Catholic Health News & Stories

Chloe Downey was treated at the Center for Hyperbaric Medicine & Wound Healing at St. Charles Hospital.

"We are happy to see that Valerie is doing well and we wish her the best of luck,” said Dr. Sidharth Yadav.

“Pretty much everyone in my family has been born there,” says Alida Giannini, reflecting on her family’s many connections to Good Samaritan University Hospital.

Christopher Brown was treated at The Catholic Health Cancer Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Gloria Thompson was treated at Good Samaritan University Hospital.

Susan Muller of Smithtown was diagnosed with locally advanced lung cancer.

Jerri Giusto's work family at Good Samaritan Hospital and the local community responded with an outpouring of support after losing her son Jack.

“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.

Larry Castello was successfully treated for a heart attack at the St. Francis Heart Center at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital.

Catholic Health’s St. Charles Hospital has performed 3,500 robotic surgeries since 2019

Sophia Meyer is lucky to be alive after a life threatening stroke.

George Marchelos needed three amputations on his left foot due to an infection resulting from diabetes.

Doreen Perrino’s cancer was caught in the early stages and her prognosis is good.

“Talk with your doctor and get screened, especially if you have a family history,” said Malvina Kefalas.

Retired Police Officer Reunites with Medical Teams Who Saved Him

John Murphy underwent treatment at Center for Hyperbaric Medicine & Wound Healing at St. Charles Hospital for his radiation cystitis

West Hempstead resident Larry Doyle, 87, had a mantra as he practiced dancing for his granddaughter's wedding: "Practice makes perfect." 

Maria Rizzuto urges people to advocate for themselves if they feel like something is wrong.

Konstantin Kolosov was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis in both knees.

Edward Marone received emergency treatment at Good Samaritan University Hospital.

Dr. Rao Bodapati reconnected with two of his former patients.

Craig Bibbs was successfully treated at the St. Francis Heart Center's Cardiac Amyloidosis Program.

“For me, this was about finding something that would allow me to have the best health possible and not keep my wife and kids awake at night." -Ryan Owens

Gary Emanuel was treated at St Francis Hospital and Heart Center for a widowmaker heart attack.

The hospital welcomed three babies (twins and a singleton) born on 2/22/22.

Steve Dollard was treated by Dr. David Anschel at Catholic Health's St. Charles Epilepsy located at St. Charles Hospital.

Timely diagnosis and treatment is vital in cardiac emergencies.

“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.

Teresa Small is a Dietetic Supervisor at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital.

Samantha began her career at St. Joseph in 2022 in the Critical Care Unit.

A dedicated team leader in the Emergency Department (ED) at Mercy Hospital.

For 21 years, Lisa Pollicino, RN, has been a registered nurse in the delivery room at St. Charles Hospital.

Ken Milau, respiratory therapist at St. Charles Hospital, is admired for his dedication to our patients.

Kathleen Nolan, RN, has been with Catholic Health for 20 years.

Kathleen Morrison, RN, is an Assistant Nurse Manager at the Catholic Health Cancer Institute at St. Francis Hospital.

Gianluca Naccarato is a dedicated physician assistant (PA) in the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Good Samaritan University Hospital.

Gerard Connolly, RN, works as a registered nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at Good Samaritan University Hospital.

Everton Rose is a nursing assistant at Good Samaritan University Hospital.

Clarisa Requena Ortega strives every day to make a difference at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital.

Carrie Pascale has advanced the services offered to the patients.

Britney Stenos, NP, lives by her guiding motto, “compassion in action.”

Beth Bents, RN, mentors nurses and nursing assistants, as well as ancillary staff.

Vanessa Gonzales loves her job in the Emergency Department of St. Joseph Hospital

Tara Oneill loves her job as Radiology Supervisor at St. Joseph Hospital

Phoebe Duran loves her job as Nurse Manager, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®
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