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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 has been awarded a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Huntington is one of seven Northwell Health hospitals that have received four-star or better ratings from CMS. CMS, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, created the Read More …
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 …
Dr. Faisal Siddiqui has been named chief of breast services at Huntington Hospital. He will continue his practice, expanding to three offices. Siddiqui has practiced at Huntington Medical Group and NYU Langone for 25 years. In that time, he has performed more than 10,000 surgeries Read More …
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 …
Dr. Raman Kevin Madan writes that there are easy ways to help prevent the likelihood of skin cancer by consistently protecting our skin from the sun’s harmful rays and seeing a dermatologist regularly to detect changes in our skin over time. Read More …
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 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 …
The Huntington Holiday Spectacular returned to Wall Street on Saturday, welcomed by enthusiastic crowds who packed downtown for a parade and lighting of the 65-foot Christmas tree. Briefly considered for relocation to Heckscher Park after two years of appearances on Wall Street, the spectacular was Read More …
Five Northwell hospitals on Long Island, including Huntington, have earned an “A” rating for patient safety, Northwell said Wednesday. The national distinction recognizes a health system’s commitment to patient safety and achievements in promoting best outcomes. The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization, assigns an Read More …
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 …
Medical jobs of all types are open, and employers are eager to hire. Check out just a few that are available now. Read More …