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Local News Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease was awarded a new $2.35 million, state-funded grant over five years (2022–27 grant cycle) by the New York State Department of Health. Of the 10 NYSDOH-supported, hospital-based centers in the state, Stony Brook Medicine is the only recipient of this competitive grant on Long Island and will continue to serve the growing needs of communities in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. With scientific strides being made in identifying potential new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, Stony Brook's efforts during this five-year grant cycle will also include a continued focus on research. The Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease also offers a variety of clinical trials in support of groundbreaking research studies on aging, memory and dementia. Stony Brook has been selected as a study site for several clinical trials, including monoclonal antibody therapy trials that target amyloid plaque for the treatment of mild Alzheimer's disease. Nikhil Palekar, MD PHOTO BY JEANNE NEVILLE/STONY BROOK MEDICINE Catholic Health's St. Charles Hospital held its annual gala, in-person for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, raising $150,000 to benefit the hospital's radiology department and purchase of a second computed tomography scanner. Appropriate for the times, the theme of the gala was "At Last." A special wish lantern was released in honor of St. Charles employee and biomedical engineer Ricky Ramirez who suffered from a severe case of COVID-19 in March 2020, with ups and downs, including the need to be intubated three times. After several months of hospitalization between St. Francis Hospital, where he received a life-saving treatment of an experimental medication, and his time at St. Charles Hospital for inpatient rehabilitation, Ramirez turned a corner. Fully recovered, he was able to attend the gala and gave thanks to all who helped him on his road to recovery. St. Charles Hospital's annual gala Northwell Health has been rated the No. 1 health system for diversity in the U.S. for the third consecutive year, according to the latest DiversityInc ranking of Top Hospitals and Health Systems. New York State's largest health care provider and private employer made the list for the 10th straight year, where it remained in the top spot 2022 rankings for Hospitals and Health Systems. Northwell also earned recognition from DiversityInc in three other categories: Top Companies for Veterans, Top Companies for Employee Resource Group and Top Companies for Sponsorship. DiversityInc's rankings are the latest in a string of accomplishments for the health system. Northwell was recognized as a national leader in LGBTQ+ inclusiveness by the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index. Northwell was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 2022 by Ethisphere — and the only health system from New York State. And last month, Northwell was named to Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the third consecutive year. Northwell rated No. 1 for diversity Good Shepherd Hospice President Kim Kranz, Director of Maternal Child Health Services, Nassau County Health Department Shelly Schechter and Catholic Health President and CEO Patrick O'Shaughnessy, DO, MBA Catholic Health's Good Shepherd Hospice commemorated its 20th anniversary at the Garden City Country Club. The 20th Anniversary Celebration Brunch fundraiser benefited the two inpatient centers located in Port Jefferson and Rockville Centre and in-home hospice care services of Good Shepherd Hospice. In honor of this anniversary, special guest Shelly Schechter, Director of Maternal Child Health Services, Nassau County Health Department, presented Good Shepherd Hospice President Kim Kranz with a citation on behalf of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Northwell Health has joined the Cardiometabolic Center Alliance (CMCA) as a charter member. As such, Northwell will further its ongoing research and programs to improve cardiometabolic health nationally. The CMCA is a coalition founded by the St. Louis-based Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute to provide innovative treatment approaches to patients with Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The CMCA seeks to establish cardiometabolic centers of excellence nationwide aimed at transforming the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and related cardiovascular and renal comorbidities. The alliance aims to have 20 member institutions as part of the initiative by 2023. "In an effort to take our practices to the next level of standardization and comprehensive care, we are excited to become a charter member of the CMCA, to share best practices and research to improve patient outcomes," says Eugenia Gianos, MD, Director of Cardiovascular Prevention at Northwell Health. Eugenia Gianos, MD 2 8

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