By: Robert Remler
The Spine Program makes NSUH at Glen Cove the only hospital on Long Island to provide chiropractors with hospital consulting privileges. The co-directors of the program, Paul Enker, MD, and Vincent Leone, MD, both board certified orthopedic surgeons with specialties in spine surgery, recognized the benefit of offering chiropractic services to patients because patients' outcomes were often improved."We're blazing trails," said Dr. Enker. "We developed relationships with chiropractors because we saw the utility of chiropractic care before or after surgery, or sometimes in place of invasive procedures." In addition, chiropractic care can be effective in relieving pain. The three chiropractors with the hospital's Spine Program are Scott Surasky, DC, of Great Neck, and Jamie Skurka, DC, and his brother, Christopher Skurka, DC, with offices in Nassau and Suffolk. The Spine Program treats both adults and children for a wide range of spinal disorder, including disc herniations and degeneration, spinal tumors, spinal arthritis, spinal stenosis and scoliosis.For more information, call NSUH at Glen Cove's Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Institute at 1-888-674-2842.
Anxiety and depression screenings
Long Beach Medical Center offers a free weekly walk-in screening for persons experiencing anxiety and/or depression. The screenings are held on Wednesdays from 2 and 3 p.m. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, call the Counseling Center at (516) 897-1270.
Asthma 101
Asthma sufferers can take control of their asthma with "Asthma 101," an Adult Asthma Education Course offered by Winthrop-University Hospital's Pulmonary Rehabilitation Division beginning Nov. 6. Classes will be conducted by registered nurses and respiratory therapists with years of clinical experience in asthma management. They will he held on Wednesday evenings: Nov. 6, 13 and 20, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 222 Station Plaza North in Mineola, suite 400.During the three-week program, each participant will receive an asthma workbook, a peak flow meter and individualized instruction on how to use inhale medication. There will also be an opportunity to meet and share feelings with other people who have asthma. The sessions cost $25. Pre-registration is required. To register for the program or receive more details, call (516) 663-2579.
Senior care health fair
North Shore University Hospital at Glen Cove is sponsoring its 12th Annual Senior Care Health Fair on Sunday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital's Pratt Auditorium, 101 St. Andrews Lane. The even is free.The fair will offer free health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, hearing, oral cancer, podiatry, posture, lung functioning and vision. Seniors will have the opportunity to ask health professionals questions and pick up health-related materials. A registered nurse from the Heart Club will answer your "heart healthy" questions.An Immunization Program for flu and pneumococcal is part of the health fair. Active Medicare Part B will be accepted; there will be a nominal charge for all other adults. Appointments are required for immunizations. To make an appointment, call (516) 674-7833 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Nutritional course for health heart
St. Francis Hospital's Preventive Cardiology Nutrition Courses provide education on lowering cholesterol, monitoring and preventing diabetes, managing hypertension and preparing nutritious meals. A registered dietitian is available for individual counseling, group classes and corporate seminars designed to make your heart-healthy.
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"Heart of Good Eating" is a class that introduces the basic principles of heart-healthy nutrition, including tips for dinning out, label reading, information about heart healthy substitutes and a discussion on the American Heart Association's nutrition guidelines. The class will be held on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon and Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the hospital's DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research and Education on Northern Boulevard in Old Brookville. The cost is 10 per person, $15 for two family members. For registration, call 629-2069.
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"Thanksgiving Tradition, Holiday Cooking" will feature how to prepare a heart-healthy Thanksgiving Feast. The class will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the above address. The cost is $25 per person, $45 for two family members. For registration, call (516) 629-2069. For more information call, (516) 629-2069.
Franklin's health fair Nov. 2
Franklin Hospital Medical Center will be conducting numerous medical tests and health screenings during its annual "Family Health Fair" set for Saturday, Nov. 2 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Orzac Division for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.Complimentary tests include screenings for glaucoma, skin cancer, lung capacity, blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure. Registration for all screenings closes at 1:30 p.m. There will also be informational displays including "Home Safety" and "Ask Your Pharmacist." The Nassau County Police Department will be on hand to promote its child ID program and the Malverne Fire Department will be offering fire safety hints.The hospital is located at 900 Franklin Ave. in Valley Stream. For more information call (516) 256-6397.
