(West Islip, NY) – Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center has developed a hospital-wide protocol, “Quiet Time”, to better promote healing. Research has shown that a therapeutic environment requires both physical surroundings that are conducive to rest and an organizational culture that supports patients and families amid the stresses imposed by illness and hospitalization. By providing [...]
(Bethpage, NY) – Sustainable Long Island announced today the appointment of Amy Engel as its new Executive Director; responsible for overseeing and managing the organization’s staff and day-to-day operations, including programs, finance, public relations, and fundraising. Engel, whose appointment is effective immediately, is the third full-time Executive Director in Sustainable Long Island’s history. “Amy has [...]
Long Island’s Largest Credit Union Sees Increase Across All Product Categories During the Month of October and the First Week of November – Leading up to Bank Transfer Day (Bethpage, NY) – Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Long Island’s largest credit union, reports an increase across all product categories following its Bank Transfer Day outreach efforts. [...]
Health Insurer Filings are now on the Department of Financial Services Website Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) announces that consumers will now be able to check out detailed information regarding rate hike requests by health insurance companies in New York, on a new Department of Financial Services website (http://www.dfs.ny.gov/insurance/health/prior_app/prior_app.htm). “Under a law passed in 2010, known [...]
(Cedahurst, NY) — Women out of work and seeking employment need to look and feel their best for job interviews. Often they cannot afford new clothes or expensive hair-styling. To help rejuvenate their image and boost self-esteem, over 50 fortunate women were treated to a day of massage, make-up, hair styling and manicures services as [...]
SCHUMER: TEN YEARS LATER, VICTIMS DESERVE THE JUSTICE THEY ARE OWED JASTA bill commended for its goals and bipartisan introduction (Washington, D.C.) – Hailing it as a victory for justice and accountability, the 9/11 Families praised the introduction of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) today. JASTA was introduced by Senator Charles E. [...]
(Riverhead, NY) –– East End Arts is pleased to announce an upcoming art exhibit at Riverhead Town Hall, featuring pastel paintings by Manhattan artist and East End Arts member Eileen Serwer. Noted for her lush landscapes and romantic pastel paintings of fields of flowers, she is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America [...]
LICADD proud to once again participate in “Champions for Charity” Holiday shopping is in full swing and with charitable dollars at a premium, the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (LICADD) is pleased to be participating once again in the Champions for Charity holiday shopping benefit taking place from Thursday, December 1 [...]
(West Islip, NY) – With 1 in every 110 children diagnosed with autism, the need for effective treatment plans is tremendous. Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center’s Center for Pediatric Specialty Care is a centralized resource that coordinates the multidisciplinary needs of this growing population. The various areas of expertise include cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, endocrinology, hematology, [...]
Senator Hannon Announces His “Get Your Career Gear In Order” Discussion November 30th Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) announces that his 2011 Get Your Career Gear In Order panel discussion will take place on November 30, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, at W. Tresper Clarke High School (740 Edgewood Drive, Westbury). “We’ll be having a panel [...]
