtesy discount Dental plan Life insuranc... Site Map 12/5/2017 Relevance: 2
44.	Pancreas Cyst Clinic The Pancreas Clinic at Mount Sinai South Nassau offers extensive, specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating those with diseases of the pancreas. Highly specialized expertise and experience in pancreatic care Pancreatologists are specialists in diagnosing and managing pancreatic disorders. With well over a thousand new patients each year on average our clinic sees many people with a spectrum of pancreatic diseases. This may include common conditions with different presentations that require differ... Site Map 3/14/2024 Relevance: 2
45.	Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Facility Treatment at Mount Sinai South Nassau - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation We use a holistic approach that focuses on your medical condition and personal goals. Our team of experienced physicians and therapists creates a customized treatment plan for every patient using advanced, proven techniques and equipment. We believe that your active participation in therapy is vital to your success in both recovery and preventing reinjury. So education — for both patients and their loved ones — is part of ... Site Map 11/25/2015 Relevance: 2
46.	Our Leadership The Team Behind South Nassau For you and your loved ones, dedicated and experienced leaders at Mount Sinai South Nassau are embracing the challenge to deliver superior healthcare with genuine compassion. From our administrative team to our board of directors and medical leaders, we share an unwavering commitment to make sure that you benefit from the latest in medical breakthroughs. And we pledge to provide high quality, comprehensive and easily accessible healthcare services to all residents of the Sou... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 2
47.	Careers Haga clic aquí para saber cómo ver la página de carreras en español. --> Your Career at Mount Sinai South Nassau Search Current Openings If you're looking for a great place to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of others, Mount Sinai South Nassau may be the place for you. Mount Sinai South Nassau is an award-winning , Magnet-designated , acute-care not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides state-of-the-art care in cardiac , oncologic , orthopedic , surgical and emergency servic... Site Map 8/19/2015 Relevance: 2
48.	South Nassau to Hold Public Information Sessions on FEMA Projects in Long Beach and Oceanside South Nassau will hold four public information sessions in July to preview its proposed plans to improve health care for the South Shore of Nassau County. Hospital experts, including physicians and nurses, will be available at the sessions to answer residents’ questions about the projects, which includes a permanent home for an expanded Long Beach Emergency Department and a four-story Southwest addition at the Oceanside campus. The information sessions are to be held: Tue., July 11, 2-4pm – South Nassau ... News 7/7/2017 Relevance: 2
49.	President’s Club Be a Part of the President’s Club! For decades, members of the President's Club have been at the forefront of leadership and philanthropy at Mount Sinai South Nassau. And many of the medical advances, enhanced services and state-of-the-art facilities that benefit our region have been sponsored through the generosity of club members. Receive the latest information on how to stay well and protect you and your family, including about COVID-19. To join, pledge $1,000 per year (for a total pledge of $10,000 ... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 2
50.	South Nassau Plans $130 Million in Additions To Expand Emergency, Critical Care and Surgical Services at Its Oceanside Campus South Nassau Communities Hospital today announced its plan to construct a four-story, 58,000 square foot addition to the Southwest corner of the hospital that will feature a new, medically advanced critical care patient unit with up to 24 additional beds; double the size of the Emergency Services Department and modernize and expand its operating rooms. The estimated $130 million project also includes the upgrade of the hospital’s emergency electrical system as well as the construction of a new, energy ef... News 2/17/2016 Relevance: 2
51.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Plans Multi-Specialty Health Care Center in Wantagh to Better Serve the South Shore 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... News 8/12/2020 Relevance: 2
52.	Perinatal Classes 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... Site Map 11/2/2017 Relevance: 1
53.	Truth About the Updated Covid Vaccine 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-... Site Map 10/30/2023 Relevance: 1
54.	Long Time Volunteer and Hospital Advisory Board Member Named Honoree of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s 41st Annual Golf Outing In recognition of his more than two decades of volunteer service and leadership as a member of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s advisory board, Peter C. Breitstone, a leading insurance industry executive, has been named honoree of the hospital’s 41st Annual Golf Outing to be held Monday, May 12. Lawrence Kanner, MD, Chair of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Department of Cardiology, will be the Clinical Honoree of the annual outing, while Kevin Klein, Second Assistant Chief, Oceanside Fire Department, will be presen... News 3/27/2025 Relevance: 1
55.	Volunteer Recognition Celebrating Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Volunteers Each spring, Mount Sinai South Nassau Administrators and members of the Board of Directors salute our volunteers for their tireless support and service. Areas that benefited from Volunteer activities included: Greeters escorting patient/family members, Admitting, Human Resources, Medical Staffing, Nursing Education, Employee Health Services, Wound Care, Community Education and satellite offices. Patient Care Units received significant assistance and... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 1
56.	Junior Volunteer Scholarships Meet the Most Recent Recipients of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Dorothy M. Sharer Junior Volunteer Health Care Scholarships Each year, Mount Sinai South Nassau recognizes local high school graduating seniors with the Dorothy M. Sharer Health Care Scholarship, given to outstanding junior volunteers at the hospital who plan to pursue a career in health care. The scholarships range between $250 and $1,000. The late Dorothy M. Sharer was a devoted and beloved volunteer at Mount Sinai South Nassau for mor... Site Map 9/30/2016 Relevance: 1
57.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Opens State-of-the-Art Multispecialty Care Facility in Long Beach Mount Sinai South Nassau’s ongoing effort to help restore specialty medical services to the barrier island in the wake of Superstorm Sandy will take a major step forward with the opening of Mount Sinai Doctors-Long Beach multispecialty medical pavilion. The $35 million state-of-the-art pavilion, which is located on the hospital’s Long Beach campus (formerly Long Beach Medical Center), represents a fulfillment of a promise the hospital made to barrier island residents to help provide medical services afte... News 6/21/2023 Relevance: 1
58.	Long Beach Campus Health Care Services in the Long Beach Community We are investing in the restoration of health care services in the Long Beach community that was decimated in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Our multiyear plan for the Long Beach and the Oceanside campuses, developed in collaboration with independent health and community research firms, seeks to develop and restore new and sustainable health care programs and practices on the barrier island. Freestanding Emergency Department at Long Beach The hospital... Site Map 5/5/2016 Relevance: 1
59.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Launches New Service to Treat Epilepsy Mount Sinai South Nassau’s comprehensive neurosciences program has expanded to include a new, $2 million Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). The two-bed EMU will provide specialized diagnostic and monitoring care for people with epilepsy. “As we developed the plan to expand our neurosciences program and assessed the needs of the community, we recognized a gap in care for people with epilepsy,” said Adhi Sharma, MD, President at Mount Sinai South Nassau. “We made it a priority to open this unit and establish ... News 5/17/2024 Relevance: 1
60.	Tamar's Story Tamar Lemoine was successfully treated for late-stage breast cancer by the team at Mount Sinai South Nassau and urges women to get their annual mammograms. It was Halloween 2021 — in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic — when doctors instructed Tamar Lemoine, then 66, of Valley Stream, to undergo a biopsy after a mammogram detected a suspicious mass in her right breast. The primary caregiver for her mother, who was sick with diabetes and legally blind, Lemoine did not want to risk catching the virus and ... Site Map 10/18/2024 Relevance: 1
61.	Bethpage President and Chief Executive Officer Is Honoree of Hospital’s Annual Gala 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... News 9/20/2024 Relevance: 1
62.	Department of Hospital Medicine Hospitalists Services at Mount Sinai South Nassau As a service to our patients and our physicians, Mount Sinai South Nassau employs a staff of full-time hospitalists to assist with in-hospital care. This allows our physicians to concentrate on seeing patients at their practices, while our hospitalists update and consult with them about their admitted patients. Our hospitalist team is made of primary care physicians who specialize in either family medicine or internal medicine. Hospitalist Q&A W... Site Map 4/15/2016 Relevance: 1
63.	Peripheral Vascular Laboratory The vascular system is the network of blood vessels that circulate blood to and from the heart and lungs. Specialists at Mount Sinai South Nassau use a state-of-the-art lab to diagnose conditions related to the vascular system. It’s called the Noninvasive Peripheral Vascular Laboratory. "Noninvasive" refers to technology that helps us diagnose conditions without the need for traditional surgery. “Vascular” has to do with how well blood vessels work to carry blood throughout the body. And “periphera... Site Map 12/2/2015 Relevance: 1
64.	Podiatry Residency Thank you for your interest in our CPME - accredited Podiatry Residency Program at Mount Sinai South Nassau. We are located on the beautiful south shore of Long Island, just minutes away from tranquil beaches and an easy commute to the excitement of NYC. The department of Podiatry is committed to providing the best possible educational environment for our residents while delivering the highest quality of care for our patients. The department of Podiatry is a branch of the Orthopedics department at South... Site Map 3/14/2017 Relevance: 1
65.	Ways to Give Thank You for Considering a Gift to Mount Sinai South Nassau Financial support from generous donors like you is vital to Mount Sinai South Nassau’s ability to keep pace with the latest medical advancements, treatments and technology. Your gift will help us to continue to bring our communities high-quality services, right here on Long Island. Free Estate Planning Information Whether you’ve made a gift or are now considering one, we’d like to offer you our free estate planning newsletter, Visions in Perso... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 1
66.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Receives $1 Million Donation To Expand Cancer Patient Clinical Trials and Research on Long Island 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... News 8/15/2024 Relevance: 1
67.	Our Program Introduction to the Internal Medicine Residency Program Day in the Life of an Intern on Wards: 6:50AM-7:00AM: Arrive in the hospital and head to the cafeteria for a quick breakfast before heading to the IM Resident Lounge for sign-out. 7:00AM-7:10AM: Receive sign out on my patients from the night coverage intern. 7:10AM-9:30AM: Review labs, orders, overnight events of my patients. Receive new patients from the Hospitalist Office and review their chart. Pre-round on all my patients and check in to see ho... Site Map 6/26/2018 Relevance: 1
68.	Surgical Oncology Every year our surgeons perform a large number of procedures to diagnose and treat a variety of cancers of breast, head & neck, thyroid, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, stomach colorectal, esophagus, melanoma, peritoneal, sarcoma as well as non-cancerous thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal disorders. These procedures help save lives, relieve the symptoms arising from tumors, and improve quality of life. Please contact us at 516-632-3350 to schedule an appointment. Our breadth of experience means that you... Site Map 4/1/2022 Relevance: 1
69.	Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) Specialized Monitoring To Diagnose and Treat Your Epilepsy Epilepsy, seizures and seizure-like disorders can be challenging to treat. Every person with seizures is different, and the best treatment may include medication, stimulation techniques, diets or surgical procedures. Identifying the most appropriate treatment plan for you or your family member starts with a thorough evaluation and diagnosis. Equipped with computer-based monitoring equipment expressly designed for the evaluation of seizure disord... Site Map 5/20/2024 Relevance: 1
70.	Supporters Raise a Mount Sinai South Nassau Golf Outing Record of More Than $800K Mount Sinai South Nassau’s 40th Annual Golf Outing held recently established a new funds raised record for the event, raising a gross of more than $800,000. The record-setting funds raised will benefit Mount Sinai South Nassau’s ongoing expansion and mission to meet the healthcare needs of the South Shore of Nassau County as well as its cancer patients, with a portion of the funds supporting the hospital’s no-cost “Cold Cap” program to help patients prevent hair loss during chemotherapy and free transpor... News 5/20/2024 Relevance: 1
71.	2020 Wantagh Ave 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... Site Map 6/30/2017 Relevance: 1
72.	Lynbrook Insurance Executive and Former FDNY Commissioner Named as Honorees of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s 40th Annual Golf Outing Jeffrey H. Greenfield, a prominent Long Island business leader, longtime supporter of Mount Sinai South Nassau, Vice Chair of the Nassau County Planning Commission, and member of the Rockville Centre Fire Department, has been named honoree of the Mount Sinai South Nassau’s 40th Annual Golf Outing to be held Monday, May 13. Former New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Commissioner Tom Von Essen, of Rockville Centre, will be presented the hospital’s Community Service Award for his service as a first respond... News 3/28/2024 Relevance: 1
73.	Treatments Your Team and Treatment Plan We have experience and expertise in healing wounds from accidents and surgery, as well as “chronic” wounds — those caused by certain medical conditions, for example, which are often difficult to treat. No matter what the cause of your wound, much of the success of treatment depends on you. We’ll count on you to follow directions carefully and watch your progress closely. You’ll learn about caring for your wound at home, including how to change dressings and how to protect yo... Site Map 12/8/2015 Relevance: 1
74.	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-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... News 10/30/2023 Relevance: 1
75.	Angela's Story Angela Santopolo was successfully treated for stage IIA breast cancer by the team at Mount Sinai South Nassau, enabling her to continue teaching fourth grade and complete her master’s degree in education. Nothing could stop Angela Santopolo, 33, of Rockaway Beach, Queens, from teaching or earning her master’s degree in education — on time. Not even breast cancer. On July 22, 2022, Santopolo, a fourth- grade teacher, was diagnosed with stage IIA cancer in her right breast following a routine visit with h... Site Map 11/7/2023 Relevance: 1
76.	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 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... News 2/8/2018 Relevance: 1
77.	Mount Sinai South Nassau "Truth in Medicine" Poll: 75 Percent of Vaccinated Metro Area Residents Say They Will Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot When It Becomes Available 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... News 9/8/2021 Relevance: 1
78.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Board Co-Chair Anthony Cancellieri—Longtime Rockville Centre Resident and Hospital Volunteer—Is Honoree of Hospital’s Annual Gala In recognition of his decades-long volunteer leadership and dedication to the growth of Mount Sinai South Nassau, Anthony Cancellieri, Co-Chair of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Board of Directors, has been named the honoree of the hospital’s 2023 Soiree Under the Stars gala. The hospital’s largest annual fundraiser will be held at The Lannin , the newly renovated and reopened venue at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, on Saturday, September 23, at 7 pm, featuring top Broadway entertainment. Known as the “ Soi... News 7/31/2023 Relevance: 1
79.	Long Beach Medical Arts Pavilion (Mount Sinai Doctors - Long Beach) 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... Site Map 12/5/2018 Relevance: 1
80.	Hospitalist Program Hospitalists: Physicians Who Specialize in Hospital Care If you’re a patient at Mount Sinai South Nassau, one of our almost 20 “hospitalists” might lead your health care team. Hospitalists are physicians who work on-site at the hospital and specialize in coordinating care during a hospital stay. They are dedicated to providing exceptional care and have advanced training in specific health conditions that commonly lead to hospital stays. Our hospitalists will establish a plan of care for you and ar... Site Map 11/30/2015 Relevance: 1
81.	FEMA Projects Rendering of J Wing Mount Sinai South Nassau's Proposed FEMA Projects Mount Sinai South Nassau is proposing to expand health care services at our main campus in Oceanside and in Long Beach, the home of Long Island’s first and only free-standing emergency department. The State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) requires that before these projects can begin, that they be evaluated to consider any potential environmental impacts. On July 7, 2017, South Nassau formally kicked-off the SEQRA process by ... Site Map 3/21/2016 Relevance: 1
82.	35th Annual Golf Outing to Honor Local Real Estate Developer and South Nassau Veteran Builder/Planner South Nassau Communities Hospital has named board member and Manhattan-based real estate management and investment executive Anthony Ponte and long-time facility and planning leader Bill Ulrich as co-honorees of its 35th Annual Golf Outing to be held Monday, May 20. The outing will be held at three of Long Island’s most prestigious and challenging venues: The Seawane Club, Hewlett Harbor; Rockway Hunting Club, Lawrence; and The Rockville Links Club, Rockville Centre. All net proceeds will benefit expansi... News 3/5/2019 Relevance: 1
83.	Intensive Outpatient Program Three-Day-A-Week Outpatient Behavioral Health Services Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is another level of care for those who need treatment for mental health conditions. This three-day-a-week program serves those who either: Complete the Partial Hospitalization Program and can benefit from the cognitive behavioral treatment Require more than the once-a-week treatment available as part of our other behavioral health services Goals of this program are to better manage sympto... Site Map 9/16/2015 Relevance: 1
84.	Our Experts Ricardo Cruz, MD, Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Your Care and Treatment at Mount Sinai South Nassau - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Our on-site physiatrist, a physician with specialized training and board certification in rehabilitation medicine, oversees each patient’s treatment plan and serves as a liaison between your team here and your referring physician. He also performs tests of nerves and muscles on-site, including electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction tests, as wel... Site Map 11/25/2015 Relevance: 1
85.	Testing Information for COVID-19 Information on COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated patients having an outpatient procedure Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 before having an outpatient procedure (going home immediately after)? No. Currently, due to community transmission rates, if you are having an outpatient procedure (going home immediately after), you do NOT need a COVID-19 test. Preprocedural COVID-19 testing is NO Longer required by the New York State Department of Health for patients undergoing a procedure. Please speak wit... Site Map 1/5/2021 Relevance: 1
86.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital Non-Participating Insurance Plans Mount Sinai South Nassau Non-Participating Insurance Plans Mount Sinai South Nassau DOES NOT participate in the following insurance plans: CareConnect MetroPlus OXFORD HEALTH EXCHANGE OXFORD METRO United Health Care Compass UNITED HEALTHCARE EXCHANGE UNITED HEALTH CORE/CHARTER UNITED HEALTH COMMUNITY PLAN UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIAL PLANS UNITED DUAL COMPLETE UNITED CHILD HEALTH PLUS Site Map 5/17/2018 Relevance: 1
87.	Joint Replacement Class at Mount Sinai South Nassau A Free 60-Minute Class to Prepare You for Knee or Hip Replacement Surgery At Mount Sinai South Nassau, our goal is to get you back on your feet and on the road to a speedy recovery. An important part of that is education before your surgery. So if you’re scheduled for hip or knee replacement surgery, plan to attend our free 60-minute Total Joint Replacement class. Call 516-632-3025 to register for Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Virtual Joint Replacement Class. Representatives from patient care, anesthesia, ... Site Map 11/30/2015 Relevance: 1
88.	Social Services Hospitalization for a serious illness or injury can have a profound effect on the patient and family, altering lifestyles in minor or very fundamental ways. At Mount Sinai South Nassau, our Social Work Department is here to help: We provide discharge planning and professional counseling services for patients and families coping with the impact of illness and hospitalization. Our experienced and trained social workers: Help patients plan for post-hospital care Identify and refer patients and families to ... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 1
89.	Breast Screenings & Treatments Advanced Technology and Experience At the Mount Sinai South Nassau Center for Women's Imaging, our physicians and staff specialize in breast care. And we focus on all aspects of care, including prevention, education, diagnosis and treatment. Our experienced, dedicated physicians, technologists and staff personalize the treatment plan for every patient. And reflective of our high quality and safety, we’ve been certified as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiolo... Site Map 11/25/2015 Relevance: 1
90.	Oceanside Campus Central Utility Plant & Emergency Electrical Infrastructure Construction Updates Central Utility Plant - April 5, 2021 through Friday, April 23, 2021 As part of the ongoing Central Utility Plant (CUP) Project, the parking lot on the west side of the hospital (north of the loading docks) will be closed. Traffic flow and access to the loading docks remains unaffected. All persons previously parking in this parking lot can access the hospital from the main entrance where valet parking is available. Oswald Court Closure - January 18, 2021 through May 17, 2021 As par... Site Map 7/3/2017 Relevance: 1
91.	South Nassau, Nassau County Offer No Cost Flu Shots to Area Adults, Children 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... News 2/20/2018 Relevance: 1
92.	NFL Executive and Rockville Centre Resident Named Honoree of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s 38th Annual Golf Outing National Football League Deputy General Counsel Larry Ferazani, a well-known Rockville Centre resident and grateful patient who credits Mount Sinai South Nassau with saving his life, has been named the honoree of the 38th Annual Mount Sinai South Nassau Golf Outing to be held Monday, May 16. Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony D’Esposito will receive the hospital’s Community Service Award for his longstanding commitment to the hospital. The outing is to be held at three of Long Island’s most prestigious... News 5/3/2022 Relevance: 1
93.	What You Can Expect What You Can Expect From Our Experts Together, members of Mount Sinai South Nassau's geriatric and palliative care team create a plan to provide you with comfort, information and expert medical care at any stage during an illness. We work alongside your medical team while you are in the hospital. We can also help you transition to care after a hospital stay, since we work with a variety of community providers. Part of our service includes encouraging communication between you, your loved ones and the me... Site Map 11/24/2015 Relevance: 1
94.	Diagnosis & Treatment Whether a condition is due to age, injury or cancer, our women’s specialists are experienced in a wide range of treatments. So we can create a treatment plan that best meets each patient’s goals and needs. The women’s health specialists at Mount Sinai South Nassau use advanced radiology and imaging services to diagnose the cause of women’s health conditions and evaluate the most effective treatment. Radiological Associates of Long Island, an affiliate of Mount Sinai South Nassau is dedicated to all... Site Map 11/25/2015 Relevance: 1
95.	Breast Care Site Map 12/2/2015 Relevance: 1
96.	Cardiac Rehabilitation Program 12-week Cardiac Rehabilitation Program To get back to the best health possible after you’ve had a heart attack, heart surgery or have been diagnosed with stable angina, Mount Sinai South Nassau has created a 12-week Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. As part of our cardiology health program, our experts here provide each patient with a comprehensive, individualized cardiac rehab plan. This program is taught by a variety of heart rehabilitation specialists. And it’s been certified by the American... Site Map 12/2/2015 Relevance: 1
97.	Bequests Leaving a Legacy Leaving a legacy gift to Mount Sinai South Nassau through a bequest in your will is a gift of health and hope for future generations. Please let us know if you have made such a gift to Mount Sinai South Nassau in your will. We’d like to include you in our special Legacy Society as well as express our appreciation for your support. Suggested Bequest Language If you plan to make a bequest to Mount Sinai South Nassau, we suggest the following language: To give a speci... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 1
98.	Other Education In the third year, there is a rotation emphasizing contemporary practice management, including didactics, time spent in a community family physician's office, and the creation of an individualized business plan. In addition, there are educational experiences available at Mount Sinai South Nassau's Wound Care Center, Diabetes Education Center, Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit. Site Map 2/10/2016 Relevance: 1
99.	Meet Our Team The multidisciplinary team of specialists at Mount Sinai South Nassau's Women's Program for Pelvic Floor Disorders works closely together to create a custom care plan for each patient. We offer the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options and procedures, and are committed to providing compassionate care with a personal touch to meet your needs. Alan D. Garely, MD, FACOG, FACS Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology Director of Urogynecology Dr. Garely obtained his medical degree from St. George's Unive... Site Map 3/21/2016 Relevance: 1
100.	Ultrasound Complete Ultrasound Services, Especially for Women Ultrasound exams, also called sonograms, are painless, fast and especially useful to help your physician diagnosis health issues in many different parts of the body. We also use them to help determine a treatment plan. Ultrasound technology uses sound waves to create an image of an object or tissue, as well as measure its size, shape and consistency — whether it’s solid or filled with fluid, for example. Because it does not use X-rays or other radiation... Site Map 4/11/2016 Relevance: 1
101.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Employed Physician Non-Participating Insurance Plans Though the hospital accepts many insurance plans, some of those plans may not participate with our employed physicians . So please note: If you are not sure if your physician participates with your insurer, please call your insurer for confirmation — and for any special considerations. Your insurer may require you to pay for any services not covered by your contract. Mount Sinai South Nassau employed physicians DO NOT participate in the following insurance plans: AgeWell AlphaCare CareConnect Cent... Site Map 5/17/2018 Relevance: 1
102.	Federal No Surprises Act Balance Bill Protections Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills When you get emergency care or are treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from balance billing. In these cases, you shouldn’t be charged more than your plan’s copayments, coinsurance and/or deductible. What is “balance billing” (sometimes called “surprise billing”)? When you see a doctor or other health care provider, you may owe certain out-of-pocket costs , like a ... Site Map 12/22/2021 Relevance: 1
103.	Medical Library Named, Dedicated in Honor of Former Medical Staff President Harbhajan Singh, MD A library is a reflection of the passion for lifelong learning, the search for answers and when either or both are attained, the reward of knowledge, understanding and discernment that is to the benefit of the individual as well as those served by the individual. So it was appropriate that on Friday, February 10 at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, NY, family, friends, physicians, hospital staff and board members joined together to celebrate the naming and dedication of the hospital’s medic... News 2/14/2017 Relevance: 1
104.	Podolnick, Jeremy, MD Physician Directory 10/25/2021 Relevance: 1
105.	South Nassau’s Supporters Raise Nearly $600K for Emergency Room Expansion Campaign at Annual Golf Outing South Nassau Communities Hospital’s 35th Annual Golf Outing held Monday, May 20, raised nearly $600,000 with an estimated net of $400,000, a new record for the annual outing, surpassing last year’s record by 25 percent. All proceeds raised benefit the hospital’s Emergency Department’s Expansion Campaign. South Nassau’s supporters from local business, civic and community groups flocked to the popular outing, which is the largest and most successful hospital golf outing on Long Island. Three premiere cours... News 5/23/2019 Relevance: 1
106.	Hero Nurse Helps Save Man in Lynbrook Movie Theater Shyvonne Allen-Ibitoye woke up Easter morning intent on going to church. In an act that would soon hint of “divine intervention,” that plan changed when her 17-year-old son asked if they could go to see the 11:55AM screening of Shazam! at the Lynbrook Regal Multi-Plex, then go to church in the afternoon. Mrs. Allen-Ibitoye, of Springfield Gardens, Queens, a registered nurse who serves on the Telemetry Unit at South Nassau Communities Hospital, agreed and took her son to the movie. DeShawn Mason, a 48-yea... News 5/2/2019 Relevance: 1
107.	Joint Commission Names South Nassau “Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®” For the second consecutive year, the Joint Commission has named South Nassau Communities Hospital a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® for its exemplary use of evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions. South Nassau was recognized for its achievement on the following measure sets: heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. "This recognition is a direct result of our commitment to our mission to provide the communities and patients we serve ... News 12/14/2014 Relevance: 1
108.	Bankruptcy Court Ruling Paves Way for South Nassau to Complete Acquisition of LBMC Assets South Nassau Communities Hospital today announced that the United States Court for the Eastern District of New York Bankruptcy Court has approved its amended asset purchase agreement (APA) to acquire substantially all of the assets of Long Beach Medical Center (LBMC), subject to the entry of a final order by the court. Under the amended APA, South Nassau acquires LBMC’s assets, including land, buildings, and equipment, with the exception of the Komanoff Center for Geriatric and Rehabilitative Medicine, w... News 5/11/2014 Relevance: 1
109.	World’s First Subcutaneous ICD Treats Cardiac Arrest without Touching the Heart A breakthrough treatment alternative to the traditional implantable cardio-defibrillator (ICD) provides patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) with the same potentially-lifesaving protection, but without touching the heart. Lawrence Kanner, MD, FACC, director of electrophysiology and arrhythmia services at South Nassau Communities Hospital, recently implanted the S-ICD® System, the world’s first and only implantable cardioverter-defibrillator that functions without leads (also known as electrod... News 4/2/2014 Relevance: 1
110.	Fight Breast Cancer, Walk on LI2Day and Help South Nassau South Nassau Communities Hospital has been named a beneficiary of the 2015 LI2DAY Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. This is the eighth consecutive year that South Nassau has been named a beneficiary of LI2DAY, which is celebrating its 12th Anniversary this year. All of the funds raised by LI2DAY walk are donated directly back to Long Island community-based organizations. LI2DAY has donated a total of $203,400 during the last eight years to South Nassau in support of its breast cancer screening, early detectio... News 5/21/2015 Relevance: 1
111.	Mental Health Counseling Center Will Care for Patients Displaced by Closing of Freeport Clinic News 6/30/2015 Relevance: 1
112.	South Nassau To Hold Information Night April 9th About Expanding Medical Services on the Barrier Island News 3/26/2015 Relevance: 1
113.	Truth About Vaccine Boosters September 2021 Mount Sinai South Nassau ‘Truth in Medicine’ Poll: 75 Percent of Vaccinated Metro Area Residents Say They Will Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot When It Becomes Available 53 Percent Think Students Should be Required to Wear Masks in School 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 Nas... Site Map 9/14/2021 Relevance: 0
114.	Truth About the Tridemic: Don't Delay Vaccines December 2022 Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” Poll: Residents Have Little Fear of “Tridemic” Threat Poll shows public reluctant to get vaccines, won’t adjust plans for the holidays 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 ... Site Map 12/8/2022 Relevance: 0
115.	Truth In Medicine Poll The Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth in Medicine Poll tests respondents’ knowledge on key public health topics. The ultimate goal is to educate the public about health issues so they can take better care of themselves and seek out appropriate medical care when needed. 2025 ‘Truth in Medicine’ Poll: Link Between Alcohol and Cancer (April 2025) 2024 ‘Truth in Medicine’ Poll: Truth About Managing Holiday Stress (December 2024) ‘Truth in Medicine’ Poll: Parents Strongly Support School Ban on Cell Phone U... Site Map 4/3/2017 Relevance: 0
116.	Fundraising Events 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... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 0
117.	Patient Advocates at Mount Sinai South Nassau Patient Advocates are professionals who can assist you and your loved ones in many ways, from talking about anxieties related to your visit, to answering questions and resolving problems. We can also help you to connect with the people to give you specific information you need, so you can address concerns or learn more about the care of you or your loved one. And if you need help understanding any of our hospital policies or procedures or have a concern, contact us for that, too. Patient Advocates at Mo... Site Map 11/30/2015 Relevance: 0
118.	Men's Sexual Health At Mount Sinai Doctors on Long Island, we offer the latest personalized treatment options to address a variety of male sexual health issues. We have two locations in Nassau County. Conditions We Treat We treat a wide range of male sexual issues, including: Erectile dysfunction (ED): When you have difficulty getting or keeping an erection. ED is also called impotence. Low Libido: Decreased sex drive Ejaculation/sexual dysfunction: These are the major types: Premature ejaculation is when you regula... Site Map 2/10/2025 Relevance: 0
119.	Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) The aorta is the largest artery in the body. The walls of the segment of the aorta in the abdomen can sometimes weaken, causing it to enlarge. This condition can put the patient at risk of rupture, which can be life-threatening. Risk Factors Males are at higher risk Age > 60 Smokers Family history of aneurysms Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, PVD and atherosclerosis Symptoms Many patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm have no symptoms Sudden and severe back or abdominal pain may be a sign of a ruptu... Site Map 5/18/2021 Relevance: 0
120.	Motility Program Mount Sinai South Nassau Gastrointestinal Motility Program Team The Mount Sinai South Nassau Gastrointestinal Motility Program is led by a team of gastroenterologists who subspecialize in motility disorders. We work in collaboration with radiologists, colorectal, surgeons, GI surgeons, thoracic surgeons, urologists, urogynecologists, and physical therapists to care for patients with complex motility disorders. As part of our multidisciplinary approach, our team meets monthly to discuss complex cases to ... Site Map 3/13/2024 Relevance: 0
121.	Truth About Supplements 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... Site Map 2/8/2018 Relevance: 0
122.	Mount Sinai South Nassau ‘Truth in Medicine’ Poll: An Overwhelming Majority of New Yorkers Believe Their Fellow Citizens Are ‘Basically Good’ 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... News 12/19/2024 Relevance: 0
123.	COVID-19 Vaccination Information and Resources Getting vaccinated—including getting a booster shot—is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 12 and older, and to the Moderna vaccine for those 18 and older. Children younger than that may receive the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines under emergency use authorization (EUA) if they are at least six months old. Also under EUA, the Johnson &... Site Map 11/20/2020 Relevance: 0
124.	Breast Cancer Care Breast Cancer Expertise and Experience At Mount Sinai South Nassau, patients who have recently learned they have breast cancer as well as others who have a recurrence turn to our experts for care. They trust in our breast care specialists’ years of advanced training in screening, diagnosis and treatment. And they know that for each patient, a range of compassionate experts in cancer treatment — from imaging to radiation and chemotherapy, surgery and recovery — can be part of their team here, close to wo... Site Map 11/30/2015 Relevance: 0
125.	Meet the Faculty Mount Sinai South Nassau Family Medicine Samuel Sandowski, MD Vice President, Medical Education Chair, Family Medicine Doctor Samuel Sandowski is Professor of Family Medicine and Professor of Medical Education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Vice-President for Medical Education at Mount Sinai South Nassau (MSSN). He is also Chair of Family Medicine at MSSN and was the past director of our family medicine residency for 20 years. Doctor Sandowski graduated cum laude from the Technion Fa... Site Map 2/2/2016 Relevance: 0
126.	Mount Sinai South Nassau ‘Truth in Medicine’ Poll: Parents Strongly Support School Ban on Cell Phone Use and a Crackdown on Social Media Companies 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... News 9/17/2024 Relevance: 0
127.	General Surgery Residency Thank you for your interest in our ACGME - accredited General Surgery Residency Program at Mount Sinai South Nassau. All of the ACGME programs are sponsored by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. We are located on the beautiful south shore of Long Island, just minutes away from tranquil beaches and an easy commute to the excitement of NYC. The Department of Surgery is committed to providing the best possible educational environment for our residents while delivering the highest quality of care ... Site Map 12/8/2016 Relevance: 0
128.	Business Leader and Mount Sinai South Nassau Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Are Co-Honorees of 37th Annual Golf Outing Parking Systems President Mark Baron and the Chief of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Orthopedic Surgery Department, Stelios Koutsoumbelis, MD, have been named the co-honorees of the 37th Annual Mount Sinai South Nassau Golf Outing to be held Monday, May 17. The socially distanced outing will adhere to all COVID-19-related safety precautions and will be held at three of Long Island’s most prestigious and challenging venues: The Seawane Club, Hewlett Harbor; Rockaway Hunting Club, Lawrence; and The Rockville L... News 4/15/2021 Relevance: 0
129.	From the Program Director Steven M. Weiss, MD, FACP Director, Internal Medicine Residency Training Program Mount Sinai South Nassau is in the process of transformation. Founded in 1928, South Nassau has long been known for its patient-centered care and its highly respected Family Medicine Residency Program. A Podiatry residency was established in 2011, and the hospital has recently opened new residency programs in surgery and ob/gyn. Through our partnership with Mount Sinai, we are now building on this foundation and transformin... Site Map 6/26/2018 Relevance: 0
130.	Seasonal Diabetes Classes Please call the Diabetes Education Center at (516) 497-7500 for more information. Summer Tips and Planning Kick off this summer safely with tips to best manage your blood sugar all season long. Learn how to navigate the barbecue, stay safe in the heat, and plan for travel. Healthy summer recipes included! In-Person: June 7, 2023, 2:00-2:30pm at the Diabetes Education Center, 2nd Floor Classroom Virtual: June 7, 2023, 6:00-6:30pm via Zoom link Meal Planning: Restaurant Edition Struggling to find healthy ... Site Map 11/3/2017 Relevance: 0
131.	Melanoma Program Melanoma (Skin Cancer) Experience and Expertise at Mount Sinai South Nassau Though melanoma is the least common type of skin cancer, it’s the most deadly. So South Nassau's Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center is home to experts who specialize in this condition. Early detection and treatment are the major focus of our board-certified and fellowship-trained surgical oncologists. They bring to our patients advanced training and experience in diagnosing, treating and preventing melanoma. They,... Site Map 6/17/2019 Relevance: 0
132.	Support & Education Cancer Support Groups and Education at Mount Sinai South Nassau Our cancer specialists are dedicated to providing support to you and your loved ones before, during and after cancer diagnosis and treatment. For example, our physicians at South Nassau provide reminders for important screenings you need. And to give you tools to find cancer as early as possible — when it’s easier to treat — we offer community education and screenings. At many of these public cancer screenings, we identify possible cancers ... Site Map 1/5/2016 Relevance: 0
133.	Gynecological Cancer Gynecological Cancer Experts Cancer diagnosis and treatment are the strong focus of the women’s care specialists at Mount Sinai South Nassau. Our staff includes a range of dedicated physicians and surgeons with board certification in obstetrics and gynecology. These include one of the area’s finest gynecologic surgeons, based at Valley Stream Cancer Center, who is among a limited number of physicians in the region who are board-certified in the subspecialty of gynecologic oncology, or cancer of wom... Site Map 11/30/2015 Relevance: 0
134.	Mount Sinai South Nassau ‘Truth in Medicine’ Poll: More than One-Third Support Legalizing Medical Aid in Dying 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... News 7/18/2024 Relevance: 0
135.	Primary Care - Bellmore 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... Site Map 8/19/2015 Relevance: 0
136.	General Gastroenterology We understand how much your digestive health impacts your quality of life. Perhaps you or someone in your family suffers from indigestion and heartburn, recurring diarrhea, or constipation. Our general gastroenterologists treat all ages for all digestive diseases. While for your child’s care, your pediatrician is a good place to start, for you, your general practitioner is your first step in getting help. Then if you or your child needs more in depth diagnosis and digestive tract care, our general gastr... Site Map 3/13/2024 Relevance: 0
137.	Annual Reports Mount Sinai South Nassau, a 455-bed acute care facility, has been delivering exceptional patient care for over 80 years. We provide inpatient, ambulatory, home health, restorative, preventive and emergency medicine services to our community. Located in beautiful Nassau County, Long Island, home of world-class golf and beaches, South Nassau is only 30 minutes from all of the cultural attractions of New York City. Nursing Annual Reports 2022: Committed to Nursing Excellence 2021: Committed to Nursing Exce... Site Map 3/2/2016 Relevance: 0
138.	Hepatology/Liver Diseases At Mount Sinai South Nassau, our liver specialists or hepatologists have been at the forefront of groundbreaking advances in the detection and treatment of liver diseases. We have a tradition of excellence and consistently provide compassionate, innovative care. Mount Sinai South Nassau provides personalized care, whatever type of acute or chronic liver disease you may have, including hepatitis B and hepatitis C, liver cancer, or cirrhosis. Our liver disease specialists evaluate the health and function ... Site Map 3/13/2024 Relevance: 0
139.	Mount Sinai Doctors - Oceanside, Radiology Diagnostic Imaging: Leading the Way in Expert Radiologic Diagnosis and Intervention Mount Sinai Doctors - Oceanside, Radiology (formerly Radiological Associates of Long Island [RALI], PC) specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury using specialized medical imaging such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), fusion imaging, ultrasound, Digital Breast Imaging, and bone density. Mount Sinai South Nassau - Center for W... Site Map 5/3/2016 Relevance: 0
140.	Our Pediatric Experts Our physicians, nurses, therapists and other members of your child’s team at Mount Sinai South Nassau are pediatric experts. We understand that a “routine” visit might not be routine for little ones, or for you. So we provide the right level of nurturing and education for each of our patients, while offering some of the most advanced health care available. Our pediatric program’s motto is, “Each child, each family, our mission.” We are dedicated to understanding the medical, mental and emotional ne... Site Map 1/15/2016 Relevance: 0
141.	Fetal and Pediatric Cardiology Fetal and Pediatric Cardiology Team Our Doctors Carlos Montoya-Iraheta, MD Farrah Munir, MD Our Locations Mount Sinai South Nassau One Healthy Way Oceanside, NY 11572 Mount Sinai Doctors - Huntington, Maternal Fetal Medicine 1995 New York Avenue Huntington, NY 11746 To make an appointment, please call 516-497-7337 . Our multi-disciplinary team of cardiologists and interventionalists provide innovative and personalized care for the most complex congenital heart defects from fetal life through childhood a... Site Map 6/3/2021 Relevance: 0
142.	Oceanside Campus Parking Structure Project Overview A new parking structure will be developed on the Oceanside campus designed to dramatically improve and alleviate existing parking conditions in the surrounding neighborhood, and to accommodate anticipated parking needs for future growth. Community Benefits In May 2016, Mount Sinai South Nassau hosted an open house for the Oceanside community, and it was made overwhelmingly clear that residents and neighbors favored a parking structure to alleviate the parking congestion on the stre... Site Map 7/10/2017 Relevance: 0
143.	First Appointment What to Bring to Your First Appointment A list of any medications and supplements you take A list of any allergies Medical records, including X-rays, if you have them Contact information for your referring physician and specialists you see, if any Insurance forms or cards Any referral or authorization information from your insurance company (which are required by many insurance companies) Copayment Contact Us (516) 764-HEAL (4325) Weekdays: 8:30 am -5 pm Learn More Diagnosis: Getting the complete pictur... Site Map 12/8/2015 Relevance: 0
144.	The Heart Truth Helping women, especially women ages 40 to 60, understand their risk of heart disease and take action to protect their heart health. What is Heart Disease? There are many forms of heart disease, coronary artery disease, or coronary heart disease, is most common. Heart disease develops over years and progresses when the heart doesn’t get enough nutrient-rich blood. Heart disease is the #1 killer of American women Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined Heart disease can permanent... Site Map 2/2/2017 Relevance: 0
145.	Mount Sinai Health System Names Brendan Carr, MD, MA, MS, as Next Chief Executive Officer Mount Sinai Health System announced that Brendan Carr, MD, MA, MS, a nationally recognized leader in academic medicine and health policy, will be its next Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Carr joined Mount Sinai as its head of emergency medicine in February 2020, just before New York City became the initial epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. He played a critical role during the pandemic and led local, regional, and national initiatives focused on improving the Health System’s emergency ... News 11/21/2023 Relevance: 0
146.	South Nassau "Truth In Medicine" Poll: Improper Use of Antibiotics Reported Among Some Area Residents Some area residents say they pressure their doctors for antibiotics they don’t need, fail to finish antibiotics as they are prescribed and improperly dispose of leftover antibiotics, posing a potential threat to local water supplies, according to a new poll of New York City and Long Island residents. Use and misuse of antibiotics also varied significantly by age, gender and racial lines, the South Nassau Truth in Medicine poll of 600 metro area residents found. “The South Nassau poll results reinforce wh... News 4/4/2017 Relevance: 0
147.	South Nassau "Truth In Medicine" Poll: Many Parents Remain Unclear About Safety of Vaccines 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™... News 9/6/2017 Relevance: 0
148.	South Nassau "Truth in Medicine" Poll: Men Lag Behind Women in Cancer Screenings 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.... News 10/24/2017 Relevance: 0
149.	South Nassau "Truth in Medicine" Poll: Sixty-Five Percent of Kids Spend 3 Hours or More on Screens a Day 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... News 5/10/2018 Relevance: 0
150.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Offers “Cold-Cap” Therapy to Reduce Hair Loss During Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer To reduce hair loss during chemotherapy for breast cancer and alleviate the negative influence it can have on patients’ emotions and outlook, Mount Sinai South Nassau Breast Health Services is offering the DigniCap System to provide scalp-cooling therapy to eligible patients. Hair loss is one of the most psychologically distressing adverse effects of chemotherapy for patients. Minimizing hair loss helps patients improve their quality of life and self-esteem while undergoing treatment. Cold-cap therapy ha... News 10/10/2023 Relevance: 0
151.	Long Beach Fire Chief and Long-time Facilities VP Named Honorees of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s 39th Annual Golf Outing In recognition of his steady management of the hospital’s ongoing $400 million strategic capital expansion and dedication to its mission of serving patients on the South Shore, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Vice President of Facilities, Planning and Development, Andrew Triolo, has been named honoree of the hospital’s 39th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 15 . Long Beach Fire Department Chief of Department Scott Kemins, a 40-plus-year civil servant, will receive the hospital’s Community Service Award for hi... News 3/13/2023 Relevance: 0
152.	Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” Poll: One-Third of Metro Area Residents Consider Themselves Overweight 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... News 3/27/2023 Relevance: 0
153.	Mount Sinai South Nassau – Oceanside, Family Medicine Serving Oceanside Residents with Family Care, Urgent care, Preventative care, Sports Medicine, Geriatrics, and Pediatric At Mount Sinai South Nassau – Oceanside, Family Medicine, we bring together both family medicine specialists and several other experts, all at the same location. And you can see the same doctor every time you visit. In addition, we’re a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), which means we’re dedicated to coordinating your family’s health care, no matter what specialists or services yo... Site Map 11/25/2015 Relevance: 0
154.	Feil Family Pavilion (J Wing) Construction Updates Feil Family Pavilion ( J Wing) Project - Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Please be advised of the scheduled construction activities as part of the J Wing project. Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, 2/21/23, and will continue daily through Thursday, 2/23/23, from 7 AM to 3:30 PM each day for the installation of a new sanitary sewer line and tie-in to existing main located on the West side of Oceanside Road. The area will be protected by the appropriate safety barriers, signage, an... Site Map 3/21/2016 Relevance: 0
155.	About Us Professional Nursing at Its Best Mount Sinai South Nassau, a 455-bed acute care facility, has been delivering exceptional patient care for over 80 years. We provide inpatient, ambulatory, home health, restorative, preventive and emergency medicine services to our community. We are also proud of our designation as a Magnet ® hospital for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. Mount Sinai South Nassau's unwavering reputation for excellence makes it an ex... Site Map 12/11/2015 Relevance: 0
156.	Heart Failure Program Mount Sinai South Nassau’s comprehensive cardiac wellness program delivers trusted, advanced heart care for patients with heart failure, in your neighborhood, backed by the research and physician talent of one of the nation’s leaders in heart care – Mount Sinai Heart. Heart failure can often be caused by, or intensified by, other conditions that you may not be aware put you at risk. Conditions like diabetes, chronic kidney disease, cerebrovascular disease, high blood pressure, peripheral arterial diseas... Site Map 10/21/2019 Relevance: 0
157.	Feil Family Foundation Donates $5 Million to Name New Patient Care Pavilion at Mount Sinai South Nassau Mount Sinai South Nassau has received the largest single gift in the hospital’s history - a $5 million pledge from The Louis Feil Charitable Lead Annuity Trust to name the hospital’s new patient care pavilion. The new four-story, 100,000-square-foot building, scheduled to open in spring 2024, will be named the Feil Family Pavilion. It will double the size of the current Emergency Department, increase the critical and intensive care inpatient capacity to 40 beds, and add nine new operating rooms. “Mount S... News 2/10/2023 Relevance: 0
158.	Uterine Fibroid Embolization Uterine fibroids are benign growths that develop in the wall of the uterus. They affect about one in five women in the United States. The cause of uterine fibroid tumors is unknown. They tend to be more common in African-American women than in Caucasian women. While many fibroids cause no symptoms, some can cause symptoms such as: Heavy and painful periods Bleeding between periods An urgent and frequent need to urinate Pelvic cramping or pain with periods Sensation of fullness or pressure in the lower a... Site Map 3/21/2016 Relevance: 0
159.	HIPAA Privacy Policies & Compliance Our Mission and Values Mount Sinai South Nassau is committed not only to providing patients with high quality and caring medical services, but also to providing those services pursuant to the highest ethical, business, and legal standards. These high standards must apply to our interactions with everyone with whom we deal. This includes our patients, other health care providers, companies with whom we do business, government entities to whom we report, and the public and private entitie... Site Map 11/23/2015 Relevance: 0
160.	What to Expect Before Your Treatment You’ll receive a brief description of the pre-treatment procedure, including what paperwork is required, and you’ll schedule your consultation. Generally, before your arrival and first consultation, all your medical records will be received and reviewed. You’ll be asked to provide your insurance information and complete a patient questionnaire and standard release forms such as patient confidentiality, approvals for medical records to be forwarded to South Nassau, and other vital i... Site Map 5/26/2016 Relevance: 0
161.	Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” Poll: Residents Have Little Fear of “Tridemic” Threat 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... News 12/7/2022 Relevance: 0
162.	South Nassau Opens New Center for High-Risk Pregnancy Care South Nassau Communities Hospital has opened a new Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine, the only dedicated center of its kind for high-risk pregnancies on the South Shore of Nassau County. The Center, located at 8 Oceanside Road in Rockville Centre, steps away from the main Oceanside hospital campus, will allow highly skilled and specially trained obstetricians to combine advanced medical technology with genetic counseling to provide the specialized care mothers and their fetuses may need to monitor and m... News 3/22/2018 Relevance: 0
163.	South Nassau’s New ‘Soirée Under the Stars’ Raises $637,000 - Most Successful Event in Hospital’s History With a late summer sky overhead, some 540 supporters of South Nassau Communities Hospital attended the Hospital’s new Soirée Under the Stars at the Crest Hollow Country Club and raised more than $637,000 for the hospital’s Emergency Department Expansion Campaign , making it the most successful fundraiser of its kind in the nearly 100-year history of the hospital. The poolside gathering honored Jeffrey Feil, real estate developer, healthcare philanthropist; Rajiv Datta, MD, South Nassau’s Chief of Surgery... News 9/27/2017 Relevance: 0
164.	South Nassau Joins Mount Sinai Health System South Nassau Communities Hospital will become the flagship hospital on Long Island for the Mount Sinai Health System under an affiliation agreement announced today by the Boards of Trustees of the two institutions. Final state regulatory review is underway and approvals are expected in the coming months. If the affiliation is approved, South Nassau will join Mount Sinai’s $7 billion health system, which includes the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, one of the most prestigious medical schools and ... News 1/24/2018 Relevance: 0
165.	Rockville Centre Resident Jeffrey Feil - Real Estate Developer, Healthcare Philanthropist - Named Honoree of South Nassau’s 2017 Soirée Under the Stars Prominent New York real estate developer and healthcare philanthropist Mr. Jeffrey Feil of Rockville Centre has been named the honoree of South Nassau Communities Hospital’s new gala – Soirée Under the Stars - which will be held Saturday, September 16 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY. The Soirée will also honor two of South Nassau’s most recognized and devoted health care leaders, Rajiv Datta, MD, of Muttontown, NY, and Lori Edelman, RN, of Long Beach, NY, who will be presented with the h... News 8/16/2017 Relevance: 0
166.	Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” Poll: Many Long Islanders Struggle to Find Needed Mental Health Services 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... News 10/18/2022 Relevance: 0
167.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Breaks Ground on Long Beach Medical Arts Pavilion Joined by community and civic leaders, Mount Sinai South Nassau leaders marked the beginning of construction on a multi-specialty $35 million Medical Arts Pavilion in Long Beach that will bring specialty medical care back to the barrier island. Projected to open in the spring of 2022, the 15,400-square-foot, one-story Long Beach Medical Arts Pavilion will offer access to a wide variety of medical specialists and services, including: Primary Care Geriatrics Obstetrics and gynecology Gastroenterology &... News 11/10/2020 Relevance: 0
168.	South Nassau Receives $1 Million Donation from Feil Family Foundation The Louis Feil Charitable Lead Annuity Trust has made a $1 million donation to South Nassau Communities Hospital that will help establish a new, expanded Cancer Center at the hospital’s main campus in Oceanside. Currently, cancer services are spread over several different sites on the South Shore, making diagnosis and treatment services logistically challenging at times for patients. “We have an excellent cancer team right here on the South Shore and this donation will help us serve cancer patients even ... News 2/8/2017 Relevance: 0
169.	South Nassau Supporters Donate $56K to Feil Cancer Center To Support Patients Undergoing Treatment South Nassau supporters who participated in the hospital’s 5K Walk last month donated more than $56,000 to the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center in Valley Stream this week to help patients undergoing cancer treatments and to expand cancer education efforts. More than 250 residents completed a 3.1-mile walk through Baldwin and Oceanside and used Internet-based Crowdrise to raise the funds, which along with event sponsorships, grossed more than $76,000. The staff of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Canc... News 10/14/2016 Relevance: 0
170.	Prostate Cancer Treatments Treatments at Mount Sinai South Nassau Not every hospital offers a full range of treatment options for “localized” prostate cancer, or cancer that has not spread beyond the prostate gland. But at Mount Sinai South Nassau, we’re experienced in several types of prostate cancer care. We’ll evaluate your condition, provide you with as much information as possible, and help you decide which treatment option is best for you. Our experienced team of prostate cancer specialists offers several types of care: “wa... Site Map 5/22/2019 Relevance: 0
171.	Frequently Asked Questions What is your mission statement? Our mission is to train well - rounded obstetrics and gynecologic generalists and to help prepare our residents for subspecialty training in order to provide exemplary health care, help advance clinical knowledge and respond to the needs of the community in which they serve. We are dedicated to preparing our resident physicians to function as qualified practitioners of obstetrics and gynecology at the advanced level of performance expected of a board-certified specialist,... Site Map 8/17/2020 Relevance: 0
172.	Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Thank you for your interest in the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (South Nassau) ACGME - accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program. We are located on the beautiful south shore of Long Island, just minutes away from tranquil beaches and an easy commute to the excitement of NYC. The department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to providing the best possible educational environment for our residents while delivering the highest quality of care for our patients. The... Site Map 9/19/2016 Relevance: 0
173.	RN Residency Programs Mount Sinai South Nassau is committed to supporting newly licensed nurses as you embark on your journey from a novice to expert RN through our Nurse Residency Program (NRP). We have partnered with the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program® to provide evidence-based resources that helps new nurses gain confidence and increase competence during this 12-month program. The Nurse Residency Program augments your orientation through a standardized curriculum of seminars and simulation designed specifically to s... Site Map 3/30/2016 Relevance: 0
174.	Mount Sinai South Nassau to Hold “Soirée Under the Stars” Fundraising Gala on Saturday, September 17 Supporters of Mount Sinai South Nassau are set to gather once again at The Seawane Club on Saturday, September 17, following a two-year hiatus, to help raise funds for the hospital’s ambitious projects that will expand services along the South Shore. Axis Construction Corp. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Peter Cannuscio, PE, is the corporate honoree of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s 2022 “Soirée Under the Stars” gala. The entire event will be held outdoors in a tented area and guests wi... News 8/22/2022 Relevance: 0
175.	Meet Our CNO Stacey Conklin, MSN, RN-BC, MHCDS, NE-BC Senior Vice President; Chief Nursing Officer, Patient Care Services An accomplished and visionary leader, Stacey Conklin MSN, RN-BC, MHCDS, NE-BC, is Mount Sinai South Nassau's Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. Ms. Conklin comes to Mount Sinai South Nassau most recently from Mount Sinai Health System’s New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, where she was the Vice President for Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer. She has over 17 years of diver... Site Map 3/2/2016 Relevance: 0
176.	Professional Practice Model As part of the Mount Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai South Nassau aligns with the system Professional Practice Model (PPM) Relationship Centered Care (RCC). Our PPM is a dynamic system which supports registered nurse control over the delivery of nursing care and the environment in which care is delivered. Subsystems of the PPM include core values, professional relationships, the patient care delivery model, leadership/governance structures, and recognition and reward. As the Flagship hospital for Mount... Site Map 3/2/2016 Relevance: 0
177.	Prevention Breast Cancer Risks and Prevention The radiologists and staff at the Mount Sinai South Nassau Center for Women's Imaging know that mammography and other imaging techniques play a critical role in the early detection of breast cancer. Education is important, too. So our experts are dedicated to helping you learn about your risk of breast cancer, and we can help you take full advantage of the latest advances to find cancer early. The Best Defense Is Early Detection Have an annual breast ex... Site Map 11/25/2015 Relevance: 0
178.	Gynecological Cancer Cancer diagnosis and treatment is a strong focus of the women’s care specialists at South Nassau Communities Hospital. Our staff includes a range of dedicated physicians and surgeons with board certification in obstetrics and gynecology. These include one of the area’s finest gynecologic surgeons who is among a limited number of physicians in the region who are board-certified in the subspecialty of gynecologic oncology. Our comprehensive services include state-of-the-art diagnostic tests and therapies.... Site Map 11/25/2015 Relevance: 0
179.	Sleeping Fast Facts Fast Facts About Good Sleep What's the secret to good sleep? In general, try to build into your schedule time for eight hours of sleep each night, even on the weekends. If you have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep, try these tips: Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol in the late afternoon and evening. Caffeine and nicotine can delay your sleep, and alcohol may interrupt your sleep later in the night. Exercise regularly, but do so at least three hours before bedtime. A workout after that time may... Site Map 11/25/2015 Relevance: 0
180.	Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory The Largest Heart Catheterization Labs on Long Island The Largest Heart Catheterization Labs on Long Island The staff at Mount Sinai South Nassau that fast treatment is critical to limiting damage to the heart muscle. So speed and quality are important aspects of improving the health of our patients. And we’re serious about making sure each patient gets care as quickly as possible. Our experts handle a full range of treatment for conditions of the heart, blood vessels and heart valves, including vascula... Site Map 12/2/2015 Relevance: 0
181.	Gamma Knife Long Island Gamma Knife ® at Mount Sinai South Nassau Having treated over 2,300 patients to date, the Long Island Gamma Knife® at Mount Sinai South Nassau opened in 2002 and remains the longest-running Gamma Knife program on Long Island. We use the Gamma Knife Perfexion™ to treat small-to medium-sized abnormalities, particularly those that are difficult to treat. This technology even allows our experts to reach areas of the brain that would otherwise be difficult to treat, including areas not... Site Map 5/25/2016 Relevance: 0
182.	Varicose and Spider Veins Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins, most commonly found in the legs. They are caused by valves that do not work correctly in the superficial veins, allowing reflux of blood down the leg. Varicose veins are very common; most patients experience no symptoms. However, they can progress and cause pain and swelling in the legs. Risk Factors Women are more commonly affected Aging: varicose veins become more common as we age Pregnancy Family history Obesity Sitting or standing for long periods of time ... Site Map 5/18/2021 Relevance: 0
183.	Peripheral Aneurysmal Disease An aneurysm is a bulging of the artery caused by the weakening of the walls of the artery. Aneurysms can rupture causing potentially life-threatening bleeding. This can happen in any artery in the body, most commonly the abdominal aorta. Aneurysms in the peripheral arteries, like the arms and legs, are rare. Risk Factors Smoking Genetics Symptoms Usually asymptomatic, found incidentally on physical exam or imaging Sudden abdominal pain may be a sign of a splenic artery aneurysm Sudden pain, weakness or ... Site Map 5/18/2021 Relevance: 0
184.	Carotid Artery Disease Stenosis, or stiffening, of the carotid arteries occurs when fatty deposits, or plaques, adhere to the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the brain. This causes narrowing and decreased perfusion to the brain, which can potentially lead to a stroke. Strokes are the leading cause of permanent disability in the U.S. Our surgeons can monitor and, if necessary, perform surgery to remove the plaque Risk Factors Smoking High cholesterol Hypertension Diabetes Symptoms Many patients with carotid d... Site Map 5/18/2021 Relevance: 0
185.	Lymphedema Lymphedema is the buildup of lymph fluid in the arms or legs. Lymph fluid is usually filtered by lymph nodes, if these become obstructed or are removed, they can cause the fluid to back up into the limbs. Symptoms Patients with lymphedema have swelling in one or more limbs that can progressively worsen. The swelling affects the fingers and toes and if severe enough, can affect mobility of the limbs Wounds, thickening of the skin and recurrent infections are present in patients with severe lymphedema Dia... Site Map 5/18/2021 Relevance: 0
186.	“Nurses 2B” Let’s High School Students Get a Head Start on Their Careers Late summer 2015, while on break for lunch, members of the nursing staff of South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Pediatric Unit, also referred to as “2B” on the hospital’s campus map, delved into a deep discussion about the rising percentage of the nursing workforce nearing retirement age and the declining number of new nurses entering the profession. The discussion was prompted by the results of a 2013 survey conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and The Forum of State Nursing Work... News 11/28/2016 Relevance: 0
187.	First Phase of $60 million Emergency Department Expansion is Completed A new 10-bed unit designed to reduce wait times in South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Emergency Department is set to open following a $4.5 million renovation, completing the first phase of a multi-year construction effort to expand a critical area of the hospital that serves 65,000 patients a year on the South Shore. The newly renovated Emergency Department annex, which previously was used for storage, will help maintain emergency service to the community as other parts of the Oceanside Emergency Depart... News 10/3/2017 Relevance: 0
188.	FEMA Supports Proposal to Expand Network of Medical Services for South Shore of Nassau County The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a finding in support of South Nassau’s alternative use proposal to use $171 million of FEMA funds to improve medical services for the South Shore of Nassau County by building a Medical Arts Pavilion in Long Beach and a Southwest Addition at its Oceanside campus. As part of its Environmental Assessment of the projects, FEMA determined that the hospital’s proposal will have ‘no significant adverse impact’ on the quality of the human environment in r... News 8/3/2016 Relevance: 0
189.	2016 Annual Carnation Ball Raises $707,217 in Support of Emergency Department Expansion More than 630 supporters of South Nassau Communities Hospital attended the Hospital’s 2016 Annual Carnation Ball held Saturday, November 5 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Westbury. Participants helped raise a gross total of $707,217 (a net of $587,325), which will support South Nassau’s Emergency Department Expansion Campaign. The campaign is a five-year, $10 million fundraising initiative to help support a $60 million renovation and expansion of the Oceanside Emergency Department, serving all ... News 11/15/2016 Relevance: 0
190.	Paul Black, Allscripts CEO, & RATP’s Helena Williams Among Honorees at South Nassau’s 2016 Carnation Ball Trauma nurse Margaret Puya, RN, Wins Cupola Ward; Community Honoree Award Goes To Retired Vascular Surgeon Luke LiCalzi, MD. Paul M. Black, chief executive officer of Allscripts, a global leader in healthcare information technology solutions, has been named the Corporate Honoree of South Nassau Communities Hospital’s 2016 Annual Carnation Ball while former LIRR President Helena E. Williams was named the Mary Pearson Award recipient. Two South Nassau health care leaders, Dr. Luke K. LiCalzi of Rockville C... News 10/26/2016 Relevance: 0
191.	Signature Bank Executive John Tamberlane Named Honoree of South Nassau’s 2019 Soirée Under the Stars Signature Bank co-founder and vice chairman John Tamberlane will be the honoree of South Nassau's 2019 Soirée Under the Stars’ gala to be held Saturday, September 28th at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor, NY. The hospital also will honor Ricardo (Eric) Cruz, MD, director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Tracy Thorn, RN, nurse manager, Emergency Department, who will be presented with the hospital’s Mary Pearson and the Cupola awards, respectively. The Mary Pearson Award, named in honor of th... News 8/7/2019 Relevance: 0
192.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Temporarily Closes Long Beach Emergency Department Due to Nursing Staff Shortages The Emergency Department in Long Beach operated by Mount Sinai South Nassau will be closed temporarily as of 3 PM today due to nursing staff shortages occurring as a result of the state vaccine mandate. The decision to temporarily close the facility was made after all other options were exhausted. Patients from the barrier island in need of emergency care will be directed to the hospital’s main campus in Oceanside. An ambulance will be stationed around the clock at the closed Long Beach Emergency Departm... News 11/22/2021 Relevance: 0
193.	National Cancer Institute Approves Mount Sinai South Nassau as Clinical Trial Site for Breast and Lung Cancer Cancer patients on Long Island now will be able to participate in two clinical trials for breast and lung cancer at Mount Sinai South Nassau. The hospital has received approval from The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Central Institutional Review Board to serve as a National Clinical Trial Network Affiliate (NCTNA) within the Mount Sinai Health System. Mount Sinai South Nassau is now a part of a prestigious collection of organizations and clinicians in the United States, Canada and internationally that... News 11/11/2021 Relevance: 0
194.	“We Find a Way”: Mount Sinai Launches National Brand and Advertising Campaign Mount Sinai Health System, one of New York’s preeminent academic medical centers providing excellence in clinical care, research, teaching, and community engagement, today unveiled a new brand identity and advertising campaign, “We Find a Way”—presenting a bold, unfiltered, and emotional view of what it takes to overcome the most challenging and complex health and scientific problems. The campaign is meant to inspire and remind New Yorkers and those beyond that Mount Sinai, which developed new protocols,... News 6/14/2021 Relevance: 0
195.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Names Next President Adhi Sharma, MD, an experienced Emergency Medicine physician-leader who helped steer Mount Sinai South Nassau’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as Chief Medical Officer, will become the hospital’s new President starting Wednesday, September 1, the hospital’s Board of Directors announced. Dr. Sharma, who is also currently Executive Vice President for Clinical and Professional Affairs, will succeed Richard J. Murphy, who is retiring at the end of 2021 after serving nine years as the hospital’s President ... News 8/17/2021 Relevance: 0
196.	Mesenteric Ischemia Mesenteric Ischemia is poor blood supply to the mesenteric organs, like the intestines, stomach, liver and colon. This condition can be sudden or gradual. This is either caused by a blood clot that travels and suddenly blocks the arteries supplying the organs or gradual hardening and narrowing of the arteries over time. An acute presentation of mesenteric ischemia is associated with sudden severe abdominal pain that sometimes is associated with nausea or vomiting. Patients with gradual or chronic sympto... Site Map 8/5/2021 Relevance: 0
197.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Breaks Ground on Four-Story Expansion to Better Serve the South Shore Mount Sinai South Nassau today broke ground on a $130 million, four-story addition that will double the size of its Emergency Department, add 40 critical care beds, and nine new operating suites to better serve the South Shore of Long Island. Mount Sinai leaders joined with local elected officials and civic leaders to mark the start of construction of the 100,000-square-foot J Wing, one of the largest building projects in Nassau County and the cornerstone of the hospital’s ongoing $400 million capital ex... News 6/22/2021 Relevance: 0
198.	Mount Sinai South Nassau and Town of Hempstead Launch Region’s First COVID-19 Vaccination Mobile Unit Mount Sinai South Nassau and the Town of Hempstead officially launched the region’s first COVID-19 Vaccination Mobile Unit with a visit to the Uniondale-Hempstead Senior Center, where hospital staff were scheduled to vaccinate 100 residents with the Johnson & Johnson, single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Known as the “Vaxmobile,” the bus was funded with $695,042 from the $133 million federal CARES Act legislation to provide economic relief to Town of Hempstead businesses, organizations and residents impacte... News 3/31/2021 Relevance: 0
199.	South Nassau Is Renamed Mount Sinai South Nassau A new name for a 90-year-old community institution critical to 900,000 residents of the South Shore has been approved. South Nassau Communities Hospital will now operate as Mount Sinai South Nassau to reflect the 455-bed hospital’s new partnership with the world-renowned Mount Sinai Health System. The new name was approved by the trustees of both hospitals and by the New York State Department of Health and New York Secretary of State. The change becomes effective immediately. The Mount Sinai South Nassau... News 9/25/2019 Relevance: 0
200.	Mount Sinai South Nassau Offers Antibody Screening at 10 Sites Across South Shore New and existing patients of Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside may now access antibody screening blood tests at a number of the hospital’s ambulatory locations across Long Island. These antibody tests are authorized by the FDA and have a high degree of reliability. The presence of COVID-19 antibodies in your system is an indication that you were probably exposed to the virus, even if you did not have any symptoms, and that you may have some degree of immunity to the virus, although this is not proven... News 5/15/2020 Relevance: 0
201.	South Nassau Recognizes Volunteer for 25,000 hours of Service On Wednesday, April 10th, South Nassau recognized Mrs. Susan Keller for devoting more than 25,000 hours of service to comforting the hospital’s patients during her more than 21 years of volunteering and for her role in founding the hospital’s Compassionate Listener program. Mrs. Keller was among a group of volunteers honored for their service at the hospital’s annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, which was attended by a host of local civic leaders, elected officials and South Nassau board members. A re... News 4/12/2019 Relevance: 0
202.	South Nassau Receives Healthgrades Coronary Intervention Excellence Award & Five-Star Recognition for Coronary Interventional Procedures Healthgrades has announced that South Nassau Communities Hospital is a recipient of its 2019 Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ and 5 stars for its performance in Coronary Interventional Procedures. The awards place South Nassau in the top 10% in the US for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2019. The awards are based on Healthgrades’ evaluation of nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 33 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions, including cardiovascular disease, and identified the ... News 11/8/2018 Relevance: 0
203.	South Nassau Names New Chief of Geriatric Medicine Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine within the Department of Medicine effective August 2018. Dr. Feiner is Assistant Professor in the Departments of Geriatrics/Palliative Care and Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount. Sinai. He served as founding chief of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Queens Hospital Center (QHC). “Dr. Feiner is a proven visionary and innovator in his field, serving as the catalyst and providing the direction for enhanced geriatric services to meet the healthcare n... News 11/13/2018 Relevance: 0
204.	Long Beach Cardiologist Joins South Nassau to Advance Cardiovascular and Primary Healthcare on Barrier Island Dr. Lee Weitzman, a Long Beach-based physician who has been practicing cardiology and internal medicine for more than 34 years on the barrier island, has joined South Nassau Communities Hospital to improve and expand cardiovascular health and primary care services for residents of the city and surrounding communities. This partnership is part of South Nassau’s commitment to help enhance health care services and revitalize the network of community-based physicians available for the residents. “Dr. Weitzma... News 8/16/2018 Relevance: 0
205.	Assemb. Weisenberg and Wife, Dr. Robert Kramer Honored at 2014 Carnation Ball Retiring Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and his wife, Ellen, along with Robert J. Kramer, M.D., were honored at South Nassau Communities Hospital’s 2014 Annual Carnation Ball held Saturday, November 1 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Westbury. The Carnation Ball raised more than $713,000 in support of South Nassau’s $57 million Emergency Department expansion project. Mr. and Mrs. Weisenberg were the Carnation Ball’s co-honorees and Dr. Kramer was the recipient of South Nassau’s prestigious Mary Pearson... News 11/9/2014 Relevance: 0
206.	Hospital Quality Urgent Care Is First Step In Restoring Vital Healthcare Services to Long Beach When the doors to the new South Nassau Urgent Care Center (SNUCC) at Long Beach opened at 9AM on Tuesday, July 1, it was the first time since the day before SuperStorm Sandy struck on October 28, 2012, that residents of Long Beach could access hospital-grade medical care on the campus of the former Long Beach Medical Center (LBMC). “This is just the first step in building a patient-centered, high-quality healthcare delivery system that restores vital healthcare services to the residents of Long Beach and... News 7/16/2014 Relevance: 0
207.	Leading Health Care Consultant Urges Expansion of Emergency Care & Primary Care Services in Long Beach A leading health care consultant who studied the medical needs of Long Beach in the wake of Superstorm Sandy has recommended that South Nassau Communities Hospital continue to expand Emergency Services, increase access to primary care physicians and focus on improving behavioral health services and care for the elderly. Bruce C. Vladeck, Ph.D., the former head of the U.S. Health Care Financing Administration (now the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid) during the Clinton administration and the former P... News 2/16/2016 Relevance: 0
208.	Report Advises Against Reopening of Former Long Beach Emergency Department in Previous Location News 3/1/2015 Relevance: 0
209.	Long Island Real Estate Group Supports South Nassau Renovation Project News 4/2/2015 Relevance: 0
210.	South Nassau Completes Construction of Long Island’s First Off-Campus Emergency Department in Long Beach News 6/30/2015 Relevance: 0
211.	South Nassau Plans to Upgrade Urgent Care Center to Off-Campus Emergency Department in Long Beach by July News 2/25/2015 Relevance: 0
212.	South Nassau Appoints Joel Schneider As Chair of Its Emergency Department Expansion Capital Fundraising Campaign News 12/1/2015 Relevance: 0
213.	Fashion Celebrity Diane Gilman to be Honored at South Nassau Gala to Support Establishment of Women’s Center for the South Shore News 11/17/2015 Relevance: 0
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