Integrated Medical Foundation has announced that Gary Oshinsky, MD will be the recipient of the Founders Award at the “Blue Ribbon Awards Gala” to be held on March 20^th, 2013 at the Village Club at Lake Success.    

 Integrated Medical Foundation,  (IMF) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is prostate cancer early detection, education and support. With prostate cancer being the second most prevalent form of cancer in men after skin cancer, the goal of IMF is to provide the community with critical information about the disease; offering free prostate cancer screenings, free support groups,  and public education about the importance of early detection of prostate cancer.

Gary Oshinsky, MD, is a board certified urologist committed to providing the highest level of medical service and patient care. As past President and one of the founders of IMF, his leadership role on behalf of IMF was exceeded only by the services he provided as a physician in his medical practice.  Dr. Oshinsky is a partner at Advanced Urology Centers of New York – Garden City Central-  as well as a partner at ProHEALTH Care Associates, Division of Urology.   His contributions since Integrated Medical Foundation’s inception in 2008 have helped the organization evolve into the most well-known provider of prostate cancer screenings and support services in the New York Metro area.

For more information about Integrated Medical Foundation, or the “Blue Ribbon Awards Gala”  visit www.imfcares.org or call 631 247-0100.

The 2013 “Blue Ribbon” Awards Gala Honorees
are being recognized for their years of
support and dedication to IMF &  Prostate Cancer Early Detection

Gary Oshinsky, M.D.

Founders Award

 and

Corporate Blue Ribbon Award

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2013

6 PM

The Village Club of Lake Success
318 Lakeville Road
Great Neck, New York

View Invitation, Journal Information and Response Card Here

Please join us!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

View Photos from the event here

2012 Runners are off!

Despite having to switch the date and location for Integrated Medical Foundation’s 4^th annual Blue Ribbon 5K Run due to the devastation caused by hurricane Sandy, over 500 people showed up in support of prostate cancer awareness on Sunday, December 9th at Syosset Woodbury Park. It was a fabulous morning! Participants came out for the cause and raised funds at this heartfelt community event.

Dr. Robert D’Esposito and Joanie Kuhne outside the screening van

Amazingly, the rain that was forecast held off for the entire morning and the temperature remained unseasonably mild. Men at the event took advantage of free prostate cancer screenings which were offered. A health fair took place  on site. Island Harvest and the Guardian Angels joined with us to distribute non-perishable food items collected for Sandy victims.

Rhonda Samuel crosses the finish line with Board Member Lance Kuba

Integrated Medical Foundation would like to thank each and every one of you who participated in this year’s Run:

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support: Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Shiel Medical Laboratories, Advanced Radiation Centers of New York, Dendreon, Genentech, Astellas, Amgen, Ferring, Healthtronics, Senator Fuschillo, Janney LLC and Chris Coshignano.

Doreen Barrett checks the results board

Thank you to our fundraisers through Active Giving, especially the top fundraisers who raised a total of over $4,000(!!): Tanya Pannell, IMF Board Member Dr. Eric Thall, Stephanie Zeitlin and Debra Zeitlin – Way to go!!!

Thank you to Dr. Robert D’Esposito and Joanie Kuhne for generously providing the free prostate cancer screenings to the community.

Rhonda Samuel and Dr. Evan Eisenberg

Thank you to the generous companies that donated items in support of the Run: All Round Foods, Apple & Eve, Bagel Boss Cafe – East Norwich, Clif Bar, Long Island Banana, Honest Tea and Staples Advantage – and to all of our Health Fair participants.

Thank you to prostate cancer survivor and returning Grand Marshal, Curtis Sliwa for joining us once again in support of the cause.

Thank you to Supervisor John Venditto and the Town of Oyster Bay and Mike Polansky and the Greater Long Island Running Club for their invaluable support without which this event would not be possible each year.

Thank you to all of our volunteers, coordinated by Mindy Davidson of GLIRC, who helped the event run so smoothly. A special shout out to Teresa Alvarez, Margo Schumer, Randi Pincus, Karen Hohlman, Lori & Mike Schull, Michael Stern and family/friends, and the talented Jake Finkelstein who inspired the crowd and helped kick off the run with his exceptional trumpet playing!

Thank you to all of our runners and spectators who came out early on a Sunday morning to run, cheer and support the cause. We want to especially congratulate our staunch IMF supporters who came out for the cause: Dr. Evan Eisenberg – 1st urologist to cross the finish line (who also placed 3rd in his age group), IMF President Dr. Eric Mitchnick, Past President and founder of IMF Dr. Deepak Kapoor, Board Member Dr. Marc Schumer, Board Member and Past President Dr. Gary Oshinsky, Board Member Lance Kuba, Dr. Michael Levine, Joseph Levine, Dr. Eric Hochberg, Sydney Hochberg, Dr. Jeffrey Weiss, Linda Ottaviano, Glen Wolther, Shari Zimmerman, Sue Fitzpatrick, Steven Pliszak,  Senator Fuschillo, IMF Executive Director Rhonda Samuel, Debra Zeitlin, Stephanie Zeitlin, Doreen Barrett,  Dr. Eric Gelfand, Marshall Rubin, Joanne Pannell and Ed Randall. We couldn’t have done it without all of you!!

Approximately one out of every six men will have prostate cancer in his lifetime, 240,000 will be newly diagnosed this year, and more than 33,000 will die from the disease. Integrated Medical Foundation has reached hundreds of thousands of men across Long Island at events, seminars, through radio and print, and performed free screenings for over 1,000 men in the last two years.

It’s not too late to Donate to the Cause: Our Personal Fundraising Page will be up and running through December 31, 2012!

It’s easy to help – You can Click Here to Donate.  Any amount is so appreciated. Even $5! IT ADDS UP! Our sincere thanks for your support!

Thank you to our sponsors!

Dr. Marc A. Schumer (pictured left) was recognized as a Health Care Hero by Long Island Business News at their Health Care Heroes Awards breakfast held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Dr. Schumer was chosen for his work and dedication in the Amityville community.

Long Island Business News created the Health Care Heroes Awards to honor individuals and organizations in the health care industry in Nassau and Suffolk counties and takes great pride in acknowledging those who epitomize the spirit embodied in the word HERO.

The goal is to recognize excellence, promote innovation and recognize the tireless work and dedication of those who ensure the well-being of everyone on Long Island. Congratulations Dr. Schumer!!

Pictured below; Executive Director Rhonda Samuel, M.A. congratulates Marc Schumer, M.D.

We are proud to share the following press release from Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center honoring Integrated Medical Foundation Board Member, Marc Schumer, M.D. – Congratulations on receiving this special award, Dr. Schumer! Keep up the good work!

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Pictured (L-R): Patient Ron Riley with Physician of the Quarter winner Marc Schumer, MD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Colleen Valdini,Public & External Affairs Manager
Theresa Jacobellis, Director, Public & External Affairs
Phone: (631) 376-4104
Date: October 29, 2012

Physician Delivers Lifesaving Diagnosis in ED at Good Samaritan Hospital

West Islip, NY – A visit to the Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Department was a life-saving one for the Riley family. Margaret Riley’s husband, Rob, was unaware that he had a very serious urological infection when first admitted to the intensive care unit. Fortunately, the urologist who saw him that night was Marc Schumer, MD.

“There were difficult decisions to be made in the intensive care unit. Dr. Schumer actually listened to and addressed our concerns. He collaborated with other specialists throughout my husband’s admission, ensuring that his care was well coordinated,” said Mrs. Reilly.

Fortunately, Mr. Riley made a full recovery. “It seemed that Dr. Schumer was always there when we needed him,” said Mrs. Reilly. She was so thankful that she nominated Dr. Schumer for Good Samaritan’s Physician of the Quarter program. As the winner he was presented with a plaque, while Mrs. Riley, as the nominator, received a check for $100.

Good Samaritan Hospital encourages current and former patients to nominate a doctor who embodies certain qualities for its Physician of the Quarter program. The objective is to recognize compassionate physicians who have provided outstanding care to patients.

Throughout the year, the hospital recognizes physicians who have gone above and beyond to help their patients. Good Samaritan is accepting letters of nominations (no longer than 300 words) from patients wishing to nominate their doctors. Specific examples of how these physicians have exceeded their normal duties are requested. The patient selected and his/her doctor will have their story published in Good Samaritan’s community newsletter, Good News From Good Sam, and on the hospital’s website. Letters should be typed or printed legibly and contain the nominator’s name, address and phone number.

For more information about the Physician of the Quarter program, please call (631) 376-4444.

Nominations can be mailed to:

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Office of Public & External Affairs
Physician of the Quarter
1000 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795

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Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds), voluntary, not-for-profit hospital located in West Islip. The medical center, which has more than 4,500 employees and almost 900 physicians on staff, had nearly 30,000 patient admissions and more than 95,000 emergency department visits in 2011. Good Samaritan is a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Visit the website at www.good-samaritan-hospital.org.

Good Samaritan provided more than $43 million in community service and charity care in 2011. The medical center supplies residents with the tools necessary to maintain good health. This includes community lectures, screenings, health fairs and other community programs and services.

IMF arranges for volunteer Urologists and medical technicians to provide FREE digital rectal exams and PSA blood tests to men. You can receive educational materials related to prostate cancer, preventative care, early detection, and treatment options at the screenings. The free prostate cancer screenings are for men over the age of 40 who have not been previously diagnosed with prostate cancer.

FREE Prostate Cancer Screening dates:

Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Lindenhurst Community Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue
4-6 PM
To register call 516-882-0630
*in partnership with Senator Charles Fuschillo
We are grateful to Dr. Marc Schumer, M.D., of AUCNY - Amityville for providing the screenings:

Thursday, October 11, 2012
Wantagh American Legion Hall, 3484 Park Avenue
4-6 PM
To register call 516-882-0630
*in partnership with Senator Charles Fuschillo
We are grateful to Dr. Theodore Felderman, M.D., of AUCNY – Plainview for providing the screenings:

 Wednesday, October 24, 2012
South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pigeon Hill Road
 4 – 6 PM
To register call: 516 922-1181
*in partnership with Senator Carl Marcellino
We are grateful to Dr. Eric Mitchnick, M.D., of AUCNY - Northport and Port Jefferson Station for providing the screenings:

 Thank you to the Doctors for volunteering their time!