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Northwell Health Announces 2021 Side By Side
Honoring military, health care heroes this Memorial Day weekend
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s part of the kick off to National Nurses Week, which brought together health care workers at Lenox Health Greenwich Village to thank the NYC community for their continued support over the past year, Northwell Health announced the return of Side By Side: A Celebration of Service in honor of military and health care heroes. Northwell Health has announced that the celebratory event taking place over Memorial Day weekend will feature a television special, produced in partnership with Al Roker Entertainment, airing Thursday, May 27 at 7 p.m. on NBC4 New York, prior to a livestream benefit concert with superstars Katy Perry, Ne-Yo, Gavin DeGraw and a special performance by Northwell’s Nurse Choir,
personality Al Roker. “I am thrilled to continue the celebration, especially as America emerges from the global pandemic and notably during this 20th year anniversary of the September 11th anniversary. This year feels much different—more celebratory but no less important in realizing that true heroes don’t wear capes, but uniforms of service. We tip Michael Dowling speaks in our hats to the first respondfront of crowd at 2019 Side by ers, healthcare workers, and Side: A Celebration of Service. veterans that put their lives on the line for all of us.” with Alfonso Ribeiro as host, Northwell Health, New on Monday, May 31, at 7 York’s largest health care p.m. via Northwell Health’s provider and private employer, YouTube channel (https:// first launched Side By Side: www.youtube.com/c/ A Celebration of Service over NorthwellHealth1). Memorial Day weekend 2019 “We were honored to proin honor of those who have duce last year’s Side By Side died serving our country, our television special during the veterans and active military. onset of the coronavirus,” said The two-part celebration Executive Producer and NBC featured free daytime
performances by Boyz II Men, Gavin DeGraw, The U.S. Navy Band and more, along with extraordinary storytelling by veterans. Later that evening, Northwell provided free tickets to hundreds of service members and their families for a special performance by Imagine Dragons. In 2020, Side By Side: A Celebration of Service recognized those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic with a Memorial Day television special and a #HealthcareHeroes Concert series that brought back Gavin DeGraw along with performances by Questlove and Meghan Trainor. Since 2006, Northwell has been serving and supporting active-duty personnel, veterans and their families as a proud, military-friendly employer and provider of both medical care and behavioral
health treatment for those struggling with PTSD, while also recruiting and assisting newly returned veterans trying to find a job and acclimate back into civilian life. Northwell hires hundreds of veterans a year, and over the past decade has also awarded about $2 million to employees who were mobilized and deployed overseas—funds that represent the difference between their military pay and the regular salaries they would have earned at their Northwell jobs. In recognition of its efforts, Northwell is ranked as the nation’s seventh top nonprofit employer by the veterans advocacy group “Military Friendly.” Visit SideBySideNYC.com for more on Side By Side: A Celebration of Service. —Submitted by Northwell Health
The Surprising Connection Between Hearing Health And COVID-19 BY DIANE NENS
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While COVID-19 most frequently affects the lungs, other parts of the body may also be impacted, such as a loss of taste and smell. For a smaller number of people, instances of hearing loss are emerging, according to the International Journal of Audiology. Some people with hearing loss may be opting to delay treatment, in part due to COVID-19 exposure concerns with in-person medical appointments for testing and care. While hearing aid sales reached nearly 3.5 million in 2020, that represents a significant decline compared to the previous year, which may be attributed to the fact that the average person with hearing loss waits seven years before seeking treatment.
Diane Nens Hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition among older Americans, affecting more than 48 million people. Hearing loss may become even more widespread, in part because of an aging population and the frequent use of earbud headphones, which can contribute to noise-induced hearing loss. Prevention Our ability to hear declines
naturally as we age, especially among people over 65. But exposure to loud sounds—both one-time and cumulatively—can contribute to noise-induced hearing loss. To help reduce your risk, consider limiting exposure to loud sounds and the use of earbud headphones, especially when listening to music or movies on a mobile device. Consider over-the-ear headphones— especially models with noise-canceling properties—as those are generally considered a better option than earbuds. When using earbuds, follow the “60/60 rule”: listen for no more than 60 minutes at a time and at no more than 60 percent of the player’s maximum volume. Signs of Hearing Loss For some people in the early stages of hearing loss, there is an expectation—and hope— the problem will resolve itself
or improve eventually. The reality is hearing loss tends to gradually worsen over time without treatment. Unlike a broken bone or other physical injury, hearing follicles don’t regrow or repair themselves. Once someone has hearing loss, the most effective treatment is usually hearing aids. Common signs of hearing loss include turning up the volume on the TV or radio to levels that others find too loud, having trouble hearing people on the phone, and difficulty following conversations in noisy environments. Evaluate Testing Options Online hearing screeners can help people identify potential signs of hearing loss and start the process for accessing care. Meanwhile, some physicians are starting to offer hearing testing.
Avoiding Treatment While some people may think diminished hearing is merely a nuisance or a sign of aging, it can have a significant impact on people’s overall health and well-being. For instance, people with hearing loss are 32 percent more likely to be hospitalized and have a 300 percent greater risk of falling, according to the Better Hearing Institute. For people in the workforce with hearing loss, the condition reduces household income by an average of $12,000 per year; the use of hearing aids can mitigate up to 50 percent of that loss. By considering these tips, people may be able to maintain or improve their hearing health and contribute to their overall well-being. —Diane Nens is an audiologist and senior clinical director with UnitedHealthcare Hearing.
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Elizabeth Zubko Joins Life’s WORC As Chief Financial Officer
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ife’s WORC is dedicated to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism through its residential, community and trust services, announced that Elizabeth D. Zubko, CPA, has been appointed chief financial officer. Zubko brings more than 35 years of experience in accounting and executive-level financial management. Her expertise and financial leadership spans over key disciplines including, strategic oversight and planning, internal controls, regulatory compliance, human resources and operations. “We are proud to have attracted such a high caliber professional as Elizabeth to the vital role of chief financial officer,” said Life’s WORC CEO Janet Koch. “Over the course of her career, she has demonstrated initiative, foresight
Elizabeth Zubko and the ability to effectively support executive-level decision-making across diverse areas of operations.” Zubko was last employed with The Beacon Group/ Beacon Therapy Services (Roslyn) where she served as vice president of operations and chief financial officer. During her six-year tenure, she supported the president in strategic oversight,
assuming a lead role in the CEO’s absence, provided financial statements and data, focused on maximizing growth and profitability, and built strategic client relationships resulting in new business and increased cash flows. Her role also encompassed various human resource and compliance functions. From 2001 to 2014, Zubko was employed by North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System (Great Neck). While there, she rose through
the ranks from assistant director/site controller at Glen Cove Hospital, and associate executive director of finance/CFO with Franklin Hospital (Valley Stream) and finally to deputy executive director and CFO at Franklin Hospital (Valley Stream). Her contributions were many and included restructuring operations for greater productivity and cost control; providing strategic oversight of patient access services, health information management, materials and
nutrition services, among other areas; leading revenue cycle related compliance; providing financial strategic and financial leadership resulting in successful union negotiations; driving emergency management; and collaborating with cross-functional team to facilitate successful information technology conversions and system upgrades. Zubko, a certified public accountant, has also served as manager-auditing and consulting with BDO Seidman (Mitchel Field) and senior accountant-audit with Deloitte & Touche (Jericho). She holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting and a Masters Degree in business administration from Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus. Zubko resides in Oyster Bay. —Submitted by WORC
UNRUPTURED BRAIN ANEURYSMS: What You Wanted To Know CURABLE? ALMOST ALL ARE.
Unruptured Brain Aneurysm
With specialized catheters and implants brain aneurysms can be plugged up and silenced. For some, surgery is a good option. Pregnancy in women with brain aneurysms is a challenge and requires specialized care.
WHAT IS IT? WEAKENED VESSEL WALL.
IF UNTREATED? MONITORING IS KEY.
A weakened spot on the arterial wall allows an aneurysm to form and to grow. On imaging, a bulge can be seen on a brain artery (image).
More and more brain aneurysms are found incidentally because of the increasing number of brain imaging performed in the US. In most cases, the risk of the treatment procedure is unfavorable compared to the risk of future events with careful monitoring and medical management of risk factors.
DEADLY? - ONLY WHEN THEY RUPTURE. Brain aneurysms may cause symptoms when they grow. However, it is when they burst when it becomes life-threatening.
SOME FACTS. Approximately 3% of the US population have a brain aneurysm. Most of the time, there is a single brain aneurysm. When the vessel wall is intact, it is called unruptured. When the aneurysm bursts or ruptures, it will cause a brain bleed, so-called subarachnoid hemorrhage or SAH.
THE CAUSE? Inflammation, genetic factors, smoking, illicit drug and alcohol abuse, and untreated hypertension are known risk factors. More women have brain aneurysms.
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Avoid Running Into Trouble Foot Pain, Swelling Could Signal Stress Fracture
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ow that spring has arrived, we’ll be spending more time outdoors. Many people will return to walking or running for exercise or playing outdoor sports after being cooped up at home over the winter. It’s the time of year doctors tend to see an increase in overuse injuries, which occur from repetitive stress on a muscle, bone or joint over time. People often develop this type of injury after ramping up a sport or athletic activity too quickly. One of the most common overuse injuries is a stress fracture, and the foot is particularly vulnerable, according to Mark Drakos, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle injuries at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City and medical director of HSS Long Island in Uniondale. Repeated impact on a bone that is starting to weaken from overdoing it can eventually lead to a small break or crack. A stress fracture does not cause the bone to shift position. “When people think of bones, they think they’re hard like metal, but the bones in the foot are more like tree branches,” said Drakos, who is an assistant team orthopedist for the New York Knicks. “They can bend a little bit, and if you bend them enough times, they can crack; the foot is one of the most common locations to sustain a stress fracture because we are constantly on our feet.” The foot is an anatomical marvel, with 26 small bones, 33 joints and a network of more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments that work together to support our body weight, provide stability, and allow movement. Our feet are designed to absorb a tremendous amount of force with every step we take. Stress fractures are often seen in runners, in athletic people who participate in high-impact repetitive sports and in older people who have weakened
discomfort. The main treatment for a stress fracture is rest. For pain that comes on suddenly, people can try using ice and elevating their foot to see if the pain improves. If it doesn’t get better after a few hours or people start experiencing pain on days they’re not working out, the experts recommend seeing a doctor. A stress fracture is diagnosed based on a discussion with one’s doctor about recent activities, any possible injury and where the pain is felt. The physician will examine the foot and order X-rays. Sometimes a CT scan or MRI is also prescribed to make the Dr. Mark Drakos diagnosis. Surgery is rarely needed for bones, Drakos said. Individuals a stress fracture, according to who don’t rest adequately in between workouts or keep playing Drakos. “As a general rule, many a sport despite exhaustion are at fractures of the foot can be treated increased risk, as are people who without surgery by wearing take steroids. protective shoe wear: either an David Wang, MD, a primary orthopedic boot or a hard-soled sports medicine physician at shoe,” said Drakos. “People can HSS Paramus in New Jersey, saw generally put weight their foot an increase in stress fractures in when wearing the protective people who were inactive during the pandemic lockdown and then footwear.” Most stress fractures heal in four to six weeks. resumed an activity too quickly. Drakos said lifestyle choices and “The challenge is that when good habits can lower the risk of you’ve been inactive for so long, developing a stress fracture, not the body gets weaker and cannot only in the foot, but in other bones handle an activity at the previous as well. He said people should intensity,” he Wang explained. “We still want people to be active, support their bone health with and the cliché I always use is ‘slow adequate consumption of calcium and vitamin D. He has seen many and steady wins the race.’ The patients who were found to be key is to gradually build up your deficient in vitamin D, which can activity to make sure your body also affect healing. can handle the load. If you’ve Drakos also stressed the impornever run before and want to start tance of wearing supportive shoes. running, for example, start with “Flimsy footwear such as flip walking first, then jogging and flops or ballet slippers do not then gradually start running.” provide adequate support,” he The main symptom of a stress said. “We take more than a million fracture is pain, which generally occurs in the spot where the bone steps a year. So, if you take 5,000 to 10,000 steps a day in shoes that is broken, according to Drakos. aren’t giving you a lot of support, People may also experience it’s that much extra stress on your swelling and bruising. Anyone feet with every step you take.” who may have suffered a stress —Submitted by fracture is advised to immediately Hospital for Special Surgery stop any activity that is causing the
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Autism Club Offers Education, Social Opportunity
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utism Communities, a private, nonprofit organization, whose mission is to provide housing solutions for adults with autism in independent, safe and inclusive living environment, has created a new resource for individuals with autism and their families. Club AC offers monthly social and educational events for adults with autism and their families. Among the educational topics which have been or will be covered are home technologies for individuals with autism, emergency preparedness, vocational skills and resources, guardianship, ABLE accounts and person-centered housing plans. Recreational activities include bingo games, drive-in movies, painting and dance classes. “The feedback we have been receiving for Club
A new resource for Long Islanders impacted by autism. AC has been great for all participants,” said Autism Communities Chairman Paul Pedretti, a father of a daughter with autism, “For individuals with autism, there
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Currently, virtual formats are being used, but still delivering tremendous value to Club AC members and guests. “We are getting an excellent response to our educational programs which are centered on real issues and concerns,” said Pedretti. “For these programs, we are securing experienced professionals who can provide valuable information and ultimately, peace of mind.” Joining Club AC is very affordable. There is an annual fee of $100 which gives members full access to all of the club’s monthly social and educational events. For those who want to explore joining, participation in a single event is $10. Visit www.autismcommunities.org to learn more and to find an upcoming program. —Submitted by Autism Communities
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Drugs Program Has Disposed Tons Of Unused Drugs
ing Kullen launched their pharmaceutical take-back program in November of 2014 and collected over one ton of unused drugs within the first year. In 2016, the program was expanded to include narcotics and King Kullen became the first supermarket pharmacy on Long Island to be a certified narcotics collector by the Federal DEA. “The King Kullen program continues to prove the public will stop flushing drugs when convenient, free pharmaceutical take-back programs are available,” said Adrienne Esposito, executive director for Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE). “Since the launch of this program over six years ago, more Long Islanders are opting for safe disposal options and there is no sign of the King Kullen’s program slowing down.”
The program has continued to grow at unprecedented rates, with 16,700+ pounds (more than eight tons) of unused medication collected and safely disposed of to date. The program is free to the public and take-back boxes are located in all 10 King Kullen pharmacies on Long Island. “Thanks to this program, over eight tons of unused drugs, which could have ended up contaminating our sole-source aquifer, bays, or estuaries, were instead disposed of safely,” said Esposito. “CCE salutes King Kullen for their continued leadership in the fight against pharmaceutical pollution on Long Island, and thanks the public for choosing not to flush unwanted medications.” Visit www.citizenscampaign. org to learn more. —Submitted by Citizens Campaign for the Environment
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and certified professionals provide their specialized training and experience to assist military service members and their families with equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning. Pal-O-Mine offers programs to active-duty service members and veterans. In addition to PalO-Mine’s program, the Smithtown Elks Lodge 2036 supports the rehabilitation of service men and women with adaptive sports programs and therapy kits. Visit:www.pal-o-mine.org to learn more. —Submitted by Pal-O-Mine
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Can New York Reach Target Hepatitis Elimination Goals? The World Health Organization has established the goal of the elimination of hepatitis C infection by 2030. The elimination targets are to diagnose 90 percent of people with hepatitis C, treat 80 percent of those diagnosed and eligible for treatment, reduce new hepatitis C infections by 90 percent and reduce liver-related mortality by 65 percent. The question that every country must ask itself is “what does it take to reach these goals?” Hepatitis C elimination requires the political will and support of a nation’s leaders, social pressure from affected communities, harm reduction measures to reduce new infections, minimal cost testing and easy access treatment with simple management, inadequate linkage to care and the lack of treaters. The hepatitis C disease burden in the United States
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is estimated to be about 2.4 million people, even though millions of people have already been treated and cured. Since 2009, there has been a 300 percent increase in hepatitis C incidence, a 71 percent increase in the rate of acute hepatitis cases with the highest incidence in ages 20-39 and a bimodal distribution of
reported cases, with peaks in age ranges 25-35 and 55-65. The U.S. has the third highest number of hepatitis C related deaths after China and India. The current treatments for hepatitis C infection cure 94-99 percent of all first-time people being treated and salvage therapy cures 99 percent of the 1-6 percent of patients who fail initial treatments. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services laid out a roadmap for the elimination of hepatitis C that contained five main goals. These goals are to: prevent new viral hepatitis infections, improve viral hepatitis related outcomes in people with hepatitis C, reduce viral hepatitis related disparities and health inequalities, improve viral hepatitis surveillance and data usage and achieve integrated, coordinated efforts that address the hepatitis C epidemics among
partners and stakeholders. While this federal document is a first step from a policy standpoint, no cabinet level leaders or above have endorsed it, it does not set any specifics on how to meet these goals and it has no dollars behind it so there is no implementation plan. States do not have to follow this roadmap so we are left with each of the 50 states making their own rules regarding hepatitis C treatments. All 50 states are rated regarding their hepatitis C access to therapy. New York is one of the few states to achieve an A plus rating. The state developed a Viral Hepatitis Strategic Plan in 2005 and has revised it every five years. Unlike the federal plan, money was put behind it to get things done. In 2014, New York enacted the first law for mandatory hepatitis C testing, in 2017 the governor established a
hepatitis C elimination task force and the New York State Department of Health published guidelines to expand hepatitis C treaters. New York eliminated all fibrosis, sobriety and prescriber restrictions and most recently, removed the need for prior authorization to make access to therapy easier. Even with all these processes in place, New York is not on target to meet the WHO hepatitis C elimination goals by 2030, but it is on target to meet these goals by 2035. New York could meet these goals earlier than 2035 if policies were put in place to prevent new infections which remain on the rise in our area. David Bernstein, MD, FAASLD, FACG, AGAF, FACP, is the vice chair of medicine for clinical trials and chief of hepatology at the Sandra Atlas Bass Center for Liver Diseases.
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orthwell Health has appointed Maxine Carrington as senior vice president and chief human resources officer to lead the people strategy and support the needs of the 75,000-member organization, the state’s largest health system and private employer. Carrington has served the health system since 2008 and succeeds Joe Moscola, PA, whose new role as executive vice president of enterprise management carries wide and strategic organizational reach. Carrington, who was elevated from her previous duties as deputy chief human resources officer, will continue to report to Moscola. As deputy chief human resources officer, Carrington was responsible for the design and implementation of Northwell strategic initiatives related to employee experience, career and performance development, change management, workforce diversity and inclusion, corporate social responsibility and compensation. Carrington began her Northwell career as a labor relations manager followed by
executive leadership roles at Zucker Hillside Hospital in Queens and Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. Moscola’s expanded leadership role encompasses several critical functions that drive the organization, including human resources, information technology, facilities and construction, real estate and shared services administration. He will also lead strategic business initiatives that drive new revenue streams for Northwell, including subsidiaries FlexStaff and Northwell Direct. As chief human resources officer, Moscola drove the creation and successful launch of Northwell’s employee promise, refreshed values and the Northwell Career Experience, which helps team members learn, grow and thrive in the organization. He also led the human resources team’s highly effective pandemic response, which focused on the workforce needs of the organization as well as the emotional, psychological and physical well-being of staff. —Submitted by Northwell Health
Northwell Direct Announces New Chief Operating Officer In an important addition to its executive team, Northwell Direct announced that Jillian Jweinat has joined the direct-to-employer health services Jillian Jweinat company as vice president and chief operating officer. She comes to Northwell Direct from Aetna, a CVS Health Company, where she served as chief strategy and business planning officer within its local-markets organization. Jweinat will guide operations and service delivery across all Northwell Direct’s lines of business. These include at-work solutions, such as COVID-19
testing, occupational health and safety services and wellness and behavioral health programs; network solutions, through which self-insured employers can offer their employees health care benefits and lease a high-performing network of nearly 20,000 providers; and health and safety advisory services, including clinical consulting. “Jillian has a remarkable track record of accomplishment,” said Nick Stefanizzi, CEO of Northwell Direct. “Her powerful combination of leadership skills and experience will help Northwell Direct build on its very successful first year and help position the company for scale and sustainability as our growth continues to accelerate.” —Submitted by Northwell Health
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LETTERS EVA JONES: NURSE HERO My amazing sister, Eva Jones, RN, is the exemplary model of a nurse who is compassionate, caring and expertly skilled. With 35 years of dialysis experience, Eva offers the ultimate level of competence, bringing heart and kindness to ensure her patients’ smoothest and most comfortable sessions three times per week. They feel her love and confidence and are glad Eva’s in charge. She contacted CBS news to facilitate priority vaccination
status for dialysis patients and workers, which was a forgotten sector. Patients shower her with gifts to show their appreciation. Through pandemic, Eva worked in a COVID-only outpatient dialysis clinic every day, sometimes up to 105 hours in a two-week period, perpetually short staffed because other staff called out, opening the clinic at 4 a.m. and leaving at 10 or 11 p.m. Think about that. When a situation
lands in your lap and you step up to the plate to do what is necessary, that’s an extraordinary person with a conscience. No drum rolls or bugles; just one angel reporting to duty and serving from her abundance. And if you do the same, thank you. You are not alone. Thank God for nurse angels like Eva Jones. May God bless all you wonderful nurses. —Maxine Cappel Mayreis, DC, DACS
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SUPPORT ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT ACT I am writing to thank Congressman Tom Suozzi for agreeing to support the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act. Most people don’t know that more than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for the more than six million Americans who are living with Alzheimer’s. As a
former caregiver for my mother, I understand firsthand the impact this disease has on families. My father and I cared for my mother for more than 20 years, watching her literally lose her ability to think or function. During that time, we were often at our wits end trying to find the
resources we needed to manage my mother’s care. If the bipartisan Caregiver Act is signed into law, it would provide grants to expand training and support services for caregivers, helping family members like me and my father navigate the often confusing, frustrating and exhausting world of
dementia care. Not only has Congressman Suozzi shown sensitivity to the needs of caregivers, he also has consistently supported appropriations for research devoted to finding a treatment for Alzheimer’s, most recently the proposed $289 million increase for research at
the National of Health for FY2022. Many thanks to him as well as Cindy Rogers and Steven Peterson of his office for always responding to our calls for help. —Kathy Distler, Jericho resident and Alzheimer’s Association Ambassador to Congressman Suozzi
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