Dr. Siddiqui Adds Role at Huntington Hospital

Dr. Faisal Siddiqui has been named chief of breast services at Huntington Hospital. He will continue his practice, expanding to three offices. Siddiqui has practiced at  Huntington Medical Group and NYU Langone for 25 years. In that time, he has performed more than 10,000 surgeries Read More …

Two Years On, Impact of Covid-19 Continues to Be Felt

It was two years ago Sunday that HuntingtonNow.com first reported on the mysterious disease known then as coronavirus. The first of what turned out to be the site’s more than 900 stories–and still counting–about the disease that came to be called Covid-19 was an interview Read More …

NYU Langone Adds Third Covid-19 Vaccine

The third Covid-19 vaccine has arrived at NYU Langone, the healthcare group  said Thursday. The Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine, along with the Pfizer–BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, is now available to its patients. The organization notes that patients will not be able to choose the type Read More …

Medical Experts on Coronavirus: Be Cautious But Don’t Panic

Local medical experts are watching the coronavirus outbreak while urging Long Islanders to take precautions but not panic. Dr. Andrew Patane, an internal medicine specialist at the NYU-Langone Huntington Medical Group, Wednesday emphasized the need to rely on standard health practices, such as washing hands Read More …

Huntington Medical Center Offers Video Visits

Patients at the NYU-Langone Huntington Medical Group can book video visits with medical providers instead of trekking to the building. The Virtual Urgent Care service  offers patients in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania a real-time video visit. Virtual urgent-care doctors have treated thousands Read More …

Doctor Advises: Keep Warm and on Your Feet as Cold, Ice Continue

While we’re not experiencing Chicago-style weather, it’s still plenty cold enough to be threatening to people’s health and needs to be taken seriously. Dr. Steven Wishner, an internal medicine specialist at NYU-Langone/Huntington Medical Group  in Huntington Station said Thursday that people need to minimize their Read More …

Hiring: Sales Consultant, Technician

Companies around Huntington are hiring right now. Here are a few of the available opportunities. Kia of Huntington Auto Sales Consultant Conducts vehicle test drives and ensures all speed limits all other rules of the road are followed • Ensures all sales targets are met Read More …

Health Notes: Narcan Training, Men’s Health Forum

Men’s Health Forum Join medical experts as they discuss heart and lung health, colon and prostate screenings, and how diet and exercise can impact your health. Date: Thursday, July 12 Time: 5:30-7:00PM Location: Internal Medicine Waiting Room at NYU Langone Huntington Medical Group—Huntington Station Registration: To register, please call Read More …

Teddy Bear Clinic: Preschoolers Are Having Fun At The Doctors

While it may seem like all fun and games for the preschoolers, they are engaging in hands-on activities that will teach them, in some cases, life saving behaviors. Now in its second run, the Teddy Bear Clinic teaches preschoolers, parents and caregivers healthy habits and Read More …

Illnesses Caused by Ticks and Mosquitoes Are on the Rise, Experts Say

The arrival of warmer weather also means more mosquitoes, ticks and fleas, potentially bringing more diseases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week. Illnesses from mosquito, tick, and flea bites have tripled in the U.S., with more than 640,000 cases reported between Read More …