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As 9/11 milestone nears, CDC head says duty to care for sick first responders will continue

The director made the remarks at a conference where Long Island advocates spoke as well.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC'Not a one day event:' More than 12,000 from FDNY diagnosed with 9/11-related illness, department report says Feds moving to fill some vacancies at WTC health program, lawmakers say

Newsday InvestigatesHow can NUMC be fixed? Here are 5 things it could do to improve its finances.

'Not a one day event:' More than 12,000 from FDNY diagnosed with 9/11-related illness, department report says

First in Newsday'The ticks are winning': Lyme disease cases jump roughly 16% in NYS

New $20M ambulatory surgical center to open in Nassau

Nassau's first West Nile case reported

LI's first pancreas transplant patient gives thanks for life-changing procedure

Northwell Health-GoHealth opens new urgent care center in Nassau

Only in NewsdayInside look at NUMC's aging infrastructure as officials consider hospital's future

Is it safe to eat lettuce now? What to know about the cyclospora outbreak

Officials warn of increase in measles cases upstate

Only in NewsdayMore patients are accessing health records online. Experts say that's not always good.

Only in NewsdayLindsay Clancy murder trial puts postpartum depression in the spotlight on LI

Moderna's cancer vaccine hits key goal in melanoma trial with LI hospital link

2 dead rabid raccoons found in Suffolk — the 38th and 39th cases

Only in NewsdayFunding cut jeopardizes LI nonprofit for abuse victims

Only in Newsday'Everyday Champion': Mets honor med student at Stony Brook, cancer survivor at Citi Field

Health care

Northwell program takes healthcare to unhoused people

LI hospitals NYU Langone, Northwell receive top marks in national 'Best Hospitals' rankings

NY, other states sue over feds' change to Obamacare

Only in Newsday'Risk-based survey' nursing home inspection process raises concerns despite some support

Cancer

Northwell's new $6M radiology suite at LIJ to target cancer care

'I just want to help': How LI cancer center aids patients, survivors

Better cancer outcomes: 7 in 10 survive 5 years or more

Only in NewsdayCancer treatments covered under law

Mental health

$6.6M in state funding for Northwell psychiatric facilities on LI, Queens

Weight loss drug may aid in treating depression, study suggests

Sensory-friendly expo brings resources, community to those with autism, neurodiversity

Only in NewsdayCan a chatbot replace your therapist? Should it?

COVID-19

CATHY YOUNGVendetta against Fauci is a disgrace

First in NewsdayLI man sentenced to 2½ years in prison for scheme to steal $3M in COVID relief

Former LI nurse practitioner gets historic $544G penalty for falsifying pediatric vaccination records

First in NewsdayPPP fraud lawsuit against racing association dismissed

Wellness

How LI families are maximizing parental leave with baby

Only in NewsdayCOVID vaccination rates rose in '24 as LI deaths, hospitalizations fell

What does NYS Paid Family Leave, FMLA pay on Long Island?

These LI fusion fitness classes offer one-stop resolution workouts

Nursing home group urges Trump to exempt Haitian TPS holders from removal from U.S.

Pilates chain opening 2nd LI location next month

Suffolk reports first West Nile case of the year

Only in NewsdayYour guide to Long Island tick diseases

Only in NewsdayIs it LI's worst tick season, again? Here's how experts measure the invasion.

Only in NewsdayEast Hampton residents who live near toxic plume seek health screenings

Heroin use among young adults increased nationally last year, study finds

Only in NewsdayLawsuit alleges 16-minute spinal surgery at NUMC; medical group disputes claim

Here are the differences between state and federal vaccine recommendations

Vaccine guidance gap widens between Trump administration and state health officials, LI doctors

Only in NewsdayFamily drownings inspire LI teen to help kids swim

Why doctors worry LIers may not try the new mRNA flu shot

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.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLong Island health news, tips and more

'Holiday heart syndrome' and other New Year's Eve hazards to watch out for

Only in NewsdayBehind the health insurance policies exasperating LIers — and what to do about them

Only in NewsdayLI lagging behind rest of NYS on flu, COVID vaccinations

Health and business

New $20M ambulatory surgical center to open in Nassau

Mount Sinai Health's new center will offer orthopedic and spinal surgery among other services.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC22 LI hospitals earn top awards for heart, stroke care 7 LI hospitals make Newsweek's best specialized-care list

Northwell Health-GoHealth opens new urgent care center in Nassau

Moderna's cancer vaccine hits key goal in melanoma trial with LI hospital link

Pilates chain opening 2nd LI location next month

YOUR HEALTH

Ways to fix the future of NUMC

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'You could have a catastrophic failure'

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'It would cost hundreds of millions of dollars'

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'You have to check your entire body'

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'Every race, Matthew shows his heart'

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How to avoid contracting tularemia

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'The impossible is possible'

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'I'm blessed that I have somebody like Sue'

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Children as young as 5 years old hospitalized with cannabis poisoning

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