Cnrstn 03.09 - Winthrop University Hospital

Vol.19, No.1 

Winter/Spring 

2009 

Up until the 30th week of her pregnancy, 

Jennifer Voorhest of Huntington Station and her 

obstetrician thought everything was progressing 

beautifully. But then a routine sonogram unexpectedly 

showed a build up of fluid around her 

baby’s heart and lungs. 

“The doctor said to my husband 

and I, ‘There is a specialist that I’d 

like you to see just as a precautionary 

measure… but, you’ll need to go there 

right now,’” recalls Mrs. Voorhest. 

Without hesitation, Mr. and 

Mrs. Voorhest traveled from the 

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obstetrician’s office in 

Plainview to Winthrop 

in Mineola where 

they were promptly 

seen by Martin 

Chavez, MD, Director 

of Maternal Fetal 

Medicine at Winthrop, 

and Wendy Kinzler, 

MD, Director of the 

Hospital’s Adverse 

Pregnancy Outcome 

Program. 

A second, more 

Martin Chavez, MD, Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine 

at Winthrop, (left) and Daniel Kiefer, MD, (right) with 

Jennifer and Emily Voorhest. 

detailed sonogram at Winthrop confirmed a build 

up of amniotic fluid around the baby’s pleural 

cavity (the area surrounding the lungs) – a condition 

known as chylothorax. An accumulation of 

fluid in the area can pose several complications 

– among them, impinging on the normal functioning 

of the heart. 

“Chylothorax is a rare condition that can occur 

spontaneously during pregnancy,” said Dr. Chavez. 

“The condition must be closely monitored and 

properly treated as it can be life-threatening.” 

Understanding the seriousness of the situation 

and the need to remain under close monitoring at 

the recommendation of Dr. Chavez, Mrs. Voorhest 

returned to Winthrop just two days later for a 

third sonogram. Further testing confirmed additional 

fluid build 

up within the 

baby’s pleural cavity, 

and it became 

clear that Mrs. 

Voorhest would 

need to undergo a 

procedure to drain 

the fluid from the 

baby’s chest. 

“I was willing 

to do whatever I 

needed to do to 

make my daughter 

healthy,” said Mrs. 

Voorhest. “Dr. 

Chavez thoroughly explained 

all of the options to me, and 

I felt very comfortable and 

confident in having the procedure 

done.” 

Under close monitoring 

by a team of specially 

trained doctors, nurses 

and anesthesiologists, Mrs. 

Voorhest was prepared for 

the procedure to drain the 

fluid that was accumulating 

around her unborn 

baby’s lungs. After Mrs. 

Voorhest was administered 

an epidural and a drug 

that would temporarily immobilize the baby, Dr. 

Chavez passed a needle through Mrs. Voorhest’s 

abdomen and uterine wall, into the baby’s chest 

cavity to drain the fluid under the guidance of a 

sonogram. The procedure yielded immediate 

results and the level of fluid around the baby’s 

lungs instantly decreased. 

For the next several days, doctors at 

Winthrop, including Daniel Kiefer, MD, a fellow 

in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program, continued 

to closely monitor Mrs. Voorhest and the 

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Winter/Spring 2009 

Winthrop Names John F. Collins 

President and CEO 

The Board of Directors of Winthrop- 

University Hospital has announced 

that following an extensive national 

search, it has named John F. Collins 

President and Chief Executive Officer 

(CEO) of Winthrop-University Hospital. 

Mr. Collins has been an integral member 

of the Winthrop leadership team 

for more than a decade, most recently 

in the role of Executive Vice President 

and Chief Operating Officer. 

Mr. Collins’ appointment became 

effective March 1, 2009 and in order 

to facilitate a smooth transition, longtime 

President and CEO Daniel P. 

Walsh, who announced his retirement 

plans last fall, will remain involved 

with the Hospital, serving as a consultant 

and advisor to Mr. Collins, through 

June 30, his official retirement date. 

“I am honored by the vote of 

confidence expressed by Winthrop’s 

esteemed Board of Directors,” said Mr. 

Collins. “And I look forward to working 

with Dan during this transition – as we 

have worked together over the past ten 

years – for the benefit of the Hospital 

and the communities it serves.” 

Mr. Collins has had an illustrious 

career at Winthrop, and his promotion 

to President and CEO reflects the 

respect he has earned from the 

Hospital’s Board of Directors, medical 

staff and administrative leadership, 

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with whom he has worked closely for 

nearly 12 years. 

“After a comprehensive search it 

soon became evident that we had a 

superb CEO candidate within our own 

organization,” said Charles M. Strain, 

Chairman of the Winthrop-University 

Hospital Board of Directors. “John 

Collins has in-depth knowledge of 

Winthrop and a strong record of success 

in managing the Hospital’s financial and 

operating activities. Clearly he has the 

ability to be our hospital’s President and 

CEO. The Board and I look forward to 

working with him toward our common 

goal of supporting Winthrop’s mission to 

provide ‘Care without compromise’ to all 

our patients and their families.” 

Mr. Collins joined the Winthrop 

team in July 1997 as Vice President 

and Chief Financial Officer (CFO); in 

February 2007 he was promoted to 

Chief Operating Officer (COO) and 

CFO. In September 2008, Mr. Collins 

was promoted to Executive Vice 

President of Winthrop, a role that he 

assumed as he continued in the 

capacity of the Hospital’s COO. 

Over the past two years, 

Mr. Collins has effectively managed 

all aspects of the Hospital’s operations, 

and over the past decade, he 

has carried out expert management of 

all financial operations for the Hospital, 

as well as those of Winthrop’s property 

holding company, subsidiaries, foundation, 

faculty practice and joint ventures. 

He is active in several professional 

organizations, including the American 

College of Healthcare Executives 

(ACHE), the New York State Society of 

CPAs and the American Institute of 

Certified Public Accountants. He is a 

member of the Finance Committees for 

the Healthcare Association of New York 

State (HANYS) and the Greater New 

York Hospital Association (GNYHA), 

is a past-president of the Healthcare 

Financial Management Association 

(HFMA) Metropolitan New York 

Chapter and past-Chairman of the 

Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council 

Committee on Finance. On several 

occasions, he has been honored with 

awards from the Healthcare Financial 

Management Association. 

Mr. Collins earned a bachelor’s 

degree in accounting from Queens 

College in 1976 and became a Certified 

Public Accountant (CPA) in 1982. ■ 

Save the Date 

Help support Winthrop’s world-class programs and services while 

enjoying a relaxing day of golf and a lively awards reception! 

24th Annual 

Golf Tournament 

Monday, May 4, 2009 

The Creek & Meadow Brook Club 

For more information, please contact the 

Office of Development at (516) 663-3398 

or visit www.winthrop.org/events.

Relief for Parkinson’s & 

Other Movement Disorders 

The effects of Parkinson’s disease and 

other movement-related disorders – 

neurological conditions that affect the 

speed, fluency, quality and ease of 

movement – which include dystonias 

(involuntary muscle contractions), 

restless leg syndrome, Tourette’s 

syndrome, and essential tremor 

(uncontrolled shaking) among others, 

can be debilitating. 

“We are pleased and excited to 

now offer the most advanced care for 

patients suffering with Parkinson’s 

Disease and other movement disorders 

such as essential tremor,” said Malcolm 

Gottesman, MD, Chief of Neurology and 

Director of Winthrop’s Multiple 

Sclerosis Treatment Program. 

“Winthrop now provides sophisticated 

care to these patients on par with the 

country’s finest neuroscience departments. 

This patient population is 

underserved and can benefit greatly 

from readily accessible expert care.” 

Recently, Winthrop’s Institute for 

Neurosciences expanded its medical 

management services and surgical treatment 

options with the launch of a new 

Movement Disorders Program. A joint 

effort initiated by Michael Brisman, MD, 

Chief of Neurosurgery at Winthrop, and 

Dr. Gottesman, the Program utilizes the 

expertise of two movement disorders 

specialists: neurologist Sakshi Bajaj, MD, 

Director of the Movement Disorders 

Program at Winthrop, and neurosurgeon 

Brian J. Snyder, MD, who are providing 

a full range of treatment therapies to 

patients with movement disorders. 

Medical Management 

Currently, there are no medical imaging 

studies or laboratory tests that can reliably 

diagnose most movement disorders. 

And, because symptoms can sometimes 

mimic those of other conditions, a 

thorough physical and neurological 

evaluation by a movement disorder neurologist 

is needed in order to achieve 

effective diagnosis and treatment. 

“Movement disorders can be very 

complex,” said Dr. Bajaj. “For example, 

patients with Parkinson’s can have 

many non-movement related issues 

such as sleep problems, anxiety, depression, 

and hallucination, which in some 

cases are more disabling than the motor 

symptoms. These may not be recognized 

as a part of the same disease process 

and can be overlooked and under treated 

if not properly evaluated.” 

In addition to optimizing medical 

treatment, Winthrop also offers botulinum 

toxin injections which are 

comprised of a protein that in small 

doses, can help stop muscle spasms. 

Surgical Treatment 

When medications fail to control or 

reduce symptoms or cause debilitating 

side effects, surgical treatment to 

areas deep within the brain via Deep 

Brain Stimulation (DBS) may present 

another option for select patients. 

Deep Brain Stimulation delivers 

electrical stimulation to targeted 

regions deep within the brain that control 

movement-related communication 

such as the thalamus, subthalamus, 

and globus pallidus. Following Deep 

Brain Stimulation, many patients experience 

enhanced motor performance 

and quality of life, and, in some cases, 

marked reductions in medication. 

“Deep Brain Stimulation is an 

exciting and innovative technology that 

allows us to modulate the neurocircuitry 

of the brain and achieve great 

results with low risk,” said Dr. Snyder, 

who also specializes in the treatment 

of seizure disorders and epilepsy. 

DBS is typically performed in two 

stages. The first stage involves identifying 

the areas within the brain that 


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require treatment with the assistance 

of computed typography (CT), magnetic 

resonance imaging (MRI), and 

an advanced technique called microelectrode 

recording (MER) in which 

Dr. Snyder and Dr. Bajaj are experts. 

“Microelectrode recording enables 

us to more precisely and accurately 

pinpoint areas in the brain like the 

subthalamic nucleus which is about the 

size of an almond,” said Dr. Snyder. 

Performed as an outpatient procedure 

under general anesthesia, the 

second phase of DBS involves the surgical 

implantation of tiny electrodes 

deep within the brain. The electrodes 

are connected to a pacemaker device 

called an impulse generator (IPG) 

which is implanted under the skin 

near the chest. When activated, the 

IPG delivers continuous electrical 

pulses to the brain, blocking signals 

that cause muscle tremor. 

A hand-held device enables the 

physician to adjust and control the level 

of stimulation as needed to provide the 

highest degree of relief from symptoms 

while minimizing side effects. 

Not every patient is a candidate 

for DBS, and all patients at Winthrop 

are thoroughly evaluated by their 

medical management team to determine 

the best course of treatment. 

“A multidisciplinary team consisting 

of a movement disorders neurologist, 

a functional neurosurgeon, and a 

neuropsychologist can optimally select 

patients for DBS,” said Dr. Bajaj. 

For more information on Winthrop’s 

Institute for Neurosciences, call 

1-866-WINTHROP. ■ 

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Winthrop’s Bariatric Surgery Center: 

Helping Patients Win in the Battle to Lose 

Like many Americans, 64-year-old 

Plainview resident Michael Fishman has 

endured a lifelong struggle with weight. 

“I’ve tried virtually every diet and 

weight loss program out there, losing 

hundreds of pounds in the process, 

but never having any lasting success,” 

said Mr. Fishman recently. 

The remarkable transformations 

of his brother, niece, and work associate 

– all of whom experienced great 

success with bariatric (weight loss) 

surgery – in addition to a strong 

Michael Fishman prior to 

lap band surgery (left) and 

today (below) feeling better 

than ever thanks to the 

expert care he received from 

Winthrop’s Bariatric Surgery 

Center of Excellence, which 

helped him achieve an 80 

pound weight loss. 

desire to break a 

family history of 

heart disease 

and early death, 

were motivators 

for Mr. Fishman 

to explore surgical 

options for weight loss. 

“I want to be around to see my 

grandchildren grow up and knew that 

I needed a tool to help me,” said 

Mr. Fishman. 

A visit with his primary care physician 

led him to the Bariatric Surgery 

Center at Winthrop-University Hospital, 

designated a Center of Excellence by 

the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), 

a national non-profit organization that 

assesses and oversees bariatric surgery 

programs. 

Understanding the serious concerns 

of patients who wish to take the first 

step toward considering weight loss surgery 

and the significant commitment 

required for the success of the procedure, 

Winthrop’s multidisciplinary 

Bariatric Surgery Team, led by 

renowned bariatric surgery 

expert Collin Brathwaite, MD, 

Chief of the Division of Minimally 

Invasive and Bariatric Surgery 

and Director of the Bariatric 

Surgery Center, offers patients 

sensitive and personalized care, 

supporting them in their every 

effort to improve their overall 

health and wellbeing. 

“Bariatric surgery provides 

treatment or prevention 

of the many medical conditions 

associated with obesity such 

as diabetes, high blood pressure, 

heart disease and sleep 

apnea,” said Dr. Brathwaite. 

“This is certainly not a cosmetic 

procedure. Surgery as a tool 

combined with a lifestyle 

change involving healthy food 

choices and exercise usually 

leads to long-term success.” 

A Board-certified surgeon 

and critical care specialist, 

Dr. Brathwaite is highly regarded in 

the field of bariatric weight loss surgery. 

Dr. Brathwaite is distinguished 

nationwide as a leader in the development 

and standardization of bariatric 

surgery practices. He held leadership 

positions at several hospitals before 

joining the Winthrop team in 2007 and 

served as a consultant to the New York 

State Department of Health and the 

New York Health Plan Association in 

the development of bariatric surgery 

guidelines for the state of New York. 

With patient safety at the forefront 

of its mission, Winthrop’s 

Bariatric Surgery Center offers a full 

range of weight loss surgery options 

including Laparoscopic Gastric 

Banding, Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y 

Gastric Bypass, and the minimally 

invasive Sleeve Gastrectomy – a 

procedure that drastically reduces 

the size of the stomach. 

The Center’s Team is also skilled in 

performing minimally invasive revision 

surgeries to correct and repair problems 

related to previous bariatric 

procedures using the most cuttingedge 

techniques. The Center recently 

added Single Incision Laparoscopic 

Surgery (SILS) to its armamentarium 

of treatment options as well as the 

new endoscopic StomaphyX procedure 

for revision of bariatric surgeries. 

“In Single Incision Laparoscopic 

Surgery, surgeons pass all of the necessary 

instruments through a single 

access point in the abdomen – usually 

the belly button,” said Alexander 

Barkan, MD, a Board-certified surgeon 

and esteemed member of 

Winthrop’s Bariatric Surgery Team. 

“This minimizes scarring and postsurgical 

pain in patients who are 

determined to be appropriate candidates 

for SILS.” 

In addition to the expert care that 

patients receive from the Center’s 

Board-certified surgeons, the Bariatric 

Surgery Team also includes Karen 

Norowski, RN, a highly skilled Bariatric 

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The new StomaphyX procedure 

for minimally invasive revision of 

prior bariatric surgeries and the new 

EsophyX treatment for gastroesophageal 

reflux disease (GERD) – 

both available at Winthrop – are 

both endoscopic procedures, which 

means that they are carried out only 

through natural body channels (in 

this case, the esophagus) and without 

any incisions to the abdomen. 

Both procedures are part of the new 

state-of-the-art surgical field known 

as NOTES – natural orifice transluminal 

endoscopic surgery. 

Care Coordinator, as well as a dedicated 

team of nurses, nutritionists, and 

other medical specialists who play an 

important role in performing comprehensive 

medical examinations and 

evaluations prior to surgery. 

After learning more about 

bariatric surgery options at one of the 

Center’s free monthly informational 

sessions, Mr. Fishman scheduled an 

evaluation at Winthrop. During the 

initial evaluation, patients meet with 

a surgeon and the bariatric care coordinator 

to learn about their eligibility 

for surgery. The evaluation considers 

factors such as a patient’s medical 

history, body mass index (BMI), 

height and gender. 

At five feet, 10 inches tall and 

weighing 286 pounds at the time of his 

evaluation, Mr. Fishman’s BMI of 41 

was considered to be extremely high 

by Center for Disease Control (CDC) 

standards. (Overweight is defined as a 

BMI of 25 or higher; obesity is defined 

as a BMI of 30 or higher.) 

Upon a thorough evaluation, 

Mr. Fishman was determined to be 

a candidate for lap band surgery – 

a minimally invasive procedure that 

places an inflatable, adjustable band 

around the top of the stomach, limiting 

food intake. The procedure is 

performed on an outpatient basis and 

patients usually resume normal activities 

in one to two weeks. 

Since undergoing the surgery in 

March 2008, Mr. Fishman has lost 80 

pounds and his once high blood pressure 

has dropped to normal levels. 

Understanding that key to his success 

will be the continued close monitoring 

of eating habits and activity levels, Mr. 

Fishman is determined to stay on track. 

What’s more, his tremendous success 

with lap band surgery and the positive 

experience he had at 

Winthrop have inspired 

two of his daughters so 

much so that they also 

underwent bariatric 

surgery procedures 

at Winthrop. 

For 52-year-old Nesconset resident 

Paula Rudy-Messiano, bariatric 

surgery has also been life changing. 

“Next to getting married and having 

children, having bariatric surgery 

was the best thing I’ve ever done!” 

she exclaimed recently. 

Desperate for a “head start” in a 

battle against years of slow yet consistent 

weight gain, Mrs. Rudy-Messiano 

returned to the hospital where she 

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delivered her children more than two 

decades ago to undergo gastric bypass 

surgery — a minimally invasive procedure 

that limits the size of the stomach 

and restructures the intestinal tract to 

restrict appetite and limit the calories 

the body can absorb. 

“My experience at Winthrop was 

wonderful – I can’t say enough great 

things,” said Mrs. Rudy-Messiano. 

“From the doctors to the nurses to the 

hospitality staff – 

everyone worked as a 

team and played an 

important part in my 

recovery.” 

Since having gastric 

bypass surgery in 

May 2008, Mrs. Rudy- 

Messiano has lost 

more than 105 pounds 

and feels terrific. 

“I’m beaming… 

I feel so wonderful!” 

she said. “Now, my 

only problem is shopping 

– I just can’t 

stop! Even my shoe 

size got smaller!” 

Although she did 

not suffer from any 

preexisting health conditions 

prior to having 

gastric bypass surgery, 

Mrs. Rudy-Messiano’s 

outlook on her health 

has also changed. 

“Food is not my priority in life 

anymore – my health is number one.” 

Winthrop-University Hospital’s 

Bariatric Surgery Center offers 

comprehensive services including 

consultation, support groups and preand 

post-operative care in both of its 

Nassau and Suffolk County offices. The 

Center accepts most insurance plans. 

For more information or to schedule a 

consultation, please call (516) 663- 

3300 or (631) 475-1900. ■ 

Paula Rudy-Messiano before 

gastric bypass surgery 

(pictured above) and today 

(left) showing off a weight 

loss of more than 105 pounds, 

which she achieved in just 

eight months. 

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Winthrop Earns Prestigious 

Research Accreditation 

Many important advances in the field 

of medicine have been a direct result of 

groundbreaking biomedical research. 

Contributing to these advances is 

Winthrop’s vigorous research program, 

which includes both basic research 

(laboratory studies) and clinical 

research (studies 

that involve human 

subjects such as 

clinical trials). A 

vital component in 

achieving research 

excellence is an 

institution’s commitment 

to ascribe to 

the highest ethical 

standards and protection 

of research participants. 

Recently, in recognition of 

Winthrop’s unwavering commitment 

to quality research endeavors, the 

Hospital received full accreditation of 

its extensive biomedical research program 

by the prestigious Association for 

the Accreditation of Human Research 

Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP). 

Winthrop is now among only 159 

organizations worldwide to have earned 

the accreditation since the AAHRPP 

was established in 2001. Accreditation 

is available to U.S. and international 

organizations that conduct biomedical, 

behavioral or social sciences research 

involving human participants. 

“The protection of our research 

volunteers is of paramount importance 

to Winthrop’s physician 

scientists,” said John F. Aloia, MD, 

Winthrop’s Chief Academic Officer. 

“AAHRPP accreditation is our assurance 

to them that multiple systems 

are in place to safeguard them 

throughout the research process.” 

“The 159 accredited organizations 

have demonstrated that they can 

achieve AAHRPP’s high standards,” 

said AAHRPP President and CEO 

Marjorie A. Speers, PhD. “That distinguishes 

them from their non-accredited 

peers and increases their appeal to 

sponsors, research partners and 

research participants.” 

Through the rigorous AAHRPP 

accreditation process, organizations 

must demonstrate 

that they have built 

extensive safeguards 

into every 

level of their 

research operation 

and that they 

adhere to the highest 

standards for 

research. AAHRPP’s 

standards exceed 

federal regulations by requiring organizations 

to address conflict of interest, 

to provide community outreach and 

education and to apply the same 

stringent protections to all research 

involving human participants. The 

accreditation process was coordinated 

at Winthrop by Tina Berry, CIP, 

Director of Winthrop’s Institutional 

Review Board, and Alexander Schoen, 

MBA, Director of Winthrop’s Office of 

Sponsored Programs. 

As a teaching hospital, scholarship 

and research go hand-in-hand at 

Winthrop. Extensive research is conducted 

through Winthrop’s Clinical Trials 

Center, where physician researchers 

carry out investigational studies of new 

drugs and protocols on a broad range of 

topics, and in research laboratories 

where scientists study the molecular 

biology of disease. Researchers in the 

Office of Health Outcomes Research 

investigate healthcare and its outcomes 

at the level of the patient, the clinician, 

the practice setting, the institution, the 

community, and society as a whole. 

Research at Winthrop is focused on 

three major themes that comprise the 

most urgent healthcare challenges of 

today: diabetes and cardiometabolic 

syndrome; infant prematurity and perinatal 

conditions; and chronic disease 

and aging. At Winthrop, physician scientists 

work closely with PhD research 

investigators to translate scientific discoveries 

derived in bench research to 

clinical solutions applied at the bedside. 

For additional information about 

Winthrop’s medical, educational and 

research programs, please call 

(516) 663-2521. ■ 

Clinical Trials 

The Clinical Trials Center at Winthrop- 

University Hospital offers patients 

access to the most advanced treatment 

options through the opportunity 

to participate in FDA-approved clinical 

trials. Participants in clinical trials 

may receive physical exams, laboratory 

tests, diagnostic evaluations and 

study-related medication at no cost. 

Compensation for time and travel is 

often provided. Patients do not need 

health insurance to participate. Do you 

(or someone you know) suffer from 

any of the following conditions? If so, 

you (or they) may be eligible to participate 

in a clinical trial. 

• Allergies 

• Arthritis 

(Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid) 

• Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis 

• Diabetes Type I and II 

• Epilepsy 

• Gout 

• Hereditary Angioedema 

• Hypertension 

(high blood pressure) 

• Multiple Sclerosis 

(Relapsing/Remitting) 

• Respiratory Disease 

For more information about clinical 

trials at Winthrop or to find out if you 

qualify for a study, please visit www. 

winthrop.org/departments/clinical/ctn/ 

or call the Clinical Trials Center at 

(516) 663-9582. 

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Advanced Procedure & World-Class Care 

Provide Back Pain Relief to Patients 

Antonio Abbatiello of Westbury isn’t the 

average 88-year-old. A man of many 

talents, Mr. Abbatiello stays active by 

attending to his garden, taking long 

daily walks with his wife, and keeping 

up with household chores like cleaning 

the gutters. 

But recently, Mr. Abbatiello began 

to experience severe back pain. Unsure 

of the cause, he knew a medical evaluation 

was long overdue when everyday 

activities such as driving and sleeping 

through the night had become arduous. 

At the recommendation of his primary 

care physician, Philip Stein, MD, 

Mr. Abbatiello was referred to Orlando 

Ortiz, MD, MBA, FACR, Chairman of the 

Department of Radiology at Winthrop- 

University Hospital. 

Dr. Ortiz is a Board-certified interventional 

neuroradiologist and world 

renowned expert in vertebral augmentation 

– treatment for pain caused by 

fractured bones of the spine (vertebrae) 

and bone compression – which are 

often the result of osteoporosis. In fact, 

Dr. Ortiz recently published an in-depth 

article on this subject in the popular 

medical journal Applied Radiology. 

“Winthrop-University Hospital is 

among the largest and most advanced 

centers in the world for the treatment 

of vertebral compression fractures,” 

said Dr. Ortiz. 

Dr. Ortiz and family nurse practitioner 

Barbara Crocitto, along with the 

dedicated corps of nurses, anesthesiologists, 

and skilled recovery team at 

Winthrop, are committed to providing 

the highest level of care so patients 

obtain fast and effective relief from 

their pain and can get back to enjoying 

life. A professional team effort that 

supports both the patient and the family 

are basic tenets in their approach 

to providing world-class care. 

“We are committed to providing 

patients and their loved ones with the 

expert care and attentiveness they 

need and deserve,” said Ms. Crocitto. 

“Patients come from other states, 

even all over the world, to be treated 

at Winthrop.” 

Mr. Abbatiello’s son Frank, who 

accompanied his father to his appointment, 

greatly appreciated the devoted 

attention of the 

Winthrop staff. 

“We were 

so impressed at 

how thorough 

and patient 

Dr. Ortiz was. 

He really took 

the time to 

explain everything 

and to 

answer all of 

our questions,” 

said Frank 

Abbatiello. 

“My father said 

he never met 

a doctor like 

that!” 

Upon a thorough evaluation which 

includes a physical examination, review 

of the patient’s imaging studies, and 

considers the recommendations of a 

referring physician, two vertebral augmentation 

procedures – vertebroplasty 

or kyphoplasty – are often presented as 

options for relief. 

“Both procedures utilize image 

guidance technology and are minimally 

invasive – with just a small incision 

made in the patient’s back to provide 

access to the vertebral area,” said 

Dr. Ortiz. 

Vertebroplasty – primarily used to 

stabilize broken vertebrae that have 

weakened over time – utilizes a fine 

needle to inject medical-grade acrylic 

cement into collapsed bone. The cement 

fills the gaps created by the fracture as 

well as other areas of the vertebrae 

made porous by osteoporosis. 

Kyphoplasty provides relief to 

patients with debilitating pain due to 

a spinal bone fracture. This procedure 

utilizes a medical balloon device 

which is temporarily inflated within 

Orlando Ortiz, MD, Chairman of the Department of Radiology at Winthrop, 

and Family Nurse Practitioner Barbara Crocitto, explain the kyphoplasty 

procedure to Antonio Abbatiello using a detailed model of the spine. 

the fractured bone to create a pocket 

where cement is injected using a fine 

needle. The cement hardens quickly, 

forming an internal cast within the 

vertebral body, strengthening the 

area and providing relief from pain. 

“Most patients are treated under 

conscious sedation, so recovery time is 

relatively short,” said Dr. Ortiz. “The 

procedures are done on an outpatient 

basis and patients usually go home 

within a few hours. Many resume 

regular activities within 48 hours.” 

Mr. Abbatiello underwent the 

kyphoplasty procedure at Winthrop on 

October 23, 2008 and within hours felt 

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Yuletide Ball Raises Close to $90,000 

Friends and supporters of Winthrop-University Hospital gathered on December 

13, 2008 to celebrate at the Yuletide Ball fundraiser graciously hosted by 

Garden City residents Edward and Terri McNally at their beautiful 

home on Stewart Avenue. The annual charitable event was a 

success, raising nearly $90,000 for Winthrop’s Child Life and 

Pediatric Services. 

Winthrop’s Yuletide Ball is a popular holiday tradition for many 

local residents who enjoy the opportunity to attend an elegant 

evening of dining and dancing while kicking off the December 

holiday season — all in celebration of a worthy cause. 

Proceeds of the Yuletide Ball benefit Winthrop’s comprehensive 

Child Life Program, through which specially trained Child Life 

Specialists help children understand and cope with the stress of 

hospitalization. The caring and highly trained 

staff use therapeutic play, arts and crafts, 

entertainment and other diversions, to 

ensure that the hospital experience is as 

stress-free as possible for children and their 

families. Child Life Specialists are available 

in Winthrop’s Pediatric Emergency Unit, the 

Cancer Center for Kids, the Pediatric 

Specialty Center and the Hospital’s 

Hagedorn Pediatric Inpatient Center. ■ 

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in Support of Pediatric Services 


h 

2008 Yuletide Ball 

Committee Chairs 

Clare and Gary Petropoulos 

Mary Beth and Chris Tully 

h 

Committee Members 

Joanne and Kenneth Adams 

Julie and David Boliver 

NancyAnn and Don Clavin 

Jennifer Miller and Roger Coffin 

Soraya and Bob Gage 

Terri and Edward McNally 

Cathy and Hector Murphy 

Tara and Frank Segarra 

Liz and Dave Westermann 

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Institute for Family Care 

Winthrop’s International Adoption Program: 

Connecting Loving Hearts and Healthy 

Children around the Globe 

When Thomas and Dymphna LiVecchi 

received the long awaited phone call 

from their adoption agency telling 

them it was time to pack their bags, 

the West Islip couple had just ten days 

before leaving for China to meet their 

22-month old daughter Samantha for 

the first time. 

Having just over a week to prepare 

– from getting all of the required immunizations 

to becoming educated on 

medical issues that could arise out of 

the country and learning about basic 

childcare needs – is a great task for any 

new parent. But thanks to the comprehensive 

services that are available 

through Winthrop-University Hospital’s 

International Adoption Program, Mr. 

and Mrs. LiVecchi were well equipped 

and ready to welcome their daughter. 

“Winthrop’s International 

Adoption Program helped us throughout 

the entire adoption process,” said 

Mrs. LiVecchi. “Beginning with Dr. 

Lee’s extensive evaluation of the 

adoption referral – which helped us 

tremendously in our decision – to the 

travel preparation and post-adoption 

services – the program was an amazing 

resource.” 

Under the dynamic leadership of 

Leonard R. Krilov, MD, Chief of the 

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division 

and International Adoption Program at 

Winthrop, and Associate Chairman of 

the Hospital’s Department of Pediatrics, 

Winthrop’s International Adoption 

Program utilizes the caring and expertise 

of infectious disease specialist Paul 

J. Lee, MD, and Pediatric Nurse 

Practitioner Diana Kong to deliver 

matchless compassion and world-class 

care to families throughout the entire 

adoption journey. 

“The decision to adopt a child is a 

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Thomas and Dymphna LiVecchi with their 

daughter Samantha. 

major life event for the family and the 

child. Although our program was started 

in an attempt to provide medical 

evaluation of a child adopted from 

abroad and especially to address issues 

of infections that children may have 

been exposed to in a foreign country, 

we realize that there are many other 

aspects in bringing home a new child,” 

said Dr. Krilov. “Our program strives to 

provide a complete approach in our 

evaluations including assessment of 

nutrition development and other concerns 

the families may have. We also 

work with the families to establish a 

medical home for their child either 

through their continued primary pediatric 

care in our office and the Division 

of General Pediatrics at Winthrop or by 

helping the transition to a primary care 

practice in the community.” 

Adopting a child from a foreign 

country can often mean unique physical, 

emotional and developmental 

needs. Winthrop’s International 

Adoption Program has been an outstanding 

resource for nearly 1,200 

families since the program’s inception 

in the mid 1990’s. 

Working with adoption agencies 

around the region, the program works 

with families who are adopting children 

around the globe in countries including 

Korea, Russia, Kazakhstan, Colombia, 

Poland, and Eastern European nations. 

In addition, the Program is involved in 

an increasing number of adoptions of 

children from Ethiopia and special 

needs children from China. 

Once an adoption agency connects 

a child with a loving home, Winthrop’s 

International Adoption team works 

closely with the parents to evaluate all 

of the needs specific to that child. The 

program’s pre-adoption services consist 

of comprehensive physical and 

developmental assessments which may 

include an examination of photographs 

and videotapes of the child to evaluate 

physical or developmental disabilities; 

infection risk assessments; and 

immunization and medical record 

interpretation. 

“As part of the adoption process, 

parents are often given medical and 

developmental paperwork about the 

prospective child to help them decide 

whether to proceed. Unfortunately, this 

information is usually intimidating and 

unintelligible for parents because it 

uses medical jargon and is written from 

a different cultural perspective,” said 

Dr. Lee. “The pre-adoption screen is 

one of the most important services that 

we provide because I am able to utilize 

my experience to be an ‘interpreter’ 

and address parents’ concerns and 

questions in straightforward language. 

Parents receive the information and 

discussion they need which enables 

them to make one of the most important 

decisions of their lives.” 


Program team also works with parents 

to prepare them for travel to the child’s 

country of origin. Among the many 

valuable services available to parents 

is access to Winthrop experts 24 hours

The Whitaker family includes (l.-r.) Jackie, 3 1 /2; Shayla, 5; 

Marley, 7 and Keira, 3. 

a day, seven days a week – even 

while they are overseas. Mr. and 

Mrs. LiVecchi understand the 

value of this great service. After 

experiencing complications with 

feeding their daughter while in 

China, the couple was grateful to 

be able to communicate with the 

staff via email and seek their professional 

guidance. 

“It was a great resource to 

have access to expert advice when we 

needed it most,” said Mrs. LiVecchi. 

“It was extremely helpful and made 

us feel so much better.” 

Lisa Hahn of Forest Hills, NY, also 

appreciates the value of a dedicated 

team of medical experts who are committed 

to the well-being of adoptive 

children and their new families. She 

and her husband Anthony Whitaker 

have utilized Winthrop’s International 

Adoption Program on four separate 

occasions to guide them in the adoption 

of their four beautiful daughters – 

seven-year-old Marley and five-year-old 

Shayla from China; and three-year-olds 

Keira and Jackie from Guatemala. 

“Winthrop’s International Adoption 

Program caters to the unique healthcare 

needs of children from various 

regions around the world,” said Ms. 

Hahn, an advocate for International 

Adoption Programs like Winthrop’s and 

an ardent supporter of organizations 

that provide vital support services and 

aid to children and adoptive parents. 

“Any parent who is exploring international 

adoption should consult with an 

infectious disease expert like Dr. Paul 

Lee who truly understands the different 

environments and risks that 

children may have been exposed to 

and will look for things that another 

pediatrician may not.” 

Upon an adoptive family’s return 

from overseas, a team of pediatric 

specialists at Winthrop will provide a 

comprehensive medical evaluation of 

the child – from a complete physical 

examination and developmental assessment 

to vaccinations and laboratory 

testing. This is usually completed within 

48 hours of the child’s arrival in the 

United States. 

Pediatric specialists available 

through the program include infectious 

disease physicians, pediatric 

cardiologists, behavioral specialists 

and primary care physicians. Families 

also have the advantage of a multidisciplinary 

practice based in an 

academic hospital setting, and access 

to world-class primary care services 

for children – which families like the 

Whitakers continue to utilize. 

“We won’t go any where else – 


these doctors are a notch above 

the rest,” said Ms. Hahn. 

An added benefit of the program 

is close relationships that 

the staff develops with each family 

as they work side-by-side with 

them throughout the adoption 

process, every step of the way. 

“These children are an amazing 

gift to their families. And 

from the first referral to the 

follow up visits, the staff make each 

child’s transition into their forever family 

much easier for both the parents 

and the child,” said Ms. Hahn. 

As for any future plans to utilize 


Program to welcome a fifth child 

into the family, Ms. Hahn remarks, 

“Today, I’m done – but tomorrow, you 

never know!” 

For more information on Winthrop’s 

International Adoption Program, please 

call (516) 663-9414. ■ 

NY Islanders Score Big with 

Young Patients at Winthrop 

Young patients at Winthrop-University Hospital were eager to greet some of 

their favorite players from the New York Islanders who visited the hospital’s 

Hagedorn Pediatric Inpatient Center on December 17. New York Islanders 

center Doug Weight (back row, left), defenseman Mark Streit (back row, center) 

and center Ben Walter (back row, right) brought smiles to many faces this holiday 

season as they spent time visiting with patients and their family members, 

signing autographs, and handing out toys generously donated by the NHL. 

Following an initial gathering with patients and families in the Child Life 

Playroom, the players went room to room to give gifts and make special bedside 

visits to children within Winthrop’s Pediatric Unit. 

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The Most Precious Gift 

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baby until a follow-up sonogram confirmed 

the recurrence of fluid in the 

pleural cavity. 

“A second procedure to drain the 

fluid by way of a fetal pleuro-amniotic 

shunt was necessary,” said Dr. Chavez. 

“The benefits of this procedure far outweighed 

any risks.” 

This innovative procedure, only 

available at select hospitals nationwide, 

is performed under local anesthetic 

and involves positioning a flexible 

tube between the fetal pleural 

cavity and the amniotic fluid 

surrounding the unborn 

baby. The shunt acts as a 

drain to prevent additional 

fluid build up and is removed 

shortly after the baby is born. 

Within minutes of undergoing 

the procedure, a sonogram 

displayed the dramatic decrease in 

fluid levels. 

“I saw the sonogram picture and 

said, ‘Oh my goodness! That’s a different 

baby!’… that’s how different the 

before and after photos looked,” said 

Mrs. Voorhest. 

While the remainder of her pregnancy 

required additional monitoring 

both in the Hospital and at home, 

Mrs. Voorhest had a full term 39 

week pregnancy. She gave birth to 

a healthy baby girl, Emily Ryan, who 

weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz., at Winthrop on 

December 1, 2008. 

Baby Emily went home with her 

mom and dad after being monitored in 

Winthrop’s Neonatal Intensive Care 

Unit (NICU) for just a few days. Today, 

she continues to do wonderfully and 

her parents are forever grateful to the 

Winthrop specialists who helped make 

that possible. 

“The care we received at Winthrop 

was absolutely phenomenal! Everyone 

– all of the doctors, nurses, sonogram 

techs, and anesthesiologists – took 

wonderful care of us. The nurses in 

Amniotic Fluid 

Fetal Chest 

the NICU 

were also outstanding,” 

said 

Mrs. Voorhest 

recently. “Anyone 

experiencing problems during their 

pregnancy should definitely go to 

Winthrop – they are lifesavers!” 

A regional healthcare resource 

committed to the dignity and well being 

of every patient, Winthrop-University 

Hospital offers a full range of inpatient 

and outpatient services, including comprehensive 

obstetric and gynecological 

services. Winthrop is a New York State 

Regional Perinatal Center (RPC), a 

prestigious designation that recognizes 

the Hospital’s ability to deliver the highest 

level of obstetrical and perinatal 

care. In addition, Winthrop’s comprehensive 

Children’s Center is a member 

of the esteemed National Association of 

Children’s Hospitals and Related 

Institutions (NACHRI). 

Under the expert leadership of 

Anthony M. Vintzileos, MD, Chairman 

of the Department of Obstetrics 

and Gynecology at Winthrop, the 

Department has recently expanded 

and enhanced its world-class obstetrical 

services with the addition of 

Dr. Chavez and Dr. Kinzler in 2008 

Uterine Wall 

Fetal 

Pleuro-Amniotic 

Shunt 

(left) Dr. Chavez holds the shunt after it is removed from the 

baby’s chest wall. 

to the outstanding Maternal-Fetal 

Medicine team which also includes 

Genevieve B. Sicuranza, MD, Vice 

Chair, Department of Obstetrics & 

Gynecology, and Chief of Obstetrics at 

Winthrop, and Graham G. Ashmead, 

MD, Vice Chair, Department of 

Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Co- 

Director of the Maternal-Fetal 

Medicine Fellowship Program at 

Winthrop. Dr. Chavez and Dr. Kinzler 

are renowned for their expertise as 

outstanding clinicians, educators and 

researchers in the field of maternalfetal 

medicine. 

Approximately 5,000 babies begin 

their lives each year in Winthrop’s 

family-friendly New Life Center, a 

modern, up-to-date facility that offers 

16 labor-delivery-recovery rooms, 

each attractively decorated to provide 

a comfortable, home-like environment. 

While the ambiance in the New Life 

Center is tranquil, expectant moms 

and dads can feel secure in the 

knowledge that the sophisticated 

technology and vast resources of a 

major teaching hospital are close at 

hand should a complication develop. 

For more information on obstetrical 

and gynecological services at Winthrop, 

call 1-866-WINTHROP. ■ 

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Advanced Procedure & World-Class Care 


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a marked improvement from the pain. 

In fact, he felt so good after the procedure 

on Thursday that he was back in 

church that Sunday. What’s more, he 

said farewell to sleepless nights. 

“Prior to the surgery, my father 

had not had a full night sleep in over 

three months,” said Frank Abbatiello. 

“But that all changed the day he got 

home from the procedure – he slept 

like a baby! And that’s when I knew 

that this really helped him.” 

In addition to vertebroplasty or 

kyphoplasty to treat the fracture, it is 

important for patients to follow a course 

of treatment to address the primary 

cause of the problem. If a bone density 

test was not previously administered, 

patients are advised to have one. 

“If the results of the bone density 

test confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis, 

we follow up with the patient to ensure 

they receive the proper treatment and 

management, as they are at risk for 

other fractures,” said Ms. Crocitto. 

A bone density test performed 

after the kyphoplasty procedure confirmed 

that Mr. Abbatiello has 

osteoporosis. Yet, thanks to the thorough 

follow-up care he received at 

Winthrop, he was educated on the 

importance of incorporating vitamin D 

and calcium into his daily regimen as 

well as safe movement guidelines to 

help prevent further injury. 

“The care that I received from 

everyone at Winthrop – especially 

from Barbara – was excellent,” said 

Antonio Abbatiello. “I am so grateful 

that next year, I plan to bring Dr. Ortiz 

some of the nice ripe tomatoes from 

my garden to show my appreciation!” 

Select patients also receive a 

referral for physical therapy, which 

typically consists of two to three weekly 

sessions for one to two months. 

Patients are subsequently seen for a 

three month and one year follow up to 

ensure the continuum of care. 

Seventy-eight-year-old Cynthia 

Shevitz of East Meadow was being 

treated for a serious medical condition 

when she began to suffer with 

secondary symptoms including severe 

back pain. 

“I was in a lot of pain – I was bent 

over and had to wear a brace just to 

get some relief,” said Mrs. Shevitz. 

“But then I found out about Dr. Ortiz 

and the advanced therapies that were 

available to me at Winthrop.” 

Dr. Ortiz was able to treat Mrs. 

Shevitz’s back pain and improve her 

quality of life with a unique dual procedure 

which involved coblation therapy – 

an advanced image-guided procedure 

that employs radiofrequency energy to 

break up a spinal tumor which can 

cause a compression fracture – and 

kyphoplasty to stabilize the fracture. 

Within weeks of undergoing 

treatment, Mrs. Shevitz experienced 

tremendous relief from the pain and 

today, is grateful for the cutting-edge 

care she received at Winthrop. 

“The procedure helped me 

tremendously. I don’t know what I 

would’ve done without it,” said Mrs. 

Shevitz. “Today, I’m free of pain, I no 

longer need a brace, and my back is 

straight. I feel so fortunate!” 

For more information on the 

advanced procedures available at 

Winthrop, please call 

1-866-WINTHROP. ■ 

The Guardian Society – 

Watching Over Your Future and Winthrop’s 

For many of the people whose lives 

have been forever touched by 

Winthrop-University Hospital, supporting 

the Hospital and its mission 

through bequests or planned gifts is a 

way of demonstrating their deep 

appreciation for the high quality, compassionate 

care they received here. 

These devoted supporters of 

Winthrop are recognized by membership 

in The Guardian Society, which 

was established to recognize 

thoughtful friends and benefactors 

who have made a commitment to the 

future of Winthrop by including the 

Hospital in their estate plans. 

“Donors who commit to a planned 

gift create a legacy of personal philanthropy 

and establish themselves as 

Guardians of Winthrop-University 

Hospital in perpetuity,” said Barry 

Cosel-Pieper, Director of Development 

at Winthrop. 

There are numerous potential 

advantages to a bequest or planned 

gift. Many grateful friends are able to 

make a more significant gift than they 

thought possible through their Will or 

estate. In addition, some planned gifts 

qualify for an immediate tax deduction, 

may increase spendable income 

or provide significant future tax savings 

for the donor’s family. 

A bequest is easy to establish and 

does not limit access to needed assets 

during your lifetime. If you would like 

to learn more about the benefits of 

gift planning, please contact Mr. 

Cosel-Pieper at (516) 663-3398. 

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Senator Fuschillo “Extends the Holidays” With 

Loads of Toys for Young Patients at Winthrop 

Heaping bins filled to the brim with goodies 

provided a full year’s supply of toys 

and games for the Child Life Program at 

Winthrop-University Hospital, thanks to 

the generosity of State Senator Charles 

J. Fuschillo, Jr. The Senator and members 

of local labor unions visited the 

Hagedorn Pediatric Inpatient Center on 

January 5 to deliver thousands of toys 

that were collected as part of the 

Senator’s annual “Extend the Holidays” 

toy drive. 

The toy drive is made possible 

through generous donations from several 

local elementary schools, labor 

unions and community organizations. In 

what has become a very special annual 

tradition at Winthrop, Senator Fuschillo 

hand-delivers the toys to patients after 

the holidays so they can continue to 

experience the joy of receiving gifts 

throughout the new year. 

Pictured (l.-r.) are Daniel P. Walsh, then-President & CEO, Winthrop-University Hospital; 

Dominick Marrocco, Business Agent/Trustee, Teamsters Local 282; New York State Senator 

Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr.; James Winship, Senior Business Agent, Laborers Local 1298; 

John P. Broder, Vice President, External Affairs & Development, Winthrop; George Truicko, 

III, Assistant Business Manager, Laborers Local 1298; and Michael Adams, President, 

Nassau County Sheriff Officers Association. 

Mineola Lions Club Shows Continued Support 

for Diabetes Education Center 

Members of the Edward Smith Mineola Lions Club recently gathered in support of the Diabetes Education Center at 

Winthrop-University Hospital where they presented two charitable donations totaling $12,000. A pledge payment in the 

amount of $10,000 was directed to Winthrop’s Pre- 

Diabetes Intervention Program – a unique program 

designed to promote lifestyle changes among those 

with pre-diabetes and stem the rise in type 2 diabetes; 

a separate $2,000 donation will support the 

Center’s Kids Interested in Diabetes (KIDS) Program 

– an interactive educational program designed to 

teach children ages seven to 12 about diabetes 

through games and activities. 

The Edward Smith Mineola Lions Club is an ardent 

supporter of efforts that help prevent and treat diabetes 

and its devastating side effects such as blindness. 

Over the years, the Mineola Lions Club has been committed in its support of the Diabetes Education Center through numerous 

donations including a $100,000 pledge in 2007 which funded the creation of the innovative Pre-Diabetes Program at Winthrop. 

Celebrating its 30 th year of service to the community, the Diabetes Education Center at Winthrop recently received its 

fourth consecutive reaccreditation from the American Diabetes Association. For more information on the Diabetes 

Education Center and its comprehensive programs, please call (516) 663-2350. 

14 Cornerstone

Stroke Support Group 

March 18, April 15, May 20 & June 17 

FREE for Survivors & Family Members 

10:00 to 11:30 AM 

200 Old Country Road, Mineola 

Information or reservations (516)663-9098 

March 

March 25, 2009 

FREE Parenting Today Lecture 

“Bedwetting: Tips for a Dry Night” 

6:45 PM Registration 

7:00 PM Program 

Winthrop Community Outreach Center 

Call 1-877-559-KIDS 

March 26, 2009 

FREE Spirit of Women Program 

“Build Your Immunity, Boost Your Life” 




Call 1-866-WINTHROP 

March 31, 2009 

FREE Advances in Cancer Care Lecture 

“Using CyberKnife Radiosurgery in 

Early Prostate Cancer” 




Call (516) 663-9370 

April 

April 2, 2009 

FREE Advances in Cancer Care Lecture 

“Diagnosed with Cancer? 

Answers to Common Questions” 



New Life Center Conference Room A 

Call (516) 663-9370 

April 8, 2009 

FREE Health Update for Seniors & 

Their Families Lecture 

“Joint Replacement: 

A Recipe for Success” 


2:45 PM Blood Pressure Checks 

Mineola Community Center 

Call (516) 663-3916 

April 21, 2009 

FREE Perspectives in Health Lecture 

“COPD: Improve Your Quality of Life” 




Call (516) 663-8300 

April 28, 2009 


“ADHD: Diagnosis & Treatment” 





Yoga Classes 

Mondays & Tuesdays 

5:30 to 7:00 PM 

7:15 to 8:45 PM 

Wednesdays 

5:30 to 7:00 PM 

8 Classes, $96 (Free Parking) 

286 Old Country Road, Mineola 

Registration required; 1-888-53-WOMEN 

MAY 

May 7, 2009 


“Toddlers: Sleeping, Eating & 

Behavioral Issues” 





May 11, 2009 

“Look Good, Feel Better” 

Hair and make-up tips for women 

with cancer 

7:00 – 9:00 PM 

Hoag 1 Conference Room 

Call (516) 663-8843 by May 4 

Save a Life by 

Learning CPR 

Winthrop’s Community Training Center 

offers American Heart Association 

classes in: 

Basic Life Support 

Infant & Child CPR 

Family & Friends CPR 

Call (516) 663-4455 for more information 


Calendar of Events 

Smoking Cessation101 

Free Monthly Education/Support Group 

Last Wednesday of each month 

7:00 – 8:00 PM 

Last Thursday of each month 

1:30 – 3:00 PM 

222 Station Plaza North, Suite 400, Mineola 

Call the day of session to reserve space; 

(516) 663-2579 

May 13, 2009 

FREE Health Update for Seniors & 

Their Families Lecture 

“Peripheral Vascular Disease: 

What You Need to Know” 


2:45 Blood Pressure Checks 


Call (516) 663-3916 

May 19, 2009 

FREE Perspectives in Health Lecture 

“Weight Management: 

Take Control of Your Health” 




Call (516) 663-8300 

Locations 

Pre-registration is required for 

all programs. Please call ahead 

to reserve space; see listings for 

telephone numbers. 


101 Mineola Blvd., Mineola 

Hoag 1 Conference Room 

Winthrop-University Hospital 

259 First Street, Mineola 

New Life Center Conference Rooms 


259 First Street, Mineola 


155 Washington Ave., Mineola 

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Long Island Quilters Society 

Works of Art on Display at 

Cancer Center for Kids 

Creative works of art lovingly stitched by members of the Long 

Island Quilters Society are now on proud display at Winthrop- 

University Hospital’s new Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) Outpatient 

Center. The quilts, created exclusively for the CCFK, include a 

remarkable representation of the CCFK’s colorful logo as well as 

several other child-friendly works that reflect the 

warm and welcoming environment for which the 

Center is known. ■ 

Pictured (l.- r.) are John P. Broder, Vice President, 

External Affairs & Development, Winthrop-University 

Hospital; Linda Sweeney, Practice Manager, Winthrop’s 

Cancer Center for Kids; and Long Island Quilter Society 

members Helen Darvie; Theresa Verity; Rita Trenz, 

Charity Quilt Chair; and Nancy Roth, former Charity 

Quilt Chair.

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