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Reuven Pasternak, MD
Chief Executive Officer and
Vice President for
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Employee of the Month Anna Garcia Scheduler Department of Radiology |
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Lifelines is Stony Brook Medicine's employee newsletter. Topics are organized based on the hospital's strategic priorities, known as the five pillars: quality and safety, service, people, growth and sustainability.
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Stony Brook Delivers . . . a Boy! 100,000th Birth Milestone Reached
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| | The Picarella Family, from left, big sister Gianna; parents Katie and Mike; and baby Luca. |
An enthusiastic crowd, made up of Stony Brook faculty, staff and students, among others, gathered in the hospital lobby on Aug. 20 to celebrate the hospital's 100,000th delivery. The lucky baby, Luca Michael Picarella, weighing 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and 20 ¾ inches in length, was born on Aug. 17 to parents Katie and Mike Picarella and big sister Gianna (age 5).
During the celebration, Luca was presented with scholarships from Island Federal Credit Union and the North Shore Montessori School, as well as a shopping spree from the Stony Brook University Hospital Auxiliary, a gift card to the Staller Center for the Arts, tickets to a Stony Brook University basketball game, a stay at the Holiday Inn Express' Pink "Sweet" and a collection of knit and crocheted items from Stony Brook Stitchers, to name a few. Gianna also received Stony Brook gear, a Wolfie doll and an American Girl doll.
Jeffrey Solomon, who was the first baby delivered at Stony Brook University Hospital -- born on May 28, 1980 -- made a surprise special appearance at the event.
"The significance of reaching this milestone goes far beyond just counting the number of deliveries since 1980," said L. Reuven Pasternak, MD, CEO, Stony Brook University Hospital. "While residents of Suffolk County have many options of where to deliver their children, this milestone reflects the many who selected Stony Brook -- which includes many who work here."
Read more and view a video featuring Stony Brook employees sharing stories about their experiences at Stony Brook.
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| | In front from left, Mom Katie Picarella holding her newborn son, Luca, and 5-year-old daughter Gianna. In back from left, L. Reuven Pasternak, MD, CEO, Stony Brook University Hospital; Todd Griffin, MD, Chair, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine; Julie Welischar, MD, OB/GYN who delivered Luca; Betsy Mullady, RN, Labor and Delivery; Robert O'Keefe, MD, OB/GYN; Karen Kruse, RN, Labor and Delivery; Dad Mike Picarella; and Megan Lochner, MD, OB/GYN. |
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Quality and Safety
Big Q Resources Now Available Online
As part of the Big Q, Stony Brook Medicine's quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program, faculty and staff have received on-site education about patient safety and quality. Get a refresher course by visiting the intranet and physician portal.
Resources include policies, as well as information on hand hygiene, injection practices and sharps safety, standard precautions, equipment cleaning, CAUTI (catheter-associated urinary tract infection), CLABSI (central line-associated bloodstream infection), isolation precautions, attire, ventilator/respiratory therapy, point-of-care devices, eliminating cross contamination (proper use of clean and non-clean fields) and reprocessing surgical equipment. Learn more.
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Service
Walk for a Cause
 The health benefits of walking have long been recognized: improving your overall health, reducing the risk of certain diseases and enhancing mental well-being, to name a few. It can also have a lasting impact on others by bringing attention to or raising funds for a cause that means something to you.
With the arrival of cooler temperatures in the fall, many organizations host fundraising walks, some right here at Stony Brook. Here are a few upcoming events to get you walking for a cause you love.
Third Annual Walk for Weight Loss: Taking place on the Stony Brook University campus on Saturday, Sept. 19, this community event is a great way to show support not only for the 78 million Americans struggling with obesity, but for anyone working to achieve and maintain a healthy weight: friends, family, co-workers, yourself. At the same time, participants will be supporting healthy weight education initiatives sponsored by the Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center. Offered as a half-mile or three-mile course, the walk starts at 9:30 am. Download a registration form or call (631) 638-2029.
Long Island Heart Walk: This 3.1-mile walk will take place at Jones Beach on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 10 am. By joining a Heart Walk team, participants have an opportunity to support the American Heart Association and honor a loved one who has been impacted by cardiovascular disease or stroke. The event includes giveaways, information on how to keep your heart healthy, a Kids Zone tent with games and an opportunity to have team photos taken. Register online to join the Stony Brook University Heart Institute's Hiking Hearts team or create your own.
Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis: Join the Stony Brook Medicine team to raise awareness about and funds for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This 2.3-mile walk will take place on Sunday, Oct. 25, 1 pm, at the Student Activities Center Plaza on the Stony Brook University campus. Led by captains Ellen Li, MD, PhD, and Ramona Rajapakse, MD, the Stony Brook team will support local patient programs and important research projects, and help to make a difference in the lives of people with digestive diseases. Enjoy pre-walk festivities for the whole family, beginning at 11:30 am. Register for the walk.
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People
School of Nursing BSN Program Named a Best Value
Value Colleges, an independent online guide to the best values in undergraduate and graduate college education, released its Top 50 Best Value BSN Programs of 2015. Stony Brook University School of Nursing was ranked fourth on the list for its three different BSN programs: the Basic Baccalaureate, the Accelerated Baccalaureate and the RN Baccalaureate.
According to Value Colleges, "With a degree from Stony Brook, in an area with no shortage of job opportunities and some of the best healthcare facilities in the U.S., there should be no trouble finding rewarding work, making Stony Brook a great investment in your future."
Value Colleges' Top 50 Best Value BSN ranking was calculated using the following criteria: 20-year return on investment, national rankings and credit-per-hour tuition rate as reported by each individual college. View the complete list.
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Growth
New Solutions in Treating Reflux Offered by Stony Brook's
Heartburn and Esophageal Center
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, affects more than 30 million Americans each month. Its symptoms include heartburn, regurgitation, sore throat, cough and chest pain. Left untreated, reflux disease can lead to serious complications, such as esophagitis, stricture, Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer.
For some, medications and simple lifestyle changes provide relief. But for those whose symptoms continue long term, a more comprehensive approach should be considered. That's what Stony Brook Medicine's Heartburn and Esophageal Center specializes in. The Center's approach to reflux and its complications involves the best ideas in medicine, including today's most advanced, minimally invasive surgical options. Learn more.
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School of Dental Medicine Unveils Henry Schein Cares Reception Area
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine and Henry Schein, Inc., the world's largest provider of healthcare products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, celebrated the opening of the new Henry Schein Cares Reception Area. This new space will serve as the gateway to the School's Dental Care Center, the largest dental care treatment facility on Long Island. More than 60 attendees from Henry Schein and the School of Dental Medicine, including students, faculty and senior leadership, attended the unveiling ceremony.
The name of the reception area commemorates the collaborative relationship between the two organizations and recognizes more than $2 million in financial and in-kind support that Henry Schein has provided to the school over the past several years through Henry Schein Cares, the company's global corporate social responsibility program. Learn more.
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| From left, Kenneth Kaushansky, MD, Senior Vice President, Health Sciences, and Dean, School of Medicine; Michael Ettinger, Henry Schein, Inc.; Rita Acquafredda, Vice President and General Manager, Zahn Dental; Gerard Meuchner, Henry Schein, Inc.; Stanley Bergman, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Henry Schein, Inc.; Mary Truhlar, DDS, MS, Dean, School of Dental Medicine; Rich Miranda, Henry Schein Global Dental Group; Steve Kess, Henry Schein, Inc.; and Jim Breslawski, President, Henry Schein, Inc., and CEO, Henry Schein Global Dental Group
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Sustainability
Financial Results Report
Through June 2015, the end of the fiscal year for Stony Brook University Hospital, discharges were 37,288, which was 826 discharges above budget. Average length of stay was .13 of a day higher than the prior year at 5.53 days.
Case mix index was 5.5 percent higher than the prior year at 1.81. Significant increases in case mix index occurred in the surgical DRGs for tracheostomies and transplants, cardiology and infectious diseases, and the medical DRGs for neonates and infectious diseases. Learn more.
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Upcoming Events
Healthier U's Walk on Wednesdays and Walk to Win Kickoff
Sept. 9-Nov. 25, noon, various locations on Stony Brook Medicine and Stony Brook University campuses and at off-site offices
Healthier U's walking programs Walk on Wednesdays and Walk to Win will resume for the fall season.
Walk on Wednesdays is a series of weekly walks at noon. Join your colleagues at the following locations: Hospital Lobby, Stony Brook University-Main Campus, Tech Park (31 Research Way and 8 Research Way), Long Island State Veterans Home, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Flowerfield, Research and Development Park, Ronkonkoma (2000 Ocean Avenue), South Campus and Southampton.
Walk to Win adds a competitive spirit to your walk. Groups of at least two employees can walk at any time and report the distance walked. The team with the most miles walked per person will win a healthy reward sponsored by Healthier U.
Turn the Town Teal for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness
A series of free presentations, beginning at 6 pm, throughout September featuring Stony Brook Medicine experts. All are welcome. Registration is not required. For information, call (631) 444-4000.
Sept. 10, Fact or Fiction: The Truth About Ovarian Cancer
Learn about available screening tests and contemporary treatment recommendations for ovarian cancer. Presented by Michael L. Pearl, MD, Professor and Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, at St. James Episcopal Church, 490 North Country Road, St. James.
Sept. 16, HPV and Cervical Cancer: What's the Connection?
Learn about the connection between human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, current screening recommendations and the HPV vaccines. Presented by Michael L. Pearl, MD, Professor and Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, at Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty, 1067 Route 25A, Stony Brook.
Sept. 24, Be Proactive! Learn the Signs and Symptoms of Gynecologic Cancer
Learn more about the signs and symptoms for certain gynecologic cancers, as well as risk factors and what can be done to reduce risks. Presented by Melissa Henretta, MD, MPH, Gynecologic Oncologist at The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main Street, East Setauket.
Sept. 30, Spotlight on: Gynecologic Health and Cancer Concerns as We Age
Learn more about the natural aging process and its effects on cancer management for women who are over the age of 60. Presented by Michael L. Pearl, MD, Professor and Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, at The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main Street, East Setauket.
Vascular Screening
Sept. 12, 8 am-4 pm, Stony Brook University Heart Institute
Are you 60 or older? Are you a current or past smoker? Smoking is the single most important risk factor for vascular disease. Other major risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and a family history of aortic aneurysm. Aneurysms and strokes -- common conditions caused by vascular disease -- can strike suddenly and without warning. That's why it's best to identify and treat underlying causes before symptoms appear at this free screening. Call (631) 638-2100 to register. Pre-registration and a brief qualifying interview are required. No walk-ins accepted.
Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Seminar
Sept. 14, 5-7 pm, Lobby Conference Room, Stony Brook University Hospital
Freedom from obesity is attainable with the right combination of tools and support. Learn about the causes, health risks and treatment options, tailored to each patient's needs, lifestyle and goals at these informative seminars. Both medical and surgical options will be discussed. Aurora Pryor, MD, Director, Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center, and Dana Telem, MD, Associate Director, will lead the discussion, followed by a question-and-answer session. To register, call (631) 444-4000.
State of the University Address
Sept. 16, 1 pm, Staller Center for the Arts, Main Stage, Stony Brook University
All Stony Brook faculty, staff and students are invited to join Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., MD, for his annual address and introduction of new faculty and administrators at Stony Brook. A reception will immediately follow at Staller Plaza (Rain Location: Wang Center Lobby). A live webcast will also be available.
Third Annual Walk for Weight Loss
Sept. 19, Check-in time: 9 am, Start time: 9:30 am, Stony Brook University (rain or shine)
Support and celebrate all those who are trying to achieve and maintain a healthy weight: friends, family, co-workers or you. Participants can walk a half-mile or three-mile course, and will help raise funds for healthy weight education efforts. Individual adult registration is $20. Children under 16 are free. Download a registration form or call (631) 638-2029.
Candlelight Ceremony
Sept. 21, 5:30-7 pm, Hilton Garden Inn, Stony Brook University
Join the staff of Stony Brook University Cancer Center at a special evening honoring patients and their families affected by gynecologic cancers during Gynecologic Oncology Awareness Month and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. A reading of patients' names will follow. All are welcome. RSVP by Sept. 10 to (631) 444-4000.
HeartSaver/AED CPR Class
Sept. 30, 4-7 pm, Stony Brook University Heart Institute
Learn lifesaving skills from nurse educators at Stony Brook University Heart Institute. The class is free, but for those who would like a two-year American Heart Association CPR card, there is a $10 fee. Participants will learn how to respond to an adult, child and infant who is unresponsive and in cardiac arrest. Demonstrations on the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and how to respond to choking emergencies are also covered. Registration is required. To register, call Yvonne Leippert, RN, MS, CCRN, at (631) 444-3322.
Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis
Oct. 25, 11:30 am (registration/festivities)/1 pm (Walk start), Stony Brook University (rain or shine)
This 2.3-mile walk will help Stony Brook Medicine and the Long Island chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America raise money for crucial research and a future that's free from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Bring the family and enjoy pre-walk festivities for all. Register now.
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