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 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.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2015
December 1, 2015, is World AIDS Day. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services and its community partners encourage residents to do what they can this month to stop the spread of HIV, whether it ...
By Central Nassau Guidance December 01, 2015
In the giving spirit of the holiday season, CN Guidance & Counseling Services asks Long Islanders join us in brightening the holiday experience of those living with mental health and addiction abuse disorders by participating ...
By Lyndsay McCabe November 30, 2015
December is packed with events and activities for the entire family to enjoy together, and special nights of fun for adults to unwind!
By Lyndsay McCabe November 28, 2015
Don't feel bad about overeating for Thanksgiving - just get outside and start walking off the pounds!
By Long Island News & PR November 26, 2015
As an outgrowth of County Executive Steve Bellone’s Reclaim Our Waters Initiative, the Suffolk County Health Department has undertaken a review of existing sewage treatment plant (STP) siting and enforcement practices to identify opportunities to ...
By Long Island News & PR November 26, 2015
Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the world. The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout, held annually on the third Thursday of November, is a day when ...
By Long Island News & PR November 24, 2015
Sickweather is prepared to help New Yorkers stay healthy this Thanksgiving.
By Long Island News & PR November 23, 2015
Tips to have a Thanksgiving that is pet-safe.
By Allison Gayne November 20, 2015
Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities recently raised nearly $250,000 for ACLD programs while honoring Summit Manufacturing of Bay Shore and Splashes Of Hope of Huntington at 2015 Enviable Life Ball.
By Long Island News & PR November 18, 2015
Peconic Landing is seeking applicants for its award-winning “Art Without Barriers” sculpture garden series with an open call for artists.
By Long Island News & PR November 18, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency and Helping Hands Dental Foundation (HHDF) – a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization in Glen Cove - today announced free dental care for veterans, active ...
By Long Island News & PR November 18, 2015
Building upon his Fit Nassau initiative to help residents live a healthy lifestyle, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has released the registration dates for the 2015 Winter Session Swim Lessons, and Land and Aquatic ...
By Long Island News & PR November 10, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to immediately investigate a new potentially dangerous product that is hitting store shelves: caffeinated peanut butter.
By Allison Gayne November 09, 2015
Mara Navaretta of Woodbury and her agency, Homes By Mara Realty, have kicked off Ashley Wade Foundation’s Jake’s Jammies pajama drive benefiting children with chronic illness who are spending their holidays in the hospital this ...
By Lyndsay McCabe November 07, 2015
Take a run with family and friends on Thanksgiving morning to support local non-profits and your own health!
By Phil Andrews November 05, 2015
On Sunday, November 8, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. there will be a free educational networking event for parents/caretakers of children with autism.
By Long Island News & PR November 05, 2015
Alexa Rinaudo of Bellmore and Kathleen Tuechler of Farmingdale, along with several other members of the Elms College women’s soccer team put together gift baskets for the kids being treated at a hospital.