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National Recognition
For Spine Program
GLEN COVE — The Center for Spine Services at Glen Cove
Hospital was recently recognized as an Aetna Institute of Quality
for Spine Surgery, a designation that highlights the center’s
expertise, excellent surgical outcomes and patient-focused care.
“This accreditation is another layer of credibility. It tells the
community that we not only perform a large number of spinal
procedures, but also, more importantly, we do them very well,”
said Vincent Leone, MD, director of orthopedic spine surgery at
Glen Cove Hospital.
To qualify for the designation, Glen Cove underwent a
rigorous review process, meeting strict criteria regarding the
center’s use of evidence-based protocols, follow-up support of
patients, program breadth, education and training of the medical
and nonmedical community and quality improvement.
History Exhibit Honors
Fallen Firefighter
STATEN ISLAND — To wrap up the anniversary of its 150-year history, Staten
Island University Hospital (SIUH) recently opened a history exhibit in honor
of Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Assistant Chief Gerard Barbara, who
gave his life on 9/11.
“Part of his timeline is the timeline of the hospital,” said Monsignor
John Delendick, FDNY chaplain. “He served his community and city well; he
therefore served this hospital with the same passion.”
The exhibit features a plaque honoring Mr. Barbara and a timeline of
the hospital’s history, augmented by antiques from the hospital’s past. Mr.
Barbara’s wife, Joanne, unveiled the exhibit as her family and about 200 firefighters,
hospital employees and others looked on at the Regina M. McGinn,
MD, Education Center.
“My inspiration for getting involved in a project at Staten Island
University Hospital is because Jerry was an advocate for continuing education
– especially in fire safety. This center is an education center, and that’s what
we wanted to promote,” Ms. Barbara said.
“The wall unites the hospital’s detailed history while honoring one of our
community’s biggest role models,” said Anthony Ferreri, president and CEO of
SIUH. “Jerry was a leader, and he deserves to be remembered as a hero in our
area for eternity.”
See the exhibit in the Regina M. McGinn, MD, Education Center at SIUH’s
north campus, 475 Seaview Ave. in Staten Island.
The recently opened history exhibit at Staten Island University Hospital’s Regina M.McGinn, MD, Education Center, dedicated to the memory of firefighter
Gerard Barbara. who died on 9/11.
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