Health Story

Dr. Lance Becker, chair of emergency departments for North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center describes research and shares his experiences on the subject of restoring life to people well-beyond traditional time limits of clinical death. Dr. Becker is also an investigator at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and is chair of emergency medicine at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. In this conversation he demystifies a once-miraculous process, and says revivification may one day be routinely available for use by ambulance crews in a variety of settings and locations.

This edition of Health Story features an informal conversation with Dr. Matthew Weiss, deputy physician-in-chief and director of surgical oncology, Northwell Health Cancer Institute. Dr. Weiss describes the goals and practices of the Institute, and explains how its multi-disciplinary approach to targeting cancers supports and benefits physician-patient relationships, and encourages participation in research toward more successful outcomes.

New York native Toni Fabric returns from Chicago for care and treatment at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. Director of Surgical Oncology Dr. Matthew Weiss and institute-associate Dr. David Tuveson of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and the Lustgarten Foundation discuss pancreas cancer, Toni's positive outcome, and the Northwell Health Cancer Institute's multi-disciplinary strategy against this all-too-common illness, including; chemotherapy, surgical intervention, support for physicians, and patient-participation in genetic research.

A surgical team employs email correspondence to gain insights about the lives, loves and enthusiasms of their patients. Dr. Benjamin Schwartz, Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, New York, explains how information about subjects including Italian meatballs and the music of Pink Floyd can build rapport among his colleagues, their patients and the patient's loved ones, contributing to favorable outcomes.

A New York mom approaches midlife with a heavy heart, and heart disease. A presentation produced by the Katz Institute for Women's Health for female employees inspired Kathy Khodadadi to seek help. Kathy and members of the Katz cardiology team discuss game-changing strategies for addressing heart-health challenges confronting women.

Michael J. Dowling, Northwell Health President and Chief Executive Officer, and Coauthor Charles Kenney conclude a three-part discussion of their new book and present evidence of how optimism, effort, respect and persistence are keys to a successful "reboot" of the U.S. health care system. Topics include Northwell Health as a model for consolidation and trends in health care policy.

In Part Two of a three-part series, Michael J. Dowling, Northwell Health President and Chief Executive Officer and coauthor Charles Kenney describe energizing megatrends in medicine, including; new practices in education, brain health, information technology, and health care value. Micheal J. Dowling, Charles Kenney, Health Care Reboot, hospital consolidation, brain health, To Err is Human,

In the first of a three-part series, Michael J. Dowling, Northwell Health President and Chief Executive Officer and Coauthor Charles Kenney discuss their new book, and support their case for renewed confidence in the American health care system. The authors describe Health Care Reboot as, "optimistic in a realistic way."

Vincent Maltese was a typical teen, suddenly confronted with a life-challenging condition. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 13, Vinnie, now a university undergraduate, describes a nearly fatal slip and along with his counselor, endocrinologists, and mom addresses diabetes management, family dynamics, and the latest innovations to help the newly-diagnosed be confident about enjoying a healthy life.

Two-way connectivity permits immediate access to medical evaluation for patients and families any time, virtually anywhere. Doctors, emergency department nurses, and a patient describe their experiences with Telehealth today, and explain how incorporating new technologies preserves the traditions of their professions while inspiring future generations of caregivers.