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Michael Dowling speaking in opposition of the congressional budget bill's proposed cuts to healthcare

Levittown

Suozzi, Gillen, healthcare leaders concerned over possible cuts

By Casey Fahrer

A Northwell Health building

Local News

Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care recognized

By Isabella Gallo

Dr. Avneet Singh (L.) and Dr. Nisha Parikh (R.) review pressure tracing that monitors blood flow in the coronary arteries.

Northwell Health launches its Advanced Chest Pain Program tailored to women

By Cameryn Oakes

Rebecca Koltun and her family at the 'Rally for Rebecca' 5K event

Plainview

Plainview 5K raises money for disabled artist

By Casey Fahrer

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Port Washington

Local caregiver wins regional caregiver of the year award

By Isabella Gallo

STRONG Pilates

Couple brings STRONG Pilates to Williston Park to create all-in-one workout community

By Isabella Gallo

stay fit

Health

Get moving: 8 easy ways to stay fit this summer

By Christy Hinko

sun safety

Health

10 smart sun safety tips to keep your skin protected this summer

By Christy Hinko

outdoor games

Do This

7 classic outdoor games that defined summer before screens took over

By Christy Hinko

water safety

Sports

Long Island experts urge parents to prioritize water safety

By Christy Hinko

Planview Hospital has preformed STEMI treatments since its lab opened in 2023

Plainview

Plainview Hospital treats 100th STEMI patient

By Casey Fahrer

Recently reported statistics on overdose rates show a decline in fatal and nonfatal incidents, reaching four-year lows in Nassau County.

Nassau

Overdose rates falling in Nassau County, but leaders call for more to continue trend

By Cameryn Oakes

Plainview Water District Commissioner Marc Laykind, Commissioner Andrew Bader and Commissioner Michael Chad (L. to R.) at the Plainview Water District's Touch-a-Truck Event.

Plainview

Plainview Water District holds inaugural “Touch-A-Truck” event

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Westbury

Westbury seeks park upgrades amid calls for equity and safety

By Denivia Rivera

Residents concerned about speeding

NHP residents concerned about speeding, illegal trucks on southern village streets

By Isabella Gallo

Massapequa High School’s Ames Campus hosted the ALS Ride For Life

Massapequa

Massapequa school supports those with ALS

By Casey Fahrer

Dawn Steiner uses SetPoint Medical’s rechargeable neuroimmune modulation device that stimulates the vagus nerve in her neck.

Nassau

Northwell Health launches first-of-its-kind Center for Bioelectronic Medicine

By Cameryn Oakes

Happy Days Dispensary to supply cancer patients with free cannabis

Farmingdale dispensary partners with JETTY to supply free cannabis to cancer patients

By Casey Fahrer

Even with demanding schedules, you can find small but powerful ways to find a work-life balance and care for yourself and others.

Health

Work-life balance: Wellness tips from 3 experts

By Michelle Gabrielle Centamore

Northwell Health’s Michael Dowling (L.) will step down as CEO in October and Dr. John D’Angelo (R.) will take over the position.

Nassau

Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling to step down in October

By Cameryn Oakes

CEC Health Care is a not-for-profit that helps vulnerable communities. Its staff and partners celebrated that mission at its 10th anniversary dinner.

Community Events

CEC Health Care celebrates 10 years of helping patients

By Long Island Press

New York lawmakers approved legislation to overhaul the board of NUMC, the county’s lone public safety-net hospital, over the objections of current leadership.

Nassau

NY OKs restructuring NUMC over hospital leaders’ objections

By Timothy Bolger

Northwell Nuvance Agreement Media

Nassau

Northwell Health merges with Nuvance Health to form regional health system

By Isabella Gallo

2- Herricks HS Blood Drive

Herricks students roll up their sleeves to help New Yorkers in need

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