B103 and Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip are teaming-up to
honor Long Islanders whose generous efforts make Long Island a great place to
live, work, and raise a family!
Local, unsung heroes who do good for
the community...
...not for the
spotlight.
The dictionary defines a Good Samaritan
as...
"A compassionate person who unselfishly helps others."
Every Friday morning at 11:50am, B103
will pick the "Good Samaritan of the Week" who will receive:
a certificate
acknowledging his or her good deeds,
a picture on this website
& an invite
to a reception honoring all of our recipients!
Good Samaritan Hospital
Medical Center's mission is to meet the health care needs of the people they
serve with quality, compassion, and caring. At the Medical Center, this is
a way of life that is demonstrated daily by its staff who always goes above and
beyond for their patients.
That's why
we’re recognizing individuals who go above and beyond in their
daily lives.
Good Samaritan provides
approximately $20 million in community service and charity care each year. 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.
SCROLL DOWN FOR EVENTS HAPPENING AT GOOD
SAMARITAN!
Good Samaritan Winner Ray Jarvis from
Brentwood Ray's wife has been recently battling cancer and has been unable
to perform her jobs duties. Besides helping her with her medical
needs, Ray took a temporary leave of absence from his own job to
help her keep hers. That is why Ray Jarvis is this weeks Good
Samaritan of the Week!
To nominate
someone who voluntarily and unselfishly helps others in your
community, please fill out this form completely.
Pain Management Support Group
October 26, November 30, December 28, 2007
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dedicated to bring support to those who live in chronic pain.
Guild Conference Center, Room 2
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
For more information, please call (631) 376-4444.
New Mothers Support Group
October 26, 2007
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
$50 per family – 5 sessions
Offers an opportunity for new mothers and their babies to meet in a group
setting to gain support and discuss and share issues of mutual interest.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Bariatric Support Group
November 3, 17, December 1, 15 & 29 (meets every other Saturday)
FREE
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Information and support for patients pre and post surgery.
Guild Conference Center
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
For more information, please call (631) 376-4444.
South Shore WomenHeart Support Group
Monday, November 5 & December 3
12:30 – 2:00 pm
Providing support and information for women living with heart disease.
Home Care America, 144 Sunrise Highway, West Islip
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Breastfeeding Your Baby Course
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
$50 – 2 classes
This two-part course provides practical information to guide the expectant
couple towards a successful nursing experience. Topics include positioning
the baby, getting started, avoiding common problems and pumping and storing
milk.
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Please call for more information and to register, (631) 376-4444.
FREE Community Lecture: Decisions in Health Care – What you Need to Know
Thursday, November 8, 2007
7:00 pm
Presented by the Palliative Care Department
Guild Conference Center
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
For more information, please call (631) 376-4444.
New Mothers’ Support Group
Friday, November 9, 2007
1:30 am – 3:00 pm
$50 per family – 5 sessions
Offers an opportunity for new mothers and their babies to meet in a group
setting to gain support and discuss and share issues of mutual interest.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Infant Massage Class
Saturday, November 10, 2007
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
$70 per couple – 4 sessions
Four, 1 ˝ hour sessions. Designed to teach parents the soothing techniques
of Infant Massage. Parents learn to relieve gas and colic, recognize and
relieve tension and fussiness and foster a special way of communicating with
their baby.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group
Tuesday, November 13 and 27, 2007
11:00 am
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Please call for more information and to register, (631) 376-4444.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
7:00 pm
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Please call for more information and to register, (631) 376-4444.
FREE Community Lecture: Diabetes – An Open Discussion with Ellen Chowdhury,
RN, CDE
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Guild Conference Center
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
For more information, please call (631) 376-4444.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Wednesday, November 14 & 28, 2007
7:00 pm
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Please call for more information and to register, (631) 376-4444.
Grandparents Class
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$20
Classes prepare new or expectant grandparents for their special role
discussing current practices in childbirth, advances in infant nutrition and
child care, how to babyproof your home and more.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Parenting Young Children
Monday, November 19, 2007
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$110 per couple – 5 sessions
The S.T.E.P. Program (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting is
designed to help parents develop the skills to raise responsible, confident
and cooperative children. Topics include instilling self-esteem, fostering
cooperation, positive discipline techniques and nurturing social and
emotional development.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Caring For Your Baby Class
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
$20
Helps expectant couples prepare for their new roles as by providing
important information on infant nutrition, health maintenance, common
illnesses and “How To’s” of bathing,
diapering and dressing.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Early Pregnancy Class
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
FREE
Helps expectant couples learn how to manage their pregnancy and provides
them with the knowledge to feel comfortable and secure with their new role
in life. Topics include fetal growth and development, body changes during
pregnancy, common tests and procedures and prenatal nutrition and exercise.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Please call for more information and to register, (631) 376-4444.
Breastfeeding Your Baby Course
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
$50 – 2 classes
This two-part course provides practical information to guide the expectant
couple towards a successful nursing experience. Topics include positioning
the baby, getting started, avoiding common problems and pumping and storing
milk.
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Please call for more information and to register, (631) 376-4444.
New Mothers’ Support Group
Friday, December 7 and 21, 2007
1:30 am – 3:00 pm
$50 per family – 5 sessions
Offers an opportunity for new mothers and their babies to meet in a group
setting to gain support and discuss and share issues of mutual interest.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Infant Massage Class
Saturday, December 8
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
$70 per couple – 4 sessions
Four, 1 ˝ hour sessions. Designed to teach parents the soothing techniques
of Infant Massage. Parents learn to relieve gas and colic, recognize and
relieve tension and fussiness and foster a special way of communicating with
their baby.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Big Brother/Big Sister Class
Sunday, December 9, 2007
11:00 am – 12:15 pm
$20 per family – one class
For children 3 and up – helps older brothers and sisters to feel important
and learn about their special role in the family. Children will learn to be
a “mother’s helper.”
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group
Tuesday, December 11 and 25, 2007
11:00 am
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Please call for more information and to register, (631) 376-4444.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Wednesday, December 12 and 26, 2007
7:00 pm
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Please call for more information and to register, (631) 376-4444.
Grandparents’ Class
Monday, December 17, 2007
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$20
Classes prepare new or expectant grandparents for their special role
discussing current practices in childbirth, advances in infant nutrition and
child care, how to babyproof your home and more.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Parenting Young Children
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$110 per couple – 5 sessions
The S.T.E.P. Program (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) is
designed to help parents develop the skills to raise responsible, confident
and cooperative children. Topics include instilling self-esteem, fostering
cooperation, positive discipline techniques and nurturing social and
emotional development.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Caring For Your Baby Class
Thursday, December 20, 2007
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
$20
Helps expectant couples prepare for their new roles as by providing
important information on infant nutrition, health maintenance, common
illnesses and “How To’s” of bathing,
diapering and dressing.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Early Pregnancy Class
Friday, December 21, 2007
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
FREE
Helps expectant couples learn how to manage their pregnancy and provides
them with the knowledge to feel comfortable and secure with their new role
in life. Topics include fetal growth and development, body changes during
pregnancy, common tests and procedures and prenatal nutrition and exercise.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
2008 Good Samaritan Calendar
New Mothers’ Support Group
Friday, January 4, 2008
1:30 am – 3:00 pm
Friday, January 25, 2008
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
$50 per family – 5 sessions
Offers an opportunity for new mothers and their babies to meet in a group
setting to gain support and discuss and share issues of mutual interest.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Breastfeeding Your Baby Course
Monday, January 7, 2008
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
$50 – 2 classes
This two-part course provides practical information to guide the expectant
couple towards a successful nursing experience. Topics include positioning
the baby, getting started, avoiding common problems and pumping and storing
milk.
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Please call for more information and to register, (631) 376-4444.
Infant Massage Class
Monday, January 14, 2008
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday, January 26, 2008
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
$70 per couple – 4 sessions
Four, 1 ˝ hour sessions. Designed to teach parents the soothing techniques
of Infant Massage. Parents learn to relieve gas and colic, recognize and
relieve tension and fussiness and foster a special way of communicating with
their baby.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Big Brother/Big Sister Class
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
$20 per family – one class
For children 3 and up – helps older brothers and sisters to feel important
and learn about their special role in the family. Children will learn to be
a “mother’s helper.”
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Grandparents’ Class
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$20
Classes prepare new or expectant grandparents for their special role
discussing current practices in childbirth, advances in infant nutrition and
child care, how to babyproof your home and more.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Parenting Young Children
Friday, January 18, 2008
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$110 per couple – 5 sessions
The S.T.E.P. Program (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) is
designed to help parents develop the skills to raise responsible, confident
and cooperative children. Topics include instilling self-esteem, fostering
cooperation, positive discipline techniques and nurturing social and
emotional development.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Caring For Your Baby Class
Sunday, January 20, 2008
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
$20
Helps expectant couples prepare for their new roles as by providing
important information on infant nutrition, health maintenance, common
illnesses and “How To’s” of bathing,
diapering and dressing.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
Early Pregnancy Class
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
FREE
Helps expectant couples learn how to manage their pregnancy and provides
them with the knowledge to feel comfortable and secure with their new role
in life. Topics include fetal growth and development, body changes during
pregnancy, common tests and procedures and prenatal nutrition and exercise.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
New Mothers’ Support Group
Friday, January 25, 2008
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
$50 per family – 5 sessions
Offers an opportunity for new mothers and their babies to meet in a group
setting to gain support and discuss and share issues of mutual interest.
For more information or to register, please call (631) 376-4444.
