Welcome to the Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers "In the News" page. Please click on the links below for stories that have recently appeared in the media about our hospital, physicians, programs, and services. Click here to visit our news archives.
St. Vincent's Pediatrician Assures Parents on the Safety of the H1N1 Vaccine
Dr. John Snyder, pediatrician, speaks to FOX 5 about the H1N1 vaccine and addressed parents fears about having their children inoculated. He explained why it is just as safe as the seasonal flu shot, with the only different being the proteins that are used. (FOX 5, October 6, 2009)
St. Vincent's Launches the HIV Widget
St. Vincent's unveils a novel computer widget to help educate healthcare providers on the latest diagnostic and treatment options for people who have been exposed to HIV to help fight the spread of the disease. (WABC Channel 7, September 9, 2009)
New York Post Supports a New St. Vincent's Hospital
After the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted in favor of allowing the plans for a new St. Vincent's to proceed, the New York Post urged city officials to follow suit in the editorial "Let St. Vinny's Build."
The Plans for a New St. Vincent's Receive Landmarks Preservation Commission Approval
The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted 9 to 1 to approve the plans for a new St. Vincent's Hospital after a series of hearings on the appropriateness of the designs. The New York Times and TheVillager reported on the final details of the plans as approved in the LPC decision.
St. Vincent's Announces the Eli and Abby Manning Birthing Center
St. Vincent's announces the creation of the Eli and Abby Manning Birthing Center, a state-of-the-art center to address the needs of the growing community. The 18 month renovation will redesign the labor and delivery unit to provide a more comfortable and beautiful environment for patients, patients's families and their precious newborns. (WABC Channel 7, Fox 5, WNBC Channel 4, May 13, 2009)
St. Vincent's Emergency Department: Dealing with the Swine Flu Outbreak
St. Vincent's Chairman of Emergency Medicine Dr. Eric Legome takes CNN into the emergency department to talk about the outbreak of swine flu and how the hospital is dealing with concerned patients. (CNN, May 2, 2009)
Dr. George Mussalli and Dr. Jacqueline Worth Talk About Their Unique Focus at Village Obstetrics
Dr. George Mussalli, Chairman of St. Vincent's Obstetrics and Gygnecology Department, and Dr. Jacqueline Worth spoke to WABC Channel 7 about their uniquely focused practice Village Obstretrics. They spoke about their committment to helping women achieve their natural births even as the rates of cesarean sections increase every year. For more information on their practice, check out their website which includes a blog of grateful patient stories at www.villageobstetrics.com. (WABC Channel 7, April 9, 2009)
Dr. Eric Legome Discusses Treating the Passengers of US Airways Flight 1549
Dr. Eric Legome, Chairman of St. Vincent's Emergency Deparment, appeared on Good Morning America to talk about treating the passengers from the US Airways Flight 1549 after the plane crashed into the Hudson River. Dr. Legome discussed the minor injuries of the passengers that were brought to the emergency room, and the hospital's response to the news that a plane had crashed into a river. (ABC Good Morning America, January 16, 2009)
Dr. Christopher McCarthy speaks with Larry King about Treating the Passengers of US Airways Flight 1549
Dr. Christopher McCarthy, St. Vincent's Director of Pre-Hospital Care, appeared on Larry King Live to talk about the crash of US Airways Flight 1549. He spoke about the rapid response of the city in getting passengers to the hospital, and the mild injuries, including mild hypothermia, of the passengers who were brought to St. Vincent's. (Larry King Live, January 15, 2009)
Cutting-Edge Radiotherapy Treatment Available First at St. Vincent's Comprehensive Cancer Center
CBS Channel 2 visited St. Vincent's Comprehensive Cancer Center to learn about the latest radiotherapy treatment available to patients, RapidArc. Dr. Lawrence Tena, radiation oncologist, explains this revolutionary technology and the benefits it offers patients, including shorter treatment times and less damage to healthy tissues. (WCBS, December 17, 2008)
Dr. Tena also appeared on CBS 2 Eye on New York to give a more in-depth explanation of how the RapidArc technology works and why it is a more efficient and effective way to deliver radioation treatment. (WCBS, December 19, 2008)
Dr. Christopher McCarthy, St. Vincent's Director of Pre-Hospital Care, appeared on Larry King Live to talk about the crash of US Airways Flight 1549. He spoke about the rapid response of the city in getting passengers to the hospital, and the mild injuries, including mild hypothermia, of the passengers who were brought to St. Vincent's. (Larry King Live, January 15, 2009)
