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Representatives from the Northeast Region of the American Cancer Society Inc. (ACS) presented St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center with an honorary plaque of appreciation for their supportive efforts in the 2017 Relay For Life events. Each year, across the country, ACS's Relay For Life brings commu - nities together to honor individuals who have fought bravely against cancer. Survivors, their families and all who have been affected by the disease come together to walk, run and camp out around a track to cre - ate a united network of support and dedication. This year, St. Catherine of Siena's Community Outreach Program participated in three events in Smithtown, Kings Park and Commack, raising $3,000. Funds raised at the events will support programs and services for patients and their families in their respective communities. To learn more about future Relay For Life events, visit relayforlife.org. Fifteen veterans organizations received donations totaling $143,500 during a press conference in August at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone made the check presentation, based on the proceeds from the 2016 Catholic Health Services (CHS) Suffolk County Marathon. He was joined by Alan Guerci, MD, Chief Executive Officer at CHS, Thomas Ronayne, Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency Director, and Mike Polansky of the Greater Long Island Running Club. This year marks the second consecutive year that CHS will serve as the title sponsor and third year as medical provider for the race. The 2017 CHS Suffolk County Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 29 in Patchogue. Overall, CHS has supported the marathon for the past three years, both clinically and monetarily, donating nearly $500,000. As part of its commitment to community safety, CHS announced the introduction of a 10-person medical bike unit that will operate between checkpoints at the 2017 marathon. Northwell Health and the Americana Manhasset raised a record total of over $1.1 million for women's health at the 25th Annual Katz Institute for Women's Health Luncheon and Fashion Show featuring the Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2017 collection. Two former patients took the runway at Old Westbury Gardens and shared their personal stories as they walked alongside the physicians who impacted their lives. Supermodel Carol Alt, also a patient of the Katz Institute, surprised guests in attendance and walked the runway to thank her doctors for the care she has received. Iris and Saul Katz, longtime support - ers of Northwell Health and partners in the creation of the Katz Institute for Women's Health and the Katz women's hospitals, were celebrated as the event's honorees. Presented by the Partners Council for Women's Health, which supports the unique and complex health care needs of women, the event was emceed by Rosanna Scotto, co-anchor of Fox 5's "Good Day New York." Victor F. Politi, MD, FACP, FACEP, NuHealth/NUMC's President/CEO, announced that the Nassau University Medical Center has applied for and been awarded accreditation for two years from the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Committee of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) based on the organization's self-study report, evidence of performance-in-practice activity files and the accreditation interview. Provisional accreditation is only awarded to initial accreditation applicants that demonstrate compliance in the committee's requirements. Organizations accredited for CME are required to include a statement on printed and enduring materials indicating that the activity is AMA PRA Category 1 and that completing the activity provides a specified amount of credits. A new 10-bed unit designed to reduce wait times in South Nassau Communities Hospital's Emergency Department is set to open follow - ing a $4.5 million renovation, completing the first phase of a multi- year construction effort to expand a critical area of the hospital that serves 65,000 patients a year on the South Shore. The newly renovated Emergency Department annex, which was previously used for storage, will help maintain emergency service to the community as other parts of the Oceanside Emergency Department are renovated and expanded. From left: St. Catherine of Siena's Community Outreach Program Coordinator Mary Ellen McCrossen, St. Catherine's Interim Chief Medical Officer Mickel Khlat, DO, St. Catherine's Vice President of Finance and Administration John Pohlman, St. Catherine's Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Paul J. Rowland, St. Catherine's Director of Community Outreach Heather Reynolds, American Cancer Society's Northeast Region Health Systems Manager for Hospitals Dawn Tropeano, American Cancer Society's Northeast Region Community Managers Julia Biggiani and Brittany DiDonato Iris and Saul Katz are longtime supporters of Northwell Health and partners in the creation of the Katz Institute for Women's Health and the Katz women's hospitals. LOCAL NEWS 2 8

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