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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

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Mather Hospital completes 10,000 robotic surgeries, a first in Suffolk County

Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, New York, has achieved an important milestone by completing 10,000 robotic surgeries using the da Vinci surgical system.

By Suffolk Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

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Stony Brook Children's Hospital named finalist for Long Island Imagine Award

Stony Brook Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a finalist for the Long Island Imagine Award in the Social Impact category.

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 14, 2025

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Northwell hospitals earn national recognition for patient safety

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 11, 2025

Northwell Health hospitals have been recognized by Healthgrades with the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Awards.

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Northwell introduces advanced cancer therapy tech on Long Island

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 5, 2025

Northwell Cancer Institute has introduced Varian Ethos radiation therapy with HyperSight imaging technology at its centers in Greenlawn and Lake Success, marking the first availability of this technology on Long Island.

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Northwell expands women's health practice in Smithtown

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

Northwell Health has expanded its women's health practice in Smithtown, relocating to a new 6,900-square-foot facility at 222 Middle Country Road.

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Mather Hospital receives advanced hip and knee replacement certification

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 13, 2025

Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, NY, has been awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification.

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Mather Hospital receives joint commission's advanced hip and knee replacement certification

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 13, 2025

Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, New York, has received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification.

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Neurosurgeon Robert Kerr discusses transformative technologies at Northwell Huntington Hospital

By Suffolk Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

Neurosurgery is witnessing significant advancements, and Dr. Robert Kerr is leading these changes at Northwell Huntington Hospital.

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SNT Sleep Apnea Specialist Dr. Brown: Oral Appliances Are a ‘Travel-Friendly Alternative to CPAP Machines’

By Suffolk Reporter | Jan 3, 2025

Dr. Clifford Brown, a sleep apnea specialist at Silent Night Therapy of Babylon Dental Care, highlights the benefits of oral appliances as a more convenient and portable solution for managing sleep apnea while traveling.

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Northwell Health welcomes first baby of the year

By Suffolk Reporter | Jan 1, 2025

Northwell Health celebrated the birth of its first baby of 2025 at Huntington Hospital.

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Huntington Hospital earns recognition for excellence in hernia surgery

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 10, 2024

Huntington Hospital has been recognized as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC).

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SNT Sleep Apnea Director Sands: ‘Sleep apnea extends beyond physical health; it profoundly impacts mental health and mood’

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Michelle Sands, Sleep Apnea Director at Silent Night Therapy, said that the effects of sleep apnea extend beyond the physical, explaining that it impacts mental health and may provoke mood swings.

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Pediatric Dentist Tarifard: 'Back-to-school dental exams and cleanings are crucial'

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 14, 2024

Dr. Azin Tarifard, a pediatric dentist at Babylon Dental Care, emphasized the importance of scheduling dental exams and cleanings as the back-to-school season approaches. She stated that ensuring a child's oral health is in top shape is crucial, as poor dental hygiene can cause pain and concentration issues that may affect school performance.

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Silent Night Therapy Sleep Apnea Director: ‘inflamed tissues can further obstruct the airway, leading to episodes of apnea or interrupted breathing

By Suffolk Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

Michelle Sands, Registered Dental Hygienist and Silent Night Therapy’s Sleep Apnea Director, said that as muscles relax, airways can become obstructed during sleep, leading to irregular breathing patterns.

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Babylon Dental Care Clinical Director Cooper: ‘Invisalign has been a revolution in cosmetic dentistry’

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 28, 2024

Dr. Jaclyn Cooper, Clinical Director at Babylon Dental Care, stated that Invisalign has significantly enhanced the field of cosmetic dentistry.

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Silent Night Therapy Sleep Director: ‘Patients now prefer oral appliances over CPAP’ due to risks

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 19, 2024

Michelle Sands, Sleep Apnea Director at Silent Night Therapy (SNT), stated that patients now prefer oral appliances over CPAP machines to treat sleep apnea due to the inhalation risks associated with CPAP technology.

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Babylon Dental Care offers in-house savings program to the uninsured

By Suffolk Reporter | May 8, 2024

Babylon Dental Care, a Long Island dental practice, has introduced its Dental Savings Plan (DSP). The comprehensive in-house program is designed to make dental care more affordable for uninsured individuals.

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A look at Westhampton Care Center, a nursing home in Westhampton, New York

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 15, 2024

Westhampton Care Center was one of the 28 for-profit facility nursing homes in Suffolk County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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Suffolk County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation and Nursing?

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 14, 2024

Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation and Nursing was one of the 28 for-profit facility nursing homes in Suffolk County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of three.

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The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at: 4-star nursing home in Suffolk County

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 13, 2024

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at was one of the 28 for-profit facility nursing homes in Suffolk County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.