Suffolk County Warns Against Rise in Pertussis Cases

The Suffolk County Department of Health said Saturday that the number of cases of pertusiss, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. Dr. Gregson Pigott, the county health commissioiner, said the vast majority of the 108 currently reported cases are school-aged children (and Read More …

Temple Beth El Plans Blood Drive

Temple Beth El of Huntington will host a blood drive on Jan. 8. Donors are reminded to eat and drink beforehand, and to bring identification with name and photo. The drive will operate from 1-7 p.m. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins will be welcomed if space Read More …

Quaker Oats Recalls Some Granola Bars

Lidl on Friday issued a warning about a Quaker Oats recall for products the store had sold. The Lidl recall includes specific Quaker branded granola items, of which Lidl has sold only: Quaker Chewy Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip 8ct 6.7 oz, Quaker Chewy Bars Read More …

Dowling Recognized Again as a Top Heathcare Leader

Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health has again been named one of the most influential people in healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine. The publication released its list of “The 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2023” in its Dec. 4 issue. Dowing Read More …

Greenlawn Man Joins Northwell Push on Biomarkers

A Greenlawn man joined Northwell Health officials Monday to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a bill involving biomarker testing. The testing is a way to look for genes, proteins, and other substances  called biomarkers or tumor markers, that can provide information about cancer. The Read More …

Brown’s Bills Target Youth Vaping

Two bills proposed last spring and summer by New York State Assemblyman Keith P. Brown(R,C-Northport) that would send young people caught vaping or smoking marijuana to a diversion program are stuck in committee. The first billwould require underage teens caught vaping to attend a diversion Read More …

Groups Push for Changes in DWI/Drug Laws

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney led a push Monday against drunk and drugged driving, standing alongside  a host of law enforcement personnel and relatives of people who had been killed in car crashes. The “Deadly Driving Is No Accident” campaign includes a demand for Read More …

Common Thanksgiving Hazards and How to Avoid Them

Thanksgiving is a time for celebration and togetherness, but the approaching holiday also comes with potential hazards. “With the risks posed by the COVID-cold-flu season and the typical hazards associated with holiday festivities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving should be your top priority,” says Read More …

H2M Staffers Walk to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

H2M architects + engineers  partnered with Pink Aid to host an office walk at several of its regional offices recently in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event was organized by H2M’s Women’s Leadership Employee Resource Group, made up ofH2M staffers working to advance Read More …

Essay: New Technique Improves Prostate Cancer Outcome

For many men diagnosed with prostate cancer, the best treatment could be no treatment. As counterintuitive as that might sound, it’s the reality for at least one in three men, who could be better off by not going through a biopsy and the difficulty of Read More …