By: Robert Remler
Men with a family history of the cancer, men of African-American descent, and men with diets high in animal fat are at greater risk of developing prostate cancer. Prostate cancer in its first stages typically may not cause symptoms, but early detection has a high survival rate. Free screenings must be scheduled through appointment and applicants are subject to health requirements. Nearby locations are: Franklin Hospital Medical Center, Valley Stream, Sept. 18. Call 256-6397; Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, Sept. 18. Call (718) 470-7918; Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, available year-round. Call 572-5381; North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, Sept. 17. Call 465-2505; South Nassau Hospital, Oceanside, Oct. 2. Call 632-4460. Call the Kidney & Urology Foundation at 1-800-633-6628 for other locations.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings
...and information on hypertension will be provided by Long Beach Medical Center Registered Nurses this month in Long Beach. On Tuesday, Sept. 17, services will be available at Jewish Association for Services for the Aged (JASA), 162 W. Park Ave. from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. and at Nassau County Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs, 167 E. Park Ave. from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Also on Sept. 26 at the Long Beach Public Library, 111 E. Park Ave. from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Call the LMBC HealthStyles Program at 897-1090 for more information.
Man, I Feel Like A Woman
The Garden City Hotel will host a medical seminar, Breakthroughs & Challenges in Women's Health: What the 21st Century Promises, on Friday, Sept. 20. It is part of the Women's Wellness Programs given by the North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System. Guest speaker Bill Ritter, co-anchor of Channel 7 Eyewitness News will give the keynote address. The day includes morning lectures and two workshop sessions which will address various health issues such as cancer, sleep disorders, heart disease, and stress. The event will last from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and will include a continental breakfast and lunch. For more information call 465-2573.
Breathe Easy
The Green Seminar will be hosted by Long Beach Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. It's purpose is to help people stop smoking and lose weight. The seminar will be held at the Long Beach Medical Center in the Goldstein Auditorium. The fee is $60, or free for previous Freen Seminar attendees. To register, call 897-1097 or (800) 342-1303.
Local Doc Commended
A Hewlett orthopedic surgeon was recently honored as The Shoulder Care Hero for September. Craig Levitz, M.D. was awarded the title by Shoulder1.com, a website about shoulder health that features shoulder care and technologies, and highlights shoulder surgeons for their advances in orthopedic surgery each month. Dr. Levitz was recognized for developing several new FDA-approved devices in conjunction with Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, a medical technology company. One of the devices is the electroblade, which prevents bleeding during surgery. The invention will shorten the duration of surgeries and will lessen the levels of fluid in the shoulder to reduce pain and quicken recovery after the operation. Dr. Levitz specializes in shoulder and knee surgery at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside.
Life Support Courses
South Nassau Communities Hospital will offer several courses in life support this month, run by the hospital's Department of Community Medicine. Courses include Basic Life Support (BLS), Infant and Child CPR (TOTSAVER), and BLS renewal. All classes are open to the public. At South Nassau's conference room #4, BLS will be offered Wednesday, Sept. 18 and 25, and Saturday, Sept. 21 and 28. Also, BLS Renewal will be offered at this location on Friday, Sept. 27. TOTSAVER classes will be available in two sessions on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Mental Health Counseling Center at 2277 Grand Ave. in Baldwin. Contact South Nassau Communities Hospital Department of Community Medicine at 632-4460 for more information and times.
Dealing With Loss
Long Beach Medical center offers a weekly Bereavement Support Group. Each Thursday afternoon a mental health professional leads the session to assist individuals in dealing with the death of a family member or loved one. Meetings are held in Conference Room C at Long Beach Medical Center from 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact The Counseling Center at 897-1270.
