Mercy Medical Center, one of the pioneers in providing caring services to individuals and families in crisis, has initiated the program Project Liberty to combat any level post traumatic stress brought on by the September 11 disaster or related tragic events. The program offers free, caring, supportive and confidential counseling to individuals, families and groups. It also provides informational and educational groups for civic, community and corporate organizations.If you or someone you know is experiencing feelings of anxiety, sadness, despair and/or guilt in response to recent trauma or loss, speaking with a trained professional is often quite helpful in easing the burden. Project Liberty utilizes Mercy Medical Center's caring, sensitive staff is available to meet with you in our offices or in the community. Call 705-3400 or 705-2248 for assistance after hours. Operating hours: M-Th 8 a.m., Fri. 8-6 p.m., Sat. 8-4 p.m.Project Liberty is sponsored by the Nassau County Department of Mental Health, the New York State Office of Mental Health and funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Winthrop Cardiovascular among top 10 in the nation
The Cardiovascular Surgery Program at Winthrop-University Hospital has been named one of the top 10 in the nation by Consumer's Checkbook, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit, consumers' watchdog organization well known for its unbiased ratings of consumer services."Being recognized by Consumer's Checkbook is gratifying for our entire cardiac surgery team," William Scott, M.D., Chairman of Winthrop's Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery said. "It is the teamwork, experience, dedication and skill of our staff that makes the difference. This recognition underscores not only our surgeons' technical skill but also the exceptional work of our nursing, other professional and support staff."Known for excellent patient outcomes and results that exceed expectations, the cardiac surgeons at Winthrop are not only skilled in traditional bypass surgery, they are also experts in the use of the most advanced cardiovascular surgery techniques. These include performing cardiac bypass surgery on a beating heart. The procedure is called "off-pump coronary artery bypass" (OPCAB), which allows the heart to keep beating during surgery and thereby eliminates many of the complications associated with traditional bypass surgery and the use of the heart-lung machine.The surgeons are also trained in use of the most advanced artificial heart technology - the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). When implanted, the LVAD serves as a bridge to transplantation for patients who might otherwise die while awaiting suitable donor hearts. Winthrop is the only hospital on Long Island with cardiac surgeons trained to implant the LVAD.The current list of top hospitals was compiled by taking into account statistical measures of safety as well as a survey completed by 20,000 physicians nationwide who rated the hospitals' services. Additionally, Consumer's Checkbook conducted detailed analysis of mortality rates (the percentage of patients who died within or near large cities in one of 71 major metropolitan statistical areas in the U.S. were included in the survey.A regional healthcare resource committed to the dignity and well-being of every patient, Winthrop-University Hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services through its 6 specialized institutes for care, with a deep commitment to medical education and research.For more information, call the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at 516-663-2384 or the Winthrop Institute for Heart Care at 1-800-443-2788.
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North Shore University Hospital in Glen Cove will sponsor a blood drive open to all on Thursday, August 1 from 7am to 7pm in the hospital's Pratt Auditorium, at 101 St. Andrew's Lane. Food and refreshments will be served. Registration is preferred but not necessary. For more information, call Nelson Mecurio at 674-7542.
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The Council of Leagues of Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre will sponsor and celebrate its 25th Annual "Ladies Day of Sports" Golf and Tennis outing on Monday, August 12 at the Woodcrest Club in Syosset. This year's outing marks the 25th anniversary of the event. Proceeds from the outing will go towards the expansion and renovation of the hospital's Newborn Nursery, which will feature state-of-the-art equipment and furnishings. For more information, call Mercy Medical Center's Community Relations Department at 705-1021.
