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 28, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the signing of legislation to expand health insurance access to pregnant New Yorkers.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 26, 2015
Start 2016 off on the right foot at an outdoor event where you can meet new people and go for a hike, walk, or run!
By Long Island News & PR December 24, 2015
On December 15, 2015, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services issued an advisory to residents to take precautions before recreating on the tidal portion of the Peconic River (east of Grangebel Park) due to ...
By Long Island News & PR December 23, 2015
To help save lives and combat the Heroin epidemic, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, County Legislator Howard J. Kopel and State Assemblyman Brian Curran will partner with the East Rockaway Fire Department to host ...
By Long Island News & PR December 23, 2015
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, encourage residents who use tobacco to obtain help in breaking their addiction through Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program.
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2015
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services today issued an advisory to residents to take precautions before recreating on the tidal portion of the Peconic River (east of Grangebel Park) this week due to the ...
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today issued a Deadly Drug Alert to warn the public of narcotic fentanyl reemerging in the State of New York and Nassau County.
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo released a statement following the Congressional approval of the Zadroga Act.
By Long Island News & PR December 17, 2015
Citing media coverage of several recent fire incidents, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) today issued a series of safety tips urging hover board owners to read product guidelines and be aware of potential fire ...
By Long Island News & PR December 17, 2015
In an effort to reverse the rise in heroin and opioid-related deaths in Suffolk County, health officials on Monday conducted Opioid Overdose Response training for staff of 11 local school districts at the Eastern Suffolk ...
By Wendy L December 16, 2015
The fight to reauthorize funds for 9/11 survivors by extending the James L. Zadroga 9-11 Health & Compensation Act (a.k.a. Zadroga Act) is expected to pass later this week after a long fight.
By Kelly Tenny December 16, 2015
Check to see if any of these potentially dangerous toys are on your child’s wish list this year!
By Long Island News & PR December 16, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced New York State has executed an agreement to join the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy PMP InterConnect hub.
By Long Island News & PR December 16, 2015
Protect children from potential lead hazards in some holiday toys and toy jewelry.
By Long Island News & PR December 11, 2015
Hicksville High School music students, along with their teachers, performed in the lobby of the Nassau University Medical Center during our annual tree lighting ceremony.
By Long Island News & PR December 10, 2015
In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 6th – 12th, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein remind residents that it is not too late to get a flu ...
By Long Island News & PR December 10, 2015
County Executive Steve Bellone and Dr. James Tomarken, Commissioner of Health, are encouraging residents to take advantage of scheduled Opioid Overdose Prevention Program-Narcan Training Classes.
By Legislator Anker's Office December 09, 2015
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Departments offers the “Test, Don’t Guess” program. The program provides free drug test kits available to parents to assist in monitoring their children who may be using illegal substances.
By Long Island News & PR December 08, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced New York State has proposed a new statewide regulation that will improve air quality and protect public health by placing limits on emissions from distributed generation sources such as diesel generators and ...
By WFSD News December 03, 2015
Medical Assisting students enrolled in the Introduction to Health Professions Academy at William Floyd High School recently visited the North Shore-LIJ (NSLIJ) Health System Ambulatory Surgery Center as part of the SPARK! Challenge.