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| Thursday, May 17, 2012 |
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Whooping Cough - Get the Facts...
By Stephanie @ 3:57 PM :: 8 Views :: General
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What is Whooping Cough?
Whooping cough also known as Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that is an infection of the respiratory sys...
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| Thursday, May 17, 2012 |
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Sunscreen 101 - Protect You and Your Family
By Stephanie @ 3:53 PM :: 8 Views :: General
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Summer is here, and there is no better way to celebrate than with friends and family on one of the east ends beaches. ELIH wants you be safe out there...
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| Thursday, May 17, 2012 |
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KIDNEY STONE TREATMENT - Lithotripsy Available at your Community Hospital
By Stephanie @ 3:17 PM :: 7 Views :: General
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Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH) offers Lithotripsy to treat patients suffering from kidney stones. The procedure uses shock waves to break u...
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| Thursday, May 17, 2012 |
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The Hospitalist Model
By Stephanie @ 3:14 PM :: 16 Views :: General
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Board certified Family Medicine physician, Jarid Pachter, DO is one of of two primary Hospitalists at Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH)....
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| Thursday, May 17, 2012 |
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Concerned About Acid Reflux? New Treatment Reduces Esophageal Cancer Risk
By Stephanie @ 2:44 PM :: 7 Views :: General
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Most people experience occasional heartburn; in fact, it’s estimated that 15 million Americans experience heartburn every day. If heartburn occu...
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| Friday, March 02, 2012 |
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HEARTBURN? OR SOMETHING MORE?
By Stephanie @ 9:09 PM :: 169 Views :: Community
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Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. Heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid. Occasional h...
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| Wednesday, August 03, 2011 |
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month
By Stephanie @ 10:49 PM :: 279 Views :: Family, General
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None of us wants to see our children get sick. If we could, we would protect them from any illness, no matter how small - even the sniffles.
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| Wednesday, August 03, 2011 |
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It Is Important to Pamper Your Feet
By Stephanie @ 10:43 PM :: 186 Views :: Women's Health, Spring Summer Health
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Summer may be a time to feel ‘footloose and fancy-free’ but it’s not the time to forget about your feet.
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| Wednesday, August 03, 2011 |
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Food Bourne Illness Prevention
By Stephanie @ 10:25 PM :: 299 Views :: Family, Spring Summer Health, General
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From the pasta salad left out all afternoon on the Fourth of July, to a turkey and mayo sandwich in your backpack on a 3-mile hike up a mountain on a ...
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| Monday, July 18, 2011 |
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What is Swimmer’s Ear?
By Stephanie @ 6:09 PM :: 119 Views :: Spring Summer Health
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Swimmer's ear is an infection in the outer ear canal, which runs from your eardrum to the outside of your head. It's often brought on by water that re...
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| Friday, July 01, 2011 |
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"Leave of Three, Let It Be"
By Stephanie @ 1:19 PM :: 158 Views :: Spring Summer Health
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It is absolutely true that poison ivy ALWAYS comes in "leaves of three". But so do many other common plants, so this site will help you identify poiso...
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| Friday, July 01, 2011 |
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LOOK WHAT FRUITS AND VEGGIES HAVE FOR YOU!
By Stephanie @ 1:18 PM :: 157 Views :: Spring Summer Health
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When summer recipes are fresh and delicious, it’s easy to fill your diet with low-calorie, antioxidant-rich fruits, vegetables and herbs. Perfectly ri...
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| Friday, July 01, 2011 |
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Smart Summer Eating
By Stephanie @ 1:15 PM :: 125 Views :: Spring Summer Health
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Take advantage of fresh, in-season ingredients this summer, and try healthier versions of classic favorites. The local produce is in its prime and the...
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| Thursday, June 30, 2011 |
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DIAGNOSTICS EARN GOLD SEAL
By Stephanie @ 1:01 PM :: 356 Views :: Diagnostic Testing, General
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Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH) has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound as the result of an extensive review by the American college of Radiology (ACR).
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| Thursday, June 30, 2011 |
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Introducing Cutting Edge Treatment For Prostate Cancer
By Stephanie @ 12:59 PM :: 533 Views :: Men's Health, Diagnostic Testing, General
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Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. About 1 man in 6 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.
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| Thursday, June 30, 2011 |
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Heart Burn? Or Something More?
By Stephanie @ 12:55 PM :: 135 Views :: Cardiac & Heart Health
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Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. Heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid.
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| Thursday, June 30, 2011 |
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Behavioral Health Facelift
By Stephanie @ 12:51 PM :: 287 Views :: Behavioral Health
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The Behavioral Health unit at ELIH has a fresh new look. The therapeutic atmosphere helps patients on the road to recovery.
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| Wednesday, June 29, 2011 |
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What’s Your Legacy?
By Stephanie @ 3:44 PM :: 283 Views :: General
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Leaving your “footprint” can be as easy as making a plan today to enrich the health of your family and your community.
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| Wednesday, June 29, 2011 |
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PREVENTING INFECTION
By Stephanie @ 3:43 PM :: 258 Views :: General
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Across the United States, hospital acquired infections result in 100,000 deaths each year. Because an infection can be a devastating outcome for a surgical patient, infection prevention and control at ELIH is a priority.
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| Wednesday, March 02, 2011 |
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Surgical Expertise In Your Backyard
By Stephanie @ 6:13 PM :: 539 Views :: General
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At Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH), a team of experienced, caring physicians and support staff are committed to your expert care and comfort during your stay.
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| Wednesday, March 02, 2011 |
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Geriatric Center of Excellence
By Stephanie @ 6:10 PM :: 592 Views :: General
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The Senior Options and Solutions Program (SOS), offered through the Geriatric Center of Excellence, assists seniors, families and caregivers by answering healthcare questions, identifying individual needs through in-home assessment, and providing referrals to beneficial services.
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| Wednesday, March 02, 2011 |
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The Doctor Is In
By Stephanie @ 6:09 PM :: 417 Views :: General
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What is a Hospitalist? A Hospitalist is a physician dedicated to inpatient hospital care. Because Hospitalists work exclusively in the hospital, they are focused on your particular needs during your hospital stay. Their familiarity with hospital systems and functions makes it easy to coordinate high quality, efficient care for you within the hospital setting.
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| Wednesday, March 02, 2011 |
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GOT WINTER BLUES?
By Stephanie @ 6:07 PM :: 413 Views :: General
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Volunteer with the ELIH Auxiliary because it’s good for you! Edward Brown, author of The Healing Power of Service, says “People who do volunteer work are much less likely to suffer illness.”
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| Wednesday, March 02, 2011 |
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A Generation of Volunteers
By Stephanie @ 6:06 PM :: 410 Views :: General
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The Junior Volunteer Program offers community youth an insider’s view of the hospital in exchange for a few volunteer hours a week. Junior Volunteers are 15-18 years old; they work a minimum of two hours a week, after school or on weekends.
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| Wednesday, March 02, 2011 |
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ELIH … An Economic Anchor
By Stephanie @ 6:05 PM :: 423 Views :: General
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Did you know that your community hospital plays an integral role in the economics of the North Fork and Shelter Island? Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH) serves as an economic engine to the local business community through its purchasing power of goods and services for everyday operations and capital improvements.
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| Wednesday, March 02, 2011 |
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Are You Inspired to Make a Difference?
By Stephanie @ 6:02 PM :: 399 Views :: General
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What inspires you? Is it a beautiful painting, a nostalgic photograph, a stroll on the beach … the night sky? Surely, the scenery on the North Fork is inspiring with its unique vistas of sea and agriculture.
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| Friday, December 18, 2009 |
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Flu Infection Prevention Guidelines
By ELIH @ 11:10 AM :: 1403 Views :: Fall & Winter Health, Flu
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Even if you are unable to get a flu shot this year, you can be your own best defense
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| Thursday, December 17, 2009 |
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Exercise Caution in Cold Weather
By ELIH @ 1:05 PM :: 1382 Views :: Fall & Winter Health, Emergency Medicine
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Regular physical activity does your heart good. But exercising outdoors in cold weather
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| Thursday, December 17, 2009 |
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Balloons for Bones
By ELIH @ 10:11 AM :: 1173 Views :: Orthopaedics, Surgery
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New minimally invasive surgical options are available to treat spinal fractures.
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
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2009 Novel H1N1 Flu—Questions and Answers
By ELIH @ 3:33 PM :: 941 Views :: Flu
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What is 2009 novel H1N1 flu?
The 2009 novel H1N1 flu is a new kind of influenza virus that was seen for the first time in the United States in...
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
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Places Where You Can Get Additional Information :
By ELIH @ 3:33 PM :: 960 Views :: Flu
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Places Where You Can Get Additional Information : www.health.state.ny.us: This has excellent information for patients and a good question and answer section. It has information for health providers as well.
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
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2009 Novel H1N1 Flu—Questions and Answers
By ELIH @ 3:32 PM :: 1034 Views :: Flu
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2009 novel H1N1 will be in the news for many weeks to come. Not all coverage is thorough or accurate, so you should be cautious about using news coverage alone as a dependable source for medical information.
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
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2009 Novel H1N1 Flu—Questions and Answers
By ELIH @ 3:30 PM :: 936 Views :: Flu
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What is 2009 novel H1N1 flu?
The 2009 novel H1N1 flu is a new kind of influenza virus that was seen for the first time in the United States in...
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
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Groups Recommended to Receive the 2009 Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
By ELIH @ 3:24 PM :: 939 Views :: Flu
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Pregnant women because they are at higher risk of complications and can provide protection to newborns and infants who cannot be vaccinated.
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
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What We Are Doing to Prevent Influenza Viruses from Spreading
By ELIH @ 3:21 PM :: 929 Views :: Flu
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We take the health of our patients, our employees, and the community very seriously.
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
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What to Do If You Get Sick
By ELIH @ 3:19 PM :: 943 Views :: Flu
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If you experience any of the following symptoms, stay home, avoid contact with others, and drink plenty of fluids. These are typical symptoms of both the seasonal flu and 2009 novel H1N1 influenza.
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
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Some Things You Can Do to Protect You and Your Family
By ELIH @ 3:16 PM :: 933 Views :: Flu
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The CDC is encouraging people to get all vaccinations as soon as possible. More information on Vaccination.
Take these everyday steps to protect your health:
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
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Some Things You Can Do to Protect You and Your Family
By ELIH @ 3:16 PM :: 893 Views :: Flu
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The CDC is encouraging people to get all vaccinations as soon as possible. More information on Vaccination.
Take these everyday steps to protect your health:
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| Tuesday, November 10, 2009 |
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H1N1 Update
By ELIH @ 3:18 PM :: 974 Views :: Flu
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The 2009 novel H1N1 influenza virus (initially and inaccurately referred to as “swine flu”) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people around the world.
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| Monday, April 27, 2009 |
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HELPING OLDER ADULTS MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS
By ELIH @ 9:45 PM :: 1100 Views :: Seniors
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May is Older Americans Month, a great time to bring attention to the issues that affect older adults and create community-wide opportunities to help o...
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| Thursday, April 02, 2009 |
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Managing Urinary Incontinence
By ELIH @ 6:41 PM :: 2059 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Senior FACTS
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What is urinary incontinence (UI)?
Urinary incontinence (UI) is the loss of urine control, or the inability to hold your urine until you can reach ...
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| Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
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Reduce Your Risk For Stroke
By ELIH @ 11:16 PM :: 2399 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health, Emergency Medicine
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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.
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| Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
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New Treatment for Herniated Disks
By ELIH @ 11:11 PM :: 2443 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Physical Therapy PT
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When your back hurts, everyday activities can become difficult or even unbearable. Sitting, bending or twisting can cause sharp pain, a dull ache, or ...
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| Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
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Heart Attacks- Knowing the Lifesaving Facts
By ELIH @ 11:08 PM :: 2479 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health, Emergency Medicine
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Did you know that Coronary artery disease, which causes heart attacks, is the single leading cause of death in America. Each year, more than 1 million...
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| Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
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Prevention Tips for a Healthy Back
By ELIH @ 11:03 PM :: 2147 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy PT
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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.
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| Wednesday, February 25, 2009 |
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Prevention Tips for a Healthy Back
By ELIH @ 11:54 PM :: 1675 Views :: Men's Health, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy PT
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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...
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| Thursday, September 25, 2008 |
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Breast Health Awareness
By ELIH @ 10:37 PM :: 1691 Views :: Women's Health
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Yearly mammograms and clinical breast exams remain the most effective method for detecting breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stage.
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| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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Stroke: You Know the Warning Signs?
By ELIH @ 1:39 AM :: 1780 Views :: Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health
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What is stroke? A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Without blood and the oxygen it carries, part of the brai...
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| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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Stay in the Game... Sports Injury Prevention for Youth
By ELIH @ 1:37 AM :: 1387 Views :: Physical Therapy PT
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You don’t have to travel far to find a youth sporting event in-progress on any one of the North Fork’s many playing fields. “More children...
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| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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Are You Sun Safe?
By ELIH @ 1:34 AM :: 2105 Views :: Family
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The sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays—specifically UVA and UVB rays—are to blame for sunburn. Never leave the house without applying sunscreen with...
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| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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Quannacut— A Rainbow of Hope
By ELIH @ 1:31 AM :: 4349 Views :: Behavioral Health
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Addiction is a chronic, progressive disease. Though treatable, recurrence rates are high. Widely misunderstood as a weakness or a characte...
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| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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Laparoscopic Surgery: Small Incisions Make a Big Difference
By ELIH @ 1:28 AM :: 1759 Views :: Surgery
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Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that and is often called “pinhole surgery” as this surgical technique involves o...
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| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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Put Your Hands Together to Prevent the Spread of Infection
By ELIH @ 1:27 AM :: 2504 Views :: Community
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Eastern Long Island Hospital has an extremely good record with regard to infection control. With drug-resistant superbugs in the news, it's reas...
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| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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Heart Healthy Advice
By ELIH @ 1:25 AM :: 1539 Views :: Cardiac & Heart Health
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Heart-healthy nutrition, daily physical activity, eliminating tobacco, controlling conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabet...
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| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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Preventing Gastric Disease and Colon Cancer
By ELIH @ 1:23 AM :: 1379 Views :: Seniors
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Gastrointestinal (GI) health focuses on the GI tract – the complex passageway that filters your body’s nutrients. The best prevention of gastric...
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| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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Digital Mammography
By ELIH @ 1:21 AM :: 1107 Views :: Women's Health, Diagnostic Testing
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The latest technology in Early Breast Cancer Detection is digital mammography. Unveiling its newest digital equipment...
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| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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Sadness or Clinical Depression
By ELIH @ 1:17 AM :: 1933 Views :: Behavioral Health
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How can you tell if a bad mood is true depression or a temporary case of the blues? Depression is usually characterized by a sustained worsening of mo...
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| Monday, September 08, 2008 |
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| Monday, September 08, 2008 |
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Stroke: Do You Know the Warning Signs?
By ELIH @ 11:24 PM :: 2112 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Seniors
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Brain damage can begin within minutes, so it is important to know the symptoms of stroke and act fast.
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| Thursday, September 04, 2008 |
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Elder Abuse: Safety Tips
By ELIH @ 12:18 AM :: 1462 Views :: Senior FACTS
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| Thursday, September 04, 2008 |
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| Thursday, September 04, 2008 |
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| Wednesday, September 03, 2008 |
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| Wednesday, September 03, 2008 |
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Crime Prevention
By ELIH @ 11:46 PM :: 1462 Views :: Senior FACTS
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| Wednesday, September 03, 2008 |
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| Wednesday, September 03, 2008 |
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Choosing Hospice Care
By ELIH @ 11:39 PM :: 1720 Views :: Senior FACTS
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| Wednesday, September 03, 2008 |
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Prevent Bone Loss With Early Diagnosis
By @ 12:56 AM :: 1840 Views :: Women's Health
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Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks.
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Heart Benefits with Omega-3 Fatty Acids
By @ 12:48 AM :: 2242 Views :: Seniors, Cardiac & Heart Health
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Even if nutrition is all Greek to you, you should know about omega-3 fatty acids. These healthful fats may have a wide range of health benefits, including protecting your heart against disease.
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Cause For Concern …Heart Disease In Women
By @ 12:44 AM :: 2233 Views :: Women's Health, Cardiac & Heart Health
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Heart disease is the number-one health threat to women of all ages, and the most preventable.
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Skin Cancer Screenings May Save Your Life
By @ 12:36 AM :: 3595 Views :: Women's Health, Men's Health, Community
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Believe it or not, more than one million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. That’s more than all other cancers COMBINED.
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Self-Esteem Matters
By @ 12:33 AM :: 3491 Views :: Community, Behavioral Health
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Low self-esteem is often a common factor among those who suffer from the disease of addiction.
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Plastic Surgery: Needs and Options
By @ 12:31 AM :: 2061 Views :: Women's Health, Surgery
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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.
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Vascular Health & Caroid Artery Disease
By @ 12:21 AM :: 2116 Views :: Cardiac & Heart Health
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You just discovered you need surgery, and your physician is recommending a carotid endartectomy.
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Gynecological Care During Post-childbearing Years
By @ 12:13 AM :: 2164 Views :: Women's Health, Seniors
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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.
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Cataract Surgery in the Blink of an Eye
By @ 12:07 AM :: 2062 Views :: Seniors, Surgery
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Cataract surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis. In the last decade there have been major improvements in surgery techniques.
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Treatment for Urinary Incontinence
By @ 12:02 AM :: 1943 Views :: Men's Health, Seniors
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More than 13 million people in the United States, male and female, young and old, experience urinary incontinence.
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| Tuesday, June 17, 2008 |
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Weekend Warriors Take Heed … Evaluation Of Sprains And Strains
By @ 11:56 PM :: 1645 Views :: Men's Health
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Sport-related injuries are some of the most common reasons people visit the local hospital Emergency Department.
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| Tuesday, June 17, 2008 |
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Knee Replacement Surgery—Especially For Women
By @ 11:51 PM :: 2301 Views :: Women's Health, Surgery
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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.
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| Wednesday, June 04, 2008 |
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Cervical Cancer … More Curable Than Ever
By @ 12:36 PM :: 2090 Views :: Women's Health
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Did you know that cervical cancer is more curable than ever?
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