The five-week program now in its 38th year gives participants an opportunity to observe and learn more about the medical field by rotating through various departments like the OR, Emergency Department and Radiology Lab.In addition to the rotation, daily lectures are given by Franklin physicians from many specialists and sub-specialists. The doctor is on staff and some of the past participants of the program are always willing to spend time with students, providing a unique opportunity for students to not only learn about practicing medicine but about all aspects of a doctor's life.
10 NUMC doctors recognized nationally
Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow had 10 doctors named in Castle Connolly's Guide to Top Doctors: New York Metro Area. Among the NUMC doctors receiving these high honors are Marianne Frieri, MD/Ph.D., Division Chief of Allergy and Immunology; Kenneth H. Hupart, MD, Division Chief of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism; Harriet Boxer, MD, Division Chief of Neonatology; Don Feinfeld, MD, Chair., Department of Medicine; Bruce Meinhard, MD, Chair, Department of Orthopedics; Dominick Sabatino, MD, Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology; Suhail Raoof, MD, Division Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care; Leonard Barret, MD, FACS, Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Director of Surgical Care; Roger Simpson, MD, FACS Division Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; and Antes Blumberg, MD, Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology. "I commend each and every one of our doctors who was selected among Castle Connolly Top Doctors," said Richard B. Turan, president/CEO of the Nassau Health Care Corporation. "This outstanding honor is a testament to their expertise in their respective fields, which also demonstrates NUMC's commitment to its patients in providing the highest quality of care.""Our Board of Directors joins me in expressing pride and admiration for our doctors' outstanding achievements and for their dedication and excellence, as demonstrated by the type of quality care that they deliver to all our patients every day of the week," said Lawrence C. Gottlieb, Esq., chair of the Nassau Health Care Corporation. The selection process was a year-long process, with questionnaires sent to 16,000 top physicians in the New York area. Nominees were sought in almost every specialty, with the emphasis on direct patient care. Varied criteria were used to determine physician eligibility for inclusion for professional qualifications, including education, residency, board certification fellowships and professional reputation including hospital appointments, medical school faculty appointment, experience and disciplinary history as well as interpersonal skills.
Winthrop's new Pediatric Inpatient Center
Construction is well underway on Winthrop-University Hospital's new 15,000 square foot Pediatric Inpatient Center. The center will become the new home to the many facets of Winthrop's Pediatric program, which has grown by leaps and bounds over the past several years. Through a bold initiative and the efforts of the "The Pediatric Fund for the Future" to raise $5 million, Winthrop will build a center dedicated to meeting all the needs of its pediatric patients with compassion and superior care. With this in mind, the Pediatrics Fund for the Future Task Force has been formed, under the guidance of Warren Rosenfeld, MD, chairman of Winthrop's Department of Pediatrics, whose sole objective is to raise funds for this new center. "We have many grateful parents, corporate leaders and individuals from the community who recognize the importance and value of superior quality healthcare for children close to home," said Dr. Rosenfeld. "When we asked for help to build Winthrop's new inpatient center for children the community rallied around us."
Mercy offers Safe-Sitter Program
Mercy Medical Center's Department of Education and Development is sponsoring a "Safe-Sitter" baby-sitter education program for children between the ages of 11 and 13 who are interested in developing child-care skills. Important life-saving skills and information on handling emergency situations will also be taught. The class will take place Monday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee is $35 and spaces are limited. To register your child, call (516) 705-1807.
