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The Good Samaritan Family Takes Care of One of Their Own in the Wake of Tragedy
Jerri Giusto's work family at Good Samaritan Hospital and the local community responded with an outpouring of support after losing her son Jack.

Annual Doctor Visit Reveals Life-Threatening Heart Condition
West Islip resident James Killen said an annual visit to his cardiologist found significant blockages in his heart, allowing for life-saving treatment.

In Time for Valentine’s Day: NICU Baby Discharged After Four Months
Bevon will go home just in time for Valentine’s Day with his true loves: his mommy and daddy!

Timely Neurosurgical Intervention Leads to Excellent Outcome for Young Patient
Christopher Brown was treated at The Catholic Health Cancer Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Woman Whose Heart Stopped Three Times Reunites with Teams Who Saved Her
"We are happy to see that Valerie is doing well and we wish her the best of luck,” said Dr. Sidharth Yadav.

Mercy Hospital Welcomes Three Babies Born on 2/22/22 InTWO the World
The hospital welcomed three babies (twins and a singleton) born on 2/22/22.

Living and Working the Mission - Debra Ventura
Debra Ventura loves her job as Catholic Health’s Pastoral Care Manager

Living and Working the Mission - Anthony Anitra
Anthony Anitra loves his job at Catholic Health’s Good Samarian Hospital.

Long-Term COVID-19 Survivor Discharged from St. Charles Hospital
“COVID-19 hit me like a ton of bricks…The only thing we don’t have enough of is time…Time is precious,” said Timothy Heaton.

39-Year-Old Survives COVID-19 and Stroke
“If you didn’t know my story, you would have no idea of what I went through. I can’t thank Dr. Bekelis and the entire team at Good Samaritan for the care they provided. They saved my life!” said Andrew Infantino.
Living and Working the Mission - Danielle Kyrilidis
Danielle Kyrilidis loves her job as an oncology nurse

Innovative TCAR Procedure Fast-Tracks Stroke Patient to Recovery
Shaun Gardner underwent a Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) to prevent further health complications after suffering a stroke.
Living and Working the Mission - Dorothy Lee
Dorothy Lee loves her job as St. Joseph Hospital’s pharmacy supervisor
Living and Working the Mission - Kathleen Burke
Kathleen Burke loves her job as Telecommunications Manager
Living and Working the Mission - Cecilia Hill
Cecilia Hill loves her job as Director of Infection Prevention and Control at St. Charles Hospital

Living and Working the Mission - Jordan Rose
Jordan Rose loves his job as Lead CAT Scan Technologist

Living and Working the Mission - Vanessa Gonzales
Vanessa Gonzales loves her job in the Emergency Department of St. Joseph Hospital
Living and Working the Mission - Karen Hunter
Karen Hunter loves her job at the Great South Bay Family Medical Practice

Sharing Her Mother's Colon Cancer Story to Inspire Others
“Talk with your doctor and get screened, especially if you have a family history,” said Malvina Kefalas.

The Gianna Center Helps Couple Overcome Infertility Issues
“When a couple comes to The Gianna Center with an infertility problem, we don’t stop until we find the reason that it is happening,” said Dr. Nolte.

Man Saves His Life by Following His Heart to the Emergency Department
Timely diagnosis and treatment is vital in cardiac emergencies.

Extra Special Mother's Day for New Parents
"We’re extremely blessed and fortunate to have someone like Dr. Nolte and The Gianna Center to be there for us every step of the way,” said Elizabeth Kelley.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Nurse Saves Colleague's Life
Sophia Meyer is lucky to be alive after a life threatening stroke.

Grateful Patient Starts a Tradition of Giving Back
Brittany Handelson and her husband welcomed their first child into the world a few weeks earlier than expected.

A Mother’s 20-Year Journey to New Perspective and Inner Peace
Melanie was referred to the Mother’s Circle of Hope program at Good Samaritan Hospital where she found the support she needed.

County Commissioner Entrusts His Heart to Good Samaritan Hospital Cardiac Staff
“I felt like I was in the right place, with the right people to take care of me,” says Patrick Beckley.

Physical Therapy Helps Grandfather Dance at Granddaughter's Wedding
West Hempstead resident Larry Doyle, 87, had a mantra as he practiced dancing for his granddaughter's wedding: "Practice makes perfect."

Clinical Trial Shrinks Tumor, Helps Cancer Patient Stay Active
Zita Murano was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer with nine brain tumors.

9/11 Responder Leaves Back Pain Behind
Minimally invasive procedure gives him a “normal” life

NICU Babies Reunited with Their Caretaker as They Pursue Medical Careers
Dr. Rao Bodapati reconnected with two of his former patients.

Smithtown Woman Encourages Others to Get Mammograms Following Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Doreen Perrino’s cancer was caught in the early stages and her prognosis is good.

Paying it Forward: A Brain Aneurysm Survivor Story
Maria Rizzuto urges people to advocate for themselves if they feel like something is wrong.
Living and Working the Mission - Jeannette Jaeger
Jeannette Jaeger loves her job as Human Resources Administrator at Mercy Hospital.
Living and Working the Mission - Lathika Nair
Lathika Nair loves her job as the Manager, Microbiology Lab in Hauppauge.

Manorville Man Finally Finds Relief from Seizures After Decades
Steve Dollard was treated by Dr. David Anschel at Catholic Health's St. Charles Epilepsy located at St. Charles Hospital.

Heart Disease and Hip Surgery Won't Keep North Babylon Man Down
Michael DeFeo had three consecutive heart attacks while he was at St. Francis Hospital for twin hip replacements.

Grandmother Thankful for Lung Cancer Screening That Saved Her Life
Because both of her parents had passed away from lung cancer, the Lindenhurst, NY, resident decided to make an annual lung cancer screening part of her wellness journey.

Christmas Wish Comes True for Mercy Hospital Speech Patient
Danny Voyes, 32, of Baldwin, NY, was able to enjoy Christmas dinner with his family for the first time in four years.
Living and Working the Mission - Priscilla Allers
Priscilla Allers loves her job as Good Samaritan’s Manager of Patient Advocacy.

Wound Care Team Saves 12-Year-Old’s Crushed Toe
Chloe Downey was treated at the Center for Hyperbaric Medicine & Wound Healing at St. Charles Hospital.

Living and Working the Mission - Chukwuma Egbuziem
Chukwuma Egbuziem loves his job at St. Charles Hospital.

A Matter of Minutes: Long Islander Survives "Widowmaker" Heart Attack
Glenn Femminella saved his life when he went to St. Catherine of Siena Hospital.

Emergency Spine Surgery at Good Samaritan Prevents Permanent Damage
Richard DeCicco needed spine surgery to correct herniated discs.

Good Samaritan Trauma Patient Makes Miraculous Recovery
Toni Clemens look back at her December 2021 accident.
Living and Working the Mission - Richard Sposito
Richard Sposito loves his job as nurse manager of the Emergency Department at St. Joseph's Hospital

Living and Working the Mission - Jessica Novak
Jessica Novak loves her job as Director of Ambulatory Clinical Quality & Value Based Programs

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Helps 83-Year-Old Heal His Wounds
Siegfried Buehler of Farmingdale knows how effective HBO therapy can be.

After 10 Years of Suffering, a Dedicated Caregiver Finds Relief and a New Lease on Life
Ten years ago, Angela Deluna, 48, of Deer Park was diagnosed with benign intracranial hypertension.

Living and Working the Mission - Tara Oneill
Tara Oneill loves her job as Radiology Supervisor at St. Joseph Hospital