By: Robert Remler
He now serves as a clinical associate Professor of Medicine at New York University School of Medicine and is a Diplomate in Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Geriatric Medicine.Rubenstein is a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine and the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine, and a member of the New York Society of Nephrology and the American Geriatric Society. He is the Senior Physician and General Partner at Internal Medicine Associates of East Hills, LLP.Serving on the Board of Trustees of the North Shore Physician's Organization, Rubenstein was named a "Top Physician" in the recent New York Area Castle Conolly Guide.
Cancer support group
Learning to Live With Cancer is an education and support group offered by Mercy Medical Center for patients and family members who are dealing with cancer. It is given by a full professional staff, including MD's, physical therapist, nutritionist, pastoral care and RN's.The program runs for six weeks. The next group meetings will be held at Mercy on Thursday, Oct. 17, Wednesday, Oct. 23, Wednesday Oct. 30, Monday, Nov. 4, Thursday, Nov. 14, and Thursday, Nov. 21.Pre-registration with a fee of $25 is required by Friday, Oct. 10. For more information call (516) 705-1391.
N. Shore workshopsfor older adults
While the terrorist attacks happened a year ago, many elderly residents are still feeling the effects of the tragedy. If you or anyone you know need to talk about your feelings, Project Liberty provides free supportive/crisis counseling and public education for anyone affected by the Sept. 11 disaster."Beyond 9/11: Improving Our quality of Life" is a series of workshops that will be led by Carmencita Q. Fulgado, Ph.D., aging and mental-health specialist and outreach counselor for COPE (Community Outreach Program for the Elderly). Project Liberty funds the workshops at North Shore University Hospital at Forest Hills.The free, one-hour workshops, which are free of charge, and will take place on Friday, Oct. 4 and 18, Nov. 8 and 22, and Dec. 13 between 10:15-11:15 a.m. in classroom No. 4, on the eighth floor of the hospital. Light refreshments are included.For more information, or to reserve a spot, call (718) 830-4232. Space is limited.North Shore University Hospital is at 102-06 72nd Ave. in Forest Hills.For more about Project Liberty, call (718) 459-0188.
Women's wellness programs
The North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System will host the following women's wellness programs:Breast Cancer and Related Diseases:This program will be Monday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at North shore University Hospital at Syosset in Conference Rooms A and B. Dr. David Kaufman, Department of Surgery, will lead the program.Interventional Pain Management:Given by Dr. Peter Kechejian, Academic Director of North Shore Pain Services on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Rust Auditorium, North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.Osteoporosis Medication:Given Suhail Khan, R.Ph., Clinical Pharmacist on Thursday, Oct. 24 at NSUH in Forest Hills, eighth-floor Conference Room No. 4.In addition, the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System and the Nassau Region of Hadassah, in cooperation with the Conference of Jewish Organizations of Nassau County, is to hold a health forum called "It's in the Genes: Jewish Genetic Disorders" on Thursday, Nov. 21. The location is to be determined.For more information about these programs, call (516) 465-2500, or visit www.northshorelij.com. The North Shore University in Manhasset will also hold a pregnancy & infant loss program for parents. The hospital is located at 300 Community Drive, and the program is Sunday, Oct.6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.The program will bring together physicians, health care professionals, spiritual leaders and parents wishing to learn more about coping with pregnancy and infant loss, and options for the future.The event will feature a panel of experts who will discuss topics including: Prenatal Diagnosis and Decision Making in the Second and Third Trimesters; Infertility and Pregnancy Loss; Grief and Moving Forward; The NICU Experience; High Risk Pregnancy and Management of multiples (twins, triplets, etc.); and Men Coping With Loss.The keynote address will be given by Yamin Levy, author of Confronting the Loss of a Baby. Following the discussions and workshops, a non-denominational candle lighting and memorial service will be held in the hospital's Baby Memorial Garden.The event is sponsored by the hospital's Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology and the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Program. The suggested donation for the conference is $20 per person or $40 per couple, which includes breakfast, lunch and parking. To reserve a place, call the Social Work Department at (516) 562-8422.
