By: Robert Remler
The center will provide comprehensive diabetes management services, including diagnosis, treatment and support for all phases of care for patients as well as an emphasis on research and clinical trials in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes. "The importance of diabetes education cannot be understated," said Herson. "Studies show that far too many diabetes patients fail to receive the necessary levels of self-management training and monitoring services recommended by the American Diabetes Association. It's our task at the Center to be an easy-too-access resource for all aspects of diabetes care.""Dr. Herson has a stellar reputation in the medical community for his work in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease and we are pleased to welcome him to PHC," said Robert Levine, President and Chief Executive Officer at PHC. According to Herson, diabetes, if left untreated, can cause problems with kidneys legs, feet, eyes, teeth, heart, nerves and blood flow, resulting in kidney failure, gangrene, amputations, blindness and stroke. "Diabetes is the disease of the millennium," says Herson. "Currently there are 16 million Americans with the disease and about 800,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Approximately 50 percent of all Americans aged 55 and up have some form of diabetes."Herson is a graduate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine and is Board certified in both internal medicine and endocrinology. He is also a specialist in managing thyroid disorders and weight management. The new center will raise the educational standard for patients with diabetes throughout the community and beyond. For more information, call the Center at (718) 734-2345.
Paws for a Cause
Mercy Medical Center Dog Walk 2002
Dogs hold a special place in our hearts; they also have proven to help their owners get relief from everyday stress. The events of 9/11 seemed to validate that theory. Mercy Medical center's Behavioral Health Services has demonstrated that its dog program, sponsored by the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, is a diversion to patients and visitors who are otherwise in stressful situations. Mercy's Behavioral Health services will hold a fundraising Dog Walk on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Rockville Centre recreation Center from 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., rain or shine. Several contests will be held after the walk to determine the best look-a-like, best costume, biggest dog, longest tail, best trick, smallest dog and best personality, in addition to the blessing of the dogs at 1:00 p.m. Monies raised from this event will benefit the various programs in Behavioral Health Services of Mercy Medical Center. Please join us even without a dog, and just walk for the cause. Registration is $25, which includes a T-shirt, and those who receive $50 or more in sponsorships will have this fee waived. Prizes will be awarded to the top two fundraisers. Send tax-deductible checks payable to Mercy Medical Center/BHS to: Mercy Medical Center/BHS, 90 Mill Road, Freeport, New York 11520. For more information please call Sheila Kaufman at 516-867-5810 or Mary Ellen Conrad at 516-872-6103.
Oncology Wellness Program
Woodmere Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has announced the opening of their new Oncology Wellness Program, an in-patient, short term stay program designed to address the needs of cancer or cancer-related disease patients. Patients who are receiving radiation and/or chemotherapy, or are post-treatment but not able to return home due to the de-conditioning effects of their disease and treatments, benefit from the new program. Patients who require treatment are treated on-site under the supervision of the facility's Consulting Oncologists, or in the community if they choose. Patients are admitted and assessed by the clinical care team consisting of the Oncologist, Attending Physician, RN Case Manager, Social Worker, Dietitian, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists. Additional Services include restorative rehabilitation, pain management and comfort care services, nutritional counseling, psychiatric and psychological counseling, and therapeutic recreation. The program is provided in a dedicated short term unit which offers patients semi-private or private accommodations including private telephones, cable television, Internet access, beauty salon and newspaper delivery. While many cancer patients have specific dietary needs and preferences during treatment, the program also offers flexible meal times and a variety of meal choices for patients. For more information about the program please call Leba Sonneberg, Director of Admissions, at 516-374-9300 ext. 125.
Toddlers: Sleeping and Eating Problems
If you are a parent who is having problems getting your child to eat or remain in bed at night, this lecture is designed for you. Winthrop-University Hospital's Parenting Today program will present a free lecture, "Toddlers1: Common Sleeping and Eating Problems," on Wednesday, October 9, 2002. The program will offer tips for frustrated parents who are struggling to deal with their child's poor sleeping and eating habits. The lecture will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Winthrop Community Outreach Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard. Participants are asked to register at 6:45 p.m., and to park in the rear of the building. Two pediatricians from Winthrop Pediatric Associates, Jill Leavens-Mauer, MD and Sudha Prasad, MD, will discuss ways to address common sleeping and eating issues in young children. They will focus on dealing with picky eaters and developing bedtime routines. A question and answer period will follow the lecture. Parenting Today is coordinated by Children's Health Services and the Department of Pediatrics at Winthrop, part of the Institute for Family Care. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Pre-registration is required. For information or to reserve your space, call 1-877-559-KIDS.
