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Reduce Your Risk For Stroke

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts, stopping blood flow. Without blood and the essential oxygen it carries, the affected part of the brain starts to die. The region of the body controlled by the damaged area of the brain can’t work properly.

Stay in the Game... Sports Injury Prevention for Youth

Breast Health Awareness

Yearly mammograms and clinical breast exams remain the most effective method for detecting breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stage.

Plastic Surgery: Needs and Options

Although many associate plastic surgery only with cosmetic changes to oneself, these intricate surgeries are also used to repair tendons, correct nerve damage and remove cancer.

Cervical Cancer … More Curable Than Ever

Did you know that cervical cancer is more curable than ever?

It Is Important to Pamper Your Feet

Stroke: Do You Know the Warning Signs?

Brain damage can begin within minutes, so it is important to know the symptoms of stroke and act fast.

Digital Mammography

HEARTBURN? OR SOMETHING MORE?

Prevention Tips for a Healthy Back

Gynecological Care During Post-childbearing Years

Though individual factors can vary greatly, healthy women who are of post-childbearing age should visit their gynecologist about every two years. And generally, these visits should focus on the three most important health issues for women in this age group: cancer prevention, osteoporosis and quality of life concerns.

Cause For Concern …Heart Disease In Women

Heart disease is the number-one health threat to women of all ages, and the most preventable.

Recognized for Excellence

Eastern Long Island Hospital has been awarded many prestigious awards for quality healthcare, patient safety and satisfaction.

AWARDED IN 2010 & 2011 - TWO YEARS RUNNING

Eastern Long Island Hospital Receives Outstanding Patient Experience Award Top 5% in the Nation Based on Patient Surveys

ELIH was one of only eight (8) recipients of the HealthGrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in New York State, one of just two on Long Island and the ONLY awardee in Suffolk County, Long Island ‐ alongside the prestigious facilities of St. Francis Hospital (Nassau County, LI) and the Hospital for Special Surgery (New York City).

Hospital Value Index

Hospital Value Index™: Best Value Hospitals names the highest ranked hospitals in the United States

ELIH ranks amongst the Top 5% of Hospitals Nationally
ELIH is # 1 for Patient Safety in Tri-State Region

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) is nationally recognized as a symbol of quality care and patient safety.

To earn and maintain The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™, an organization must undergo an on-site survey by a Joint Commission survey team at least every three years.

Recognized for Excellence

Eastern Long Island Hospital has been awarded many prestigious awards for quality healthcare, patient safety and satisfaction.

Hospital Value Index

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

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