Staten Island University Hospital

10/23/2026

What to know before giving birth at the Gruppuso Family Women & Newborn Center:

1. Private labor & delivery rooms with your own restroom.
2. Spacious private postpartum rooms.
3. 24/7 labor & delivery experts.
4. Birthing props to support your labor experience.
5. Overnight accommodations for your support person.
6. Lactation support, including tele-lactation.
7. Dedicated C-section operating rooms with the latest technology.
8. Expert care for high-risk pregnancies.
9. Advanced neonatal care.
10. Infant security system for added peace of mind.

All right here on Staten Island. ❤️ Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4kluSrL

10/21/2026

Before your kids head out for trick-or-treating, make sure you know these Halloween safety tips! 🎃

From choosing a safe costume to checking their candy and staying safe while trick-or-treating, pediatrician Dr. Tesoriero shares what parents should keep in mind this Halloween. 👻🍭

10/20/2026

Your journey to becoming an EMT could start here. 🚑

We are offering 10 scholarships for community members ages 17 and older to complete an EMT course through the Training Institute for Medical Emergencies and Rescue.

📅 Apply by Monday, Jan. 4, 2027
📚 Classes begin February 2027
❤️ Scholarships honor the memory of fallen EMTs and paramedics who dedicated their lives to serving others.

🔗 Learn more and apply now: https://bit.ly/4yT11hP

10/19/2026

From growing up just minutes from Staten Island University Hospital to caring for the community that raised him, Dr. Joseph A. Costa’s journey has come full circle.

As a Staten Island native, Dr. Costa brings a personal touch to plastic and reconstructive surgery, combining advanced techniques with a commitment to helping his neighbors look and feel their best.

🔗 Read the full Industry Magazine article: https://bit.ly/4zz9Jl6

A local plastic surgeon brings a community-driven perspective to the people and hometown hospital system that raised him BY ERIK SCHONING · PHOTOS BY AMESSE PHOTOGRAPHY All medical providers build …

10/16/2026

A national recognition for excellence in gastroenterology. 👏

We’re celebrating Dr. Liliane Deeb, one of our gastroenterologists, for being selected by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) as a Standard-Setting Panelist for the Gastroenterology Certification Examination.

Selected among gastroenterologists scoring in the top 10th percentile nationwide, Dr. Deeb will review exam content and help establish the standards used to assess future GI physicians.

We’re so proud to see her represent our hospital and Northwell at the national level. 👏

10/15/2026

For more than a decade, Fran and Dr. Culliford have shared a bond built on trust, compassion, and resilience. 💗

When Fran was diagnosed with breast cancer, she found more than a plastic surgeon—she found a care team that supported her through every step of her journey and continued to stand by her long after treatment.

For Dr. Culliford, patient care goes beyond the operating room. It's about building lasting relationships, celebrating life's milestones and being there through every chapter.

🔗 Learn more about our plastic surgery services here: https://bit.ly/49GvBBd

10/14/2026

School is in full swing — and that means the germs are too. 🦠🎒

Dr. Jene Tesoriero, one of our pediatricians, breaks down what parents can do to help keep kids healthy, including simple ways to stop germs from spreading and when a sick day may require a visit to the doctor.

🔗 Learn more about pediatrics at South Shore Commons: https://bit.ly/4rSIqj9

10/13/2026

Come inside the Florina Rusi Marke Comprehensive Breast Center. 💗

Breast surgeon Karishma Kollipara, DO, takes us behind the scenes to meet some of the people who help make up our breast care team — from our center supervisor and nurse navigator to our physician assistants and surgical assistant.

Because breast care is about more than treatment — it’s all about having a team beside you every step of the way.

🔗 Learn more about our breast cancer care: https://bit.ly/3IRYJe0

10/09/2026

Let's get a hearing test!

Since October is National Audiology Awareness Month, I stopped by Northwell Health ENT office on Seaview Avenue with audiologist Arta Ljubanovic, Au.D., CCC-A, to see what a hearing test is really like—from start to finish.

🎧 Spoiler: It’s easier than you might think!

🔗 Want to learn more about our ENT services? Click here for more info: https://bit.ly/4bEVodf

10/08/2026

ICYMI: We recently gathered community leaders, advocates and members of the Staten Island community for Strength Through Storytelling, an evening focused on resilience, prevention and the shared work of building safer communities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make space for these important conversations.