Healthy Living is a monthly special section published in all 18 Anton Community Newspapers focusing on a wide range of health topics and highlighting the extensive health services available in our area. A sampling of current stories appears here.
Start of Construction of New Emergency Department at NUMC
Several county and state officials joined Arthur A. Gianelli, president/CEO of the NuHealth System, at the announcement on the start of construction for the new emergency department at the Nassau University Medical Center. This construction is of major importance to the residents of Nassau County who deserved enhanced state-of-the-art emergency medical services, in an efficient, code compliant and attractive environment. Left to right: State Senator Kemp Hannon; Neil Heyman, Gilbane Building Company senior project executive; Nassau County Legislator Norma Gonsalves; Martin Payson, chair NuHealth board of directors (at podium); James Castellane, president NS Buildings and Construction Trades Council; Steven Fisher, chair of Plaza Construction; Arthur A. Gianelli.
What Do Heavy Rains Have in Common With Glaucoma?
Every winter across the US, heavy rains bring thoughts of flooding, backed up drainage systems and overflowing streets. When the drains and city sewers get clogged, the overflow of winter rains can bring a once bustling community to a grinding halt. Like the back up caused by winter’s inevitable down pour, poor drainage of a person’s eye can lead to high eye pressure which is a cause of glaucoma. It’s also known as the “sneak thief of sight.” The vision loss can be devastating and drastically change the life of a once active adult. In fact, nearly three million people have glaucoma, but half do not realize it because there are often no warning symptoms.
Cornea Transplant Program to Expand
Lions Clubs International Foundation
Awards Money to Help Relocate Local Eye Bank
More advanced eye surgery techniques and tools will soon be available at the Lions Eye Bank for Long Island at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH), thanks to a grant from the Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF). The grant matches the $75,000 that has already been raised by local Lions Clubs, providing a total of $150,000 towards the purchase of new equipment for high-tech cornea transplant surgeries.Page 1 of 5
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