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 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.
By Long Island News & PR August 09, 2015
Fewer than 1 in 5 middle and high schools in the U.S. began the school day at the recommended 8:30 AM start time or later during the 2011-2012 school year, according to data published today ...
By Long Island News & PR August 09, 2015
Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James L. Tomarken announced today that twenty six mosquito samples and one bird have tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR August 08, 2015
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has reported that cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) have exceeded bloom criteria in Roth Pond on SUNY Stony Brook University’s main campus in Stony Brook.
By Long Island News & PR August 07, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the passage of emergency Health Department regulations combatting the sale of synthetic cannabinoids in New York State.
By Long Island News & PR August 07, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the New York State Department of Health is providing free Legionella testing for building owners, operators, managers and landlords of buildings with cooling towers or evaporative condenser units that can be sources ...
By Long Island News & PR August 06, 2015
Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services Dr. James Tomarken today issued a food safety advisory for residents who lost power in Monday night’s storm.
By Long Island News & PR August 05, 2015
Assemblyman Kaminsky today announced that for the first time since Hurricane Sandy, Long Beach and the Barrier Island will have a fully functioning emergency room.
By Long Island News & PR August 05, 2015
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has confirmed the presence of cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) at McKay Lake in Calverton.
By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning for aerial larvicide and pesticide application on August 4.
By Long Island News & PR August 03, 2015
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has reported that cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) have exceeded bloom criteria at Fort Pond in Montauk.
By Long Island News & PR August 02, 2015
Governor Cuomo reminded parents and caregivers to “look before you lock” and remain aware of the dangers of leaving children in hot vehicles this summer.
By Long Island News & PR July 31, 2015
Due to the heavy rainfall that occurred overnight, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 25 beaches. The advisory is based on the potential for the presence of ...
By Long Island News & PR July 31, 2015
Suffolk County Commissioner of Parks Greg Dawson has been notified and advised to suspend activities at the park during the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m.
By Long Island News & PR July 31, 2015
A stroll in the park. The backyard barbeque. Hiking in the woods. Dusting off the tree swing. Summer outdoor activities offer a prime opportunity to help protect the nation’s hardwoods from a potentially landscape-altering pest, ...
By Long Island News & PR July 31, 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 July 30, 2015
Extreme weather in the summer can include soaring temperatures, thunderstorms, and dry conditions. Extreme weather poses serious health risks, causing illnesses, injuries and sometimes death.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 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 this week with the assistance of our partners ...