Health News – LI Press

LIJ Medical center chief of colorectal surgery Dr. John Ricci (center) walks through the inflatable colon to raise awareness for colorectal cancers

Strollin’ through the colon: Northwell promotes education, awareness for colorectal cancers

By Cameryn Oakes

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Hempstead

Multiple Northwell Health facilities recognized with safety awards

Bay Shore

Northwell South Shore nurses union reach tentative agreement, avert strike

By Isabella Gallo

A case of measles has been confirmed in a young child from Suffolk County.

Suffolk

Measles outbreak reaches LI, case confirmed in Suffolk County child

By Nicole Formisano

Mount Sinai South Nassau debuted their newly-expanded emergency department.

Hempstead

Expanded Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital ER debuts

By Antonio Schoenhardt

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Williston Park-East Williston water rate increase packs board meeting

By Isabella Gallo

Bay Shore

Long Island nurses will strike on March 17 if no contract

By Isabella Gallo

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Nassau University Medical Center announces Thoracic Surgery Clinic

By Casey Fahrer

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Roslyn

IVRevive infusion therapy brings holistic wellness to Roslyn

By Christy Hinko

Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling celebrating the 10th anniversary of Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care

Nassau

Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care celebrates 10th anniversary

By Long Island Press

The Wildlife Center of Long Island brought a falcon to Central Boulevard Elementary School

Bethpage

Central Boulevard students support Wildlife Center of Long Island

Hearing aids and cochlear implants can significantly improve seniors’ quality of life. But unfortunately, many suffer their hearing loss in silence.

Health

Sounds from silence: Help for seniors with hearing loss

By Bernadette Starzee

A case of measles has been confirmed in a young child from Suffolk County.

Health

State health department issues advisory after first measles death, in Texas

By Grace Olinkiewicz

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Nassau

Democratic Congress Members hold town hall on federal budget’s impact on Long Islanders

By Isabella Gallo

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Hempstead

NYU Langone Long Island doctor catches cancer early, performs life saving robotic surgery

By Isabella Gallo

The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce honors four volunteer firefighters

Massapequa

Massapequa firefighters honored at chamber event

By Casey Fahrer

spring cleaning

Body, Mind, Planet

Spring cleaning for mental health: 10 tips to detox your home and refresh your mind

By Christy Hinko

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Health

Winter skin care tips for Long Islanders: keep your skin hydrated and healthy all season

By Christy Hinko

The Nassau County Legislature voted to establish an opioid portal to streamline the distribution of opioid settlement funds

Nassau

Nassau County establishes opioid portal to distribute settlement funds, but critics say action coming too slow

By Cameryn Oakes

Valedictorian Jillian Zhang and salutatorian Chloe Ng

Plainview-Old Bethpage names Jillian Zhang, Chloe Ng as valedictorian, salutatorian

By Casey Fahrer

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Body, Mind, Planet

Anatomy superstitions: exploring the body’s odd beliefs through history

By Christy Hinko

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Nassau

New Vice President for Northwell Health

By Long Island Press

Attendees dance at Radio Bingo, a launch event for Family Care Connect, powered by National Mah Jongg League at Sid Jacobson JCC.

North Hempstead

Sid Jacobson JCC introduces new initiative to support individuals with neurodegenerative conditions

By Connor Patton

Joe Anastasi performs before hearing loss

Joe Anastasi’s journey inspires show

By Long Island Press Staff

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