Island Outlook

Island Outlook

Want to know more about the Island we call home? That's where Island Outlook comes in! Each week, we talk with Long Island's movers and shakers to find out what's going on in our local communities. Recent episodes are featured below. You can PLAY, DOWNLOAD, or even SUBSCRIBE using an RSS reader so that you never miss a minute!
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Dr. Antonios Gasparis

Leeana Karlson speaks with Dr. Antonios Gasparis about vein diseases. These include varicose veins and methods of detection, prevention and treatment.

Posted 2/25/2013 11:02:00 AM
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Literacy Nassau

Frank Brinka speaks with Karen Michele, the Executive Director of LITERACY NASSAU, and Mark Leff, from CISCO Systems about the work of Literacy Nassau and their annual fundraiser on March 7th. Literacy Nassau helps adults do a better job of communicating despite
verbal disabilities.

Posted 2/22/2013 5:18:00 AM
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Dr. Sharma

Leeana Karlson speaks with Dr. Sharma, of Premier Care, about the importance of vaccinations. They also discuss misconceptions and what is suggested in children and adults.

Posted 2/19/2013 10:13:00 AM
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Congressman Tim Bishop

Frank Brinka chats with Congressman Tim Bishop about the outcome of the most recent election, Long Island’s recovery from Superstorm Sandy, the controversial Congressional issues with the storm relief bill, and the government’s ongoing fiscal issues.

Posted 1/13/2013 9:00:00 AM
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Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Leeana Karlson chats with Dr. Melinda Staiger and Diana Moglia of Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center about breast cancer, the steps taken once someone is diagnosed, differences between digital and film mammographies and looking further into genetic testing.

Posted 11/18/2012 9:00:00 AM
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Fidelis Care

Frank Brinka chats with Pam Hassen and Dr. Sanjiv Shah of Fidelis Care about open enrollment for Medicare, breaking down the different coverages Medicare provides, deciding which Medicare plans are best for you and programs that are available to help those patients in need of extra assistance.

Posted 11/18/2012 9:00:00 AM
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Music Power NY

-Leeana Karlson chats with Jeanne Fontana, Greg Jagenburg, Ray Negron and Ciaran Sheehan of Music Power NY about the organization, their concert to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy, how they changed gears from the original benefit plan to supporting Sandy relief efforts, organizing a star studded event featuring members of the New York Yankees and a powerhouse lineup of musicians.

Posted 11/11/2012 9:00:00 AM
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Kiwanis of Huntington

Frank Brinka chats with Brenda Leigh Johnson, Barry Turk and Chris Barth of the Kiwanis of Huntington about what the organization’s mission is, their commitment to helping children, veterans and people in need, how they raise money to help the community and how they socially contribute to the community.

Posted 10/14/2012 9:00:00 AM
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Leeana Karlson chats with Lissa Harris, Sarah Haiken and Cheryl Haiken of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) about raising awareness of the dangers of underage drinking, programs MADD is involved with to prevent drinking and driving, the experience of volunteering for MADD and events people can get involved with.

Posted 10/7/2012 9:00:00 AM
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Yes We Can Community Center

Leeana Karlson chats with Councilwoman Viviana Russell and Collin Nash, Director of Communications of the Town of North Hempstead about the grand opening of the Yes We Can Community Center in New Cassel, the long road it took to build and open the center and the overall revitalization of the New Cassel community.

Posted 9/9/2012 9:00:00 AM



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