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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 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 ...
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2015
An ozone advisory in effect for Long Island and New York City metro regions.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged New Yorkers to take precautions as high temperatures and humidity are being predicted throughout New York State this week.
By Long Island News & PR July 28, 2015
If weather permits, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing annual effort to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR July 26, 2015
Suffolk County Health Services Commissioner Dr. James L. Tomarken announced today that six more mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR July 24, 2015
Suffolk County Department of Health Services Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, MPH, MBA, MSW, today advised residents, especially parents and guardians, about foam parties/fests, gatherings where soapy foam is sprayed onto participants.
By Long Island News & PR July 23, 2015
Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky authored a letter to the New York State Department of Financial Services last week to express deep concern about the lack of commercial insurance coverage for mental health services for middle class ...
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2015
Suffolk County SPCA alerts the public of hot car safety and pets.
By Long Island News & PR July 21, 2015
If you have diabetes, you know how important it is to have a care routine. Yet summer weather, with its high temperatures and extreme storms, can cause problems with that routine and make it more ...
By Long Island News & PR July 20, 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 open today and tomorrow with the assistance of ...
By Long Island News & PR July 19, 2015
Suffolk County Health Services Commissioner Dr. James L. Tomarken announced today that four more mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR July 19, 2015
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D. today issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island, New York ...
By Long Island News & PR July 19, 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 three new water bodies in Suffolk County: Old Town Pond in Southampton, ...
By Long Island News & PR July 18, 2015
Hot weather can spell danger for your pets.
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