Help For The Brain

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Help For The Brain

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held recently to announce the opening of a new Brain Injury Unit at Glen Cove Hospital, a $4 million inpatient facility. It is the only New York State-designated adult brain injury rehabilitation center in Nassau County.

Susan Kwiatek, RN, executive director of Glen Cove Hospital, and Zachary Young, a former patient of the hospital’s rehabilitation program, cut the ribbon to commemorate the opening of Glen Cove’s new Brain Injury Unit. Joining them for left to right, are: Gene Tangney, senior vice president and regional executive director, North Shore-LIJ; Raj Narayan, MD, chair, neurosurgery, North Shore-LIJ; Adam B. Stein, chair, physical medicine and rehabilitation, North Shore-LIJ; and Ronald Kanner, MD, chair of neurology, North Shore-LIJ.

At the Feb 22 ceremony, former brain injury patient Zachary Young returned to thank the staff for aiding in his recovery.

“I feel like I got a second chance,” said Young, 23, a recent graduate from SUNY Binghamton and Plainview resident.

In Dec. 2011, Young collapsed on the ice while playing hockey, suffering from cardiac arrest. Home from school on winter break, he was lucky to have two friends present who were able to assist him, a police officer and a nurse. They used an AED to shock his heart, and he was hospitalized twice and had a defibrillator implanted before entering rehab at Glen Cove Hospital in January of last year. He had suffered a brain injury as a result of lack of oxygen to his brain after the cardiac arrest. Upon entering, he had cognitive issues including memory loss, difficulty writing and physical issues including trouble walking. He spent three weeks in rehab, and graduated college in Dec. 2012. He has been accepted to several law schools, and will soon decide where to attend school in September.

“Although I have slight physical limitations, my life has gotten better…I have more conviction in my studying and my family has gotten closer,” said Young.

Glen Cove Hospital is part of the North Shore-LIJ system, so the doctors in the BIU will work with neuro and trauma surgeons at North Shore University Hospital and LIJ to ensure patients get the best possible care.

News

Young Artists

Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

The students at St. Paul the Apostle Preschool in Brookville displayed their masterpieces at the ninth annual Preschool Art Show and Auction Fundraiser. Each child created three pieces of artwork based on famous art by Monet, O’Keeffe, Haring, Pollock and more. The Parish hall was transformed into an art gallery and the proud students eagerly lead their parents and special guests through the display. Guests sipped punch and sampled appetizers and desserts while reflecting upon the school year and enjoying good company. St. Paul the Apostle Preschool is located on Route 107 in Brookville. For information about its preschool programs call 935-4127.

Substitute Principal Hired In Glen Cove

Saturday, 18 May 2013 00:00

An emergency addendum to hire a temporary substitute principal at Glen Cove High School was included on the agenda at last week’s board of education meeting.

Effective May 7, Roseann Cirnigliaro has taken over for Dr. Joseph Hinton, who will be out, due to illness, for the remainder of the school year. The board voted 7-0 to accept the recommendation to hire her for the position through June.

Sports

Mayor’s Trophy Team Tryouts

Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

Rob Kormoski Junior Baseball & Softball League of Glen Cove will hold Glen Cove Mayor’s Trophy Team tryouts for the 2013 season on Sunday, May 19 at Campanella field. Eligible birth dates follow.

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