CornerStone - Vol 19, No. 3, Fall 2009

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Fighting Back: Doctor & Patient Fight Multiple Sclerosis When Allison Bryant, a social worker and dance instructor in her mid-20s, began to experience problems with coordination and balance she wondered why she was losing her grace as a dancer. But the clumsiness continued to get worse, and Allison consulted her primary care doctor. Many months and doctors appointments later, Allison learned that she had multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. In MS, the body’s immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers the nerves, causing interference in the communication between the brain and the rest of the body, and ultimately, in some cases, deterioration of the nerves themselves. Symptoms of MS may be mild and can include numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable; they may come and go, and they can vary tremendously from one person to another. Allison began receiving medical treatment for MS, but when she became dissatisfied with her treatment, she turned to the MS Society for a referral to a new specialist. Full Story

Institute for Cancer Care Winthrop Launches New Clinical Trial for Glioblastoma Patients Working together to try to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with a glioblastoma (a common, malignant brain tumor), a group of Winthrop physicians from areas including neurooncology, radiation oncology and wound care recently joined forces to develop a cutting-edge clinical trial. Full Story Institute for Heart Care Once Again, Cardiac Services at Winthrop Receive High Marks Recently, Winthrop-University Hospital was the only hospital in New York State – among 51 that are approved to perform angioplasty – to earn the rare and prestigious double-asterisk (**) ranking from the New York State (NYS) Department of Health, indicating that Winthrop has a mortality rate significantly lower than the statewide average for these procedures Full Story Institute for Family Care Palliative Care at Winthrop – Providing Comfort, Care to Patients and Their Families Last spring, John Hofmann suffered an intracranial bleed – a serious brain injury that required the urgent attention of doctors and specialists from a variety of disciplines. Full Story

Winthrop Establishes Clinical Affiliation for Cancer Care with Columbia University
Winthrop-University Hospital is pleased to announce that it has established a formal clinical affiliation between its Institute for Cancer Care and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University in New York City.

Million Dollar Donation Funds New ALS Research
Thanks to the generosity of Theresa Patnode Santmann of Babylon, Winthrop-University Hospital has launched an innovative research program aimed at the development of therapies to halt the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Winthrop Expands Partnership With LifeStar
Medical emergencies can arise any time – day or night. And when the situation is not life-threatening, many people prefer to be transported to their hospital of choice for treatment.

From Sports Injuries to Arthritis – Ultrasound Guided Injections Provide Relief
When you’re a seasoned athlete, you want nothing more than to be at the top of your game at all times. Yet with any sport, no matter how skilled the player, there is always potential for injury.

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. Visits Winthrop
Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr.’s generous sponsorship of a New York State Department of Health grant helped support the creation of the Cancer Center for Kids Outpatient Center at Winthrop-University Hospital to better serve young patients and their families.

24th Annual Winthrop Golf Tournament Raises a Record $440,000 for Emergency Services
Steadfast golfers braved the heat and enjoyed a blazing day of golf at Winthrop’s 24th Annual Golf Tournament at The Creek and Meadow Brook Clubs on August 10th.

A Magical Evening - 2009 Gala Benefactors
Almost 700 friends and supporters of Winthrop-University Hospital gathered to celebrate another year of outstanding accomplishments at the Hospital’s annual Gala on October 24 at RXR Plaza in Uniondale.

Hidden Danger at the Playground
For mother of three Joan Mescall of Massapequa, frequent trips to the playground are part of the family’s regular routine.

Lippert, Megliola Families Raise Funds for Institute for Cancer Care
For years, giving back to Winthrop something that has been close to the hearts of both the Lippert and Megliola families, whose sons Joe and Ray were successfully treated at Winthrop’s Cancer Center for Kids.

Bayville Family & Friends Host Annual Celebration of Life
The Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) at Winthrop-University Hospital felt the warm embrace of the Ryan-Lovegrove family of Bayville and 750 friends and guests at a special summertime event that celebrated the life and survivorship of 12-year-old Bailey Ryan

International Visitors Learn about Pediatric Oncology Services
Healthcare professionals from Hananatsu University School of Nursing in Shizuoka, Japan, recently visited the Hagedorn Pediatric Inpatient Center in Winthrop’s Children’s Medical Center and Winthrop’s Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) to learn more about pediatric oncology services at the Hospital

DiStasio Family Supports Winthrop’s Cancer Center for Kids
After Lauren and Anthony DiStasio unexpectedly lost their son Kyle in 2007, the family has been committed to helping children in need.

McCormack Memorial Fund Supports Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Services at Winthrop
Winthrop-University Hospital recently received more than $41,000 from the Carleigh McCormack Memorial Fund, created by Heather and Jim McCormack in memory of their daughter.

Mineola Lions Club Supports Diabetes Education
Members of the Edward Smith Mineola Lions Club recently gathered in support of the Diabetes Education Center at Winthrop- University Hospital to present two charitable donations totaling $12,000.

Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Comes to Winthrop
Winthrop-University Hospital, a leader in minimally invasive surgical techniques, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Long Island’s first daVinci SiHD Surgical System – a state-of-thescience surgical robot that integrates 3-D high definition (HD) endoscopy and state-of-the-art robotic technology to virtually extend the surgeon’s eyes and hands into the surgical field.

Archived Publications
2009 Vol 19, No. 2, Summer 2009 Vol 19, No. 1, Winter/Spring 2009	2008 Vol. 18, No. 3, Fall 2008 Vol. 18, No. 2, Summer 2008 Vol. 18, No. 1, Spring 2008
2007 Vol. 17, No. 3, Fall 2007 Vol. 17, No. 2, Spring/Summer 2007 Vol. 17, No. 1, Winter 2007	2006 Vol. 16, No. 3, Summer/Fall 2006 Vol. 16, No. 2, Spring/Summer 2006 Vol. 16, No. 1, Winter 2006
2005 Vol. 15, No. 2, Fall 2005 Vol. 15, No. 1, Summer 2005 Vol. 14, No. 4, Winter 2005	2004 Vol. 14, No. 3, Fall 2004 Vol. 14, No. 2, Spring 2004 Vol. 14, No. 1, Winter 2004
2003 Vol. 13, No. 3, Fall 2003 Vol. 13, No. 2, July 2003 Vol. 13, No. 1, April 2003	2002 Vol. 12, No. 3, December 2002 Vol. 12, No. 2, August 2002 Vol. 12, No. 1, March 2002
2001 Vol. 11, No. 2, July 2001 Vol. 11, No. 1, April 2001	2000 Vol. 10, No. 4, December 2000 Vol. 10, No. 3, September 2000 Vol. 10, No. 2, June 2000 Vol. 10, No. 1, March 2000
1999 Vol. 9, No. 3, December 1999 Vol. 9, No. 2, August 1999 Vol. 9, No. 1, April 1999	1998 Vol. 8, No. 2, October 1998 Vol. 8, No. 1, March 1998

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.