Breast Health
Giuseppina Caravella, Stony Brook Cancer Center's Health Specialist discusses facts and stats about Breast Cancer and the importance of early detection through screenings.
Featuring:
Giuseppina Carvella
Skin Care: Risks , Prevention & Early Detection
WATCH Dr. Kimberly Hsu, Primary Care Physician at Mattituck Advanced Primary & Specialty, for a presentation on Skin Care. Dr. Hsu is a board-certified, highly dedicated physician specializing in family medicine. She believes in a patient-centered approach and recognizes the importance of actively listening to her patients’ concerns. Dr. Hsu empowers her patients to participate in their healthcare journey by fostering open communication and promoting collaboration.
Featuring:
Dr. Kimberly Hsu
Tick-Borne Disease | What You Need to Know
Jerry Simons, PA-C, a member of the Medical Advisory Panel of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center, will speak about the types of diseases that are carried by the different species of ticks found on Eastern Long Island, and the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatments options that are available.
Featuring:
Jerry Simons, PA-C
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Barbara Solow Clinical Nutrition Manager at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital will speak about how food sustains us, nourishes us, and can help heal us.
Featuring:
Dr. Edelstein
When to go to the ER
Christopher Edelstein will be giving an informative seminar on when it is appropriate to go to the Emergency Room.
Featuring:
Dr. Edelstein
Smart Strategies for your Vascular Health
Dr. Koullias will go over healthy strategies to build awareness and knowledge on Vascular Health.
Featuring:
Dr. Koullias
Orthopaedic Conditions Affecting the Senior Community
Dr. Roe will discuss causes of Arthritis, modifiable risk factors, and recommended treatment guidelines as it pertains to the shoulder, knee, and hip.
Featuring:
John Roe, MD
Innovative Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Featuring:
Dr. Ashton L. Stanton, MD
Dr. Stanton will be speaking regarding Lumbar Spinal Stenosis how to manage your pain and the best treatment options.
When to go to the ER Signs of an Ischemic Stroke
Featuring:
Christopher Edelstein, DMSc
Christopher Edelstein will be speaking regarding Stroke Awareness, the signs of a Stroke and when to go the emergency room.
Summer Safety
Featuring:
Dr. Kai Sturmann
The summer months here on the North Fork are all about fun in the sun but it’s important to stay safe while you’re enjoying all that the summer months have to offer. Dr. Sturmann, specializing in Emergency Medicine, for this informative seminar on staying safe this summer.
Addiction Medicine
Featuring:
Dr. Lloyd Simon
Dr. Lloyd Simon, MD Director of Addiction Services Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital Dr. Lloyd Simon, will speak about Addiction Medicine, including the evaluation and treatment of individuals with Substance Use Disorders.
Tick Borne Diseases- What you Need to Know
Featuring:
Jerry Simons PA
Chances are that you, or someone you know has been diagnosed with Lyme or another tick-borne disease. Jerry Simons, PA-C a member of the Medical Advisory Panel of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital's Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center, will speak about the types of diseases that are carried by the different species of ticks found on Eastern Long Island, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options.
The Aging Brain and Dementia
Featuring:
Dr. Christopher Christodolou
Dr. Christopher Christodolou will provide an overview of dementia, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of this general disorder. He will describe normal changes in thinking abilities that occur with age and distinguish them from the early symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. He will lifestyle changes that may reduce changes of developing a dementia, as well as current treatments for Alzheimer's.
Healthy Heart: Healthy You
Featuring:
Dr. Bench
Travis J. Bench MD is a cardiologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Stony Brook Heart Institute. Board Certified in General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Bench will speak on Heart Disease and different steps to help your heart.
Stress 101: Understanding, Prevention, and Reduction
Featuring:
Alison Byers
Stress can affect your body, your thoughts, feelings, and your behaviors. Dr. Alison Byers will present an informative interactive discussion on understanding stress and how to best respond.
Nutrition Vibrant Living
Featuring:
Paula Montagna
Paula Montagna Director of Clinical Nutrition will speak about how food sustains us, nourishes us, and can help heal us. This nutrition seminar will include tips on how to eat better to increase your energy, improve your mood, and feel fabulous. It will also include a healthy and delicious recipe demo using foods that help reduce inflammation and heal the body and mind.
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment Featuring: Dr. Christopher Christodoulou
Dr. Christodoulou will provide an overview of dementia, with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of this general disorder. He will describe normal changes in thinking abilities that occur with age and distinguish them from the early symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. He will discuss lifestyle changes that may reduce our chances of developing a dementia, as well as current treatments for Alzheimers. Join us via Zoom for this virtual program all about Alzheimer’s disease awareness, prevention, and treatment.
Featuring:
Dr. Christopher Christodoulou
Sinusitis and Snoring Featuring: Scott D. Gold, MD
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology to learn more about addressing two separate issues and how to treat them, and more.
Featuring:
Scott D. Gold, MD
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Moderation Featuring: Jose Vargas LCSW-R Master CASAC
Life can often come with certain levels of stress and a need for Meditation. Join SBELIH’s own Jose Vargas for his insightful webinar on Mindfulness, Meditation, and Moderation.
Featuring:
Jose Vargas, LCSW-R, Master CASAC
Keeping Your Immune System Strong This Flu and Virus Season
Stock up on immune system strengtheners this winter to stay safe and keep your immune system strong during flu and virus season. Join Dr. Andrea Libutti, specializing in Emergency Medicine, for an informative webinar on staying safe this winter.
Featuring:
Dr. Libutti
Bone Health - The Reality and Why You Should Take Steps Now
Join Dr. Roe and Dr. Stanton as they discuss Bone Health and recovery during this informative outreach program. Dr. Roe will focus his portion of the discussion on hip fracture prevention, treatment, and recovery as well as shoulder pain, while Dr. Stanton will be discussing lower back pain, treatment and what you can do to prevent it.
Featuring:
John Roe, MD & Ashton L. Stanton, MD
Medication Safety
Join us for this virtual event if you’re taking multiple medications, it’s recommended to have a medication review once per year with your doctor or a licensed pharmacist. Join Raymond Krupski, RPh, MBA, to ask any questions regarding medications and learn about medication safety.
Featuring:
Raymond Krupski, RPh, MBA
Tick-Borne Disease
Join us for this virtual event to learn all you need to know about tick-borne disease. Presented by Jerry Simons, PA-C of the Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.
Featuring:
Jerry Simons, MPAS, DFAAPA, PA-C
Simons is an award-winning international medical education lecturer, has developed educational programs used by physicians and health providers, and is a published author on Lyme and tick-borne disease. In 2010 he won the national award from the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance.
Stroke and When to Go to the ER
Join us for this virtual event and learn what the signs of a Stroke are and when you should and shouldn’t go to the Emergency Room. Presented by Dr. K. Stürmann.
Featuring:
Kai Stürmann, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine,
Stony Brook Renaissance School of Medicine;
ELILCC Member at Large, Leadership Coordinating Council;
SBUH Medical Board Member at Large
Glaucoma and Cataracts: What You Need to Know
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma’s one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness. It’s actually a group of diseases where pressure builds up and damages the eye’s optic nerve. Don't be blindsided by glaucoma; join Dr. Sheren for this virtual program all about cataracts, glaucoma, and other aspects of eye health that you should know.
Featuring:
Scott B. Sheren, MD
Board Certified, Ophthalmology
Chair, Department of Ophthalmology,
East End Eye, A Division of ProHEALTH
Heart Health What You Need to Know
February is American Heart Month. The number one cause of deaths for most groups, heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use. Do you know how to keep your heart.
Featuring:
Michael F. Sorrentino, MD
Board Certified, Internal Medicine & Cardiovascular Disease
East End Cardiology NYU Langone Health, Greenport
Alzheimer's Disease: What You Need to Know
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Join Dr. Chris Christodoulou for this virtual program all about Alzheimer’s disease awareness, prevention, and treatment.
Featuring:
Christopher Christodoulou, PhD
Clinical and Research Neuropsychologist
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease
Hearing Problems: What You Need to Know
Learn more about the various types of hearing problems we all experience as we age, such as hearing loss, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and more.
Featuring:
Scott D. Gold, MD
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology
Alzheimer's Disease: What You Need to Know COVID-19 Edition
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Neuropsychologist Dr. Christodoulou discusses Alzheimer's disease, prevention, and treatment, within the context of the current pandemic.
Featuring:
Christopher Christodoulou, PhD
Clinical and Research Neuropsychologist
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease
Pandemic Stress Reactions for Families of First Responders and Essential Workers
As we all journey through this challenging time, we will find that collectively we share many emotions. It’s important to remember to continue to stay in touch with family and friends through text, phone calls and video chats, or whatever works best for you. Even a little bit of contact with people you care about can go a long way to reduce anxiety for you and for them. Join Dr. Alison Byers and Janet Jackowski for this informative virtual program about the unique type of stress that families of first responders and essential workers are under due to COVID-19.
Featuring:
Alison Byers, PsyD; Vice Chairman, ELIH Foundation Board of Directors
Janet Jackowski, LCSW, CASAC Director, Inpatient Behavioral Health, SBELIH
