Mount Sinai South Nassau Announces $350K Grant For Cancer Clinical Trials

Oceanside’s Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital announced it received a $350,000 grant for clinical cancer trials.

Mount Sinai South Nassau Earns Top Marks In 9 Specialty Areas From U.S. News

Oceanside’s Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital received nine “high performing" accolades from U.S. News & World Report Tuesday.

Mount Sinai South Nassau Earns Top Marks For Pancreatitis Care

Oceanside's Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital has been named an adult pancreatitis center of excellence by the National Pancreas Foundation.

On Nurses Day, Mount Sinai South Nassau Celebrates RN Staff

Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital held a ceremony to honor its nurses Wednesday as it kicked off Nurse Appreciation Week.

65 Percent Of New Yorkers Over 50 Concerned About Dementia, Memory Loss, Study Says

65 percent of New Yorkers over 50 are at least somewhat concerned about dementia or memory loss, a new survey says.

LI Hospital Ranked Among Top 10 Percent Nationwide In Patient Safety

An Oceanside Hospital received a patient safety excellence award this week that placed it among the top tenth of hospitals in the country.

LI Hospital Makes Top 60 Pancreatic Cancer Facilities In The U.S.

The National Pancreas Foundation awarded just 13 hospitals in New York with the pancreatic cancer honor given to the Oceanside hospital.

Mount Sinai South Nassau Holds Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event, Urges Public To Get Screened

Rates of colon cancer in younger adults have ticked up by almost 3 percent per year between 2013 and 2022, the American Cancer Society says.

Rockville Centre Native Spearheads New PT Practice In Hometown

The physical therapy center is the third on Long Island for the company, with a fourth establishment opening next week in Bellmore.

Mt. Sinai South Nassau Scores High Maternity Marks In U.S. News Report

This is the fourth consecutive year the south shore hospital received this designation.

Wearables Increase Likelihood Of Scheduling Doctors Visits, Mt. Sinai Poll Finds.

The Oceanside hospital released the results of its poll Tuesday, in a panel discussion with Dr. Rob Sharma and Dr. Aaron Glatt.

LI Breast Cancer Support Program Adds Mercy Hospital For Expanding Partnership

The collaboration focuses on helping young breast cancer patients and women with metastatic disease.

'Only Time Will Tell' About Severity Of New COVID Strain: Expert

Cases of the NB.1.8.1 strain are rising throughout the world, including in the U.S., the World Health Organization said.

Majority Of Long Islanders Would Reduce Alcohol Intake: Poll

The news comes amid the former surgeon general's warning about a strong link between alcohol and increased cancer risk.

Freeport Couple Brings Home Premature Baby After More Than 2 Months

The baby was born at 28 weeks and weighed only one pound, 13 ounces.

Mount Sinai South Nassau Earns Prestigious Award

The hospital's Cardiac Catheterization Lab received the gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence.

$1 Million Donation Expands Mount Sinai South Nassau Cancer Research

The funding will also allow patients to enroll in clinical trials for the latest innovations in cancer therapies.

Mercy Hospital Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event

It takes place on Sept. 12 on the hospital's front lawn.

Mercy Hospital Unveils State-Of-The-Art Pre-Surgical Testing Suite

The 3,300-square foot space features eight exam rooms.

Mount Sinai South Nassau Using Advanced Technology To Treat Epilepsy

The hospital is debuting its new $2 million Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.

'Lower Vaccination Numbers' Could Cause Measles Outbreak: Expert

An unvaccinated child was admitted on Thursday to Cohen Children's Medical Center.

What To Know About Measles With 1st Case On Long Island

Find out about the symptoms and who's most at risk of getting the disease.

Air Quality, Top Environment Concern For Long Islanders: Poll

Ninety-one percent of area respondents say air pollution is a major worry, the Mount Sinai South Nassau Truth in Medicine poll revealed.

Most Long Islanders Will Skip Latest COVID Vaccine: Poll

Six hundred people from New York City and Long Island participated in the Mount Sinai South Nassau survey.

Breast Cancer Awareness Event Scheduled For Mercy Hospital

It takes Thursday afternoon on the hospital's front lawn.

FDA Approves New Round Of COVID Boosters

The CDC is expected to decide on guidelines this week.

New COVID Booster Shouldn't Have Blanket Guidelines: Expert's Opinion

A Mount Sinai South Nassau dr. told Patch, in his opinion, he doesn't expect "blanket guidelines for everybody." What do you think?

National Guide Names Several Long Island Physicians 'Top Doctors'

Castle Connelly selected a handful of doctors from Mount Sinai South Nassau for the annual distinction.

EPA Announces Limits On 'Forever Chemicals': See LI Impacts

The EPA gave water officials in New York more information on what they’ll have to do to reduce PFAS “forever chemicals” in water supplies.

Catholic Health Hospitals Recognized For Excellent Emergency Care

Mercy Hospital and St. Charles Hospital earned Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation.

State-Of-The-Art Upgrades At Mount Sinai South Nassau

The trauma unit and emergency department have been overhauled.

LI Cardiologist Assesses From Afar Rare Football Player's Collapsing

Mount Sinai South Nassau's Dr. Lawrence Kanner said Demar Hamlin's sudden injury is a call to action for people to get trained in CPR.

Majority Of LIers Take Flu Shot, COVID-19 Updated Booster: Poll

Mount Sinai South Nassau conducted its third "Truth in Medicine" poll of the year with 600 respondents.

Mental Health Services Lacking On Long Island Since Pandemic: Study

We have a crisis on Long Island when it comes to the lack of mental health services, a new study from Mount Sinai South Nassau shows.

Town Of Hempstead Vaxmobile Offers Combo Flu/COVID Shot For Seniors

Throughout the next month, multiple senior centers will be targeted for extra vaccine protection.

ICYMI: Dr. Urges 'More Risk' 50 And Older To Get New COVID-19 Booster

Regarding the polio concern, Dr. Aaron Glatt with Mount Sinai South Nassau says the vast majority have "nothing to be worried about."

Doctor Urges 'More Risk' 50 And Older To Get New COVID-19 Booster

Regarding the polio concern, Dr. Aaron Glatt with Mount Sinai South Nassau says the vast majority have "nothing to be worried about."

LI Hospital Recognized Among Best Medical Care Facilities In Region

Mount Sinai South Nassau was chosen as "Best Performing" in several categories for U.S. News & World Report's annual survey.

Long Island's First COVID-19 'Test And Treat' Offered To Patients

The Town of Hempstead will start distributing an antiviral drug to people who test positive.

Cutting Edge Lung Cancer Clinical Trials Available On Long Island

Catholic Health is offering an immunotherapy drug that could prove effective in the long term.

Long Island Eye Doctor Tackles COVID-Related Eye Epidemic In Kids

‘Doozy’ of a year expected as COVID pandemic and increased screen time use amongst kids impacts kids’ vision and eye health.

5 Reasons To Have Your Kids Vaccinated

Vaccinations have come a very long way since infectious diseases like smallpox and whooping cough were considered epidemics centuries ago.

5 Things To Know About Advance Directives

Northwell Health wants to help you make sense of health care proxies, living wills and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).

5 Cancer Prevention Tips

Survival has become reality for several types of cancer as researchers and clinicians have gained more information about the disease.

5 Ways To Exercise At The Office

With a job that keeps you in your seat for most of the day, Dr. Stacey Rosen lists simple changes that can go a long way for good health.

The Truth About Spring Allergies

With springtime finally in the air and pollen counts high, Northwell Health wants to help prepare you with the truths about allergy season.

Balancing Cancer And Your Career

Battling cancer can be a full-time job in itself. Here's why many people with the disease choose to stay employed after their diagnosis.

6 Tips For Easing Serious Illness

Having a severe illness is hard enough. Northwell Health wants to help make navigating treatment less overwhelming.

5 Advantages Of Integrative Medicine

Northwell Health provides advantages of integrative medicine because the mind, body and spirit are an important part of our health.

5 Things To Know About Colon Cancer

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Bethany DeVito breaks down five things you should know about colon cancer.