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Prevention Tips for a Healthy Back

If you have back pain, you are not alone. Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, daily living activities or recreation. Recurring back pain can often be the result of improper body mechanics, including poor posture or lifting objects incorrectly. It can also be the result of a sedentary lifestyle.

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

Cause For Concern …Heart Disease In Women

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

Cervical Cancer … More Curable Than Ever

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

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.

Food Bourne Illness Prevention

Knee Replacement Surgery—Especially For Women

In the U.S, more than 400,000 people get their knees replaced each year, and nearly two-thirds are women. If you’re still experiencing knee pain even after you’ve made lifestyle changes and taken medications, knee replacement surgery may be your best option.

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.

HEARTBURN? OR SOMETHING MORE?

Are You Sun Safe?

Managing Urinary Incontinence

Heart Attacks- Knowing the Lifesaving Facts

NURSES OF EXCELLENCE

OUTSTANDING NURSES 2011 NAMED AT ELIH



Katherine Bach, RN Nurse of Excellence	Carol Beasley, RN Laura Goodale Award	Cissy Krupski, RN Preceptor of Distinction	Ken Kinghorn, RN Novice Nurse of Distinction	Stacey Fabry, RN Nurse of Distinction

OUTSTANDING NURSES 2010 NAMED AT ELIH



Karleen Schultz, RN Nurse of Excellence	Linda Kraus, RN Laura Goodale Award Recipient	Maria Raffel, RN Nurse of Distinction	Gisella Davey, RN Preceptor of Distinction	Cynthia Locrotondo, RN Novice Nurse of Distinction

OUTSTANDING NURSES 2009 NAMED AT ELIH



Caprice Grace, RN Nurse of Excellence	Cherie Fingerle, RN Nurse of Distinction	Deborah Conrardy, RN Preceptor of Distinction	Dawn Quarty, RN Novice Nurse of Distinction

ELIH’S NURSE OF EXCELLENCE FOR 2009

Caprice Grace, RN of Greenport is Eastern Long Island Hospital’s “Nurse of Excellence” for 2009. Caprice was recently recognized at the Nurse of Excellence Award Reception at the Woodbury Country Club. Hosted by the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council, Inc., the annual event pays tribute to nurses who consistently demonstrate their commitment to the highest standards of quality healthcare - strong nursing skills, hard work, intelligence and a deep sense of caring.

Photo Caption: (l-r) Gara Edelstein, Chairperson of the Nurse Excellence Subcommittee and Senior VP Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Caprice Grace, RN, Eastern Long Island Hospital’s Nurse of Excellence; D Patricia Pispisa, Vice President Patient Services, Eastern Long Island Hospital; Patricia Darcy, Chairperson, NSHC Nurse Executive Committee and Chief Nursing Officer and VP Patient Care Services, Southampton Hospital.

“Grace was nominated by her peers for her dedication to the nursing profession,” states D. Patricia Pispisa, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services. “She is an outstanding nurse and a valued member of the Recovery Room team. Caprice has been at ELIH since 1988.”

OUTSTANDING NURSES 2008 NAMED AT ELIH



Deborah Conrady, RN Laura Goodale Award	Tara Kraemer, RN Nurse of Excellence	Teresa Goldsmith, RN Nurse of Distinction	Laura Arreguin, RN Preceptor of Distinction	Crystal Rock, RN Novice Nurse of Distinction