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 21, 2015
The Plainedge School District will be the first public school district in New York State to provide a free overdose prevention seminar and train its entire staff on the administration of the life-saving, opiate-overdose reversal ...
By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2015
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 Phil Andrews August 19, 2015
Long Island gears up for Biggest, Health, Wellness and Back- to-School. The fair be held in conjunction with African-American Media Network, Long Shoprite Supermarket Island African-American Chamber of Commerce, and Hempstead/Uniondale Times.
By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2015
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced a $71 million multistate settlement with Amgen Inc. to resolve allegations that the pharmaceutical company unlawfully promoted biologic medications Aranesp and Enbrel for off-label uses.
By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced that emergency regulations have been adopted by the State Department of Health to prevent the spread of Legionella bacteria and protect New Yorkers from future outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease.
By Long Island News & PR August 18, 2015
In an effort to help Nassau County residents cope with high temperatures and humidity, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that cooling centers will be open this week with the assistance of our ...
By Long Island News & PR August 18, 2015
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 August 17, 2015
Tanner Park Beach in Copiague is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards.
By Allison Gayne August 16, 2015
Long Island Cruizin' For A Cure is returning Sunday, September 20, 2015 with its 10th anniversary show.
By Long Island News & PR August 16, 2015
Governor Cuomo signed legislation to protect children across New York State from exposure to second-hand smoke. The bill prohibits individuals from smoking near schools while after-school programs are in operation.
By Long Island News & PR August 14, 2015
Fishmeal baits containing the federally-licensed, RABORAL V-RG® rabies vaccine will be distributed from a United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services helicopter in the southwestern portion of Nassau County on Monday and Tuesday, August 17-18, ...
By Long Island News & PR August 14, 2015
Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James L. Tomarken announced today that twenty five mosquito samples and one bird have tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR August 13, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, County Legislator Denise Ford, County Legislator Howard Kopel and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter announced today that the Nassau County Police Department will host a registration drive for the ...
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2015
Due to the heavy rainfall, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 64 beaches.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein remind parents that updating their children’s vaccinations should be added to their back-to-school list.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2015
Researchers from Stony Brook University have confirmed the presence of cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) at Georgica Pond in East Hampton.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2015
Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 19 beaches, effective today, August 11, 2015.
By Long Island News & PR August 11, 2015
Today, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Bassett and New York State Commissioner of Health Dr. Zucker gave an update on the outbreak Legionnaires’ disease in the Bronx.
By Long Island News & PR August 11, 2015
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 11, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the state’s multi-agency deployment is continuing to test for Legionella and canvass additional locations in the Bronx.