Promoting healthy lifestyles for Bay Shore School District students and families Spring 2013

The Healthier Families Program is a joint program between the Bay Shore School District and Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center to educate and encourage parents/guardians and students on the importance of healthy lifestyle choices. A multidisciplinary team will work with your family to develop a plan for long-term good health. Members of the team include: […]

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March 8, 2013
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Healthier Families Program

Pictured left to right are: Executive Director of The Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Kathy Dulanto; Bay Shore School District HPEA Assistant Director Ted Nagengast; Wellness Alliance Chairman Emeritus Dr. V. William Caracci, MD; Chairman, Department of Pediatrics Dr. Catherine Caronia; Director of Rehabilitation Services Jill Bocchieri; Roseann DeLuca MSN, RN, Bariatric Services; Project Coordinator Stephanie Boynton; Registered Dietitian Cathy Davis, […]

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December 12, 2012
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Run it Forward 300 is up and running…

Matt is running!!! To follow Matt’s RIF 300, click here! Bay Shore man running 300 miles for breast cancer (10/03/12) MASTIC BEACH – A Bay Shore man is pounding the pavement for a cause that’s very dear to his heart. Matthew Ellwood, 49, is running 300 miles to raise money for breast cancer. His sister has […]

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October 3, 2012
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Run It Forward 300

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Georgeine Bellando                                      Phone:(631) 224-8846 Date: August 31, 2012 Back In The Run – Matthew Ellwood Run It Forward 300 Fundraiser Bay Shore, NY – After a set back in the Spring Matthew Ellwood is headed for the starting line in the Run It Forward 300 fundraiser starting at noon on October […]

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August 17, 2012
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Bay Shore Wellness Alliance celebrates 15 years since its formation!

On the 19th of this month, the Bay Shore Wellness Alliance notes the 15th year since its formation. On that date fifteen years ago, members of Good Samaritan Hospital, Southside Hospital, the Bay Shore Schools, the Health Department and local citizens came together at the Bay School Middle School, and agreed to work together to develop programs aimed at the […]

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May 19, 2012
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Second Annual Bunny Hop Walk 3/25/2012

Second Annual Bunny Hop Walk 3/25/2012 at 11 AM In spite of the inclement weather, a good number of parents with their children participated in the 2nd Annual Bunny Hop. In spite of some puddles to overcome as we walked the Shoppers Trail, everyone seemed to be in good spirits, especially as the children gathered […]

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March 25, 2012
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Healthier Families Program is coming to Bay Shore

A brief history of the ‘Healthier Families Program’ In January of 2008, Janine DiNatale initiated the program for the students of South Country & Gardiner Manor Schools whose BMIs were access of the 96th percentile. She utilized a model employed at Huntington Hospital by Dr. Thomas J. McDonough, its Pediatric Chief. We had a three […]

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January 25, 2012
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BAY SHORE RESIDENT TO RUN 352 MILES FOR BREAST CANCER

Press Release for postponement It is with regret we must inform you that Run It Forward 352 Events scheduled from May 3rd to the 6th have been postponed. RIF 352 is being rescheduled for a future date. An unforeseen problem arose which compelled us to consider taking this action. For those who wish, arrangements have […]

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December 31, 2011
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Polar Bear Walk 1/1/2012

This is last year’s write up… Please read below and join us on 1/1/12 at 11 AM. First Annual Polar Bear Walk There was a wonderful start for the first Bay Shore Wellness Alliance Polar Bear Walk. The weather proved ideal and the 90 to 100 participants displayed a holiday spirit and enthusiasm. There were […]

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December 28, 2011
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