Apr
8
Diabetes: Prevention & Living Well with Dr. Silvana Obici
Wednesday, April 8
4 PM
FREE
Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library
27550 Main Road, Cutchogue, NY
Join us for an informative and engaging talk focused on understanding diabetes, reducing your risk, and learning how to live well if you or a loved one has been diagnosed.
This session will cover:
- What diabetes is and the different types
- Risk factors and practical steps to help prevent diabetes
- Nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle strategies that support blood sugar control
- Managing diabetes day-to-day: medications, monitoring, and self-care
- Recognizing warning signs and preventing complications
- Tips for maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle
There will be time for questions and discussion.
For more information please call (631) 477-5164.
April
24
Rheumatology 101: Understanding Arthritis, Osteoporosis & Autoimmune Conditions with Dr. Christopher Liedke, DO, FACR, FACP, DABOM, CCD
Friday, April 24
1 PM
Peconic Landing
1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport
Join us for an informative and easy to understand discussion about common rheumatologic conditions that affect adults and seniors.
This session will cover:
- What is Rheumatology?
- Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoporosis & Bone Health
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Gout & Inflammatory Arthritis
- Autoimmune Conditions Explained
- When to See a Specialist
- Advances in Treatment & Prevention
There will be time for questions and discussion.
For more information please call (631) 477-5164.
Apr
28
Ticks – All You Need to Know: With Scott R. Campbell, PhD
A Community Health Conversation with Your Local Physicians
Tuesday, April 28
1 to 2PM
FREE
Peconic Landing
1500 Brecknock Rd, Greenport, NY
Medical Entomologist Dr. Scott Campbell, Chief of the Arthropod-Borne Disease Lab at Suffolk County’s Department of Health Services, and a member of the Scientific Advisory Panel of the Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, will discuss the medically important tick species on Long Island, their biology, habitat, the pathogens they transmit, and the best strategies to prevent tick bites in adults and children.
This program is sponsored jointly by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, and the Tick Resource Center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.
All attendees will receive a free tick removal kit and a tick disease handbook.
There will be time for Q & A.
For more information please call (631) 477-5164.
May
6
Ticks – All You Need to Know: With Scott R. Campbell, PhD
A Community Health Conversation with Your Local Physicians
Wednesday, May 6
4 to 5PM
FREE
Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library
27550 Main Road, Cutchogue, NY
Medical Entomologist Dr. Scott Campbell, Chief of the Arthropod-Borne Disease Lab at Suffolk County’s Department of Health Services, and a member of the Scientific Advisory Panel of the Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, will discuss the medically important tick species on Long Island, their biology, habitat, the pathogens they transmit, and the best strategies to prevent tick bites in adults and children.
This program is sponsored jointly by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, and the Tick Resource Center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.
All attendees will receive a free tick removal kit and a tick disease handbook.
There will be time for Q & A.
For more information please call (631) 477-5164.
May
18
Advanced Stroke Care Close to Home: SBELIH Receives Primary Stroke Center Designation from The Joint Commission
Monday, May 18
3PM
Peconic Landing
1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport
Join us for an informative and empowering health talk with:
Paul J. Connor III
Chief Administrative Officer
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital
Alison Madden, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital
Lawrence Schiff, MD
Chairman of Emergency Medicine
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital is proud to be designated as a Primary Stroke Center, bringing advanced, life-saving stroke care right here to our community.
May is Stroke Awareness Month, making this an especially important time to learn how to recognize the signs of stroke and understand your risk.
Stroke is a medical emergency where every minute matters. This session will provide clear, practical information to help you feel confident knowing expert care is close to home.
For more information please call (631) 477-5164.
June
9
Men’s Fitness & Exercise: Staying Strong at Every Age with Dr. Jarid Pachter
Tuesday, June 9
4 PM
Mattituck-Laurel Library
13900 Main Road, Mattituck, NY
Celebrate Men’s Health Month with Dr. Jarid Pachter of Stony Brook Medicine for a lively and informative discussion on men’s fitness, exercise, and overall wellness. Learn why staying active is one of the most important things men can do for their health, with practical tips on building strength, improving endurance, and maintaining energy as we age.
Join Dr. Jarid Pachter for an engaging conversation about simple ways to incorporate exercise into everyday life, and why fitness plays a key role in both physical and mental well-being.
There will be time for questions and discussion.
For more information please call (631) 477-5164.
June
16
Understanding Overactive Bladder: Practical Solutions for Better Bladder Health
Tuesday, June 16
2 PM
Peconic Landing
1500 Brecknock Road, Grteenport, NY
Join us for an informative and supportive health talk with Anne Klassert, MS, RN, ANP-BC, CUNP, Urology Nurse Practitioner, Stony Brook Medicine.
Overactive bladder is a common condition that can significantly impact daily life. Effective treatment options are available. This session will provide clear, practical information to help you better understand symptoms and manage them with confidence.
Topics will include:
- What overactive bladder is and common causes
- Recognizing symptoms and when to seek care
- Lifestyle and behavioral strategies that can help
- Medical treatment options and advances in care
- When referral to a specialist may be appropriate
This presentation is designed to be educational, approachable, and empowering, with plenty of opportunity for Q&A.
For more information please call (631) 477-5164.
