FE ATURE
SOUTH NASSAU COMMUNITIES HOSPITAL OF
LONG ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER: INTEGRATED
MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL CARE FOR IMPROVED
OUTCOMES 06
The Center for Primary and Behaviora l Hea lthcare offers
physica l and behaviora l hea lthcare in one location.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION: ONCOLOGY
STUDY SHOWS SURVIVAL ADVANTAGE FOR
CERTAIN LEUKEMIA PATIENTS TREATED IN
PEDIATRIC CANCER CENTERS 24
Surviva l among adolescents and young adults with acute
lymphoblastic leukemia varies significantly by care setting.
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DEPARTMENTS
LEGAL EASE 12
FINANCIAL CHECKUP 14
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 18
BUSINESS OF MEDICINE 22
LOCAL NEWS 28
UPCOMING CME EVENTS 30
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