Vívelo LI: Native Plant Sale and Environmental Fair in Brentwood
Vívelo LI: Sale of native plants and environmental fair September 12-13 / 10 am – 3 pm The Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) will
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19 mosquito samples in Suffolk test positive for West Nile virus
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services announces that 19 additional mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples (of the species
Prostate cancer symptoms, tests and treatments
September is recognized nationally as “Prostate Cancer Awareness Month,” an ideal time to learn about the symptoms, tests and treatments to deal with this dangerous
How to Safely Buy Prescription Medications Online
The New York State Department’s Division of Consumer Protection warned of the significant increase in the number of consumers using online pharmacies in recent years,
Prepare your kids for back to school with affordable health coverage
Once school starts, life speeds up. There are homework, training, permission slips and early mornings. Before the agenda fills up, take a moment to make
More than a checkup: The importance of well-child visits
Many families prepare for the school year by purchasing materials and scheduling schedules and routines. But one of the most important steps of back to
Protect yourself from high temperatures and prevent heat illnesses
With summer underway, high outdoor temperatures may affect most of New York State. The National Weather Service currently forecasts a high (to extreme) risk of
How to Treat and Prevent Bug Bites and Health Risks This Summer
From backyard barbecues to beach vacations, warmer weather encourages us to spend more time outdoors. But summer can also bring often-overlooked health risks thanks to
Hochul and James announce new restrictions on social media algorithms to protect minors
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the state’s Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday the approval of final rules that will force social media companies
Telehealth fraud affects seniors and Medicare beneficiaries
The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), a 54-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs and well-being of more than 3.6 million seniors,