THE SIENA VOICECOMMUNITY NEWSLETTERWINTER 2016-17

The Medical Center’sGolden Anniversary

Celebrating 50 Yearsof Service in theCommunity

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Introducing NewStaff Physicians

Full Listing of NewPhysicians atSt. Catherine

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Siena Women’sHealth

The New HealthDivision Tailored Justfor Women

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Stroke Program EarnsElite Award

American Heart andStroke AssociationsGrant High Award

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AdvancingRadiology Imaging

New 256-SliceScanner ImprovesPatient Experience

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Free CommunitySupport Groups

You and Your BabySupport Groupsand Classes

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Celebrating 50 Years in the CommunityA TIME TO HONOR. A TIME TO CELEBRATE. A TIME TO LOOK FORWARD.

As the sun set on Friday, October 21, 2016,the beautiful Nissequogue Golf Club glimmered as The Foundation of St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center celebrated its Golden Anniversary Gala.“The Affair to Remember” was a reflectivetime to celebrate, a time to honor and atime to look forward.

A TIME TO CELEBRATEThe Medical Center celebrated its golden

anniversary in the community—proudlystill the only hospital in Smithtown since1966.

Executive Director of the Foundation Tom McLaughlin coordinated a video presentation—A Journey Through theAges—exploring every decade the hospitalhas been in the Smithtown communityfrom 1966-2016. “I want to thank all of you who helped us tell your story and

especially those who have worked at the facility for so many years,” said Mr. McLaughlin.

Coincidentally, as St. Catherine of Siena celebrated its presence in the communityfor more than 50 years, so does Nissequogue Golf Club—which made the venue even more fitting for the celebratory event.

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Catholic Health ServicesCORPORATE MEMBERS• Most Reverend William F. Murphy,

Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre• Most Reverend Robert Brennan• Rev. Monsignor Robert Morrissey• Sister Lois Ann Pereira, FMM• Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez• Sister Catherine Sheehan, DW• Most Reverend Andrzej Zglejszewski

BOARD OF DIRECTORS• Salvatore F. Sodano, Chairman• Brian R. McGuire, Vice Chair• Joseph Tantillo, Secretary• Christopher Pascucci, Treasurer• Barbara Ellen Black, DPS• Kevin J. Conway• Peter P. D'Angelo• Rev. Peter Dugandzic• Virginia A. Ewen, RN• John Francfort, MD• Alexander Hazelton• Brian P. Hehir• Deacon Frank L. Kurre• The Hon. Anthony Marano• Stephen F. McLoughlin• Rev. Monsignor Robert Morrissey• Jerome M. Poller• Daniel T. Rowe• Rev. Monsignor James Vlaun• John J. Wagner• William Ward• Robert Zuccaro

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP• Alan D. Guerci, MD, President/CEO• Daniel DeBarba, Executive Vice President

and CFO• Dennis Verzi, Executive Vice President/COO • David DeCerbo, Esq., Executive Vice

President and General Counsel• Terence M. O'Brien, Senior Vice President

of Strategy and Business Development• Patrick M. O’Shaughnessy, DO, Executive Vice

President and System Chief Medical Officer• Anthony Pellicano, Senior Vice President

of Human Resources and Chief HR Officer• James Spencer, Senior Vice President

for Mission and Ministry

St. Catherine of SienaLEADERSHIP TEAM• Paul J. Rowland, Executive Vice President/CAO • MaryJane Finnegan, Chief Nursing Officer • Jason Golbin, DO, Vice President Medical

Affairs/CMO• John Pohlman, Vice President of Administration

and Finance• Michelle Goldfarb, Vice President, Quality,

Patient Safety and Regulatory Affairs, HIPPA Privacy Officer

• Onorina Saporito, Director of Human Resources• John Chowske, Administrator, St. Catherine

of Siena Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center

The Siena Voice is published by St. Catherine ofSiena Medical Center. Comments and questionsare welcome by contacting the Office of PublicAffairs, 50 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787.Phone: (631) 862-3523

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A M E S S A G E F R O MPAUL J. ROWLANDEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CAO

Dear Community Member,

"Give thanks unto the Lord, for His mercy endures forever." In this

Year of Mercy, we have so much to be thankful for. God's favor

surrounds us and we are thankful for being a Medical Center that

has been blessed and guided by His work and His word.

I am filled with a deep sense of pride as we honor our legacy in the community for sustaining accessible health care for more than 50 years. I am also humbled to lead St. Catherine of Siena into 2017 and proudly introduce—St. Catherine On the Rise.Please read more about this in the Golden Gala tribute on page 4.

Today, our fiscal health has improved dramatically, and we have begun investing heavily in the Medical Center's future. Renovations have been made to both of ourground floor units at the Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center and I invite you totake a tour of the more modern, yet home-like facility. To continue the momentum, we have also begun renovations on our hospital surgical care units which will provide patients with a more comfortable experience. We are replacing an entire fleet of critical care beds and will be upgrading the hospital’s emergency electrical system.

While the renovations are significant, we have also upgraded radiologic and surgicalequipment. We have installed a new 256-slice CT scanner, which enables our physicians to offer outpatient coronary care. We have equipped our brain surgeonswith neuronavigation—a digital navigation system that guides surgeons through procedures and provides improved visualization—increasing efficiency, keeping skull openings small and thereby improving patient safety and outcomes.

St. Catherine of Siena health care professionals have been providing excellent servicesfor women for many years and I am pleased to announce the consolidation of all ourwomen's service lines under one new recognizable brand banner that will be known asSiena Women's Health. Learn more about this new comprehensive service line, whichwill be at the forefront of treating and caring for women of all ages and their familieson pages 6-7 or visit sienawomenshealth.org.

We have been diligently working on making these improvements and more to betteryour community hospital, but what I am most excited about is the new 42,000sq ft.Wellness Center at 500 Commack Road, which will allow St. Catherine of Siena theopportunity to better serve the health care needs of our community. The new WellnessCenter will include our orthopedic surgeons, outpatient physical therapy, full imaginingfacility and primary care and specialist offices.

At St. Catherine of Siena, we are committed to keeping our community healthy. Maythe Christmas season fill your home with joy and your heart with love—I wish you aHappy and Healthy New Year!

Sincerely, Paul J. Rowland

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Ravi Ainapudi, MDGastroenterology

Medical Director, DigestiveDisease Program

Office Location: 317 Middle Country RoadSuite 1,Smithtown, New York

Introducing St. Catherine of Siena New Staff Physicians

To schedule an appointment with a

dedicated St. Catherinephysician, please call

(631) 870-3444.

Morad Awadallah, MDVascular Surgery

Medical Director, VascularSurgery Program, Co-MedicalDirector, Wound HealingProgram

Office Location: 300 East Main Street Suite 2Smithtown, New York

Jana Deitch, MD, FACSBreast Surgery

Office Location: 48 Route 25ASuite 301Smithtown, New York

Kanika Kaur, MDGastroenterology

Office Location: 317 Middle Country RoadSuite 1Smithtown, New York

Justin Margolis, MD, FACSVascular Surgery

Office Location: 300 East Main StreetSuite 2Smithtown, New York

Phani Nimmagadda, MD,Internal Medicine

Office Location: 12 Manor RoadSmithtown, New York

Shawn Tsekhan, DONeurology and Psychiatry

Office Location: 45 Terry RoadSuite ASmithtown, New York

The Siena Voice, Community Newsletter, Winter 2016-17 For a full list of physicians, please visit stcatherines.chsli.org

Welcoming New Physicians

Omer Faruk Aci, DPM, PodiatristGeorge Christopher Angelos, MD, Colorectal SurgeonClotaire Ariste, MD, HospitalistWilbur Jeremiah Asheld, DO, CardiologistJohn J. W. Asheld III, DO, CardiologistMala Murthy Balakumar, MD, Colorectal SurgeonChristian Cyril Bannerman, MD, Emergency MedicineEric Jay Bergson, MD, OtolaryngologistJoseph Patrick Bonafede, MD, OtolaryngologistAlan Jay Boykin, MD, RadiologistTodd Williams Campbell, MD, OtolaryngologistMichael Raymond Christy, MD, Plastic SurgeonJaya Dasgupta, MD, RadiologistPaula Irina Denoya, MD, Colorectal SurgeonNathanael Desire, DO, HospitalistArif Amirali Dharsee, MD, Infectious DiseasesAzadeh Esmaeili, MD, RadiologistTriantafillos John Fillos, MD, Hematologist/Oncologist

Robert Michael Gargano, MD, OtolaryngologistKrishna R. Gujavarty, MD, PsychiatryMichael Happes, MD, CardiologistJaved Iqbal, MD, Internal MedicineAdam Jon Keslonsky, DPM, PodiatristMusa Ali Khan, DO, Emergency MedicineZeeshan Alam Khan, MD, Family MedicineAzhar Iqbal Khokhar, MD, PsychiatryShafiq Rehman Khokhar, MD, PsychiatryJia Li, MD, Hematologist/OncologistSham Mailankody, MD, Hematologist/OncologistChristopher Michael Mileto, MD, OrthopedicsCatherine Chavez Miranda, MD, NephrologistThomas Russel O'Donnell, MD, OtolaryngologistDean P. Pappas, MD, Colorectal SurgeonRattan Mahendrakumar Patel, MD, Critical CareJiwanjot Kaur Narula, MD, HospitalistSteven Pelaez, MD, Colorectal Surgeon

Thomas Joseph Pettei, MD, CardiologistMichael Savetsky, MD, OphthalmologistRena Shabalova, DO, RadiologistPankaj Kumar Singhal, MD, OB/GYNJohn Edward Stewart, MD, RadiologistJulia Sverdlova, MD, AnesthesiologistPragati Tandon, MD, Hematologist/OncologistLouis K. Teitelbaum, MD, PsychiatryJane Marie Testa, MD, RadiologistMeredith Theresa Vandegrift, MD, Plastic SurgeonAlex Vidal, MD, CardiologistGabriel Michael Wagman, MD, CardiologistJoel Scott Wolinsky, MD, Intra-Op MonitoringAndrew Thomas Wong, MD, Radiology OncologistWanping Iris Zhi, MD, Hematologist/OncologistAnthony Vincent Zizzamia, DPM, Podiatrist

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GOLDEN GALA CONT.

Most Rev. John O. Barres, STD, JCL, DD,has been named the new bishop for theDiocese of Rockville Centre, with the retirement of Most Rev. William Murphy.Bishop Barres officially will assume theleadership of this diocese on January 31at a Mass of Installation at the Cathedral

of Saint Agnes. In the interim, BishopMurphy, who has led the Long Islanddiocese since 2001, will serve as apostolic administrator.

“It is my deep conviction that he will be a bishop for all of us, without exception,”said Bishop Murphy. “He has a deep lovefor the poor and will support CatholicCharities and parish outreach, as well as Catholic hospitals on Long Island.”

A native of New York’s WestchesterCounty, Bishop Barres was baptized in1960 by the celebrated Archbishop Fulton Sheen. After a seminary formation

at Catholic University of America’s Theological College, he was ordained apriest in 1989. Consecrated a bishop in2009, he since has led the Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The motto forhis episcopal coat of arms is “Holinessand Mission.”

Bishop Barres earned a bachelor’s in

sacred theology and a licentiate in systematic theology from the CatholicUniversity of America. Subsequently, hewas awarded his licentiate in canon lawand doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross.Also, Bishop Barres holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Princeton University and a master’s inbusiness administration (management)from New York University’s GraduateSchool of Business Administration.

Formed in 1957, the Diocese of RockvilleCentre comprises 133 parishes acrossNassau and Suffolk counties. In additionto other ministries, the diocese sponsorsCHS, which includes six hospitals, threenursing homes, hospice, a home nursingservice and a community-based multiservice agency for individuals with special needs.

For more information on Bishop-designate Barres visit drvc.org.

New Bishop to Lead Diocese of Rockville Centre

A TIME TO HONOR

Traditionally, the fall gala is one of themost prominent fundraising events, but italso is an opportunity to honor those whohave had a significant impact on the medical center and the community. This year the honor was bestowed uponwomen in medicine. Hospital Administration formally honored all its female physicians at the Golden Gala.

During the program, St. Catherine’s ChiefMedical Officer Jason Golbin, DO, gave abrief historical overview of the manywomen in history that have transformedthe field of medicine. Dr. Golbin congratulated his female peers andthanked them, “The hours are long, thethank yous’ are sometimes few, but day in and day out you are here, making a difference in our patient’s lives, in ourlives, and in the lives of all we serve in the community.”

Another woman honored at the gala wasformer Pastoral Care Director Sister Patricia McDonnell, who recently retired.

St. Catherine’s EVP and CAO Paul J. Rowland gave a presentation and thankedher for more than four decades of serviceto the medical center.

A TIME TO LOOK FORWARD

The Medical Center opened its doors in1966—since then, the transitions to meetthe ever changing landscape of healthcare needs for the community have beenmany—it will only continue and the administration of St. Catherine of Sienahas vowed to stay at the forefront to continue meeting the growing needs.

Today when you walk through the mainlobby doors, patients and visitors are welcomed to a modern yet warm environment. The Maternity Departmenthas been completely renovated, alongwith the Intensive and Critical Care Units. The medical center is equipped with state-of-the-art brain lab navigation, a newly installed 256-slice Cardiac CT scanner, and provides a variety of robotic surgical treatments—just to name a few of the many recent advances.

Mr. Rowland thanked attendees, introduced the theme “St. Catherine on the Rise” and the newest division—SienaWomen’s Health. Siena Women’s Health is a “consolidation of all our women’s service lines under one recognizable banner and I am pleased to say that allthe evenings proceeds will benefit thenew initiative,” said Mr. Rowland.

The Golden Gala was attended by morethan 350 guests, with support from premier sponsors, including Suffolk Anesthesiology Associates, Island Medical Management, The Medical Staffof St. Catherine of Siena, St. Charles Orthopedics and Steel Equities. Proceeds will support Siena Women’sHealth.

For more information about theSt. Catherine of Siena Foundation, please call (631) 862-3780 or visit stcatherines.chsli.org.

Most Rev. John O. Barres, STD, JCL, DDBishop, Diocese of Rockville Centre

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Introducing Siena Women’s Health GOLD SPONSORS: Suffolk Anesthesiology Associates Island Medical Management

SILVER SPONSORS: The Medical Staff of St. Catherine of Siena St. Charles Orthopedics Steel Equities

RAFFLE SPONSORS: The Medical Staff

Investing in Your Community HospitalSt. Catherine of Siena is working to shape the future of health care inour community as we invest in the most technologically advancedequipment. We are excited to share our most recent enhancementswhich will be a great benefit to patients in our community.

In 2016, St. Catherine of Siena invested a total of $11.5 million at themedical center, including a $2.5 million dollar unit renovation at theNursing and Rehabilitation Care Center.

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RADIOLOGY

Philips iCT 256-Slice CT CcannerOptimized for cardiovascular and compleximaging across a wide patient population,it uses a combination of low dose, lownoise, low contrast detectability and highimage quality. This increases the quality of advanced cardiac studies and diagnostic images for better diagnosesand treatment.

Philips Brilliance CT 64 ScannerDesigned for a wide variety of routine andadvanced CT applications—provides largevolume, thin slice coverage to enhance diagnostic confidence, image quality and productivity.

Carestream Digital Portable UnitsThe new units provide clear imaging thatis acquired using lower dose using a wireless digital cassette. They also allowinstant visualization of images secondsafter being taken. This is a huge improve-ment for STAT x-rays needed in critical sit-uations and in the Operating Room (OR).

Hologic Tomosyntheses Mammography Unit Tomosynthesis technology is revolutionizing breast imaging. The 3D Tomosynthesis unit will increase ourbreast reader’s diagnostic accuracy by detecting cancers earlier and decreasingthe amount of false positives when compared to 2D technology.

MRI Compatible Infusion Pumpand MRI Compatible PatientMonitoring The updated IV infusion pumpensures that patients are ableto undergo an MRI with

multiple medications requiring an IVpump. Our new monitor MR 200 providesa more stable platform that makes monitoring patients in the MRI environment more accurate.

OPERATING ROOM

3 New Complete Anesthesia Work Stations and 12 GlidescopesThe new work stations will allow anesthesiologists the ability to provide safe anesthesia/sedation outside of theoperating room, assuring accurate and efficient intubation—decreasing the risk of airway trauma for patients.

2 Bronchoscopes and Ultrasound CenterThe bronchoscopes will allow physicians to obtain tissue or fluid samples from lungs and surrounding lymph nodes without conventional surgery—more accurate diagnosis and less discomfort for the patient.

4 Electrosurgical Units for Endoscopy The new surgical units are necessary to cauterize tissue during endoscopic procedures.

Spinal Surgery EquipmentThe addition of a new Spine Table in theOR ensures safe positioning of patientsand imaging during surgical procedures.

Advanced Spine TechnologyMinimally invasive spine instrumentatioradio wave and monopolar/bipolar technology provides for surgical precision,

minimizing tissue trauma—smaller incisions, less pain and reduced infectionpost operation.

Mobile C-ArmThe new Mobile C-Arm provides optimized imaging during vascular, spineand urological surgery.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Mobil LabThis new technology forces barcode recognition of the patient’s wrist band andproduction of the appropriate label at theinitial contact of care.

ENGINEERING

• Physician Parking Lot Resurface• Hot Water Tank System Upgrade• HVAC Replacement• Roof Upgrade• Fire Sprinklers and CO Detectors• F550 Truck for Snow Removal• Security and Emergency Preparedness

Additional Hospital Investments• New Furniture and Porch Awning

for the Psychiatric Unit• 23 New Critical Care beds• 46 Medical/Surgical Beds• NeoBlue Light Therapy in the NICU

NURSING AND REHABCARE CENTERSt. Catherine’s Nursing and RehabilitationCenter, the only hospital based, post-acute facility on Long Island, was up-graded with newly renovated units. Thenew unit has been completely revamped,boasting a more modern, yet home-likeenvironment. Call (631) 862-3900 toschedule a tour.

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At Siena Women’s Health we focus on the unique health careneeds of women and their families. A division of St. Catherine ofSiena Medical Center, Siena Women’s Health is at the forefront of treating and caring for women of all ages and backgrounds.Our experienced physicians and professional medical staff provide the healthcare services women require throughout their lives in the private setting in Smithtown.

Siena Women’s Health is the first choice of women throughoutthe N.Y. tristate area when it comes to state-of-the-art medicaltreatments and compassionate care and support for their overallhealth and well-being. But what makes us truly stand apart in the field of women’s medical services is the compassion and expertise of our fine healthcare professionals, all of whom arededicated to providing the personal attention every woman entrusted to our care needs and deserves.

We Are About Women’s Health.

DeborahBlenner, MDInternalMedicine

June Lee, MDBreast Health

Natalia Flores, MDObstetrics andGynecology

visit us online: sienawomenshealth.orgIntroducing Siena Women’s Health

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Our division of breast health providescomprehensive treatment options forwomen of all ages, including the latestin minimally invasive surgeries, earlybreast cancer detection, advanced diagnostic imaging, breast conservation techniques, patienteducation and holistic treatment programs. The breast health imagingcenter is accredited by the AmericanCollege of Radiology.

Breast Health

We provide state-of-the-art digestivehealth treatments. Our physicians,nurses and support staff are experts intreating diseases of the gastrointesti-nal tract and in providing the personalcare and critical attention necessary tobring about the best possible outcomes for our patients. Our surgical floor provides post-operativepatients with nurses who are specifically trained and experienced incaring for surgical patients.

Digestive Health

The Maternity Department offers family-centered care, to obtain the bestpossible health outcomes for you andyour family. We are committed tomeeting your physical, and emotionalneeds throughout your pregnancy andafter delivery. Your mother-baby nursewill provide comprehensive women’scare services to meet your family'sneeds while respecting your culturaland religious beliefs.

OB/GYN

In partnership with St. Charles Orthopedics, our physicians, nurses,and researchers are the most qualifiedand best trained orthopedic professionals not only on Long Island,but nationally. Associated with thelargest orthopedic practice in SuffolkCounty, specialists covering every fieldof orthopedics including arthritis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, fractures,ligament and tendon injuries, and allother issues related to your bone andmuscle health is available to you.

Or thopedics

Our primary care physicians are yourpartners in early prevention of diseaseand your direct link to the specialtymedical services you may need. Ourwell-coordinated system of guidedcare is built to foster a culture of seamless connections between every special practice area at the medical center.

Primary Care

The Department of Urology providesthe highest level of quality care andtreatment for all urologic diseases andconditions. Our physicians, nurses andstaff specialists have the expertise andcompassion necessary to bring aboutthe best possible health outcomes forurological issues related to kidneystones, kidney infection, bladder infec-tion, bladder cancer, prostate cancer,kidney cancer and other urinary tractdisorders.

Urology

The Vascular Surgery Program provides the highest quality surgicalcare in diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases of the circulatory system. Our physicians,nurses and support staff are experienced, compassionate and eminently qualified in the latest minimally invasive endovascular andoperative procedures, and advancednon-surgical procedures to treat varicose and spider veins, and all vessels of the extremities and organs.

Vascular

The Siena Proactive Internal MedicineWeight Management Program is acomprehensive plan focused on safeand effective weight loss through customized treatments in conjunctionwith permanent lifestyle modifications. In addition to the non-surgical weight loss program,Siena Women’s Health offers a broadrange of bariatric surgical proceduresto address your individual health andweight concerns and to ensure theoptimal outcome for you and yourfamily. Our programs provide patientswith obesity screening, counseling,surgery and follow-up support.

Weight Loss

To learn more about Siena Women’s Health, visit sienawomenshealth.org

For a physician referral, call (877) 727-4947

WE ARE SOCIAL, SO VISIT US ON

INSTAGRAM!

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St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus QualityAchievement Award with Target:Stroke Honor Roll Elite. The awardrecognizes the hospital’s commit-ment to providing the most appropri-ate stroke treatment according tonationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latestscientific evidence.

Hospitals must achieve 85 percent orhigher adherence to all Get With TheGuidelines-Stroke achievement indicators for two or more consecu-tive 12-month periods and achieve 75percent or higher compliance withfive of eight Get With The Guide-

lines-Stroke Quality measures to re-ceive the Gold Plus Quality Achieve-ment Award. To qualify for the Target:Stroke Honor Roll Elite, hospitalsmust meet quality measures devel-oped to reduce the time between thepatient’s arrival at the hospital andtreatment with the clot-buster tissueplasminogen activator, or tPA, theonly drug approved by the U.S. Foodand Drug Administration to treat is-chemic stroke. If given intravenouslyin the first three hours after the startof stroke symptoms, tPA has beenshown to significantly reduce the ef-fects of stroke and lessen the chanceof permanent disability. St. Catherineearned the award by meeting specificquality achievement measures for thediagnosis and treatment of stroke pa-tients at a set level for a designatedperiod.

These quality measures are designed to help hospital teams follow themost up-to-date, evidence-basedguidelines with the goal of speedingrecovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients.

“The American Heart Associationand American Stroke Associationrecognize St. Catherine of Siena

Medical Center for its commitmentto stroke care,” said Paul Heidenreich,M.D., M.S., national chairman of theGet With The Guidelines SteeringCommittee and Professor of Medi-cine at Stanford University. “Researchhas shown there are benefits to pa-tients who are treated at hospitalsthat have adopted the Get With TheGuidelines program.”

Get With The Guidelines®-Strokeputs the expertise of the AmericanHeart Association and AmericanStroke Association to work for hospi-tals nationwide, helping hospital careteams ensure the care provided topatients is aligned with the latest re-search-based guidelines. Developedwith the goal to save lives and im-prove recovery time, Get With TheGuidelines®-Stroke has impactedmore than 3 million patients since2003.

For more information about St. Catherine's Stroke Program, please call (631) 870-3444.

Stroke Program EarnsElite Gold Plus Award

It’s time to becomesmoke-free.FREE LEARN TO BE TOBACCO FREEThe next six‐week program begins

February 27, 2017

Must make a commitment to attend all meetings.

Please call to register, (631) 870‐3444.

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The Siena Voice, Community Newsletter, Winter 2016-17

St. Catherine of Siena recently added a256-slice computed tomography (CT)scanner to its radiologic offerings. TheCT scanner improves diagnostic imag-ing and can capture an image of the en-tire heart in just two beats.

The ultrafast speed builds a completethree-dimensional picture of the organ,offering physicians invaluable information with enhanced visualizationto better diagnose and treat conditionssuch as ischemic stroke, carotid arterydisease and other vascular disorders.The system’s speed means shorter scantimes and reduced radiation exposure—up to 80% less. Also, a wider internalopening offers greater comfort to largerpatients. In addition to the clinical advantages, these improvements contribute toward an enhanced patient experience.

This expansion of the hospital’s imagingcapabilities brings cutting-edge technol-ogy to St. Catherine and its surroundingcommunities.

St. Catherine’s Director of Cardiac Imaging Lev Lubarsky, DO, FACC, FASE,

FSCCT explained, “Dr. Emanuel Chryssos and I have been using thistechnology at other CHS hospitals and now are happy to bring advancedcardiac CT imaging to St. Catherine.”

The Radiology Department at St. Catherine of Siena provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art outpatient diagnostic imaging servicesin a convenient community hospital setting. The dedicated team of radiologists is all sub-specialty-trained,board-certified physicians who are committed to providing top quality careusing the latest technologies. They goout of their way to be available to reviewand discuss radiology tests with patients and referring physicians.

The Department of Radiology is accredited by the American College of Radiology in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Breast Imaging, Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound (US) and Nuclear Medicine.

For more information or to schedule anappointment, call (631) 862-3222.

Advancing Imaging at St. Catherine of SienaIntroducing the New 256-Slice CT Scanner to Radiology Services

“Over the past decade, CT-based cardiac imaging has improved the accuracy of early diagnosis of coronary artery disease, while decreasing radiation exposure to the patient. CTA has become a fully endorsed, noninvasive diagnostic tool by cardiac guidelines,” explained St. Catherine’s Director of Cardiac Imaging Lev Lubarsky, DO, FACC, FASE, FSCCT.

Understanding Palliative Care“Caring With Comfort and Dignity for Improved Quality of Life."

Palliative care is a medical specialty that helpspatients and their families facing a serious illness, providing expert assistance during a difficult time. Should you find yourself in thissituation, St. Catherine offers guidance andemotional support to help you make complexmedical decisions and coordinates care andtreatment with doctors at any stage of your illness. An experienced team will help managesymptoms such as pain, nausea, fatigue, depression and anxiety following your wishesthroughout the process.

Palliative care—which is not hospice care—canbe initiated from diagnosis to advanced diseaseand is often given alongside a curative treat-ment plan. Hospice services are limited to thosepatients with a life-limiting illness, nearing theend of life, when curative treatment is no longersought. The goal of palliative care is to relievethe pain, symptoms and stress of any serious illness. It is appropriate at any age and at anypoint in your illness. The hospital’s speciallytrained staff are here to help you physically,emotionally and spiritually.

Palliative Care Program Features

Pain and Symptom Management Our board certified physicians are experts in the management of pain and other distressingsymptoms associated with illness or treatments, such as shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetiteand difficulty sleeping.

Family Meetings Family meetings are scheduled to encourageopen communication between the health careteam and patients and families.

Support Groups The diagnosis of a serious illness is a major life-changing event. Upon hearing the diagnosis, a patient, as well as loved ones, maybe thrown into a whirlwind of emotions rangingfrom fear or anger to denial and overwhelmingsadness. It is difficult enough to deal with thephysical challenges of illness and treatment, but the emotional impact can be an even greaterburden. Patients and loved ones need a “safeplace” where they can share these feelings withother people who truly understand. Supportgroups are designed to provide a confidentialatmosphere where patients can discuss anystress with others experiencing a similar situation.

For more information on palliative care servicesat St. Catherine, call (631) 870-3444.

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A Pink Ribbon Salute to Breast Cancer SurvivorsSharing Hope in the Community

Did you know that 1 in 8 women in theUnited States will be diagnosed withbreast cancer, and, approximately2,000 men will be diagnosed this yearalone. Another fact is that “early androutine screening is the most effectiveway to decrease deaths associated withbreast cancer,” stated St. Catherine’s Di-rector of Radiology Anne Green, MD, asshe provided updates at the breast can-cer awareness event.

During the month of October, more than100 breast cancer survivors attendedThe Pink Ribbon Salute, hosted by St. Catherine of Siena at StonebridgeGolf Club. The pink-illuminated roomwas filled with hope and the sounds ofsymphony by the talented CommackHigh School Chamber of Orchestra.Commack Orchestra Teacher KarenDow, a patient of St. Catherine’s BreastHealth Program Director June Lee, MD,and, St. Catherine’s Administrative Di-rector of Reconstructive MicrosurgeryDiana Yoon-Schwartz, MD, took the opportunity to share her journey withother survivors, caregivers, family,friends, and staff of the medical center.

Ms. Dow eloquently described how one summer changed her life—and thentook to her pink violin, gifted to her from her students upon her return toschool—and played “I Will Survive”,conducted by her student PaulMokotoff. The performance was moving, reminding everyone presentthat support comes in all forms and ispowerfully uplifting to the spirit.

St. Catherine’s Executive Vice President/CAO Paul J. Rowland, Chief Nursing Officer Mary JaneFinnegan, and Director of Pastoral Care Elizabeth Meehan, were in attendanceto show their support. Ms. Finneganwelcomed all the guests and remindedthem that “We, the staff at St. Catherineof Siena, are right here for you—thisevening is a celebration for you—the ever courageous.”

The event hosted by St. Catherine ofSiena, originated as a celebratory dinnerfor survivors five years ago and hasevolved into a hybrid event where survivors are invited as guests of theMedical Center—and in addition wherethe hospital can raise funds for breasthealth services. The metamorphosis ofthe event has been so well received byformer guests, some even commentedthat they are so pleased to purchase araffle ticket and/or additional tickets forfriends and family because it is theirway of giving back.

The event was made possible with support from New Street Plastic Surgery, Suffolk Anesthesia Associates,Genentech, Genomech and LauraWoodfield, raising $8,759.00 for breasthealth services at the Medical Center.

Every survivor was greeted by staff ofSt. Catherine of Siena, and given a pinkrose, along with a swag bag filled withinspirational goodies in support ofbreast cancer awareness. And, for aspecial splash of pink, Grace Cooney

was present to provide guests with pinkhair strands to further encourage breastcancer awareness throughout themonth of October.

After a special patient testimonial byLetitia Grass, a “Pink Ribbon Salute” washeld. St. Catherine’s Breast Health Navigator Meiling Alsen, RN, MSN/ED,ONC, CBCN, and moderator of theevent asked all the survivors to standand hold a pink glow stick, followed bycaregivers, and then she asked if anyoneknew someone affected by breast cancer—to no surprise the entire roomwas lit with guests standing in unison,while the Commack High School Chamber Orchestra played “This is MyFight Song.” “It was a special momentand I was so thrilled that a simple ideacould have such a powerful impact,”stated Ms. Dow.

St. Catherine of Siena is a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, as designated by the American College ofRadiology. The Breast Center providesinnovative, comprehensive care forwomen of all ages and backgrounds in awelcoming and supportive environment,combining cutting-edge technologywith personalized clinical and support services from screening and diagnosisto treatment and counseling.

PHOTO (L-R): COMMACK ORCHESTRA TEACHERKAREN DOW AND ST. CATHERINE’S BREASTHEALTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR JUNE LEE, MD

To learn more or make an appointment, call (631) 870-3444.

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Free Community Support GroupsFor more information, call: (631) 870-3444 or visit stcatherines.chsli.org

Breast Cancer Support GroupYou are not alone. This free

support group is open to

breast cancer patients. The

group will offer a place for

support and information.

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General Bereavement Support GroupTogether with CHS,

St. Catherine of Siena

provides resources for those

in need of grief support.

Diabetic EducationGroupFree diabetic support group

offers education through dietary

and group discussions, along

with lectures from physicians

and health care professionals.

Bariatric SupportGroupWould you like to learn more

about bariatric surgical

options? Attend a free

bariatric support group

for complete education on

bariatric surgical options.

Caregivers ofPeople with DementiaAn open and friendly

environment where you

can share your experiences,

learn how others cope,

and get free supportive

information.

Parkinson’sYoung Onset & Parkinson’sGeneralThis group offers those

with Parkinson’s Disease

an open community to

share and discuss

problems they share,

as well as education

and information.

Caregivers of Chronically Ill/DisabledSpouse or PartnerReceive emotional

support, learn how

others cope and share

experiences in caring for

someone with a chronic

disease.

The Lupus Alliance of LIQSupport GroupThis group provides

people with lupus and their

families an opportunity to

share their experiences with

those who can understand

and identify with them.

Support groups are

educational, fun, interactive

and positive.

St. Catherine’s Maternity Department fosters a philosophy of family-centered carefor you, your newborn and family. All Classes are open to the public. There is anominal fee for the Infant Care CPR class.

Please call (631) 870-3444 to register for the following: New BeginningsMaternity Tour Offered every Tuesday night at 6 PM

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class:Learn About InfantFeeding Offered every Tuesday night at 7 PM

Infant Care ClassOffered bi-monthly,call for date/time

Family and FriendsCPR (Infant Only)Offered monthly, call for date/time

Lactation SupportGroupOffered every Tuesday1:30 PM - 3:00 PMcall for date/time

Mothers’ Circle of Hope: A 10-week program, along with peer support for women experiencing pregnancy and postpartum depression/anxiety/OCD. The free support group provides emotional support and educational information. For more information, please call (631) 862-3330 or email us at postpartumsupport@chsli.org.

Free Tai Chi forArthritisFree eight‐week program

designed to improve

balance. Suitable for most

people regardless of

physical limitations.

Stepping On:Fall PreventionProgramFree seven‐week program

to help build confidence

and reduce falls in active

older adults. Some topics

covered will include

balance and strength,

proper footwear and how

to check your home for

safety.

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Latest Technology Assists Neurosurgeons at St. Catherine of Siena

New computer-assisted technology at St. Catherine is providing neurosurgeonswith enhanced capabilities in the operating room. Neuronavigation puts digitalpatient data at the surgeons’ fingertips, allowing them to identify their approachbefore making an incision. Also, the system tracks the surgical tools in real time,showing their position relative to the patient data.

Additional benefits of neuronavigation include greater efficiency and reducedtimes for procedures, as well as increased patient safety and optimal outcomes.As part of the hospital’s “brain lab,” this advanced equipment can be used for cranial, spinal and other neurosurgical procedures.

“Neuronavigation offers improved visualization, enabling the procedure to be as precise as possible,” explainedSt. Catherine’s Chief of NeurosurgeryMagdy Shady, MD. “Surgeons can take biopsies, place shunts or guide anendoscope with even more confidence.”

For more information, please call (631) 870-3444 or visit stcatherines.chsli.org

Magdy Shady, MD, Chief of Neurosurgery

50 Route 25ASmithtown, NY 11787stcatherines.chsli.org

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