PSA: Regular Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life

March is colorectal cancer awareness month, and Northwell Health wants to educate people about the importance of screening and preventing this disease from spreading. This year it is especially important not to skip screenings because of Covid-19. Colon cancer starts as a polyp, which is easiest to remove when found early and can be detected before it becomes cancer. Screening for colorectal cancer should be done for all people over 45 and for those with a family history of colon cancer. Don’t delay – get screened. Video in Spanish. Read More …

Reicherts Donate to Caregiver Program

The Reichert family has made a naming gift to extend Huntington Hospital services for local caregivers including the creation of the Reichert Family Caregiver Center. Medical needs can extend well after a patient is discharged from the hospital, which can prove a challenge for family Read More …