Catholic Health

09/03/2025

This week's Catholic Health Update is here! Learn more about these top stories:

☑️ St. Charles Hospital Expands Stephen B. Gold Dental Clinic
☑️ St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center Celebrates 100th LVAD Procedure
☑️ Good Samaritan University Hospital Offers Workshop for Suffolk Students

09/02/2025

Managing a floor full of patients can be a challenge — and managing a hospital full of doctors isn't much easier. This month's On-Call guest has handled both worlds!

Dr. Joshua Bozek is the Chief Medical Officer at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. A talented Emergency Medicine physician who transitioned to administration, it was actually a start in nursing that sparked his medical career.

Tune in to the full conversation:
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09/01/2025

Today, we honor the dedication and tireless work of our incredible health care heroes, who care for the people of Long Island every single day.

Your labor of love makes a profound difference. Happy Labor Day. 🩵🩺

08/29/2025

08/29/2025

Tick-borne illnesses can be a risk throughout the summer and fall on Long Island. The good news is that many of them are preventable and treatable. Knowing how to protect yourself is the first step.

Sunshine, fresh air — and ticks. The part of the outdoor season nobody looks forward to. But those tiny pests are more than just annoying. They can carry diseases that may have a serious impact on your health. While many people have heard of Lyme disease, there are several other types of tick-born...

08/28/2025

Legionnaires' disease, a serious type of pneumonia, has recently spiked in New York. Learn more about the risks and what you should know.

Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. You can get Legionnaires' disease if you breathe in mist that contains the bacteria. It can affect the lungs, brain and gastrointestinal tract. Legionella also causes Pontiac fever, a less serious illness with fl...

08/27/2025

This week's Catholic Health Update is here!📰 Learn more about these top stories:

☑️ St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Opens Center for Spine and Orthopedics
☑️ 5-Star CMS Rating for St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center
☑️ St. Joseph Hospital Emergency Department Earns Prestigious Award

08/26/2025

“Many well-known diets promise results, but each plan has parts that work well and parts that may not fit your lifestyle," shares Dr. Robert Graham, Director of Integrative Medicine and Optimal Health at Catholic Health.

Keto, Paleo, Mediterranean, DASH and Intermittent Fasting There is not one diet or weight loss plan that works for everyone. Following a diet or food plan does not necessarily mean that you want to lose weight – it can be a simple gateway to a healthier lifestyle that includes making smart food ch...

08/22/2025

Back-to-school season is here again!📓 Read on for back-to-school tips to help you prepare for the fall semester, as well as healthy suggestions that will benefit your children throughout the year.

Your child needs more than school supplies to be ready for the new school year. In addition to picking out a new backpack, trendy clothes and classroom essentials, there are several things that parents and kids can do to prepare for a healthy and happy school year. During this busy time it is import...

08/22/2025

High temperatures, poor air quality and humidity can make physical activity more difficult — and sometimes risky. Use these tips to exercise safely.

Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. But when the heat sets in, it is important to be mindful. High temperatures, poor air quality and humidity can make physical activity more difficult — and sometimes risky. Exercising in the heat requires extra planning and awar...

08/21/2025

Donating your blood is truly a gift that keeps on giving, but are you eligible to donate blood? Use these tips that may help you decide whether and when to donate blood.

Donating your blood is truly a gift that keeps on giving. Typically, in an hour or less, an eligible person can give one unit of whole blood, which is the name for the blood that flows through your body. The three main transfusable elements that make up whole blood are red blood cells, platelets and...

08/20/2025