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The verdict is the second $5.5 million judgment against Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing this year.

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He and other childhood survivors will be in Washington, D.C. this weekend to ask lawmakers for more research funds. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

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The Willens now find themselves part of a widening national debate about doctor-assisted end-of-life decisions as they consider whether a new state law offers Kim Willen an option she may want to take when her disease runs its course. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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9/11 health research to be fully funded

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Retirees and active employees will pay more for GLP-1 weight loss drugs and for out-of-network care.

New healthcare deal to save Suffolk more than $54M in 2027

Water suppliers have until November 2027 to inventory and submit plans for lead service line replacements. Most have until 2037 to replace them.

Report: 13,000 Nassau water lines need replacement because of lead

Inventia Healthcare Limited has voluntarily recalled more than 13,000 bottles of 25 mg chlorthalidone tablets that may not dissolve properly.

Drug company recalls blood pressure medication

More than 25% of respondents reported workplace violence committed by the person they were caring for, including being hit, bitten or pushed.

One in 4 home health aides report experiencing racism, violence on the job, new survey finds

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The infected person is a resident of Brookhaven town who is over 50, officials said.

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Ken George, of North Babylon, who helped with rescue efforts at Ground Zero, is one of many first responders still dealing with a variety of ailments related to the attacks. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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The settlement approved in federal court is one of the largest to resolve a local wage theft complaint in recent years. Newsday data reporter Anastasia Valeeva has more.

Hundreds of live-in aides to get millions in unpaid overtime

ScieGen Pharmaceuticals wants to build a 60,000-square-foot factory and warehouse in Hauppauge to meet consumer demand. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Northwell's WTC Health Program has seen a jump over three years in certified cancer cases among first responders. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Healthcare leaders and experts have long suggested that Nassau University Medical Center could improve its finances by selling or leasing real estate. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria has more.

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St. James man who worked at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Male Ground Zero workers diagnosed with breast cancer

New York lawmakers from both parties, and 9/11 victim advocates, are raising concerns about the pace in filling the vacancies for the program that provides health care to more than 140,000 first responders, recovery workers and civilians diagnosed with cancers and other diseases. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

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President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.

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