Do you know a Good Samaritan physician who should be recognized for his/her outstanding service and support to his/her patients? Has his/her compassion and comfort touched you or someone you know? Good Samaritan would like you to nominate a doctor affiliated with the hospital who encompasses these qualities for its Physician of the Quarter program.

The previous winner, Sal Giantinoto, M.D., was nominated by his patients, Susan and Steven Dorn of West Islip, for understanding “what ‘family practice’ is all about. He cares about the patient, but even sometimes more important about the care giver too.” Dr. Giantinoto was presented with a plaque at the hospital’s medical staff meeting and Susan and Steven, as the nominators, received a check for $50.

Throughout the year, the hospital will recognize its physicians who have gone above and beyond to help his or her patients. Good Sam will be accepting letters of nominations no longer than 300 words, from patients wishing to nominate their physicians. Please include specific examples of how they exceed their normal duties. The patient selected and his/her doctor will be invited to a special ceremony and have their story displayed in Good News From Good Sam and on the hospital’s website. Winning physicians will receive a certificate and the nominating patient will receive $50. Letters should be typed or printed legibly and contain your name, address and phone number. Winners will be contacted by phone.

Nominations can be mailed to:

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Office of Public & External Affairs

Physician of the Quarter

1000 Montauk Highway

West Islip, NY 11795

For more information about Good Samaritan’s Breast Health Center or other services available at Good Samaritan, please call (631) 376-4444.

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Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds), voluntary, not-for-profit hospital located in West Islip. The Medical Center, which has 4,000 employees and more than 700 physicians on staff, had 29,000 patient admissions and more than 90,000 emergency room visits in 2007. Good Samaritan is a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Visit our website at www.good-samaritan-hospital.org.

Good Samaritan provides approximately $20 million in community service and charity care each year. The Medical Center supplies residents with the tools necessary to maintain good health. This includes community lectures, screenings, health fairs and other community programs and services.

(West Islip, NY) - Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center was recently the recipient of a $175,000 grant secured by Senator Owen Johnson.

A state-of-the-art portable ultrasound machine, Biphasic defibrillators and an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and multiple portable multi-function monitors were recently secured, thanks to the Senator.

The portable ultrasound machine enables ED physicians to perform immediate diagnostic studies within the department, on trauma and other patients in pain. Many injuries and conditions can be discovered during an initial exam by achieving rapid ultrasound screening examinations.

AEDs have been placed in areas of the ED available to the public. It allows immediate access to resuscitative equipment in areas outside of the emergency treatment area.

State-of-the-art, multi-function portable vital signs monitoring equipment has been strategically deployed throughout the ED. This equipment is capable of monitoring vital signs, including: pulse, blood pressure and percentage of oxygen in the blood.

The acquisition of this state-of-the-art equipment allows the ED to continue to provide prompt, complex assessment and definitive care for the ever-increasing volume.

Pictured (l to r): Vice President of Medical Staff Administration Ken Long, MAPT, Chairman of Emergency Medicine Adhi Sharma, MD, Senator Owen Johnson, Administrative Director of Emergency Service Bruce Litwack, Carol Butler, RN, Nursing Director of Emergency/Critical Care Tom Nolan, RN, and Vice President of Physical Plant Management and Building Development Tom Miranda.

For more information on Good Samaritan’s Emergency Department, please call (631) 376-4444 or visit www.good-samaritan-hospital.org.

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Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds), voluntary, not-for-profit hospital located in West Islip. The Medical Center, which has 4,000 employees and more than 700 physicians on staff, had 29,000 patient admissions and more than 90,000 emergency room visits in 2007. Good Samaritan is a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Visit our website at www.good-samaritan-hospital.org.

Good Samaritan provides approximately $20 million in community service and charity care each year. The Medical Center supplies residents with the tools necessary to maintain good health. This includes community lectures, screenings, health fairs and other community programs and services.

West Islip, NY - The 11th Annual Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center Golf Classic will be held on Monday, July 14, with a morning and afternoon shotgun at Southward Ho Country Club and a second mid-morning round at St. George’s Golf and Country Club. The event will benefit the Good Samaritan Foundation and health care professional education will be highlighted. At a kick-off reception, on January 17, William G. Laverty of Wiedersum Associates Architects, PLLC, was named chairman of the Classic for 2008 and 2009. Mr. Laverty has been involved with the Golf Classic since its inception 11 years ago and participated in many other hospital functions over the past 30 plus years. Mr. Laverty said “I enjoy this event for many reasons, it gives me an opportunity to socialize with so many friends and business associates and the event has a special purpose and meaning to all in attendance. I have had several personal experiences at Good Sam, which make you appreciate the outstanding services and care that the hospital offers to the community.”

In speaking about his role as Chairman, Mr. Laverty stated, “with the assistance of the dedicated members of the Golf Committee and all others involved in this event, we can surpass last year’s outing. Michael Lessing did a fantastic job over the past two years and is a tough act to follow, but with his help, as well as this year’s honoree Henry C. Schreiber, Jr., we will strive to exceed the $300,000 raised last year.”

The Classic is well known for providing exceptional courses with beautiful facilities, exciting giveaways, competition prizes, raffle prizes and auction items. The golfers enjoy a full day of activity including a hearty brunch before golf and an awards dinner and presentation ceremony at Southward Ho after golf. For more information about the Good Samaritan Golf Classic or to be included in the event mailings, please call (631) 376-4444.

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Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds), voluntary, not-for-profit hospital located in West Islip. The Medical Center, which has 4,000 employees and more than 700 physicians on staff, had 29,000 patient admissions and more than 90,000 emergency room visits in 2007. Good Samaritan is a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Visit our website at www.good-samaritan-hospital.org.

Good Samaritan provides approximately $20 million in community service and charity care each year. The Medical Center supplies residents with the tools necessary to maintain good health. This includes community lectures, screenings, health fairs and other community programs and services.

 Imagine struggling to see the numbers on a clock, or the letters on a sign, or the cars coming down the road. Think how discouraging it would be if you got a headache every time you read, or did homework, or tried to see an assignment on the blackboard. For a student to learn, he or she must be able to see.

Eighty-percent of learning is through the visual sense. One out of four children has a vision problem, yet only one out of seven children has had an eye examination before starting school. Only one out of two teenagers has an eye examination by high school graduation. Each year the month of March is dedicated to raising Americans’ awareness of the importance of regular eye care. Eye specialists encourage individuals to consider eye and vision care an integral part of their regular health care routines before print gets blurry or a problem develops.

According to eye physicians, 90% of eye injuries can be prevented. The biggest mistake people make in terms of eye health is not wearing eye protection, including safety glasses, sunglasses and protection for sports. Eye diseases and other health problems can also cause vision loss. Routine exams are essential in early detection of eye problems and ensuring overall eye health. Diabetes and hypertension both affect the blood vessels in the eyes and can cause damage to the retina. Diabetes is also the largest cause of vision impairment or loss in the elderly. It is important to be aware of family history of eye diseases and to inform your optometrist or ophthalmologist of any vision problems or medical conditions you have.

For more information, find an ophthalmologist near you or to schedule an appointment for a glaucoma screening at Good Samaritan, please call (631) 376-4444.

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Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds), voluntary, not-for-profit hospital located in West Islip. The Medical Center, which has 4,000 employees and more than 700 physicians on staff, had 29,000 patient admissions and more than 90,000 emergency room visits in 2007. Good Samaritan is a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Visit our website at www.good-samaritan-hospital.org.

Good Samaritan provides approximately $20 million in community service and charity care each year. The Medical Center supplies residents with the tools necessary to maintain good health. This includes community lectures, screenings, health fairs and other community programs and services.