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MEDIA ADVISORY OPENING OF THE NUHEALTH CARDIOLOGY HEART IMAGING CENTER AT NUMC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2009

PRESS CONTACT:
Shelley Lotenberg
shelley@numc.edu
516-572-6055

MEDIA ADVISORY—OPENING OF THE NUHEALTH CARDIOLOGY HEART IMAGING CENTER AT NUMC
 
East Meadow, NY – Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO of the NuHealth System, announces the opening of the NuHealth Cardiology Heart Imaging Center at the Nassau University Medical Center.  Located on the ground floor, the center will offer echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms and nuclear stress testing with an enhanced convenient  and quality cardiac patient experience.
 
NuHealth and the North Shore – LIJ Health System, Department of Cardiology entered into a clinical services agreement as of July, 2009. Under this agreement NS-LIJ provides the cardiology faculty and administrative leadership to the cardiology department at NuHealth.  The overall goals of the agreement are to enhance the quality of care in cardiology at NuHealth and expand the scope of services to better serve the needs of the community.  This is one step towards improving the care and enhancing the patient experience.  It is a significant milestone in this new relationship and a tremendous benefit to the community and patients of NuHealth.  To schedule an appointment at the heart imaging center, please call 516-296-4949.
 
WHEN: Friday, November 13, 2009 – 2 PM
 
WHERE: Ground floor of NUMC Carman Avenue entrance
 Ribbon cutting/photo opportunity
  
ABOUT NUHEALTH:
NuHealth is a Long Island health care organization delivering essential medical care and disease and lifestyle management to everyone at every stage of life.  Also known as Nassau Health Care Corporation, NuHealth is a public benefit corporation managing the operations of Nassau Medical Center, A. Holly Patterson Extended Care and a network of Family Health Centers that bring primary and specialty care out into the community.  By emphasizing wellness, cultural sensitivity and collaborative efforts with the North Shore-LIJ Health System, NuHealth is working to make good care more affordable and easier to access.

For more information about NuHealth or its Centers of Care, visit www.nuhealth.net.