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• JULY 26, 2012 • LONG ISLANDER LIFE
ommends The Life Center because it has “great people” who are “very helpful.” St. James resident Susan K. likes it because it has “kind, professional, knowledgeable people” and offers “a variety of healthcare services.” And Susan Magliato of Huntington goes there specifically for Denise Maletta because she’s “invested in her patients’ recovery.”
Readers think Huntington Hospital is one of the best around. (Continued from page LI 3)
Barbara Posillico, a mother and daughter team with over 25 years of experience as psychotherapists, the wellness center combines services that include counseling and psychotherapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, nutrition, massage, hypnotherapy, life coaching and divorce mediation. Jane Hellman of Syosset says, “The Life Center provides therapeutic services in an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.” Steven Pinto of Huntington
Station thinks it is the best because “it is one of the most unique and effective health centers on Long Island.” Leslie Schult of Huntington and several others value The Life Center for its “wonderful people.” Syosset resident Julie Hochman goes to The Life Center because “the staff and services at the Life Center are amazing!” Northport’s Barbara D. likes The Life Center because it is a caring, kind, and comfortable practice.” Dix Hills resident Marie Forelli rec-
Laura Folgers thinks Island Better Hearing (1-03 Schwab Road in the Clock Tower Plaza in Melville; 205 E. Main Street in Huntington) is the best because they take pride in helping their patients. As a healthcare professional for more than 25 years, Island Better Hearing makes sure they fit you with the best hearing aid for you. Owner and founder Robert Trentacoste, who also uses hearing aids, attended college to become an optician as well as being a licensed hearing aid dispenser. Robert’s daughter Lori Trentacoste is the current owner. Lori and Island Better Hearing were selected as the Hearing Review’s Best of 2011 Hearing Healthcare Professionals. Jodi Sodowsky thinks Moss Opticians is the best in Huntington because of the great service and selection. Celebrating their 69th year in business, Moss Opticians asserts that the shop still focuses on the same values that made them successful back in the day. Current owner Randi Jaburek has been the proprietor for more than a decade, but her past is intertwined with the family that founded the business. Huntington resident Harriet Miller
likes Huntington Hospital (270 Park Ave., Huntington) because it has “kind, speedy, professional service and wonderful volunteer help.” The hospital is a vital community healthcare resource, from its fully staffed and equipped Emergency Department – the centerpiece of the hospital’s New York State designation as a Level 2 Trauma Center – to its full range of advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities. Its Cardiac Catheterization team in the Mariani Family Cardiology Center can be mobilized at any time to perform life-saving balloon angioplasty and stent placement, and board-certified physicians staff its Clark Gillies Children’s Emergency Care Center. In the Dolan Family Health Center, internists, pediatricians, obstetrician-gynecologists and nurse practitioners take care of the primary health needs of the uninsured and medically indigent. In addition, Huntington’s team of nursing professionals has been recognized for excellence with the prestigious Magnet designation – an honor conferred by the American Nurses Credentialing Committee. Alexis Barr says the Cold Spring Harbor Pharmacy (36 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) is the best because the pharmacists are knowledgeable and caring with great gifts.
Best Clothing Store The men of Huntington often find themselves at J. Ogilvy (261 Main St., (Continued on page LI 5)