On Giving Tuesday, we need to support efforts to help keep patients and families safe from medical error.

Patients on Long Island suffer harm related to their health care on a daily basis. What is the current state patient safety? How can it be improved? The public is invited to take part in an online video conference hosted on July 25 by the PULSE Center for Patient Safety Education and Advocacy.

Endoscopies carry risks — of infection or complications from sedation. New techniques and products can reduce those risks. David Schwartz, a proponent of public education about these new methods, will speak about this to the next Professionals for Patient Safety meeting on Long Island.

Medication errors and misuse are among the most common sources of harm to patients. Medication safety expert Michael R. Cohen recently explained the risks and solutions to a symposium hosted by patient safety education and advocacy group PULSE of NY. (Photo: Michael Cohen with PULSE President Ilene Corina.)

PULSE of NY President Ilene Corina reports on a tragic case of medical error highlighting that it's not enough to have a Healthcare Proxy document: we must also ensure that healthcare staff honor it.

Patient safety education and advocacy group PULSE of NY today announced that it is extending for one week its discounted "early bird" ticket price for its upcoming annual symposium, Medication Safety: It Starts Before the Prescription.

A conversation between a doctor and Ilene Corina of PULSE of NY reveals that even a lucky escape from medication error isn't without consequences.

Annual patient safety conference to focus on medication errors and misuse in 2016.

Long Island's patient safety advocacy and educational organization PULSE of NY yesterday marked World AIDS Day by announcing an informational brochure aimed at helping HIV-positive people and their families reduce the stigma that still surrounds the disease.

Training and advocacy organization saw need for a unifying symbol.

Outreach Helps Hispanic Workers Participate in their Healthcare

Expert Healthcare Professionals from Professionals for Patient Safety group are now available as speakers for Long Island audiences.

PULSE of NY announces its next Family Centered Patient Safety Advocacy training course for May 19 & 21, 2015.

President and founder of patient advocacy organization hopes to save patients' access to information about their doctors.

Long Island Professionals for Patient Safety will presenting a free workshop on planning for future health issues — "Preparing for the Unexpected: ARE YOU READY?" — at Farmingdale Village Hall on Saturday, October 25th, 2014 2:00-4:00 PM.

Patient-safety advocacy and education group PULSE of NY has received a grant to assist day-laborers in using and navigating the healthcare system via an on-location trailer in Freeport, NY.

PULSE of NY, a community-based patient safety organization, has announced its partnership with a new consulting group, Healthcare Solutions Connection, to help healthcare organizations improve their patient engagement, safety, and satisfaction.

A delegation from PULSE of NY attended the gala presentation of the 2014 Castle Connolly Physician of the Year Awards on March 31 at the Pierre Hotel in New York. The awards honor outstanding achievements in medicine over the past year.

Pharmacists know some over-the-counter remedies/supplements may interact harmfully with prescription meds. PULSE of NY runs "Brown Bag It" events where people can bring all their medications and get advice from pharmacists about any possible risks.

Some non-prescription medications, vitamins and herbs can interact badly with your prescription medications. Members of the public can learn about the over-the-counter medications they take at a special event hosted by PULSE of NY.