By: Robert Remler
The center recently implemented its education program in schools throughout Long Island, reaching out to school nurses, teachers, students and parents on the prevalence of asthma, techniques for prevention of asthma attacks in children and how to treat someone in the midst of an attack.The following are tips, provided by Winthrop, for living better with asthma:Educate yourself about asthma and its symptoms. If you take medication for asthma, know how the medications you are taking work and learn how to control asthma symptoms.If you have nighttime symptoms of asthma such as wheezing, shortness of breath or coughing, contact an asthma specialist.If exercising brings on symptoms of asthma including shortness of breath, try using quick acting inhalers before you begin an exercise regimen. If you are using more than one canister of quick-relief medications - inhalants - per month, make an appointment to see an asthma specialist. This could be a sign of uncontrolled asthma.Winthrop offers asthma classes and seminars. "Asthma 101: Adult Asthma Education Course," is scheduled for April 30, May 7, and May 14 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 222 Station Plaza North in Mineola. The fee is $25 and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register call (516) 663-2579.Also, on May 1 Winthrop is conducting a support group for "parents of asthmatic children." The group will meet at 7:30 p.m. at 222 Station Plaza North, suite 603, in Mineola. Pre registration is required. Call (516) 663-4937.
Franklin sets date for clergy talk
Franklin Hospital Medical Center recently announced plans for its Annual Pastoral Care Conference that has been scheduled for May 14 at 9 a.m. in the hospital's Shankman Auditorium.The topic, "Education of Medical Professionals in Spiritual Care and Medical Care at the End of Life: A Collaboration," will feature guest speakers including the Rev. Frances Hall Carr, MDiv., BCC and Frederick A. Smith, M.D. Carr is the director of pastoral care at Hospice Care Network and staff liaison to the Ethics Committee and the Bioethics Committee of the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System. Smith is the senior associate chief in the North Shore University Hospital General Medicine Division. He is also a member of the steering and implementation committees of the North Shore-LIJ Health System End of Life Task Force.The program will address problems and opportunities that face clergy and medical professionals regarding the importance of their patients' spiritual and religious practice and how to incorporate this knowledge into their care and treatment.The conference is planned each year by the hospital's Pastoral Care Committee, which is comprised of hospital staff and community clergy. There is no fee and the conference will include a kosher continental breakfast.For more information or to register please contact the External Affairs Department at (516) 256-6397. The hospital is located at 900 Franklin Avenue, Valley Stream.
St. Francis showsfashion sense
The Guild of St. Francis Hospital's annual spring luncheon and fashion show will be held on May 7 at the Long Island Marriott Hotel in Uniondale.The luncheon theme is "The Spirit of Puerto Rico" and will feature a fashion show produced by Americana Manhasset. Showing their support for New York state's only specialty designed cardiac center, St. Francis physicians and volunteers will join the professional models on the runway as they display the season's latest styles.For more information or to purchase luncheon tickets, call (516) 629-2048.
LBMC offers free services
Long Beach Medical Center offers a free walk-in screening for persons experiencing anxiety and/or depression. The screenings are held weekly each Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-registration is not required. For more information and/or the location call the Counseling Center at (516) 897-1270. LBMC also offers free confidential support, education and referral to anyone having difficulty coping with the tragic events of Sept. 11 and the current state of the world through Project Liberty. For more information call (516) 897-2295.
Project Liberty support at Mercy
Mercy Medical Center offers support to those affected by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and related events, including the current war. The Project Liberty program offers free, supportive, confidential counseling to individuals, families and groups. Project Liberty is designed to help people who are experiencing stress due to the state of the world, concerned about safety, or concerned about the safety of a loved one overseas in the military.The program is free and help is available to the entire community. For more information or to register call (516) 705-3400 or after business hours at (516) 705-2248. Mercy is located in Rockville Centre at 1000 North Village Avenue.
