By: Robert Remler
The Cardiovascular Science Award was presented to Narenda K. Hadpawat, M.D., F.A.C.C., Peninsula Hospital Center director of medicine and cardiology. The Corporate Leadership Award was presented to Dennis Dowling, executive director of North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
Mercy teaches safe sitting
Mercy Medical Center's Department of Education and Development is sponsoring a "safe sitter" baby-sitter education program for children between the ages of 11 and 13 who are interested in developing child-care skills. Important life-saving skills and information on handling emergency situations will also be taught. The class is scheduled for July 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee is $35 and space is limited. Register your child by calling (516) 705-1807. Mercy is located at 1000 North Village Avenue in Rockville Centre.
Doctors honored
Nassau University Medical Center announced that 10 of its doctors were named in Castle Connolly's guide, "Top Doctors: New York Metro Area."Among the NUMC doctors receiving these high honors are: Marianne Frieri, MD, Ph.D., division chief of Allergy and Immunology; Kenneth H. Hupart, MD, division chief of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism; Harriet Boxer, MD, division chief of Neonatology; Don Feinfeld, MD, chair, Department of Medicine; Bruce Meinhard, MD, chair, Department of Orthopedics; Dominick Sabatino, MD, division chief of Hematology/Oncology; Suhail Raoof, MD, division chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care; Leonard Barrett, MD, FACS, division chief of Thoracic Surgery and director of Surgical Critical Care; Roger Simpson, MD, FACS, division chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; and Denise Blumberg, MD, division chief of Pediatric Endocrinology. Richard B. Turan, president/CEO of the Nassau Health Care Corporation, said, "I commend each and every one of our doctors who was selected among Castle Connolly Top Doctors. This outstanding honor is a testament to their expertise in their respective fields, which also demonstrates NUMC's commitment to its patients in providing the highest quality of care."The selection process was a yearlong process, with questionnaires sent to 16,000 top physicians in the New York area. Nominees were sought in almost every specialty, with the emphasis on direct patient care. Varied criteria were used to determine physician eligibility for inclusion for professional qualifications, including education, residency, board certification, fellowships and professional reputation, including hospital appointment, medical school faculty appointment, experience and disciplinary history, as well as interpersonal skills.
South Nassau names new director of materials management
South Nassau Communities Hospital has appointed Elizabeth A. Schiefke, director of Materials Management."We welcome Ms. Schiefke to the South Nassau team," said Gerard Haas, senior vice president of Finance. "Her extensive knowledge of the field and solid experience at hospitals in Queens and on Long Island make her a natural fit for this leadership position."In her role, Schiefke oversees the organization and management of the hospital's purchasing, procurement and logistical functions. The East Northport resident was director of Materials Management at New York Hospital Queens in Flushing from 2001 until this May. In 1986, she joined St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Port Jefferson as a director of Purchasing. In 1989, she became the director of the hospital's Department of Materials Management and in 1994, rose to assistant vice president of the department. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration from Dowling College in Oakdale and Adelphi University in Garden City, respectively. For more information on South Nassau Communities Hospital, call 1-877-South-Nassau.
Free lecture on sleeping disorders
A free lecture, "Sleep Disorders," is being presented by Stephen H. Feinsilver, M.D., chief of the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at North Shore University Hospital on Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the hospital's Rust Auditorium. The auditorium is located at 300 Community Drive in Manhasset.Refreshments will be served at 7 p.m. For more information call (516) 465-2500.
Franklin offers 'Cardiac Update'
Franklin Hospital Medical Center is sponsoring a free lecture, "Cardiac Update," on July 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the hospital's Shankman Auditorium. Scott Ratner, M.D., from the Division of Cardiology will host the lecture. The hospital is located at 900 Franklin Avenue in Valley Stream.Refreshments will be served at 10 a.m. For more information call (516) 465-2500.
