Orthopedic Surgeon Assesses Aaron Rodgers’ Injury

The stunning injury suffered by Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers just minutes into Monday night’s season-opening game is significant and will likely require surgery, acccording to Dr. Adam Bitterman,  a Huntington orthopedic surgeon. While emphasizing that he has not examined Rodgers, Bitterman said that, “Based on Read More …

Huntington Hospital Recognized for Senior Care

Huntington Hospital has been recognized for its care of older adults.  It also was one of 16 Northwell hospitals honored for its treatment of heart disease and stroke patients. The hospital was ranked at the highest level, Age-Friendly Health System Hospital at the Committed Care Read More …

Cancer Foundation Plans Fundraiser

The Handler Hope Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for awareness and research of breast cancers, will have its second annual fundraising event, “A Night Out with 1 North” on Aug. 17. The event is scheduled for 5-9  pm. at Repeal XVIII, 30 Read More …

Huntington Hospital Celebrates a Life With a Moment of Gratitude

  A lot of people doing just the right thing at just the right moment earlier this year saved the life of a Huntington woman, who, with her family, members of the Halesite Fire and Huntington Bay Police Departments, and staff of Huntington Hospital celebrated Read More …

Huntington Hospital Awarded Top Patient Safety Rating

Huntington Hospital is one of eight Northwell hospitals that earned  a top ‘A’ rating for patient safety, according to a report released Wednesday. The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization, assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to nearly 3,000 acute-care hospitals nationwide, Read More …

Hospital Names New Chief Nursing Officer

 Huntington Hospital has appointed Marie Mulligan as chief nursing officer. Northwell Health said that she would play a key role in overseeing all inpatient and outpatient nursing staff. She will be accountable for approximately 1,100 employees who achieved Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing Read More …

Huntington Hospital Unveils ‘Food as Health’ Program

Huntington Hospital unveiled its Food as Heath program Tuesday, designed to ensure that nutrition is part of a patient’s return home. Dr. Nick Fitterman, executive director of the hospital, numerous staffers who work in patient  care nd nutritional services, and several town officials participated in Read More …

Dowling Named Top Healthcare Leader in U.S.

Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health, has been named the country’s most influential healthcare leader by Modern Healthcare magazine. The publication announced its annual list of the “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” in its Dec. 5 issue. Modern Healthcare’s ranking is determined Read More …

3 Respiratory Diseases Circulating Simultaneously

Three separate respiratory diseases are circulating simultaneously, affecting the health of  residents, Dr. Adrian Popp,  head of the infectious diseases department at Huntington Hospital, said Tuesday. The three main culprits–RSV or respiratory syncytial virus, Covid-19 and influenza–are hittng a range of patients, from young to Read More …

Robotic Arm Boosts Orthopedic Surgery at Huntington Hospital

An  orthopedic surgeon recently used a robotic arm to assist in replacing a patient’s hip at Huntington Hospital. Dr. Michael Bisogno employed a Mako robotic arm, which is used in hip and knee implants, to replace the hip of a Northport patient.  It was the Read More …

Fundraiser for Dolan Center to Honor Laura and Xavier Palacios

Laura and Xavier Palacios will be honored at a fundraiser on Nov. 4. The Social will benefit  the Dolan Family Health Center.  The pair has been active in supporting residents throughout Huntington; he is a trustee for the Huntington school district and she has been Read More …