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Nassau University Medical Center's percentage of patients on public insurance is among the highest on LI. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria explains how this is affecting the hospital's finances.

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Some local medical experts say new federal guidelines for when newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine will lead to more cases of the disease.

People should 'discuss possible risks with the pediatrician'

NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson is joined by education experts to discuss the rising concerns of marijuana vaping in Long Island schools.

'Young people are turning to vaping ... to cope'

Abigail Lopez, an 8-year-old from Island Park, has earned her adult CPR certification. She says she was inspired by her mother, a rescue company volunteer.

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The Mount Sinai survey found a majority of those using at-home health devices were more motivated to improve their health.

Poll: Patients who wear health devices more likely to take care of themselves, see doctors

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It's the fourth consecutive year that Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside has made the top hospitals list.

4 LI-based hospitals ranked among NY's best for maternity care

The taxpayer-backed Nassau University Medical Center serves a disproportionate number of patients on government insurance, contributing to its fiscal woes.

Inside NUMC's finances: More than 85% of patients on Medicaid, Medicare

Nassau had the highest rate of any county outside the city.

With LI's high hepatitis B rate, medical experts worry about new vaccine recommendation

Federal data shows only a fraction of Long Island nursing homes are meeting the proposed federal staffing levels.

Trump administration rescinds nursing home staffing rules as LI facilities struggle to fill spots

The Food and Drug Administration said the packages could be contaminated with metal shavings and fragments.

FDA recalls 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese, including those sold at Target, Walmart

The emergency department has 75 individual rooms, replacing the old model of curtains separating beds.

Good Samaritan hospital's $500M addition opens with expanded ER, private rooms

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Owner Douglas Corwin, of Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, is slowly rebuilding after a devastating bird flu outbreak. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports

'It's a good feeling to go back and see healthy animals growing'

The EPA will propose a new, looser health standard for fine particulate matter, which experts say could impair air quality on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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In July, 4-year-old Jack Carlin stopped breathing, and a pivotal decision by his mother helped save his life. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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A new report shows eleven Long Island hospitals received "A" grades for patient safety in a national ranking of thousands of health care providers.

Northwell tops list of 11 LI hospitals to receive 'A' grades

The Sid Jacobson JCC gathered food donations to help Long Island SNAP recipients who fear losing their benefits amid the government shutdown. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's important to be helping out even more'

Thirteen Long Island hospitals were recognized for their specialty care treatments in new rankings from Healthgrades.

Coronary intervention, critical care made the grade

The East Meadow hospital's parent company has failed to break even for 24 out of the last 25 years, exacerbating debts consistently among the state's largest. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie have more.

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Outreach, a Queens-based nonprofit, opened a new treatment facility in Brentwood designed exclusively for 18-to-25-year-olds with drug and alcohol addictions. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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From diagnosis to treatment, Long Islanders talk about their experience with breast cancer.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa stopped by Galleria of Merrick to try the restaurants viral vodka chicken sliders.

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A rehearsal was held on Monday at the United Methodist Church of Hempstead for an upcoming gospel concert that will raise funds for local social justice movements.

LI gospel choir prepares for fundraising concert

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores Christmasland, a pop-up holiday experience in Deer Park.

Festive photo ops at Christmasland in Deer Park

What began as a desperate hunt for Shannan Gilbert in the marshes near Gilgo Beach became, in three astonishing days in December 2010, the unmasking of a possible serial killer. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to East Hampton Village, where people can visit multiple houses decorated for the holidays.

Out East: Holiday House Tour in East Hampton Village

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A solemn ceremony was held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale where veterans were honored and roses were blessed and flown to the Statue of Liberty. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

84th anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor commemorated at LI museum

Montauk has a lot to offer, not just in the summer, but all year round. Newsday's travel reporter, Carissa Kellman, visits "The End."

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Filmmaker Ed Burns returns to his childhood home in Valley Stream to talk about his 1995 classic, "The Brothers McMullen," and 2025 follow-up, "The Family McMullen."

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Made by Michael Russo in Cold Spring Harbor to learn some tips and tricks from a professional gift wrapper.

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