Winthrop’s Inaugural Dr. Michael D. Ammazzalorso Memorial Pancreatic Cancer Symposium

The 1st Annual Dr. Michael D. Ammazzalorso Memorial Pancreatic Cancer Symposium was held on November 3rd at the Winthrop Research and Academic Conference Center. A reception was held after the symposium paying tribute to Winthrop’s beloved former Chief Medical Officer.

Winthrop-University Hospital Hosts Fourth Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day

The Fourth Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day was held on November 5, 2016 in the Dr. Martin Spatz Conference Center. This complimentary educational program was sponsored by Abbvie and Celgene and featured an impressive lineup of speakers that included Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Megan Winner, Medical Oncologist, Dr. Prashanti Atluri, Genetic Counselor, Melanie McDermet, and Oncology Dietitian, Gina Deluca, along with other special guest speakers like the Lustgarten Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and survivors.

1st Annual Dr. Michael D. Ammazzalorso Memorial Pancreatic Cancer Symposium

Dr. Michael D. Ammazzalorso Pancreatic Cancer Research and Education Fund:

Annual Pancreatic Cancer Symposium

Registration is now open for Winthrop’s inaugural Dr. Michael D. Ammazzalorso Memorial Pancreatic Cancer Symposium on Thursday November 3^rd at the Winthrop Research and Academic Conference Center – led by John Allendorf, MD and Alexander Hindenburg, MD.  We hope you take part in this exciting symposium featuring a nationally renowned group of experts in the field of Oncology and also paying tribute to Dr. Michael D. Ammazzalorso – Winthrop’s beloved former Chief Medical Officer.

When: Thursday, November 3, 2016 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Where: Winthrop Research & Academic Conference Center (Mineola, New York)

Target Audience: Oncologists, hematologists, pancreatic surgeons, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, oncology-surgical nurses, residents and fellows

For more information and to register:
Please contact Peter Sandre at 516 663-8459 or email psandre@winthrop.org

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day 2016

 

 

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Lustgarten Foundation’s 2016 Long Island Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk

2016 Castle Connolly Top Doctors

Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. has selected Dr. John Allendorf, Dr. James Grendell, Dr. Johnathan Haas, Dr. Alexander Hindenburg, Dr. Harry Staszewski, and Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos as Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area for 2016.

Castle Connolly is a physician-led research team that select doctors who are among the very best in their specialties and in their communities. Criteria for this selection is based on medical education, training, hospital appointments, disciplinary histories, and more.

Update! PanCAN’s PurpleStride NYC 2016

The Pancreas Health Program at Winthrop-University Hospital is leading the way in the treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer in New York. Dr. John Allendorf and his team have been recognized by PanCAN, a national organization dedicated to creating hope for patients with pancreatic cancer through research, patient support, community outreach, and government advocacy.

Dr. John Allendorf served as Honorary Co-Chair of PurpleStride NYC, held on April 9, 2016 at Prospect Park in Brooklyn.

 

 

PurpleStride NYC 2016

Winthrop-University Hospital’s outstanding commitment to the treatment of pancreatic cancer has been recognized by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology and Director of the Pancreas Health Program, Dr. John Allendorf, will be the Honorary Chair of PanCAN’s PurpleStride NYC 2016.

Please join us in recognizing Dr. John Allendorf and his team by supporting their ongoing mission in promoting awareness and funding for pancreatic cancer.

 

Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremonies begin at 9:15 a.m.
Event/Walk starts at 10:00 a.m.

REGISTER TODAY AT:
HTTP://PURPLESTRIDE.KINTERA.ORG/NEWYORKCITY/TEAMWINTHROP

CONTACT:
Mary Joy Ocampo – 516.663.4926 – pancreasprogram@winthrop.org

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Winthrop-University Hospital Hosts Third Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day

The Pancreas Health Program held their Third Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday November 7, 2015 at Winthrop-University Hospital. Among their impressive line up of speakers included Chief of Surgical Oncology, Dr. John D Allendorf, and Attending Oncologist, Dr. Alexander Hindenburg, along with other special guest speakers like Senator Kemp Hannon, Survivors, the Lustgarten Foundation, and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Update! Lustgarten Foundation’s 2015 Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk

Team Winthrop walked in memory of Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Ammazzalorso and Veteran Pharmacist, Gary Gaslow at the Lustgarten Foundation’s 2015 Long Island Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk on Sunday, October 11, 2015.

The Lustgarten Foundation raised over $1,000,000 to go towards pancreatic cancer research!