Articles

There are 20 tutorials & articles from Damian J. Becker.

• Gift Supports Breast Cancer Services for Underserved Women

  South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Cancer Center has received a $20,000 gift in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up treatment...More >>

  On Oct 2, 2009 | Computers

  Topics: gift breast cancer Minority Women Oncology cancer

• Research on Cancer Producing Enzyme Earns Prestigious Award

  A study on a primary lung cancer-causing enzyme and an enzyme that stops its activity has been awarded the prestigious Murry Friedman Surgical Resident Competition Award.More >>

  On Sep 15, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: study cancer Lung Prostate breast Oncology cancer

• South Nassau Earns Prestigious Award for Excellence in Heart Disease Care

  South Nassau Communities Hospital has been awarded a Gold Performance Achievement Award in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) from the American Heart Association/American Stroke...More >>

  On Sep 11, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: Cardiology Heart Attack heart disease Excellence

• “Concrete for the Cure” to Support South Nassau’s Cancer Program

  South Nassau’s cancer program will receive one dollar for every yard of concrete poured by Pioneer’s fleet of trucks, which includes a commemorative pink truck that is...More >>

  On Sep 8, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: breast cancer Donation Oncology Cancer Program Prostate

• South Nassau Awarded State Funding for Innovative Patient Safety Program

  South Nassau Communities Hospital has been awarded a grant in support of an initiative designed to improve patient safety and prevent medication errors that occur after...More >>

  On Aug 17, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: medication Drug Errors patient safety education

• Hip Resurfacing is Viable Alternative to Hip Replacement

  Patients who had hip resurfacing surgery, such as the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing technique, reported a better quality of life, less pain and greater satisfaction a year after...More >>

  On Jul 31, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: hip resurfacing hip replacement joint replacement

• Community Health Educator Receives NYS Innovation in Breast Cancer Award

  Robin Grass, R.N., Director of Community Education, has been honored with the New York State Innovation in Breast Cancer Early Detection and Research Award in the “Health Care...More >>

  On Jul 24, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: breast cancer cancer prevention Screening education

• Emergency Angioplasty Reduces Rate of Deaths by Heart Attack

  A study showed that heart attack patients treated with balloon angioplasty within 90 minutes had a higher rate of survival than those who waited more than 90 minutes to receive...More >>

  On Jul 24, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: Heart Attack emergency Angioplasty Cardiology heart

• Dr. Linda S. Efferen Appointed SVP/Chief Medical Officer At South Nassau Communities Hospital

  South Nassau Communities Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Linda S. Efferen has been appointed senior vice president and chief medical officer effective June 1, 2009. More >>

  On Jun 26, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: Chief Medical Officer doctor hospital

• Study Shows Kyphoplasty is Effective Treatment for Vertebral Fractures

  A large, randomized long-term study of spinal augmentation showed that balloon kyphoplasty is an effective and safe procedure for patients with acute vertebral compression...More >>

  On Jun 26, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: Lower Back Pain Kyphoplasty Lumbar Disc Replacement Spine

• Emergency Blood Drive to be Held at South Nassau

  To address the ongoing critical blood shortage on Long Island, an emergency blood drive will be held Thursday, July 9, 2009, 7:00am-9:00pm at South Nassau Communities Hospital...More >>

  On Jun 26, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: Blood Drive Blood Donation Blood Donor Donor blood

• Cardiovascular Imaging Helps Prevent Life-Threatening Heart Problems

  South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Primary Medical Center in Bellmore is now offering comprehensive non-invasive early detection and treatment of potentially life-threatening...More >>

  On Jun 24, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: Heart Attack Cardiac Cardiovascular Imaging Angioplasty

• Annual Auction Raises $234,000 for SIBSPlace

  South Nassau Communities Hospital’s 2009 Annual Auction raised $234,000 in support of its SIBSPlace (Survivorship in Brothers and Sisters) program. More >>

  On Jun 22, 2009 | Home & Family

  Topics: Counseling support Brother Sister Sibling Parent

• South Nassau is a Pacesetter for Blood Donations

  South Nassau Communities Hospital has been named a winner of the Long Island Blood Service (LIBS) 2008 Pacesetter Award. More >>

  On Jun 22, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: blood Donation Donor Shortage Drive Platelets hospital

• Less Invasive Breast Cancer Radiation Treatment is Less Invasive on Patient’s Daily Life As Well

  South Nassau Communities Hospital is performing a new procedure that alleviates the copious time and energy that breast cancer patients normally devote to receive radiation...More >>

  On Jun 12, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: breast cancer Oncology Oncologist Breast Health breast

• Cataract Surgery Results Improved by New Lens

  South Nassau Communities Hospital's ophthalmologists are implanting an acrylic, single-piece toric intraocular lens (IOL) that reduces or eliminates astigmatism and...More >>

  On Jun 11, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: cataract surgery eye surgery Ophthalmology Astigmatism

• The Bellybutton: at the Center of a Surgical Revolution

  Rajeev Vohra, MD, FACS, and Gregory Nishimura, MD, are among the few surgeons in the U.S. who use only a single ½-inch incision in the bellybutton to perform gallbladder, as...More >>

  On Jun 11, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: Single Incision weight loss Bariatric Lapband

• Joint Replacement Treatments, Wellness are Focus of South Nassau’s Newest Program

  In response to the rising need and demand for joint replacement surgery, South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Center for Advanced Orthopedics recently introduced the Long...More >>

  On Jun 11, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: Joint HIP Knee replacement surgery osteoarthritis

• Study Shows Kyphoplasty is Effective Treatment

  A large, randomized long-term study of spinal augmentation showed that balloon kyphoplasty is an effective and safe procedure for patients with acute vertebral compression...More >>

  On Jun 11, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: Spine Balloon Kyphoplasty Lower Back Pain Neurosurgery

• Health Screenings for Asian-Indian Women is Focus of Free Seminar

  To promote preventive care and resolve the cultural barriers limiting use of preventive health screenings among Asian-Indian women, South Nassau Communities Hospital will hold a...More >>

  On Jun 10, 2009 | Health and Fitness

  Topics: Asian Indian women health Screening prevention free