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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 Long Island News & PR December 09, 2016
This year's first cold weather is here and that means it's time to give special attention to your pets!
By Long Island News & PR December 09, 2016
The holiday season is a time for joy, but accidents can and do happen.
By Long Island News & PR December 09, 2016
Commissioner of Health Services, Dr. James Tomarken invites mature residents to attend the county’s national award-winning program focused on falls prevention.
By Long Island News & PR December 09, 2016
The New York State Department of Health today announced several enhancements to the state’s Medical Marijuana Program.
By Long Island News & PR December 08, 2016
It can’t be wrapped or placed under a tree, but the perfect gift can help save patient lives this holiday season. The American Red Cross urging eligible donors give lifesaving gift.
By Long Island News & PR December 08, 2016
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker is reminding New Yorkers that it’s not too late to get the flu shot this season.
By Long Island News & PR December 07, 2016
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone & Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken urge all residents who have not yet received this season’s flu immunization to get one soon.
By Long Island News & PR December 07, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of a newly upgraded web-based search tool to help connect residents struggling with addiction to treatment.
By Long Island News & PR December 06, 2016
Table games and boutique shopping was a winning combination at the first-ever Card Party for a Cure on Nov. 15 – bringing in more than $51,000 for the Diabetes Research Institute.
By Long Island News & PR December 06, 2016
NY State of Health, the state’s official health plan Marketplace, is offering a series of enrollment & informational events this week at more than 20 community colleges.
By Long Island News & PR December 05, 2016
Fourteen students selected as candidates for the first-ever Student of the Year Program on LI who are are supporting the mission of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
By Long Island News & PR December 05, 2016
FSIS is proposing to amend the nutrition labeling regulations for meat and poultry products to parallel the FDA final nutrition regulations, which were published on May 27, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR December 05, 2016
The New York State Department of Health announced that chronic pain will be added as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2016
Recent sampling performed by Suffolk County and SUNY Stony Brook has confirmed new cyanobacteria blooms in Mill Pond in Southampton.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2016
Following the amassing of thousands of dead bunker fish on the shores of the Shinnecock Canal and surrounding area on November 13, 2016, health officials issue advisory.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law a bill that will allow advanced home health aides (AHHAs) to perform certain advanced tasks, with training and supervision, which facilitates caring for loved ones at home.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2016
The keynote speech was given by Shannon Miller, 7-time Olympic Medalist, cancer survivor, author and philanthropist.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2016
If you’re a smoker, you probably realize the dangers smoking may pose to your health. But have you ever thought about how the habit affects your pet?
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2016
Governor Cuomo announced that $2.5 million is now available for 20 SUNY & CUNY schools to establish programs aimed at preventing underage drinking and substance use on campus.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2016
SCPD’s Chief Surgeon & Medical Director Dr. Scott Coyne has been named The Physician of Excellence for NYS EMS and also received REMSCO 2015 EMS Physician of Excellence Award for Suffolk County.
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