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Mammography
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital offers digital mammography for early detection of breast cancer. Digital mammography provides several benefits over traditional mammograms that utilize film, including: […]
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Computed tomography (CT) scanning is a noninvasive, painless X-ray procedure that obtains cross-sectional images or “slices” of body parts that cannot […]
Bone Densitometry
Bone Densitometry Low bone mass affects women and men. If you are a woman over 50 your risk becomes much higher. Simple common sense life […]
Understanding Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy A powerful tool for early detection. A colonoscopy is a vital screening procedure that allows your doctor to examine the inside of your large […]
Pastoral Care
Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) chaplains serve patients, their families and Team Members at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, and organizations affiliated with EHS agencies in […]
Seaside Café
The Seaside Café is the hospital’s cafe and gift shop located in the lobby. The café proudly serves Starbucks beverages and several ‘grab and go’ […]
Access Care
The Access Care department (previously called “Admitting”) is the point of entry for patient services and the patient experience at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital. Access […]
Healthix
Health Information Exchange
Surgical Oncology
EHS: Your Partner in Surgical Oncology Surgical oncology is one of the primary oncologic treatment modalities offered at the EHS Cancer Center, focusing on the […]
Social Work
A cancer diagnosis can affect many aspects of life—personal well-being, work, family dynamics, and social relationships. The EHS Cancer Center on the Rockaway Peninsula offers […]
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Mark Ashamalla, Chief of Radiation Oncology, brings years of radiation therapy experience and research to EHS. A board-certified radiation oncologist, he has extensive expertise […]
Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation
Inpatient physical rehabilitation is an important part of cancer recovery that helps you build the energy and strength to get back to the activities you […]
Nutrition
Cancer and its treatments can affect your body’s ability to tolerate certain foods and absorb the nutrients necessary for strength and overall health. At the […]
Cancer Imaging at EHS
Leaders in Imaging and Treatment for Cancer and Blood Disorders EHS is at the forefront of the fight against cancer, providing more options for cancer […]
Hematology
What is Hematology? Hematology is the medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the blood and blood-forming system. Because blood plays a […]
Thyroid Cancer
What is Thyroid Cancer? The thyroid gland, also referred to simply as the “thyroid,” is located just below the Adam’s apple and is responsible for […]
Stomach/Gastrointestinal Cancer
What is Stomach Cancer? The digestive system, also known as our gastrointestinal system, is the series of organs our bodies use to break down food, […]
Skin Cancer
What is Skin Cancer? The skin is part of the integumentary system, an organ system which helps regulate body temperature and protects the body from—among […]
Prostate Cancer
What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is a common form of cancer affecting men. It typically grows slowly, though certain other types of prostate cancer […]
Lymphoma
What is Lymphoma? The term “lymphoma” describes a group of cancers of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is responsible for the resorption of fluids […]