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 December 02, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law a bill that will allow advanced home health aides (AHHAs) to perform certain advanced tasks, with training and supervision, which facilitates caring for loved ones at home.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2016
The keynote speech was given by Shannon Miller, 7-time Olympic Medalist, cancer survivor, author and philanthropist.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2016
If you’re a smoker, you probably realize the dangers smoking may pose to your health. But have you ever thought about how the habit affects your pet?
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2016
Governor Cuomo announced that $2.5 million is now available for 20 SUNY & CUNY schools to establish programs aimed at preventing underage drinking and substance use on campus.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2016
SCPD’s Chief Surgeon & Medical Director Dr. Scott Coyne has been named The Physician of Excellence for NYS EMS and also received REMSCO 2015 EMS Physician of Excellence Award for Suffolk County.
By Long Island News & PR November 30, 2016
Representatives from Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas present a check for $743 to Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program.
By Long Island News & PR November 30, 2016
Zwanger & Pesiri Radiology Group, LLP, Zwanger Radiology P.C. and Dr. Steven Mendelson will pay $8,153,727 to resolve allegations that it knowingly submitted false claims to Medicare and Medicaid.
By Long Island News & PR November 30, 2016
Suffolk County will convene public hearings concerning the Suffolk County Subwatersheds Wastewater Plan.
By Long Island News & PR November 30, 2016
Stony Brook University Hospital Chief Trauma Surgeon Dr. James Vosswinkel will be honored, along with members of police and fire departments during the NY Jets game.
By divorceattorney November 28, 2016
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the perfect gift this holiday season – a lifesaving blood or platelet donation.
By Long Island News & PR November 23, 2016
To avoid making everyone at the table sick, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) offers five tips for a food safe Thanksgiving.
By Long Island News & PR November 23, 2016
NYSDOH announced it filed amendments to the Medical Use of Marijuana regulations that will authorize nurse practitioners to register with the Department to certify patients for medical marijuana as of the end of November.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2016
Don't forget about your pets and their sometimes deviant nature to steal a few table scraps, nose their way into a bag of food left on the floor, or lick a glass full of wine.
By Long Island News & PR November 21, 2016
Approximately 500 cases of Heinz HomeStyle Bistro Au Jus Gravy are voluntarily being recalled because some of the jars may be mislabeled.
By Long Island News & PR November 18, 2016
In recognition of the Great American Smokeout, Reality Check LI teens from Brentwood North Middle school created quit packages to support people looking to quit using tobacco.
By Long Island News & PR November 18, 2016
Health insurance rates paid by Nassau County for its employees and retirees enrolled in the NYS Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) will increase in 2017.
By Long Island News & PR November 18, 2016
The Shores at Peconic Landing has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Nursing Homes” for a sixth consecutive year.
By Long Island News & PR November 17, 2016
The third Thursday in November marks the American Cancer Society’s “Great American Smokeout,” a day when smokers are encouraged to put down all tobacco products.
By Long Island News & PR November 17, 2016
NY State of Health, the state’s official health plan Marketplace, announced the Marketplace is now open for individuals looking to renew their health plan coverage for 2017.
By Long Island News & PR November 16, 2016
At Green Vale and many other local schools, it’s a distant memory: flag football has been the hottest sport on campus this fall.