Becker’s Names South Nassau Communities Hospital's Dr. Efferen to List of 100 CMOs to Know
The 100 CMOs are indispensable members of hospital and health system leadership teams and have demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement in safety and quality. - March 06, 2013
Breast Cancer Surgeon at South Nassau Communities Hospital Named a Healthcare Hero
Since coming to South Nassau in 2007, Dr. Christine Hodyl has been a staunch advocate of breast cancer awareness initiatives and to promoting breast cancer screening and detection. - February 22, 2013
Wound Care Certification Awarded to South Nassau Communities Hospital
Joint Commission Wound Care Certification is available only to wound care programs in Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospitals. - January 30, 2013
Nursing Vice President at South Nassau Communities Hospital Voted Secretary-Elect of GNYNSONE
Ms. Newcombe is a recipient of numerous honors in the field of nursing, including the Nursing Center of Excellence and Nursing Excellence in Education awards. - January 24, 2013
State Grant Supports South Nassau Communities Hospital Mission to Train Next Generation of Physicians
South Nassau was one of only 17 hospitals to be awarded funding from the program. The funding will be used to expand opportunities for training medical residents and educating medical students in non-hospital-based ambulatory care sites. - January 19, 2013
Home Health Care Program at South Nassau Communities Hospital Ranked Among the Best in the U.S.
The 2012 Home Care Elite listing uses publicly available data from the CMS Home Health Compare and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Cost reports. - January 05, 2013
South Nassau Communities Hospital Launches HELP for Kids in Crisis
The ultimate goal of HELP, said Mrs. Bert, is to prevent teen suicide. According to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center based in Washington, D.C., 15 to 19 year olds hold the highest attempted-suicide hospitalization rates in New York State. - December 15, 2012
Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded Accreditation with Commendation
South Nassau's Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center is the only one on Long Island equipped with the Varian Novalis Tx™, da Vinci® Surgical System and Gamma Knife® Perfexion. - December 09, 2012
Nationwide List of Women Hospital, Healthcare Leaders Includes South Nassau Communities Hospital's Dr. Efferen
Members of the list were selected for their accomplishments in leading healthcare and hospital organizations, including improvement of patient care, development of relationships between providers and facilitation of organizational growth - December 02, 2012
South Nassau's Chief of Ophthalmology Named to Guide to New York’s Top Doctors
In September, Dr. Nauheim was named to the Consumers’ Research Council of America “Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists” for the third consecutive year. - November 25, 2012
Lung Cancer Surgeon at South Nassau Communities Hospital Named Director of Clinical Research
A recipient of the ACS CoC Outstanding Performance Award, Dr. Shahriyour Andaz is board-certified in both thoracic and general surgery and specializes in complex chest cancer procedures and robotic-assisted surgery. - October 24, 2012
Chief Medical Officer at South Nassau Named Clinical Professor of Medicine at Hofstra NSLIJ School of Medicine
South Nassau and Hofstra NSLIJ School of Medicine have an academic affiliation agreement that combines the school’s academic and clinical resources with the hospital's clinical programs and physicians to provide world class medical training. - October 20, 2012
Obstetrics and Gynecology Chair Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Prior to this appointment, Dr. Alan Garely was the Director of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine and here at South Nassau. - October 17, 2012
Emergency Blood Drive to be Held by South Nassau Communities Hospital
Much of today's medical care depends on a steady supply of blood from healthy donors. - October 11, 2012
CEO's 40 Years of Leadership to be Celebrated by South Nassau Communities Hospital
Proceeds from the 2012 Carnation Ball will benefit The Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital. It is a recipient of honors, including the ACS Commission on Cancer’s Outstanding Achievement Award. - September 29, 2012
5K Run/Walk & Multi-Cultural Health Fair at South Nassau Communities Hospital is Healthy Way to Start the Day
This year’s event is highlighted by a first ever US Coast Guard display and demonstration on boating safety as well as the return of live entertainment featuring local and regional singing and dancing groups. - September 22, 2012
US News & World Report Awards High Ranking to South Nassau Communities Hospital
The U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals ranking is one of many honors that South Nassau has received within the past year. - September 22, 2012
Echocardiography Lab at South Nassau Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
Accreditation is granted only to those facilities that are found to be providing quality patient care, in compliance with national standards, through a comprehensive application process including a detailed case study review. - September 21, 2012
South Nassau Communities Hospital Selects New Radiology Services Partner
Radisphere will collaborate with South Nassau’s medical staff to provide timely and accurate diagnoses. Radisphere’s radiologists are board certified, located in the United States and have either academic or fellowship experience. - September 19, 2012
Eye Doctor at South Nassau Communities Hospital Named to Prestigious Guide of Top Ophthalmologists
Consumers’ Research Council of America is an independent research company based in Washington, DC, that evaluates professional services throughout America. - August 19, 2012
Astoria Federal Gift Supports South Nassau Communities Hospital's Perinatal Services for Medically Underserved
Premature birth and low birth weights are serious problems affecting more than half a million infants in U.S. each year. Premature birth is the leading cause of infant death, and babies who survive often face the risk of lifetime health challenges. - August 15, 2012
Golf Outing in Support of South Nassau Communities Hospital's Cancer Program Raises Over $270K
The annual outing raised over $270,000 in support of the programs and services provided by South Nassau’s Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center. - July 28, 2012
Next President, CEO for South Nassau Communities Hospital Named
Mr. Murphy comes to South Nassau from Richmond University Medical Center on Staten Island, where he has served as President and Chief Executive Officer. - July 26, 2012
Vice President of Patient Care Services Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Ms. Newcombe is responsible for leading the clinical and administrative operations for medical surgical care, telemetry, emergency services, behavioral health, maternal child inpatient nursing services, patient relations and nurse education. - July 12, 2012
Auction Raises Over $300,000 in Support of South Nassau's SIBSPlace
SIBSPlace is celebrating its 12th year of free service to families throughout Nassau County. Donna and Mark Baron of Hewlett (NY) were the auction’s guests of honor. - July 11, 2012
Deloitte & Touche Northeast Region COO Elected Chair of South Nassau's Board of Directors
Mr. Fennessy has more than 40 years’ experience in the public accounting profession, most of which is with Deloitte, and specializes in healthcare finance and planning. - July 05, 2012
Donate Blood at South Nassau Communities Hospital's Emergency Blood Drive
If only one more percent of all Americans would give blood, blood shortages would disappear for the foreseeable future. - June 29, 2012
South Nassau Communities Hospital Surgeons Use da Vinci Robot to Perform Life-Saving Esophagus Cancer Surgery
A team of surgical, radiation, interventional and medical cancer physicians at South Nassau Communities Hospital led by Rajiv Datta, MD, FACS, and Shahriyour Andaz, MD, FACS, collaborated on the operation. - June 27, 2012
Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Award Presented to South Nassau Communities Hospital
The award recognizes South Nassau’s commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines. - June 20, 2012
Women's Imaging Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
Studies on the breast ultrasound technique showed that it is effective at detecting the difference between benign and cancerous tumors, and researchers recommend it as a "tool of choice" for evaluating palpable lumps in women under 40. - June 06, 2012
Physician Alignment Vice President Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Mr. Yedvab is responsible for enhancing relationships with existing physicians and other providers, growing new physician relationships and assisting in the development and implementation of innovative programs, strategies and partnerships. - May 31, 2012
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Vice President of Finance
Mr. Balko, who has served as South Nassau’s assistant vice president of finance since 2008, succeeds Mr. Mark Bogen, who has been promoted to senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer. - May 16, 2012
Dr. Datta of South Nassau Communities Hospital Named a Castle Connolly “Top Doctor” in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Under Dr. Datta’s leadership, the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center has evolved into one of the Northeast corridor’s premiere providers of compassionate advanced cancer care. - May 12, 2012
Joint Replacement Program at South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded Gold Seal of Approval
South Nassau provides the continuum of orthopedic care through its Center for Advanced Orthopedics (CAO), which includes the Long Island Joint Replacement Institute and South Nassau Shoulder Center. - May 09, 2012
Castle Connolly Neurosurgeon Named Director of Neurosurgery at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Dr. Onesti is a board certified neurosurgeon, specializing in spine surgery, and is a Castle Connolly top doctor. - May 05, 2012
Becker’s Prestigious List of 100 Best Healthcare Providers to Work for Includes South Nassau Communities Hospital
South Nassau was selected for its robust benefits, wellness initiatives, professional development opportunities, atmosphere of employee unity and satisfaction, and employee recognition programs and events. - May 03, 2012
New Gamma Knife at South Nassau Communities Hospital Perfects Treatment of Brain Tumors, Malformations
The Gamma Knife Perfexion system is the latest advancement in noninvasive radiosurgery treatment of tumors and abnormalities in the brain. South Nassau Communities Hospital is the first on Long Island to offer the Gamma Knife Perfexion. - April 28, 2012
Community Service Award Presented to South Nassau Communities Hospital's CEO
Mr. Quagliata was presented the award in recognition of his long-term dedication and commitment to ensuring that residents of the South Shore have convenient access to high quality, compassionate health care services through South Nassau. - April 25, 2012
Breast Cancer Walk to Benefit South Nassau Communities Hospital's Breast Health Services
LI2DAY has donated a total of $115,500 to South Nassau in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up treatment program for underserved and minority patients. - April 21, 2012
Free Head, Neck Cancer Screening at South Nassau Communities Hospital
The Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital will hold a Free Head and Neck Cancer Screening Day Friday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the hospital’s Conference Room A & B. - April 18, 2012
Chefs Raise More Than $140,000 in Support of South Nassau Communities Hospital's Cancer Program
The 19th Annual Evening of Good Taste raised more than $140,000 to benefit the programs and services of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital. - April 12, 2012
Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Director Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Dr. Cruz treats patients with sports injuries and neuromusculoskeletal disorders (including low back pain, degenerative joint disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, amputation patients) and performs EMG and nerve conduction tests. - April 12, 2012
South Nassau Communities Hospital Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
As senior vice president and CFO, Mr. Bogen will be responsible for the overall financial management of South Nassau and will manage the Hospital’s financial reporting and related internal controls. - April 05, 2012
South Nassau Communities Hospital Chief Medical Officer Named to Best Doctors Data Base
The Best Doctors in America database contains the names and professional profiles of approximately 45,000 of the best doctors in the U.S. Only those who earn the consensus support of their peers are included. - February 29, 2012
South Nassau Communities Hospital Among First to Implant World’s Smallest, Thinnest ICD to Prevent Heart Failure
The new device includes options to promote appropriate therapy, reduce right ventricular pacing, and improve patient management. Additionally, the device streamlines the implant procedure with the new standard defibrillation connection system. - February 16, 2012
South Nassau Communities Hospital Establishes Medical Education Affiliation Agreement
Under the agreement, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ medical students will be offered clinical assignments and training opportunities with South Nassau’s community and hospital-based physicians encompassing ambulatory, in-patient and emergency services. - February 09, 2012
South Nassau Communities Hospital Recognized for Quality, Patient Safety Initiatives
South Nassau’s initiatives were among just 10 that were awarded special recognition and scored in the top tenth percentile of the HANYS 2011 Pinnacle Award for Quality and Patient Safety program. - February 05, 2012
South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Surgeon Honored by Indian Physicians Association
Dr. Rajiv Datta, chair of the dept. of surgery and medical director of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital, was cited by the AAPIQLI for his leadership, accomplishments and excellence as a cancer surgeon. - January 15, 2012
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives Business Media's Inaugural Hospital Award
Previously, South Nassau was named to the Becker's Hospital Review 2011 lists of the "100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” in the United States and 60 Hospitals with Great Orthopedics. - January 13, 2012
South Nassau Communities Hospital is One of Just 167 Hospital’s in US to Earn Gold Performance Award for Cardiac Care
To earn the award, South Nassau needed to adhere to the treatment guidelines in ACTION Registry–GWTG for 12 consecutive quarters (three years) and meet a performance standard of at least 85% for specific performance measures. - December 07, 2011