Maintaining your health is something that is important to everyone, and with the medical advances that are made, it seems as though there are new ways to improve your health & wellness each and every day. Long Island Health & Wellness articles will give you the scoop on the important health issues you'll want to know about, as well as topics of specific interest to Long Islanders.
By Chris Boyle March 28, 2022
The funding for this project, along with seven other community initiatives, was spearheaded by Suozzi and included in the federal budget.
By Chris Boyle March 23, 2022
“I want to thank the essential workers of our local supermarkets, who worked tirelessly throughout the worst days of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Legislator Anker.
By Long Island March 22, 2022
Glen Cove Hospital has received $2 million in federal funding to support its Geriatric Center of Excellence.
By Chris Boyle March 21, 2022
"As we mark two years since the first confirmed death from COVID-19 in New York State, it's meaningful to see how effective our fight against the virus has been," Governor Hochul said.
By Chris Boyle March 18, 2022
“Thank you to the wonderful team at The Bristal and all of the assisted living facilities across Nassau County,” Legislator Drucker said.
By Chris Boyle March 16, 2022
“Northport VAMC hiring a female OB/GYN is an important and much needed step forward for our heroic female veterans on Long Island,” said Congressman Zeldin.
By Chris Boyle March 15, 2022
County to host test kit event on March 21 at Dennison Building.
By Chris Boyle March 14, 2022
We are experiencing a national blood shortage and need your help! In less than an hour, you can save up to 3 lives. Be a hero and become a blood donor!
By Chris Boyle March 08, 2022
Expanding primary care in New York.
By Long Island March 07, 2022
New expansion of the medical cannabis program includes: increasing a certified patient’s cannabis supply limit from 30 days to 60 days; allowing whole flower cannabis and the “smoking” of such medical cannabis with certain limitations; ...
By Chris Boyle March 07, 2022
“Long Island Community Hospital is a valuable addition to NYU Langone Health’s network on Long Island,” said Joseph Greco, MD, Senior Vice President.
By Chris Boyle March 02, 2022
“We seek to reverse, in Suffolk County, the nationwide trend toward increased rates of diabetes,” said Executive Bellone, who rolled out the DPP program in 2013.
By Chris Boyle February 24, 2022
Blakeman announced the dome of the Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola will be lit red to raise awareness for National Heart Health Month.
By Chris Boyle February 23, 2022
Health department’s central pharmacy offers COVID-19 vaccines to medical providers, trusted partners in public health.
By Chris Boyle February 23, 2022
PSEG-Long Island, New York State Union of Teachers and NYBRA Plastic Surgery Rank Top 20 in the US.
By Chris Boyle February 17, 2022
Offers the Nassau County Mitchel Field Athletic Center to host NYS Competitive Cheerleading Championship following venues vaccination requirement.
By Chris Boyle February 16, 2022
“It is profoundly gratifying to be able to offer the residents of Long Island’s East End critical and life-saving recovery programs through THRIVE,” said Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds.
By Long Island February 14, 2022
Attorney General James recovers over $400,000 for Consumers unfairly charged for expedited Covid-19 Tests
By Chris Boyle February 14, 2022
Distribution will start at Manor Field Park in Huntington Station located on East 5th Street until test kits are depleted.
By Chris Boyle February 11, 2022
PCR tests are far superior to store-bought COVID rapid tests, whose results can often be hit-or-miss.