Vol. 11, No. 2
July, 2001
Revolutionary Dual Chamber Pacemaker Implanted
Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery in
Institute for Neurosciences
Relief for Restless Legs at Sleep Disorders Center
Spiritual Care Program Helps New Parents Cope with Loss
Study Shows Endoscopic Ultrasound Provides Accurate Non-Surgical Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer
Summertime Poses Special Risks for Seniors
Focus on Men’s Unique Health Concerns
Cancer Survivors’ Day is A Celebration of Life
Art Party Held by Cancer Center for Kids
A Family’s Gift of Love
Jay’s World Supports Cancer Center for Kids
The bottom line at the New Life Center is a great birthing experience
Parenting Center Takes the Guesswork Out of Parenthood
Winthrop-University Hospital Honors Junior Volunteers
Auxiliary Holds 77th Annual Meeting
Institute for Cancer Care Beneficiary of Annual Golf Tournament
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Maureen Oliveri, RN, Radiation Oncology nurse, warmly greeted former patient Francis Grury and his wife, Theresa.
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 pproximately 500 cancer survivors, their friends and loved ones, gathered under a massive tent behind Winthrop recently to reunite with the Institute for Cancer Care professionals who helped them through their diagnoses and treatment.
The evening was dedicated to all those who have dealt with a diagnosis of cancer and met the challenge with dignity and courage. Special guests included John P. Colbert, Mayor of the Village of Mineola, and New York State Assemblywoman Maureen O'Connell, a former oncology nurse. Daniel P. Walsh, President and CEO of Winthrop, pledged to commit Hospital resources to the expansion of its Institute for Cancer Care, including the construction of a Radiation Oncology Center and a Breast Health Center.
Cancer Survivors' Day was an opportunity for friends to gather. Carol Nadaeny, Ron Luyun, MD, Radiation Oncology, (standing, left and right) and (seated, left to right) Evelyn Shapiro, guest speaker Veronica Garcia, Jenny Santiago, and Carol Lalin shared a smile.
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Taking place in concert with Cancer Survivors'
celebrations at hospitals around the country, Winthrop's event featured music, dancing, and karaoke singing,
raffle and door prizes, and a delicious buffet dinner catered by the Hospital's Dietary Department. Uplifting speeches by two cancer survivors - Theresa Gale and Veronica Garcia, galvanized the guests. Cancer Survivors' Day was organized by a committee of Hospital volunteers, including representatives of Radiation Oncology, Oncology/Hematology, Cancer Registry, and External Affairs.
Art Party Held by Cancer Center for Kids
Young patients of the Cancer Center for Kids and their siblings show off the delightful drawings they created
at a special art party. The budding artists enjoyed pizza and drinks, played games, and let their creative juices flow. Their artwork will be used to decorate greeting cards that are sold as a fund-raiser for the Cancer Center. For information on the Cancer Center, or to purchase these unique cards, please call (516) 663-9409
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