The fund-raiser, titled the "First and Goal Challenge," is a $100 commitment that gives participants a chance to win prizes, including an individual training session with Mawae. "Winthrop was there for my family and me when we needed them the most," Mawae said. "We wanted to find a way to give back to the place where people really want to care for you."A Garden City resident, Mawae brought one of his children to Winthrop last spring and was impressed with the care of the hospital's Child Life program, which was created to address the emotional and developmental needs of children and their families. Winthrop's activity room is a designated a "safe haven" where kids can be kids - a place that children can call their own, which is away from tests, needles and treatments."If a hospital stay for a child can be made more comfortable, it is a worthwhile cause," said Mawae.For more information on Mawae's "First and Goal Challenge," call (516) 663-3398, or visit www.winthrop.org/firstandgoal.
Long Beach receives nursing program grant
The Hospital Association of New York State has selected Long Beach Medical Center as one of 14 hospitals in New York state to take part in a grant-funded project to improve nurse retention, patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes.About $220,000 in grant funds from the Health Care Reform Act will be used to provide nurse managers at Long Beach Medical Center and the other participating hospitals with leadership and development skills to help them recruit and retain nursing staff and thereby improve patient care in their facilities."We're excited to be part of this initiative," said Kristina Krail, RN, chief nursing officer. "The results of the survey will help us learn what we are doing well and where we might improve. We are always looking for ways to enhance our work environment and still provide the personal care that has become our hallmark."As part of the training program, HANYS has engaged Quality Data Management, whose evidence-based and validated Web-based system, Nurse Engage, will be used to survey all nurses at Long Beach Medical Center. In addition, a team of nurses from the hospital will attend a one-day training program focusing on the skills needed to develop initiatives that improve nurse retention and performance.
NUMC to get $352K grant
At a ceremony at South Street Seaport, Avon Foundation President Kathleen Walas announced that Nassau University Medical Center would receive a $352,500 grant to support the acquisition of much-needed equipment for NUMC's Breast Imaging Center.In announcing the grant, Walas said, "Breast cancer affects everyone, and as long as it exists, so will our commitment to funding initiatives to defeat this disease."Daniel Kane, president and CEO of the Nassau Health Care Corporation, indicated that through Avon Foundation's generosity, NUMC would purchase a new computer-aided diagnostic unit and a Motorized Mammography Alternator Viewing System. "This much-needed equipment will enhance the quality of screening offered to women, will speed and enhance mammography film interpretations and will allow us to initiate a computerized mammography reporting system."To schedule an appointment at the NUMC Breast Imaging Center, call (516) 572-5700.
Hospital names council treasurer
The Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council of Hospital Auxiliaries recently named Candy Misner as treasurer at a reception at the Water Mill Restaurant in Smithtown.Misner, of Baldwin, is the former corresponding secretary of the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council and has been appointed to a one-year term as treasurer. She also serves as a member of the South Nassau Communities Hospital's Central Council of Auxiliaries. The hospital's seven active South Nassau auxiliaries conduct fund-raising events and community education activities.
NUMC needs volunteers
Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow needs volunteers who can give four hours a week to benefit hospital patients and visitors.The job of a volunteer or junior volunteer is to play with or read to children in the pediatric ward, field questions at the hospital's information desk, attend fund-raising events, provide patient care and offer office support. The hospital also needs volunteer interpreters who can speak Spanish, French/Creole, Polish, Russian or Chinese. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old, and a physical is required. The hospital's Auxiliary Department oversees the volunteers and places them according to need, and their jobs are based on interests and skills. For more information, call the NUMC's Auxiliary Department at (516) 572-6588.
