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First in NewsdayNew LI veterinary hospital wins $1M in tax breaks despite objections from trade group

A trade group for local veterinarians was unsuccessful in its bid to tie the tax breaks to the enrollment of Long Island students by LIU's veterinary college.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI veterinarian proposes new teaching hospital in Garden City

Perfect scores for 5 LI hospitals in survey on LGBTQ+ healthcare equality

Only in NewsdayToxic or not? Latest on water quality at LI beaches and bays

Can nail-biter Knicks games be dangerous? Cardiologists weigh in.

St. Charles nurses authorize strike as talks continue

LI breast cancer surgeon praised for her compassion dies at 48

7 LI hospitals make Newsweek's best specialized-care list

Plan for Melville medical center leaves some residents cautiously optimistic

First in NewsdayNYU Langone Health to build first new LI hospital since 1980

NYC Council wants answers on 9/11 toxic air

Improving healthcare access for LIers with developmental disabilities

Thousands of Long Islanders could lose SNAP benefits

Only in NewsdayPPA2 deficiency caused cardiac arrest in 10-month-old boy. His mom is now an advocate for those with the condition.

Can the drug bepirovirsen provide a 'functional cure' for chronic hepatitis B patients?

Fire suppression system at East Farmingdale station discharges by accident

What LI should know about the Ebola outbreak

LI's first tick-borne Bourbon virus case confirmed in Shirley

Health care

LI hospital invests $55M to expand pediatric emergency department

Only in NewsdayLI assisted living community to get new owner, $1.2M in upgrades

JFK Airport designated arrival hub for visitors from Ebola-affected countries

14 LI hospitals get top federal ratings; 1 again ranks among nation's lowest

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

First in NewsdayPPP fraud lawsuit against racing association dismissed

DAN JANISONEmpty assurances echo from 2020

LI worker with long COVID awarded $1M after work-from-home denial

LI, NYS flu rates fall but vaccine still vital, officials say

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

Why do some dogs live longer than others? A study aims to find out.

Healthfirst holders lose in-network rates at Catholic Health hospitals

Most LI Sound beaches get good grades for water quality

Only in NewsdayDispute will leave Northwell out of network for Fidelis, Wellcare patients

Poor air quality could aggravate health issues for vulnerable LIers

Only in NewsdayMothers, clinics scramble after temporary closure of NUMC's maternity wing

Only in NewsdayHow to fight ticks around Long Island yards

Only in NewsdayBlakeman administration returns nearly $14M in opioid settlement fund interest

'Overwhelmed with emotion': Cancer patient beats the odds and heads home to Massapequa

Only in NewsdaySchaefer's new partnership to help children of cancer patients 'goes way beyond hockey'

National raw dog food maker recalls chicken product over potential salmonella risk

Schumer assails Trump administration's hantavirus response

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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'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

First in NewsdayNew LI veterinary hospital wins $1M in tax breaks despite objections from trade group

A trade group for local veterinarians was unsuccessful in its bid to tie the tax breaks to the enrollment of Long Island students by LIU's veterinary college.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI veterinarian proposes new teaching hospital in Garden City

Perfect scores for 5 LI hospitals in survey on LGBTQ+ healthcare equality

7 LI hospitals make Newsweek's best specialized-care list

Plan for Melville medical center leaves some residents cautiously optimistic

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