How to Support Your Health During Diabetes Awareness Month
One of the most important health problems facing Americans today is type 2 diabetes. More than 38 million people in the country live with diabetes
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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month
November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregiver Month. To commemorate these events, the Alzheimer’s Association encourages people to lend a hand to
Long Island Anti-Tobacco Action Coalition Celebrates 25 Years of Saving Lives in NYS
Dozens of monuments will be illuminated purple this week, beginning November 20, as part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the New York
Can oral bacteria be transmitted through kissing?
Can a kiss spread a cavity? The answer, according to dentist Dr. Vivian Menéndez, is yes… and no. The specialist in cosmetic and regenerative dentistry
Our continued commitment: Caring for all patients, in all languages
At South Shore University Hospital, our priority has always been to provide patient-centered care that meets the heterogeneous needs of our community. For many of
Risk factors and prevention of pancreatic cancer that affects Latinos
Every November, “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” is commemorated, an opportunity to educate, raise awareness and support research into a disease that remains one of the
Vice President Ramos announces investment of $175,000 to strengthen SEPA Mujer services for crime victims
At a time when federal cuts threaten life-saving programs and essential community services, New York State Assembly Speaker Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) announced a $175,000 capital
Seniors should be vigilant to avoid Medicare scams during open enrollment period
The New York State Action Council on Aging (known as StateWide), a 53-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs and well-being of our state’s
Rising rates of early-onset breast cancer: Debunking myths
Few health headlines have sparked as much concern and debate this year as the rising incidence of breast cancer in women under 40. Since the
Breast cancer education forum organized in Hemptead
Along with nationally recognized activist and longtime cancer advocate Geri Barish, five-time cancer survivor and founder of Hewlett House, Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti