Guest Blogger – Zippi Dvash, Asst. VP of Public Affairs for Long Island College Hospital
Heartburn is a “burning” problem for over 60 million Americans each month. Recent surveys show that 66% of people experience heartburn symptoms after splurging on food and alcohol, such as the large meals, rich desserts and alcohol consumed around Christmas and New Year celebrations. Do you suffer from this problem? Follow me below the fold for some useful information. Continue reading…
Guest Blogger – Zippi Dvash
Asst. VP of Public Affairs
Long Island College Hospital
Our blood supply needs constant replenishment, since the need for blood never takes a vacation. Statistics say that nine out of ten people will need blood some time in their lives and that one out of every ten hospital patients requires a transfusion.
Long Island College Hospital, in conjunction with the Brooklyn /Staten Island Blood Center will hold a blood drive on Monday, December 7th, 2009. More information about times and locations after the jump. Continue reading…
Guest Blogger – Zippi Dvash
Asst. VP of Public Affairs
Long Island College Hospital
Young, healthy people don’t get sick very often. But the flu is different. In fact, the difference between a little bit of fever and a flu is like the difference between a bird and a gorilla. This flu, the H1N1 virus, has claimed more young victims than any other in recent memory. So if you hadn’t considered getting vaccinated before – think again. Follow me below to read why you ought to vaccinate and where you can get it today. Continue reading… 
Guest Blogger Zipporah Dvash – Assistant Vice President of Public Affairs and Development, Long Island College Hospital
Do you work in a hospital? It seems like they’re are always in the news. Remember that reporters don’t just speak to doctors and nurses – sometimes they wait for staff as they’re coming and going and aggressively demand answers to questions. When, if ever, should you speak to a reporter? Would you be violating patient confidentiality? Can you be fired for speaking to the media without permission? You’ll never go wrong if follow these Media Do’s and Don’ts below the fold. Continue reading…