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Two young St. Anthony’s students with plans for science careers have been named regional winners in the Toshiba ExploraVision competition. Their project, “Myelin Menders” involves developing nanotechnology to combat the symptoms of such movement disorders as cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis. Vincent Chen, 14, and Read More …
Three doctors are joining the obstetrics and gynecology practice of Huntington Hospital. Lisa Amorin, MD, Morisa Marin, MD and Natalia Flores, MD have begun seeing patients at offices in Huntington, Hicksville, Wading River and Lindenhurst. . All three doctors previously worked for Square Care and Read More …
Three Northwell Health hospitals, including Huntington, have been penalized for charges patients paid for Covid-19 tests. Read More …
The 18,000-square foot Northwell Family Health Center will open next week, bringing a range of health services to Huntington Station. The goal of the new center at 1572 New York Ave. is “focusing on health instead of illness,” said Dr. Nick Fitterman, executive director of Read More …
Today’s adolescents are experiencing a mental health crisis declared a “national emergency” by the American Academy of Pediatrics. According to CDC data from 2021, 42 percent of high school students experienced “persistent feelings of sadness” in the past year. The issue is particularly pronounced among Read More …
Seasonal allergies affect one in every four Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control. And the results can be exhausting and debilitating—constant sneezing, hacking coughs, watery, itchy eyes and interrupted sleep. As the associate medical director of Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care, I see patients Read More …
Solar eclipses are exciting events and appeal to people young and old. There will be a total solar eclipse taking place on Monday, April 8, and it is important to remember that as thrilling as it will be, it has the potential to cause eye Read More …
In recent years pediatricians around the country have found themselves on the front lines as they battle legislation targeting some of our most vulnerable youth. Sadly one such battle has now come to Long Island. Nassau County Executive Blakeman this week issued an order that Read More …
The recent loss of four Suffolk County law enforcement personnel to suicide has spurred a series of moving social media posts urging officers and others to reach out for mental-health assistance and not suffer in silence. Read More …
Dr. Nick Fitterman, executive director of Huntington Hospital, gave members of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce an update Tuesday on hospital enhancements, new services, medical issues and more. He said the Northwell Family Health Center is expected to open in April at its new Read More …
The Commack Fire Department will host a blood drive Saturday in honor of a Suffolk County police officer who was killed by a drunk driver. Officer Glen Ciano was responding to a call on Feb.22, 2009 when he was struck by a drunk driver at Read More …
Dozens of seniors got a workout Friday, part of a program to improve balance and prevent falls. The program at the Huntington senior center, with exercises led by physical therapist Ken Shah from Excel Rehabilitation and Nursing in Woodbury, has seniors doing a variety of Read More …