Mosquito spraying continues through the week
The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of the following marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae. ...
Category Archives: Health
New York Blood Center urges donations during ‘blood emergency’
County Executive Announces Summer Blood Drive in Suffolk County to Provide Convenient Locations for Residents to Donate Suffolk County Executive Bellone today announced that the...
Health officials issue advisory against bathing at 64 beaches
Due to the heavy rainfall that occurred today, June 24, 2017, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at...
Ozone advisory in effect today for Long Island
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for the Long Island region. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James...
Suffolk County announces Narcan and hands-only CPR training
County Executive Steve Bellone and Dr. James Tomarken, Commissioner of Health, encourage residents to be prepared to save a life by participating in Narcan training...
Substance abuse education workshop for parents announced
In a continued effort to combat drug and alcohol abuse in Brookhaven Town, Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced a Substance Abuse Education Workshop for parents,...
New tobacco cessation classes starting soon
Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken encourages residents who use tobacco to obtain help in breaking their addiction by signing up for Suffolk County’s...
Little Hats, Big Hearts program raises awareness
Heart disease and stroke are the number one and number 5 killers of Americans. Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect...
Ozone Health Advisory For Thursday, May 18, 2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for the Long Island region. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James...
Firematics in Yaphank declared an inactive hazardous waste disposal site
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services received notice on April 26, 2017, that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has declared...