NYS Health Department begins notifying residents of biotesting program availability
State Senator Ken LaValle and Assemblyman Fred Thiele issued a joint statement today concerning New York State blood testing of residents who have private wells...
Category Archives: Health
Early screenings for colon cancer saves lives
Donna Farley was pregnant with her third child when her doctor suggested a colonoscopy. She had been suffering with symptoms of abdominal pain and bleeding,...
Peconic Bay Medical Center celebrates state approval for new cardiac care center
Northwell Health’s Peconic Bay Medical Center received approval from New York State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker, MD, to establish two laboratory cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology...
Suffolk Health conducts emergency preparedness exercise
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services on February 27, 2017, directed an emergency preparedness exercise designed by the New York State Department of Health...
Suffolk County’s Food Protection Program holding public seminar
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services will hold a seminar on Monday, March 13, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to inform the...
Peconic Bay Medical Center granted provisional status as Level III Trauma Center
Peconic Bay Medical Center (PBMC) will begin operating as a Level III Trauma Center after earning provisional status from the New York State Department of...
Shoveling snow health hazards
The American Heart Association says that for most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. However, the association warns that the risk of...
Give the gift of life and receive a gift card
Legislator Kate Browning to Sponsor Blood Drive in Mastic Beach On Tuesday, January 5, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Legislator Kate Browning (WF-Shirley) in...
“Take 3” actions to fight the flu
National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 6 - 12, 2015, was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination. Here are a few tips to...
Suffolk County reports fifth human case of West Nile Virus
Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services James Tomarken reported today a new human case of West Nile virus in Suffolk County. A male over 55...