Monthly Archives: October 2012

Flushing Hospital Adds Pediatric Surgery to its List of Services

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When your child needs an operation, it’s important that they receive the very best care available, and that means finding a hospital with surgeons who specialize in operating on children. Flushing Hospital Medical Center is now proud to announce the addition of its Pediatric Surgical Service.

Led by Dr. Steven Stylianos, this team of seven, highly-trained, Board-Certified pediatric surgeons brings many years of experience to Flushing Hospital. Specially trained to work with children and understand their specific needs, the pediatric surgical team’s primary concern is diagnosing conditions that require surgical intervention in children and managing their preoperative, operative, and postoperative surgical issues. They also provide a wide variety of specialized procedures on fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

Using the latest technology and working in Flushing Hospital’s newly renovated and modernized operative suites, the pediatric surgical group provides the latest, most minimally invasive procedures on their patients. Performing most procedures either laparoscopically or thoracoscopically, Flushing Hospital’s pediatric surgical patients benefit by experiencing less pain, shorter recovery time, and fewer complications as a result of this specialized care.

The pediatric surgical group regularly treats patients in Flushing Hospital’s Ambulatory Care Center. They also perform in-patient consultation services and evaluate patients in the Emergency Department.

For more information about Flushing Hospital’s Pediatric Surgical Service or to schedule an appointment, please call 718-670-3007.

All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.

Breast Cancer: Early Detection Matters

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Though the thought of developing breast cancer can be frightening for women, research has shown that early detection saves thousands of lives each year. Understanding the importance of diagnosing breast cancer early, Flushing Hospital Medical Center is committed to providing comprehensive breast health services to women, including early detection tests.

Through a grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Flushing Hospital has developed a program that provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings, as well as mammography services, to uninsured and underinsured women. To meet the medical and cultural needs of the community, the highly-trained and skilled staff speaks several languages, including Chinese and Spanish.

“The medical community strongly believes in early detection as a deterrent to undiagnosed breast cancer in women 40 years old and above,” said Dr. Sabiha Raoof, Chairperson, Flushing Hospital’s Department of Radiology. “Through the Komen grant, many of the women we screen would not have received a screening of this type and because of this program, lives have been saved.”

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a great time to educate women about early detection, as well as overall breast health. Good breast health starts with good routine care. Dr. Raoof believes that all women should familiarize themselves with normal breast anatomy and proper self-exam techniques. “In addition to monthly breast self-exams, imaging techniques such as mammography, ultrasound, and MRI are helpful in detecting abnormalities, diseases, and disorders of the breast.”

If you or someone you know, are 40 years or older, uninsured, and would like to schedule an appointment with one of Flushing Hospital’s Breast Care Coordinators, please call Maria Park at 718-670-5754 or Tracy Shih at 718-670-4418. Screenings are performed by appointment only.

All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.