المصدر: Long Island Business News (7/1993 to 5/2009); 9/24/2004, Vol. 51 Issue 41, p5B-34B, 15p

مصطلحات موضوعية: MEDICAL care conferences, PUBLIC health conferences, MEDICAL economics, CONFERENCES & conventions, INTELLECTUAL cooperation

مصطلحات جغرافية: LONG Island (N.Y.), UNITED States

مستخلص: Reports on the preparations for the 2004 Long Island Summit on Healthcare to be held in Long Island, New York. Collaborative effort by representatives from health institutions, education, government and business; Historical background of medical care and its economic aspects; Identification of potential solutions to the medical care crisis in the country.

المؤلفون: Newswire, AP

المصدر: Long Island Business News (7/1993 to 5/2009); 3/26/2004, Vol. 51 Issue 14, p8B-10B, 2p

مصطلحات موضوعية: SMOKING laws, PUBLIC health, PUBLIC health laws, TOBACCO smoke pollution, GOVERNMENT agencies

مصطلحات جغرافية: UNITED States

مستخلص: Reports on the grant of an anti-smoking waiver from anti-smoking laws and the rejection of the applications of thirteen bars restaurants and businesses by the U.S. Health Department. Guidelines on smoking ban; Application requirements; Enforcement of the Clean Air Act to ensure clean indoor air; Implications for public health.

المصدر: Long Island Business News (7/1993 to 5/2009); 4/8/2005, Vol. 52 Issue 15, p34A-36A, 2p

مصطلحات موضوعية: CHARITIES, CHARITABLE uses, trusts, & foundations, NONPROFIT organizations, HOSPITALS, PUBLIC health, ANIMAL health

مستخلص: The article presents information on nonprofit organizations and charitable endeavors in Long Island, New York. The John T. Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson has launched a free six-week program to aid smokers in quitting the deadly habit. Each class provides educational and behavioral discussions and offers nicotine replacement products. The Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline in selling raffle tickets to support breast cancer programs. Items being raffled include mixed baskets, wines and weekend trips. Calverton-based Kent Animal Shelter will offer a free spay day for stray cats on April 19, 2005.

المصدر: Long Island Business News (7/1993 to 5/2009); 2005 Book of Lists, Vol. 51 Issue 62, p124-126, 2p

مصطلحات موضوعية: HOSPITALS, MEDICAL centers, HEALTH facilities, PUBLIC health, SICK people, MEDICAL care, HEALTH

مستخلص: The article presents information on the list of hospitals in the U.S. It also presents information on name, phone numbers, fax numbers, and addresses of hospitals. Some of the hospitals are Nassau University Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital at Manhaaset, Stony Brook University Hospital, Brunswick Hospital Center, and others.

المصدر: Long Island Business News (7/1993 to 5/2009); 2005 Book of Lists, Vol. 51 Issue 62, p119-120, 2p

مصطلحات موضوعية: ELDER care, CAMP sites, ADULT care services, PUBLIC health, MEDICAL care, CARE of people

مستخلص: The article presents information on living facilities for senior citizens. It also presents information on name, phone numbers, fax numbers, and addresses of agencies providing the living facilities. Some of the care services are SeniorCare at Senior-Plaza, Amber Court, SeniorCare at the Westbury HFA, Lake Shore Assisted Living, and many others.

المؤلفون: Solnik, Claude

المصدر: Long Island Business News (7/1993 to 5/2009); 9/17/2004, Vol. 51 Issue 40, p6A-52A, 2p

مصطلحات موضوعية: MEDICAL centers, HEALTH facilities, MEDICAL care, PUBLIC health, HEALTH

مصطلحات جغرافية: NEW York (State), UNITED States

مستخلص: Looks into the emergence of ambulatory cancer-care centers by Stony Brook University Hospital and the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System in New York. Amenities to look out for when the centers are ready to open in a few years; Expansion of the portfolio of oncology services; Amount of money spent for construction of the centers.

المؤلفون: Solnik, Claude

المصدر: Long Island Business News (7/1993 to 5/2009); 7/23/2004, Vol. 51 Issue 31, p6A-41A, 2p, 2 Color Photographs

مصطلحات موضوعية: MEDICAL care, PUBLIC health, MEDICAL equipment, FEDERAL government

مصطلحات جغرافية: UNITED States

الشركة/الكيان: DIAPULSE Corp. of America

مستخلص: Reports that the U.S. federal government has agreed to cover Diapulse treatments for Medicare patients nationwide. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) approval of payment for the Diapulse device, which uses electromagnetic waves to treat wounds related to ulcers and diabetes; CMS' consideration of studies and material provided by Diapuls and letters from patients touting to the company's devices.

المصدر: Long Island Business News (7/1993 to 5/2009); 3/26/2004, Vol. 51 Issue 14, p1A-47A, 2p

مصطلحات موضوعية: VOLUNTEER workers in search & rescue operations, EMERGENCY medical services, MEDICAL screening, PUBLIC health, SEARCH & rescue operations, UNIVERSITIES & colleges

مصطلحات جغرافية: LONG Island (N.Y.), NEW York (State), UNITED States

مستخلص: Reports on the participation of Stony Brook University in a federal program in Long Island, New York designed to monitor the health of workers and volunteers involved in the World Trade Center cleanup after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Medical organizations involved in the program; Medical screenings to identify any long-term effects for volunteers and workers; Diagnosis of pulmonary problems such as chronic coughs and asthma.

المصدر: Long Island Business News (7/1993 to 5/2009); 11/1/2002, Vol. 49 Issue 46, p6B, 2p

مصطلحات موضوعية: BIOTERRORISM, VACCINES, HOSPITALS, PUBLIC health

مصطلحات جغرافية: CONNECTICUT, UNITED States

مستخلص: Focuses on the efforts made by the Connecticut Department of Public Health to enable hospitals to combat the risk of bioterrorism. Objective of setting negative air-pressure rooms in most of the hospitals; Bioterrorism in Connecticut in 2001; Side effects of vaccines according to the Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies at John Hopkins University in Baltimore.

المؤلفون: Snyder, Alison

المصدر: Long Island Business News (7/1993 to 5/2009); 8/31/2007, Vol. 54 Issue 39, p9A-9A, 1/2p

مصطلحات موضوعية: PUBLIC health officers, WEST Nile virus, PUBLIC health

مصطلحات جغرافية: SUFFOLK County (N.Y.), NEW York (State)

People: CHAUDHRY, Humayun

مستخلص: An interview with Humayun Chaudhry, Suffolk County commissioner of health, is presented in New York. When asked about the condition of the county regarding West Nile Virus, he states that they are faring a little bit better as human case of the virus has not been in the state yet. He says that if there will be a human case, they will step up surveillance. They send out press releases to let people know where to spray to avoid the virus.