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LIJ performs first Ortoma AI surgery tracking and measurement tools during surgery. For Dr. Germano, the surLong Island Jewish Valley gery was the culmination of Stream became the first hospi- over two years of collaboration tal in the United States to per- with the Ortoma development form a total hip replacement team. He traveled to Sweden to using the Ortoma system, an observe a design surgeon using artificial intelligence-assisted the system in a clinical setting, gaining hands-on insights into surgical platform. its workflow and The procedure functionality. His was performed by f amiliarity with D r. J a m e s G e r the system played a mano, chair of key role in bringorthopedics at the ing the technology hospital, on to the United States 74-year-old Dorothy leading to its first Martino of OceanDOROtHy MARtINO use in a live surgiside on May 1. cal procedure. “I had a cane, so Patient A central advanI wasn’t able to go tage of the Ortoma a ny wh e re o r d o anything,” Martino said. “So, platform to Dr. Germano is its this is like a major life change ability to streamline preoperafor me right now. I’m walking tive planning. Traditionally, CT around. I can do the stairs. I scans for hip re placement can walk all over the place. It’s patients are sent to off-site facilities for data processing, a just amazing, truly amazing.” The Ortoma system, previ- step that can take up to two ously used in Sweden and weeks. With the Ortoma sysJapan, is designed to enhance tem, CT data can be processed surgical precision through AI- in-house in minutes. The system also stands out based planning and intraoperative guidance. For total hip for its ease of integration into replacements, surgeons can existing surgical protocols. preoperatively plan implant Rather than requiring specialpositioning based on CT imag- ized equipment or extensive ing and then use real-time Continued on page 2
By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO
azingariello@liherald.com
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Grads step into the future Valley Stream Central (above), North and South High School graduates celebrated their big days on June 23, 24 and 25. More photos, pages 3, 10 and 12.
Valley Stream math maestro marks 23 years of perfect attendance By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
When the bell rings each morning at Oceanside High School, one staff member is always there: math teacher Yves “J.P.” Jean-Pierre, of Valley Stream. In more than 23 years on the job, J.P. has never missed a single day — an achievement he views not as extraordinary, but simply part of doing his job. “Coming to school is what I’m here for,” J.P. said with a shrug. “Even when I don’t feel well, I find that moving around and doing what I love helps me recover faster.” Jean-Pierre’s attendance streak began when he arrived in September 2002, and continues throughout the 2024-25 school year. During that time he’s guided thousands of students through
algebra, calculus and other math classes, never once calling in sick. Born in the small town of Saint-Marc, Haiti, about 60 miles north of Port-au-Prince, JeanPierre was educated at the prestigious Institution Saint-Louis de Gonzague — one of Haiti’s most elite Catholic schools, which has been attended by many future Haitian presidents and national leaders. In 1985, he came to New York to study aerospace engineering at the University at Buffalo, and he graduated in 1989. Inspired by a cousin who thrived as a math teacher, and by a desire to make a more direct impact, he earned his teaching certification, and never looked back. “When I saw summer break after my first engineering internship, I realized I wanted to do Continued on page 9
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