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