Stony Brook Medicine

📢 New Drug to Control Pain Related to Cancer Treatment Originally Developed at #StonyBrook Gets FDA Clearance: https://bit.ly/3SkLvHU Six years ago, Stony Brook University, through the #Research Foundation for the The State University of New York, licensed a promising technology to Artelo Biosciences that identified Fatty Acid Binding Proteins (FABPs) as drug targets of the body’s endocannabinoid system for a potentially promising way to treat pain, inflammation and #cancer. Now, the first one of these compounds has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (#FDA) for human #ClinicalTrials. #WeAreStonyBrookMedicine

🚨#PSA🚨 Did you know that 10 people die by drowning every day in the United States? 📲 https://bit.ly/3zUhl85 #WeAreStonyBrookMedicine #WaterSafety #SBexperts

It was a privilege to be this year's exclusive #healthcare sponsor for Patchogue's Great South Bay Music Festival this past weekend. A portion of ticket sales this year benefited #StonyBrook Cancer Center, and our #EMS professionals had a strong on-site presence, providing care and supervision. ⚕️ 🎶 #WeAreStonyBrookMedicine #GreatSouthBay #LongIsland

“I wanted to have a career in a health profession and make a difference in people’s lives,” says Mary Slovak, Physical Therapist at the Gladys Brooks Center in Southold, an offsite location of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital. “Getting someone back to the way they were living before a sickness or injury was important to me. I’ve worked in many different settings with interesting people and patients, and it’s been a great career for me. There’s never a dull moment!” As a young girl, Mary was inspired after her grandfather’s stroke. “I witnessed the home therapy and thought it was interesting. I felt that it was rewarding to help people.” She also had a physical education teacher who inspired her to consider a career as a physical therapist. “He left teaching to go into physical therapy and work with athletes. I felt physical therapy had lots of areas to explore and many possibilities.” Mary graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy in 1989. Since then, she’s worked at all the Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital physical therapy locations taking on many different assignments. Recently, she’s been focusing on geriatric orthopaedics on the #NorthFork. “I am certified in the Otago Exercise Program for balance and reducing falls,” Mary explains. “Otago is 17 specific strength and balance exercises that patients do three times a week for eight weeks. The Otago program, currently instructed in the office in Southold, is designed for older patients who have fallen or have a fear of falling. The exercises consist of simple range of motion, balance, and strength training with light weights. The program is very individualized, scalable, and is designed for patients to take ownership of their care. Studies have shown that patients who have followed the Otago program have a 35-40 percent reduction of falls. It’s one of many tools to help improve someone’s life." Mary’s positive personality and genuine passion for her patients is evident. “I love the people and the patients here. Here, I’m part of something great.” #WeAreStonyBrookMedicine #HealthcareHeroes #Greenport #PhysicalTherapy

Did you know that up to 30% of adults suffer from some type of chronic pain? Living with pain can be incredibly challenging and can affect many aspects of life - work, relationships, and even everyday tasks like cooking or simply getting around. Understanding the nature of one's pain is crucial in order to find the right treatment and provide relief. #PainManagement specialists at #StonyBrook help guide patients through the complexities of acute and chronic pain, offering personalized care tailored to their specific needs. https://bit.ly/3WawZUy #SBexperts

NURSING EXCELLENCE! 💪 🌟 The Emergency Department at #StonyBrook University Hospital has been recognized as a recipient of the 2024 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award! This award showcases our Emergency Department’s accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into emergency care. As part of the application, emergency departments are encouraged to share stories that highlight their commitment to patient care, as well as the well-being of #nursing staff. The award serves as an important symbol of #StonyBrook's commitment to quality, safety and a healthy work environment. “The patients that receive treatment at our hospital can expect to experience the highest level of nursing care delivered by the exceptional group of #nurses that walk our halls.” - Carolyn Santora, MS, RN, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief of Regulatory Affairs at Stony Brook University Hospital. Congratulations all! 🏆 👏 https://bit.ly/3ydkr6C #WeAreStonyBrookMedicine

The American Academy of Pediatrics calls Child Life Services “an essential component of quality pediatric healthcare.” We couldn't agree more! 👏 ❤️ Through play, education and emotional support, our Child Life Program at #StonyBrook Children's Hospital aims to minimize stress that can be associated with hospital visits and make them more comfortable, anxiety-free and even fun for our pediatric patients. Thank you to our Child Life Specialists for all that you do! #ChildLife #WeAreStonyBrookMedicine #HealthcareHeroes

Big News! As of July 2024, a total of 105 #StonyBrook Medicine physicians have been named “Top Doctors” on Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2024 list. The list includes doctors from Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, across 47 different specialties. The list represents the top 7% of physicians in the US, and the top 7% of New York area physicians. https://bit.ly/46cMTSY #WeAreStonyBrookMedicine #cctopdocs 

Congratulations to our June #DaisyAward recipient, Marisa Pantol, LPN! Marisa is the first LPN to receive this award at #StonyBrook Medicine! Marisa was nominated by one of her patients. "Marisa has been nothing short of amazing the entire time. When I first came in, I was having trouble with losing my IVs nearly every day. The constant need for a new IV was giving me a significant amount of anxiety and Marisa would come in here and just talk to me about anything and try to make me laugh so it would stress me out less. [...] I look forward to seeing her and genuinely feel less anxious when she is here because I know that if I have a problem that she will most likely solve it. As someone who works in #healthcare myself, I look up to her and am going to strive to be like her when I return to work." Marisa is an incredible example of the impact that moments of compassion, empathy and connection can have on patients and their families. Thank you, Marisa, for all that you do! #WeAreStonyBrookMedicine #Nursing

*Found in the archives* On June 1, 1997, John J. Ricotta, MD, joined the Department of Surgery faculty as Professor and Chair of Surgery. This photo is a #throwback from a Fall 1997 update on this news, noting some of Dr. Ricotta's recent accolades at the time. We look back at this news to celebrate and honor the achievements of the Department of Surgery as we continue to celebrate their 50th anniversary! #StonyBrookSurgery50 #WeAreStonyBrookMedicine #FlashbackFriday