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 May 26, 2016
An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for the Long Island and New York City Metro areas of New York State for Thursday, May 26, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR May 26, 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 May 25, 2016
To protect yourself, your family and friends from foodborne diseases, Nassau County Department of Health offers recommendations in advance of Memorial Day weekend.
By Long Island News & PR May 25, 2016
If signed into law, New York will join California, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Utah and Washington D.C. in providing insurance coverage for donor human milk.
By Long Island News & PR May 25, 2016
NYS DEC Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos and DOH Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D. today issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island, New York City Metro and Western New York regions of New ...
By Long Island News & PR May 24, 2016
Joyce Trow Babik, MA, CCC shares her story of her struggles with NES.
By WFSD News May 24, 2016
Moriches Elementary School nurse Teresa Ergul, RN, was recently recognized by the Suffolk County Association of School Nurses (SCASN) with the prestigious “Excellence in School Nursing Award.”
By Long Island News & PR May 24, 2016
ALS researchers and others from CSHL gathered to welcome Chris Pendergast and his ALS Ride for Life team to campus on Monday, May 16.
By Long Island News & PR May 24, 2016
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today joined forces and called on the U.S. House of Representatives to get serious about combatting the spread of Zika Virus.
By Long Island News & PR May 23, 2016
New York State Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard A. Zucker today declared influenza is no longer prevalent in New York State.
By Long Island News & PR May 22, 2016
An article published this week in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI) shows that many caregivers, like parents, may not fully understand their providers’ instructions when it comes to keeping their children’s asthma ...
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2016
Every year, serious health and safety violations force thousands of public pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds to close, according to a report published in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2016
New York State Department of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker and Acting Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos today issued a statement regarding the EPA's issuance of lifetime advisory levels for PFOA and PFOS.
By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2016
CN Guidance & Counseling Services has opened a new 21,000-square foot facility in Plainview, Nassau County, expanding the nonprofit’s and region’s capacity to serve individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders.
By Allison Gayne May 18, 2016
Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation’s recently raised Alzheimer's awareness and $50,000 in support of individuals with Alzheimer's during its Annual Women’s Fashion Show.
By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2016
Today, Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern released his detailed "Seniors and Alzheimer’s Solutions Plan" pledging to advocate for seniors and protect future generations from the devastation of Alzheimer’s disease.
By Allison Gayne May 17, 2016
New Memory Fitness Center launched by Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation addressing increasing demand for Alzheimer’s programs for individuals & caregivers opens in Westbury.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that he is advancing legislation that would help achieve his goal of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New York State through several new initiatives.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and County Legislator Dennis Dunne, in partnership with the East Meadow Fire Department, will host a free overdose prevention workshop.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
This evening, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo was presented with the “Champion for Working Families & Children” award by the Paid Family Leave Insurance Campaign of New York State.