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from the Publisher 05-731 Publisher: Dan Senkiw Managing Editor: Conner Contributing Writer: John L.A. Lyddane Contributing Photographer: Don Dempsey, White Light Photography President and Chief Executive Officer: Lud Kimbrough Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President of Operations: Carrie Dierks B2B Sales Director: Tim McNichols In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Kelsey McAuliffe Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Michael Simmons Creative Services: Steve Barrett, Jamie Dent, Michael Ferguson, Carrie Frye, Brian Norman, Kimmi Patterson, David Smith, Jennifer Webster Production: Andrea Hull Financial Services: Ashley Byrd, April Charlton Audience Development: Debbie Dodski, Jennifer Drake, Connie Howard MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | www.truenorthcustom.com Although every 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 2014, True North Custom. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News Long Island edition, call Publisher Dan Senkiw at 914-967-6565 or email dansenkiw@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to dansenkiw@mdnews.com or via fax to 914-967-1165. Long Island 05-848 R E E T I N G S , P H Y S I C I A N S . O N behalf of the team that brings you MD News Long Island, an industry magazine dedicated to serving the needs of the region's providers, I invite you to explore the latest issue. You'll find this month — and every month — clini- cal, legal and practice insight delivered at a local level. John L.A. Lyddane, Senior Trial Partner at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP, brings over 30 years' legal experience to the region and focuses his practice on the defense of technical personal injury and professional liability actions in state and federal trial courts. This issue, Mr. Lyddane reminds us that prevention is the first line of defense against lawsuits, and this can be accomplished through explicit physician-patient communications — particularly in reference to the consent process. While successful defense of lawsuits is one goal, breaches in documentation can have painful legal and financial ramifications. When a child is diagnosed with diabetes, the pediatric endocrinology team becomes the family's lifeline for diabetes management. That child will eventually age out of pediatrics, and then what? The team of experts at Winthrop-University Hospital has faced this challenge head on by preparing patients and families early for a smooth shift. To bridge the gap for patients with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, Winthrop has established a synchronized program for patients transitioning from late adolescence to adulthood. Our cover story this month provides insight on the dedicated team guiding patients through this delicate period so that all involved can benefit from a successful transition. MD News Long Island offers medical professionals an opportunity to communicate their insights and expertise with regional colleagues. Contact me at 914-967-6565 or dansenkiw@mdnews.com to discuss articles for future issues. All the best, Dan Senkiw G Dan Senkiw PU BLISHER Long Island Dan Senkiw D A N SE N K I W@M DN E W S.COM 914-967-6565 4 | Long Island MD NEWS ■ M D N E W S . CO M