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 November 10, 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 November 08, 2016
Start of work to connect homes with PFOS-contaminated private wells to the municipal water system in Westhampton Beach begins.
By Long Island News & PR November 08, 2016
The Village of Hempstead recently hosted its annual “Power of Pink” program in Kennedy Park.
By Long Island News & PR November 08, 2016
Governor Cuomo announced the expansion of addiction treatment and prevention services on Long Island with the groundbreaking community residence center in Brentwood.
By Long Island News & PR November 07, 2016
The warning signs of drowsy driving include repeated yawning; struggling to keep one’s eyes open and focused; forgetting the last few miles driven; tailgating or missing traffic signals; and swerving or drifting between lanes of ...
By Long Island News & PR November 07, 2016
NYSDOH convened the first-ever multidisciplinary New York State Antimicrobial Resistance Prevention and Control Task Force (NYS-ARTF) Summit this week.
By Long Island News & PR November 04, 2016
A.G. Schneiderman announced an agreement with Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to extend a price cut for naloxone, a drug that can quickly reverse an opioid overdose.
By Long Island News & PR November 03, 2016
NYSDOH has received two grants totaling $2.2 million from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to enhance statewide efforts to prevent sexual violence.
By Long Island News & PR November 03, 2016
The Attorney General’s Office began investigating LA Fitness in May 2015, after receiving complaints that the gym would not modify its membership policy to waive fees for aides who were required to accompany individuals with ...
By Long Island News & PR November 02, 2016
Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services Dr. James Tomarken today reported two new cases of West Nile virus in Suffolk County.
By Long Island News & PR November 02, 2016
NY State of Health, the state’s official health plan Marketplace, is partnering with retailers across the state to raise awareness about quality, low-cost health insurance options.
By Long Island News & PR November 01, 2016
Get ready to deal those cards and tiles - and also do a little fall shopping - at Card Party for a Cure on Tuesday, Nov. 15 in East Norwich, Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR November 01, 2016
“Young At Heart” will offer the proven benefits of live music, movement and art therapy.
By Long Island News & PR November 01, 2016
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued an updated brochure offering tips to New Yorkers buying health insurance coverage for 2017.
By Long Island News & PR October 31, 2016
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center marked the completion of the construction of the new 60,000 sq. ft., $60 million Knapp Cardiac Care Center in Patchogue.
By Long Island News & PR October 31, 2016
Public health, environmental, justice, and labor groups issuing a call to Governor Andrew Cuomo to finally enact and fully fund the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) of 2006.
By Long Island News & PR October 28, 2016
Residents who use tobacco encouraged to obtain help in breaking their addiction through Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program.
By Long Island News & PR October 28, 2016
Suffolk County residents are encouraged to take advantage of scheduled Opioid Overdose Prevention Program-Narcan Training Classes.
By EAC Network October 27, 2016
Long Beach residents attend Senior Respite launch to learn about senior care options.
By Long Island News & PR October 27, 2016
ShopRite and prescription benefits manager Paramount Rx join forces this Nov. for National Diabetes Awareness Month, hosting free blood glucose screenings.