Community Outreach
Listen in … Roberto Bergamaschi, MD, PhD, world-renowned colorectal surgeon from Stony Brook Medicine and newest member of the ELIH Medical Staff speaks on WLNG, 92.1 FM. The program “Frequently Asked Questions About Colorectal Care” was moderated by Frank J. Adipietro, MD, Interventional Pain Management Specialist and Medical Staff President at Eastern Long Island Hospital. Listen Now »
July 28, 2017 - Senior Wellness Series: "Osteoporosis & Fall Prevention" with Fred Carter, MD, Board Certified Orthopedist of North Fork Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, 11 am - 12 pm, Southold Town Senior Services, Mattituck, 631.298.4460
August 4, 2017 - "Advance Care Planning - Know Your Choices, Share Your Wishes" with Patient Advocate, Beth van Bladel sponsored by IPRO, Choose time and place: 11 am - 12 pm, Southold Town Senior Services, Mattituck, 631.298.4460 or 2 pm - 3 pm, Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport, 631.477.5164/631.477.0660.
September 1, 2017 – “Surgery and You” with John Cosgrove, MD, Board Certified General Surgeon, 11 am - 12 pm. Southold Town Senior Services, 750 Pacific St., Mattituck. Presented in cooperation with the Town of Southold Human Services, and Eastern Long Island Hospital. For more information or to request transportation, call 631.298.4460.
September 1, 2017 – “Osteoporosis, Fall Prevention & Bone Health” with Fred Carter, MD, Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist, North Fork Orthopedic and Sports Medicine. 2 pm – 3 pm. Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First Street, Greenport. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 631.-477-5164 or 631-477-0660. Registration recommended.
September 22, 2017 – “Play Sports, Avoid Injury” with Fred Carter, MD, Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist, North Fork Orthopedic and Sports Medicine. 2 pm – 3 pm, Cutchogue New Suffolk Library. For more information, call 631-477-5164 or 631-734-6360. Registration recommended.
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7 & 14, 2017 – “Stepping On” Program – Sign up for a free seven-week series designed to build confidence and reduce falls. Target audience: Seniors. This 2 hour program is offered on consecutive Tuesdays by Karolyn Jenkins, ELIH Physical Therapist from 10 am – 12 noon. Eastern Long Island Hospital Conference Room, 201 Manor Place, Greenport. A refresher class will be offered eight weeks after the last session on January 9, 2018. Class limited to 20 participants. To register, call 631-765-9389 or email lsalmon@elih.org.