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NYC issues Legionnaires' disease warning for Upper East Side
Two to 10 days after picking up the disease, symptoms could include coughing, muscle aches, and a high fever, health officials said.
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LI's first West Nile virus detection found in Dix Hills mosquito sample
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To tackle deer overpopulation, DEC aims for hunters to target does
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LI air conditioner repair workers busy as dangerous heat bakes region
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How to stay safe as heat wave brings extreme temperatures to LI today through Fourth of July
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Dangerous heat, temperatures near 100 on LI, with daily chance of thunderstorms
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Sickle cell patients hit the fashion runway for disease awareness
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LI businessman charged with stealing $2.5M from Medicaid, using funds for luxury cars, mansion mortgage
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63,000 LIers lost health coverage July 1. Here's how it'll impact healthcare.
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Rabid raccoon scratches Manorville resident
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LI hospital to open 9 operating rooms as it expands patient access to cardiac care
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How 'layers of protection' can keep you safe this summer at LI's beaches and pools
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Father's Day: Hockey enthusiast beats cancer thanks to his donor — his son
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LI parents: Bring on a UK-like social media ban for kids
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LI 5-year-old girl's terminal diagnosis gives her baby brother a chance to live
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New LI veterinary hospital wins at least $1M in tax breaks despite objections from trade group
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Perfect scores for 5 LI hospitals in survey on LGBTQ+ healthcare equality
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Health care
Deputy county exec picked as Suffolk's interim social services commissioner
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2011 pharmacy killings a touchstone moment in opioid crisis
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5 LI hospitals recognized for high quality diabetes care
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North Shore University Hospital opens new $26M post-surgical care unit
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Cancer
Northwell's new $6M radiology suite at LIJ to target cancer care
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'I just want to help': How LI cancer center aids patients, survivors
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Better cancer outcomes: 7 in 10 survive 5 years or more
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Cancer treatments covered under law
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Mental health
$6.6M in state funding for Northwell psychiatric facilities on LI, Queens
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Weight loss drug may aid in treating depression, study suggests
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Sensory-friendly expo brings resources, community to those with autism, neurodiversity
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Can a chatbot replace your therapist? Should it?
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COVID-19
PPP fraud lawsuit against racing association dismissed
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Empty assurances echo from 2020
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LI worker with long COVID awarded $1M after work-from-home denial
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LI, NYS flu rates fall but vaccine still vital, officials say
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Wellness
How LI families are maximizing parental leave with baby
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COVID vaccination rates rose in '24 as LI deaths, hospitalizations fell
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What does NYS Paid Family Leave, FMLA pay on Long Island?
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These LI fusion fitness classes offer one-stop resolution workouts
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Toxic or not? Latest on water quality at LI beaches and bays
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Can nail-biter Knicks games be dangerous? Cardiologists weigh in.
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St. Charles nurses authorize strike as talks continue
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Why LI dermatologists are excited about a new sunscreen coming to the U.S.
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Budget adds funds for environmental work, along with climate law delay
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Mothers learn how to stop drug addiction to regain custody of children
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LI breast cancer surgeon praised for her compassion dies at 48
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7 LI hospitals make Newsweek's best specialized-care list
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Plan for Melville medical center leaves some residents cautiously optimistic
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NYU Langone Health to build first new LI hospital since 1980
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NYC Council wants answers on 9/11 toxic air
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Improving healthcare access for LIers with developmental disabilities
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Health Favorites
Memorial Sloan Kettering and Anthem strike deal on reimbursement rates
The two sides said they reached a new multiyear agreement providing Anthem members with continued access to care.
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Health and business
LI businessman charged with stealing $2.5M from Medicaid, using funds for luxury cars, mansion mortgage
Nduka Lewis Ekpenyong, 36, allegedly billed Medicaid for children's medicine that he never purchased, prosecutors said.
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LI hospital to open 9 operating rooms as it expands patient access to cardiac care
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5 LI hospitals recognized for high quality diabetes care
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Perfect scores for 5 LI hospitals in survey on LGBTQ+ healthcare equality
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YOUR HEALTH
'I consider myself an incredibly lucky man'
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'We're fighting a lot of fights'
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'Continues to be a game changer'
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'I just had to battle my demons'
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'There are steps still to go'
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'Not all rare diseases look the same'
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'It's not standard practice on Long Island'
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Life-changing news for LI TV reporter
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