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 March 19, 2018
New Report Shows Health Care Bureau’s Free Investigative Helpline – 800-428-9071 – Handled over 2,500 Cases for New Yorkers Improperly Billed and Denied Benefits In 2017.
By Long Island News & PR March 19, 2018
Raised Over $12,000 at St. Baldrick’s in Glen Cove.
By Long Island News & PR March 13, 2018
Health Inspection Indicates Hazardous Living Conditions, Including Mold, Vermin and Potential Lead Paint - Posing Serious Public Health Threat to New Yorkers.
By Long Island News & PR March 13, 2018
A.G. Schneiderman Has Led Coalition of AGs Fighting Back Against Trump EPA’s Failure to Designate Areas Impacted by Smog.
By Long Island News & PR March 07, 2018
Announcement Furthers Collaborative Efforts by the Governor and Comptroller to Protect the State's Retirement Fund From the Risks of Climate Change and Support a More Sustainable, Clean Energy Economy.
By Long Island News & PR March 05, 2018
Op-ed by Congressman Lee Zeldin (NY-1).
By Long Island News & PR March 02, 2018
25% Decrease in Lab Confirmed Flu Cases and 21% Decrease in Hospitalizations Since Last Week.
By Long Island News & PR March 02, 2018
Bellone: "Protecting the health of our residents and reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses is a top priority of my administration."
By Long Island News & PR March 01, 2018
Brief – Filed by 17 AGs in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates et al v. Becerra et al – Comes Ahead of SCOTUS Arguments on California’s Reproductive Freedom, Accountability, Comprehensive Care, and Transparency ...
By Long Island News & PR February 27, 2018
Award Will Fund 84 New Detox Beds in Underserved Areas Across the State.
By Legislator Anker's Office February 27, 2018
Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored Lori Benincasa, Director of the Office of Health Education for Suffolk County. Ms. Benincasa is retiring after 39 years as a leader and advocate in the public health field.
By Long Island News & PR February 26, 2018
Bellone: "We are dealing with a brutal flu season and record-breaking hospitalization rates."
By Long Island News & PR February 26, 2018
According to the NYSDOH, a tourist from Australia visiting New York City tested positive for the Measles, which is considered a “highly contagious” disease.
By Long Island News & PR February 22, 2018
Governor Directs Department of Financial Services to Publish Guidance and Provide Technical Assistance to Local Governments to Ease the Process of Creating Health Consortia.
By Long Island News & PR February 21, 2018
Statewide Adult Smoking Rate Saw Decline of 22 Percent from 2011.
By Chris Boyle February 19, 2018
New York reports cases of influenza continue to rise; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces flu vaccine only 36 percent effective.
By Long Island News & PR February 19, 2018
Bellone: "The health and wellness of our residents is of utmost importance."
By Long Island News & PR February 14, 2018
Health Commissioner Could Order Physicians Charged with a Felony Who Present a Public Risk to Immediately Stop Practicing Medicine.
By Long Island News & PR February 14, 2018
Event to be held on February 22 at Bellmore Library.
By Long Island News & PR February 14, 2018
10 New 24/7 Open Access Centers Will Provide Immediate Support for New Yorkers in Need of Addiction Services.