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 August 02, 2016
Seven Suffolk County beaches are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria.
By Long Island News & PR August 02, 2016
County Exec. Steve Bellone and Dr. James Tomarken, Commissioner of Health, encourage residents to attend Opioid Overdose Prevention Program-Narcan Training Classes.
By Long Island News & PR August 02, 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.
By Long Island News & PR August 01, 2016
The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of the following salt marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
Suffolk County Health Services (SCDHS) Commissioner James L. Tomarken announced today that twelve mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
Due to current heavy rain it is not expected to open tomorrow.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
Due to the heavy rainfall on Friday, July 29, 2016, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 62 beaches.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
If you consider the family dog, well, family—and are apt to toss him a piece of your food now and then—proceed with caution.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
The Over 50 Fair, in its seventh year, continues to offer terrific opportunities year after year.
By Long Island News & PR July 28, 2016
Residents who use tobacco encouraged to obtain help through Suffolk County's “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program.
By Long Island News & PR July 28, 2016
Weather permitting; the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning to treat sections of communities as part of their ongoing annual efforts to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR July 28, 2016
July 28 is World Hepatitis Day ( #WorldHepatitisDay ).
By Long Island News & PR July 28, 2016
Swimming is currently closed at Zach’s Bay located within Jones Beach State Park.
By Long Island News & PR July 27, 2016
Press conference today to to discuss an increase in heat related illnesses at the hospital this week due to the higher temperature.
By Long Island News & PR July 27, 2016
Blood drive a huge success, doubling the initial goal of 40 donations and collecting 83 pints of blood for those in need.
By Long Island News & PR July 27, 2016
Weather permitting; the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning to treat sections of communities as part of their ongoing annual efforts to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR July 27, 2016
Lake Ronkonkoma Beach, in the town of Islip, and Tanner Park Beach in Copiague are closed to bathing.
By Long Island News & PR July 26, 2016
The best defense during the heat wave is prevention.
By Long Island News & PR July 26, 2016
Weather permitting; the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning to treat sections of communities as part of their ongoing annual efforts to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR July 25, 2016
The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of salt marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae.