In addition to this new element, the event will also feature a new Woman's Exclusive Shotgun round. All this will take place on June 14 at two area clubs: the Seawane Country Club in Hewlett and the Rockaway Hunting Club in Cedarhurst. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit South Nassau's Breast/GYN Health Center with locations in Oceanside and Valley Stream.South Nassau Communities Hospital President Joseph Quagliata said, "We look forward to this event every year. It is an opportunity to enjoy the company of the Friends of South Nassau Communities Hospital, and help raise awareness for our institution and the vital services we provide our community. We are especially excited to see the reception to our new women's exclusive shotgun round and the spa services." The spa services being offered include river rock, elemental and deep tissue massages, a day of beauty package, elemental nature and firmative action facials, as well as an Aveda aroma wrap, manicures and pedicures. For additional information, contact the Development Office at 632-3914 or visit www.snch.org.
South Nassau to sponsor blood drive
South Nassau Communities Hospital will sponsor a blood drive June 25, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the hospital's Albert Conference Room, One Healthy Way in Oceanside.Long Island Blood Services officials said that the supply of type O-negative blood is already tight and predict life-threatening blood shortages of all blood types by this summer."Over the past several years I have been very proud of how our communities have come together to support their neighbors by making individual blood donations," said Joseph Quagliata, president and CEO. "But as we approach the summer months, we also enter a traditionally slow time for blood donation. I urge you to continue to give the gift of life."Donors must be at least 17 but older than 75, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be in good health and have not donated blood within the last 56 days. Federal guidelines exclude people who have spent three or more months in the United Kingdom or lived five years or more in Europe.To pre-register or for more information about the blood drive, call South Nassau's Department of Human Resources at (516)632-3930.
Throw the syrup away
For decades, parents have kept the bottle or two of syrup of ipecac stored away in case of an accidental poisoning. It was thought that if a child ingested a poisonous substance, administering syrup of ipecac to induce vomiting would rid the child's body of that poison.According to experts in the Long Island Regional Poison and Drug information Center at Winthrop-University Hospital, syrup of ipecac should no longer be used at home by parents or caregivers. Scientific evidence and research have show that vomiting will not help a child who ingested a poison. Additionally, all emergency rooms have stopped using ipecac in favor of activated charcoal, which binds to a poison in the stomach and helps prevent it from entering the bloodstream."Continuing vomiting caused by ipecac may result in a child being unable to tolerate activated charcoal or other poison treatments," said Michael McGuigan, MD, Medical Director of the LIRPDIC at Winthrop. "The best defense against accidental poisoning is prevention." Not only is there no evidence that vomiting from ipecac decreases death rates from poisoning, but ipecac has been known to be abused in cases of anorexia and/or bulimia. Parents are encouraged to discard syrup of ipecac in their home in a safe manner, such as flushing it down the toilet.Experts at LIRPDIC recommend that parents keep potential poisons locked out of sight and out of reach of children. Replace child-resistant caps on medication after use, keep all products in their original containers, discard old medications and don't call medicine candy.
Call for blood
Franklin Hospital Medical Center will hold a blood drive on Wednesday, July 14, conjunction with Long Island Blood Services from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the hospital's Shankman Auditorium. Hospital officials have issued a call for the community to join with its employees in donating blood.Noting that due to new guidelines on blood donor criteria and eligibility - which may shrink our community's blood supply at 25 percent - Franklin's Blood Drive Campaign Director, Peter Giacopelli, stated that "No one ever questions why we need blood. For many it's a personal reason, for other, they just want to do their part in helping a fellow human being. Regardless, we are deeply indebted to those who step up to the plate and make a difference." According to the hospital, people 17 to 76, weighing at least 110 pounds and who are in general good health, are eligible to donate. A photo ID is required at the time of donation, at which time donors will also receive a free mini-medical exam that includes checking temperature, pulse, blood pressure and iron count. To make an appointment to donate, call 256-6397. The hospital has arranged reserved parking for the convenience of those coming to the hospital to donate blood.
