Health News – LI Press

Island Harvest volunteers help distribute food to nearly 260 older adults who lined up for supplemental food boxes in Melville this weekend.

Nassau

LI food banks, Nassau working to fill ‘grim’ gap caused by cut in SNAP benefits

By Isabella Gallo

CEO of Rallye Motor Company Juliana Terian signed a check to New York Cancer Foundation for $4,000.

Glen Cove

Rallye donates $4K to Cancer Foundation ahead of annual bake sale

By Hannah Resnick

Eight Northwell Health hospitals earned honors from Healthgrades.

Nassau

Northwell Health hospitals earn top honors for orthopedics

By Hannah Resnick

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As water bills come due, East Williston and Williston Park mayors divided over rate hikes

By Isabella Gallo

Lice Lifters of Nassau County, a new business providing head-care and treatment, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce.

Wantagh

Lice Lifters of Nassau County provides head care in Wantagh

By Casey Fahrer

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Nassau

Amelia Alverson named chief development officer of Northwell

By Long Island Press

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Veterans

How to support a veteran living with PTSD

By Christy Hinko

Nassau County Police Officer Kenneth Brown with Plainview Water District Commissioner Andrew Bader and Commissioner Michael Chad (L. to R.) at the eighth annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day event.

Plainview

Plainview Water District collects over 300 pounds of medications at eighth annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day

Nassau University Medical Center said it received a $1 million donation which fill be used to acquire new mammography and bone density technology.

NUMC receives $1 million donation which will fund new mammography and bone density scanning systems

By Casey Fahrer

Over 200 cars dropped off unused or expired pharmaceuticals at The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District's 16th semiannual Shed the Meds event.

Great Neck

Great Neck Sewer District collects nearly 750 pounds of unused pharmaceuticals

Vanessa Bryant found relief from her menopause symptoms through the Katz Institute for Women's Health.

Nassau

Northwell nurse survives breast cancer twice, now treated for early menopause

By Hannah Resnick

Students hold the check symbolizing the money they raised for breast cancer research.

Glen Cove

Glen Cove school walk-a-thon outperforms fundraising goal for breast cancer research

Autumn Coleman

The Village of Kings Point offered to withdraw a controversial request to alienate more than two acres of Kings Point Park.

Great Neck

Village offers to withdraw Kings Point Park alienation request

By Hannah Resnick

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North Hempstead

Northwell unveils new, advanced cardiac hub at LIJ

By Isabella Gallo

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Mineola

New NYU Langone space lets parents bond with babies in private

By Isabella Gallo

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The town sponsored a Manhasset Bay cleanup to improve the area's safety and beauty.

North Hempstead

Third Manhasset Bay debris cleanup removes abandoned sailboat

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Herricks students wrap up Health and Safety Week with special guests

By Long Island Press

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Mineola

Mineola approves opening of new personal training gym, physical therapy practice

By Isabella Gallo

The library will screen a documentary that exposes the dark side of social media and its impact on young users.

Great Neck

‘Can’t Look Away: Case Against Social Media’ film screening at GN Library

By Long Island Press

Kwon Wellness Martial Arts & Fitness owner Dae Keun Kwon plans to open a Great Neck location.

Great Neck

Breaking ground to break boards: Kwon Wellness Martial Arts Center to open Great Neck location

By Hannah Resnick

Founder and owner of SENSE+ Bella Zhang said she personally tested every device and skincare product offered at the spa.

Great Neck

Opening their doors and your pores: Luxury skincare and wellness spa launches in Great Neck

By Hannah Resnick

Plainview Water District Board of Commissioners as well as elected officials and representatives celebrated the opening of the district's newest treatment facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Plainview

Plainview Water District unveils new, state-of-the-art treatment facility

By Long Island Press

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Health

Dr. Kevin Tehrani to host breast cancer awareness event focused on healing and hope

By Christy Hinko

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