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Greetings, and welcome to MD News Long Island. Ou r cover feat u re t h is mont h h ig h lig ht s how t he recent merger between Mount Sinai and South Nassau Communities Hospital continues to elevate the array of tertiary-level interventional endoscopic treatments and techniques available to patients. The expert staff of this comprehensive program offers leading-edge diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and approaches. Quality care and high marks in patient satisfaction are two main goals for Frank Gress, MD, Director of Interventional Endoscopy at South Nassau Communities Hospital and Senior Faculty Member at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and his team. A feature in this issue's clinical section on neurology examines a possible mechanism behind coffee's neuro- protective benefits. We also review findings suggesting medicinal cannabinoids are safe for patients with multiple sclerosis but may provide only limited relief. Leverage MD News' multiple platforms to inform refer- ring physicians about your organization's capabilities and advanced technologies. Contact me at 914-967-6565, @MDNewsMetroNY or dansenkiw@lexmediagroup.com. All the best, Dan Senkiw Publisher: Dan Senkiw Managing Editor: Erika Bennett Contributing Writers: Daniel L. Freidlin, Thomas A. Mobilia and Dave Rao Contributing Photographer: Paul Moore, Paul Moore Studio President: Eric Silberman Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President of Creative Services: Eric Jackson Vice President of Operations: Tyler Hardekopf In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Jennifer K. Matthew Designer: Skye Childers Creative Services: Steve Barrett, Mariela Cosentino, Sarah Fredriksson, Jenny Havron, Emily Main, Jennifer Oncay, Kimmi Patterson Production: Wade Sain Financial Services: Ashley Byrd Audience Development: Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-266-3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although ever y precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2019, True North Custom. All rights reser ved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The healthcare providers featured in MD News comply with applicable federal laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News Long Island edition, contact Dan Senkiw at 914-967- 6 5 6 5 or dansenki w @ lexmediagr oup.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to dansenkiw@ lexmediagroup.com or via fax to 914-967-1165. Long Island 05-848 PUBLISHER from the ............................................... Dan Senkiw PUBLISHER Long Island ............................................... dansenkiw@ lexmediagroup.com 914-967-6565 ............................................... @MDNewsMetroNY