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 September 01, 2016
A look at the thousands of cats living in the wild on Long Island, and what is needed to help with this serious problem.
By Long Island News & PR September 01, 2016
Beginning September 1, all public and private school students entering 7th or 12th grades in New York State will be required to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease.
By Long Island News & PR September 01, 2016
The inaugural Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA) fundraising Awareness Walk will take place September 10, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR August 31, 2016
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks will be held on two dates and at two locations in October.
By Long Island News & PR August 31, 2016
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) today announced its intention to place the active materials in the kratom plant into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
By Long Island News & PR August 31, 2016
New York's 59 county-based area agencies on aging to support programs that improve older individuals' access to nutritional and disease prevention services to receive funding.
By Long Island News & PR August 31, 2016
NYSDOH will implement numerous recommendations through new regulations and guidelines to enhance its Medical Marijuana Program.
By Long Island News & PR August 30, 2016
Shirley Beach in Shirley and Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore are closed to bathing.
By Long Island News & PR August 30, 2016
Senator Todd Kaminsky toured the Chem Rx Pharmacy Services, LLC, in Long Beach on Wednesday afternoon.
By Long Island News & PR August 29, 2016
Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing annual efforts to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR August 29, 2016
Copiague Harbor Property Owners’ Association Beach is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels that are in excess of acceptable criteria.
By Long Island News & PR August 29, 2016
The contest will showcase the drawing and artistic talents of Suffolk County’s youth.
By Long Island News & PR August 28, 2016
Senator Kaminsky met with members of the Greater NY Chapter of Cure SMA. The group was presented with a proclamation declaring August as Spinal Muscular Atrophy month.
By Long Island News & PR August 26, 2016
Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James L. Tomarken announced that 19 mosquito samples collected between 8/16 and 8/18 have tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Legislator Anker's Office August 25, 2016
Not-for-profit organization Suffolk Asperger’s/Autism Support and Information (SASI) seeks to help families with education and advocacy, as well as provide financial and emotional support.
By Long Island News & PR August 25, 2016
Chris Levi and Frank Lombardi, Army Veterans, will kayak from Bridgeport, CT to Port Jefferson, NY, on 8/27 to raise money and public awareness for veterans suffering from PTSD.
By Long Island News & PR August 25, 2016
Several beaches have closed or remain closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels that are in excess of acceptable criteria.
By Long Island News & PR August 24, 2016
The new school year means its back to packing lunches and after school snacks.
By Long Island News & PR August 24, 2016
Patient Safety Isn't Funny But Laughter is Still the Best Medicine
By Long Island News & PR August 23, 2016
If weather permits, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing effort to control adult mosquitoes.