MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OP FOR THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 11:30 AM
Stony Brook University Media Contact: Greg Filiano
Office: 631-444-7880; Cell Phone: 631-338-7644; Pager: 631-263-2583
SBUMC OPENS NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY DEDICATED TO COMPREHENSIVE CARE OF 9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS
World Trade Center Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program Treats 5,000 Patients
WHAT:
The celebration of the opening of a new and expanded facility for the Stony Brook University Medical Center World Trade Center Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program (WTCMMTP) includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication. This Federally funded Center of Excellence is the only program on Long Island dedicated to caring for 9/11 first responders. Take a tour of the state-of-the-art medical facility, which includes additional clinical space, patient consult offices, as well as space for administration, research and collaboration among SBUMC physicians and other healthcare professionals.
WHO:
Dr. Benjamin Luft, Medical Director, SBUMC Long Island WTCMMTP
Melodie Guerrera, Administrative Director, SBUMC Long Island WTCMMTP
Mike Valentin and Thomas Ryan, disabled NYC Police Detectives and WTCMMTP patients
Dr. Gail Habicht, VP for Research, Stony Brook University
Senator Brian X. Foley
WHEN:
Thursday, December 3, 2009
WHERE:
World Trade Center Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program (main clinical location)
1345 Motor Parkway, First Floor, Islandia, N.Y.
TIME:
11:30 AM
WHY:
The WTCMMTP is a federally funded program in operation since right after 9/11. The program provides care for 5,000 WTC first responders from all of Long Island who continue to suffer from health issues related to their work at ground zero. Their health problems are many and sometimes multiple and include asthma, other pulmonary conditions, neurologic and post-traumatic stress disorders. The WTCMMTP assists 25 to 30 new patients each month.
DIRECTIONS
LIE (495) to Exit 57. Going east, make left at light (Motor Parkway - CR-67). Cross over LIE and 1345 Motor Parkway is the first building on your left. Take elevator to first floor.
