CornerStone - Vol. 22, No. 3 Winter 2012

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Beating the Odds: Two Women Fight Heart Disease In 2009, a short walk for Constance Vela while vacationing in Europe turned into a battle for air. With each step that she took, she became more out of breath. Having been to multiple physicians over the years with the same complaints of shortness of breath and chest pain, Mrs. Vela had been diagnosed with angina. But her medications provided no relief, and nobody suggested any further testing. When she returned home from her trip, her sister, Agnes, insisted that she make an appointment to be evaluated by a cardiologist at Winthrop. Agnes had recently seen Kevin Marzo, MD, Chief of the Division of Cardiology at Winthrop, an accomplished interventional cardiologist skilled in all aspects of vascular interventions, give a lecture at a community event about the symptoms of heart disease in women, and she knew that her sister had exhibited many of those same symptoms. Full Story

Patients Get Their Lives Back Thanks to the Help of Winthrop’s Movement Disorders Program For 20 years, 77-year-old Anne Marino of Northport, NY, suffered from a rare neurological condition known as cervical torticollis, causing her head to shake and twist to the right. Full Story   The Gift of Sight Restored When he closed his eyes for a quick cat nap, 74-year-old John Hannon of East Northport, NY, never anticipated the scare he’d have when he woke up. Mr. Hannon had suddenly gone blind. Full Story   Winthrop Named to List of Nation’s “100 Hospitals with Great Women’s Health Programs” Winthrop-University Hospital was recently named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “100 Hospitals With Great Women’s Health Programs” list, which recognizes some of the most outstanding hospitals for women’s health programs in the United States. Full Story

• Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano Recognizes Winthrop for its Dedication
  Recently, Winthrop-University Hospital was recognized for its ongoing commitment and dedication to Nassau County and local veterans.
• Winthrop’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program: A Breath of Fresh Air for Pulmonary Patients
  Although 69-year-old James Riegel of Baldwin, NY, has advanced emphysema, he hasn’t been hospitalized with any lung-related complications for over twelve years.
• Winthrop’s Home Health Agency Named to the Top 500 of the 2012 HomeCare Elite™
  Winthrop-University Hospital’s Home Health Agency has been named to the Top 500 of the 2012 HomeCare Elite™ – a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States.
• Caring for Mind, Body & Spirit
  It is widely believed that healing is more than a physical process.
• Bereavement Support for Those Who are Grieving and Healing
  You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
• Winthrop Supports National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  October may only be one month out of the year, but it brings to light the vital importance of regular mammograms and the early detection of breast cancer throughout the entire year.
• Clinical Trials at Winthrop
  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.
• The Big Easy Exceeds $1,000,000 Milestone for Winthrop
  Amidst the sights and sounds of New Orleans, over 850 friends and supporters of Winthrop-University Hospital gathered at RXR Plaza on October 20, 2012 for the 2012 Gala, The Big Easy.
• Local Artists Bring Splashes of Hope to Winthrop
  Winthrop’s halls are shining brighter, thanks to Splashes of Hope – a nonprofit organization committed to transforming, enriching and facilitating healing through art – which recently installed two hand-painted murals at the Hospital.
• Yuletide Ball Raises Over $200,000 for Winthrop’s Child Life Program
  In the spirit of giving, friends and supporters of Winthrop-University Hospital gathered for the Yuletide Ball, an elegant evening that featured a traditional Christmas sit-down dinner and dancing to benefit the Hospital’s Child Life Program.
• Evening of Tasting and Giving Raises Funds for Pediatric Patients
  Dedicated to easing the burdens of children with serious illnesses and their families, the Michael Magro Foundation continues to demonstrate its tireless commitment to Winthrop-University Hospital and its pediatric patients.
• Cancer Center for Kids Benefits from Generous Hess Corporate Grant
  The Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) at Winthrop was the fortunate beneficiary of more than $5,000 raised by the Hess Corporation at its Golf Outing this past summer.
• Gregg’s Wings Golf Outing Scores Hole-in-One for Winthrop’s Cancer Center for Kids
  On August 23, 2012, a golf outing at The Woodmere Club in Woodmere, NY, celebrated the memory of a very special little boy, and raised $45,000 to benefit the Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) at Winthrop.
• 10th Annual Celebration of Life
  On October 20, 2012, the front lawn of Bayville UCP in Bayville, NY, was the site of the 10th anniversary of “Bay’s Big Bash: A Celebration of Life.”
• Hurricane Sandy Volunteer Receives Treatment at Winthrop
  Volunteers have travelled from across the country to assist with Long Island relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy.
• Helping Those in Need
  Perhaps one of the most remarkable outcomes of Hurricane Sandy was to see strangers come together to help those impacted by the storm rebuild their lives once again.
• Quilters Bring a “Touch of Comfort” to Patients
  In the wake of tragedy, it is inspiring to witness the compassion of those who so selflessly reach out to help others.
• Support for Hurricane Sandy Victims
  In times of need, support from those near and far can truly make a difference.
• Senator Fuschillo “Extends the Holidays”
  Thanks to the generosity of the Nassau County Sheriff Correction Officer’s Benevolent Association and several local labor unions and schools, Senator Charles J. Fuschillo recently delivered over 1,500 toys to the Hospital.
• McCann Endoscopy Center at Winthrop Receives Generous Donation
  Committed to providing the best care possible to patients with digestive disorders, The McCann Endoscopy Center at Winthrop-University Hospital is outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment and an experienced team of physicians and staff who perform a full range of endoscopic gastrointestinal procedures.
• Kiwanis Club Supports Child Life Program
  In an outstanding demonstration of their continued support of pediatric patients at Winthrop, The Kiwanis Club of County Seat, Mineola Inc. recently donated $2,500 to Winthrop’s Child Life Program.
• Winthrop Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Research Institute
  With its deep commitment to medical education and research, Winthrop successfully blends the progressive philosophy, sophistication and advances of a teaching and research institution with a very personal approach to patient care.

Cornerstone is the community's gateway into what's new and exciting at Winthrop-University Hospital. The quarterly newsletter, which is available online, features the latest information on medical technologies and cutting-edge innovations at the Hospital, as well as patient stories on how Winthrop's 'Care without compromise' has touched their lives and their health -- for the better.