Staten Island University Hospital was nationally recognized as one of the top 50 hospitals in the United States for exceptional outcomes in nephrology, according to US News & World Report’s 2019-20 Best Hospital rankings.
The Northwell Health Board of Trustees on Wednesday elected Michael A. Epstein of Sands Point, Long Island, as its new chair. He succeeds Mark L. Claster, who served for five years as chair of the 31-member board.
In an effort to alleviate the pain and suffering of the poorest residents of India, a team comprised of 11 Northwell Health physicians, one university professor, and two public health students discussed their preparations for a medical mission to the Shanti Bhavan school, chronicled in Netflix “Daughters of Destiny” documentary.
Staten Island University Hospital is the first in the country to use new cryoballoon to treat irregular heartbeats.
Nicole Berwald, MD has been appointed as the Chair for the Department of Emergency Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH). Dr. Berwald has held the position as interim chair since May of 2018 when preceding chair, Brahim Ardolic, MD was named Executive Director of SIUH.
Timothy Sullivan, MD, has been appointed chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Staten Island University Hospital. In his new role, Dr. Sullivan will head a department that treats more than 1,450 inpatients and 23,000 outpatients annually through the hospital’s comprehensive mental health services, which includes substance abuse treatment.
Christopher Sorrentino, pediatric trauma program manager at Staten Island University Hospital, discusses helmet safety with teens at 5050 Skatepark.
Dr. Adam Lackey, a highly regarded thoracic surgeon, has joined Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH). His arrival coincides with cancer rates on Staten Island leading the city – especially lung cancer, which is 20 percent higher than other boroughs – according to New York State Department of Health data.
Brahim Ardolic, MD, chair of emergency medicine at Northwell Health’s Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH), has been appointed executive director of the 666-bed hospital, overseeing SIUH’s North and South campuses. He succeeds Donna Proske, RN, who recently retired after leading the hospital since 2013.
Clinic for neuromuscular conditions debuts on Staten Island
Today, April 10th, Assemblyman Michael Cusick (D-Mid-Island), alongside Staten Island University Hospital, hosted a Stop the Bleed Training at Assemblyman Cusick’s District Office, located at 1911 Richmond Ave, SI, NY 10314. Launched in October of 2015 by the White House, Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and a call to action. Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.
Senator Lanza is partnering with the Project Renewal Scan Van to host free mammography screenings and clinical breast exams to women across Staten Island. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women in New York State and until the cause and cure is found, the best tool in the fight against breast cancer is education and early detection.
The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Staten Island University Hospital Received Level 3 Designation.
Donna Proske, SIUH’s executive director was honored alongside New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and 28 other woman recipients from across the State as the top 30 Woman.
Five snow removal tips
STATEN ISLAND, NY - Heart Month is about promoting cardiac health and knowing your numbers to fight heart disease. And the recently released New York State Department of Health numbers ranking cardiac care statewide are pretty impressive for The Heart Institute (THI) at Staten Island University Hospital.
Borough President Oddo and Inititative Chairman Tony Ferreri listen as Michael Dowling, President and CEO of Northwell Health comments on the Opioid crisis.
Public is encouraged to donate blood at Borough Hall Blood Drive
Staten Island University Hospital earns prestigious stroke care award from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
Violette's Cellar restaurant recently opened in loving memory of Violette Botros, who courageously battled cancer for over a decade with a smile on her face and a warmth in her heart even after a long day of treatment and barely enough energy to walk. Violette would still insist on going out to dinner with her husband and two young sons because there's nothing that she enjoyed more than sharing a meal with those she loved.
Part of Multi-Pronged Prevention Effort as Weekly Flu Diagnoses and Hospitalizations Climb to Highest on Record
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES NEW YORK DESIGNATED THE FIRST AGE-FRIENDLY STATE IN THE NATION BY AARP AND THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
