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Local News Northwell Direct and JetBlue partner to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Northwell Direct and JetBlue, New York's Hometown Airline, announced that they are partnering to provide the airline with a comprehensive set of COVID-19 services and programs to support its crewmembers (employees) across JetBlue's operation and add a clinical layer to the airline's Safety From the Ground Up program. The customized set of solutions from Northwell Direct — a Northwell Health company that provides a broad range of health care solutions to employers in the tri-state area — will support JetBlue as it considers testing approaches for its teams in New York City, clinical concierge services for crewmembers, and consulting and advisory services for JetBlue's leadership. The program, which is expected to evolve and expand based on needs, is designed to detect and prevent COVID-19 and to aid in the recovery of the airline industry. NYU Winthrop Hospital will change its name to NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island. NYU Langone Health announced that NYU Winthrop Hospital will change its name to NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, pending approval from the New York State Department of Health. The new name further solidifies the hospital's full integration into one of the country's premier healthcare systems, NYU Langone Health. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island was originally known as Nassau Hospital upon its founding in 1896, later incorporating Winthrop into its name. The hospital has been a stalwart for medical care on Long Island, going back to its days caring for residents during the eras of the Spanish Civil War, the Depression and World War II, right up to its vital role in the COVID-19 pandemic response and beyond. At the St. Charles Give Veterans a Smile Day, veteran Kevin Magrane is treated by Michelle Wah, DDS, and Renee Calasciabetta, dental assistant. Catholic Health Services's St. Charles Hospital Stephen B. Gold Dental Clinic recently hosted its 5th annual Give Veterans a Smile Day. The event provides men and women who have served our country in the armed forces with quality dental care free of charge. This year's event was dedicated to Mark Cherches, DDS, who passed away on Sept. 18. A military veteran, Dr. Cherches served as Director of the St. Charles Dental Residency Program for 40 years and was instrumental in founding Give Veterans a Smile Day. This year's Nov. 4 event provided service members numerous much- needed dental procedures, including exams, oral cancer screenings, cleanings, extractions and fillings. Also, free flu shots were provided. Beginning in 2021, the Give Veterans a Smile Day will be held twice a year thanks to a grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. Stern Family Center for Rehabilitation Northwell Health's Stern Family Center for Rehabilitation in Manhasset has been ranked among the nation's best, according to Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes 2021 report. Recently released data rates Stern as one of the top 400 facilities out of 10,647 nursing homes in the 20 most populous states to make the list, which places it among the top 3% of skilled nursing facilities in the country. Construction of Medical Arts Pavilion in Long Beach Joined by community and civic leaders, Mount Sinai South Nassau leaders marked the beginning of construction on a multi-specialty $35 million Medical Arts Pavilion in Long Beach that will bring specialty medical care back to the barrier island. Projected to open in the spring of 2022, the 15,400-square-foot, one-story Long Beach Medical Arts Pavilion will offer access to a wide variety of medical specialists and services. As is standard with all Mount Sinai South Nassau facilities, it will feature an attractive interior design and décor with fully furnished lounge areas and an appealing exterior with manicured landscaping that complements the surrounding neighborhood. There will be shared community space. Long Island Community Hospital celebrates Heroes Week Long Island Community Hospital recently celebrated Heroes Week, recognizing all of their healthcare heroes who stood strong against COVID-19 for the protection of our community. As part of 2 8

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