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Long Island's first new hospital since 1980 could increase competition and lead to fewer trips to Manhattan for medical procedures. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa leads a discussion with Newsday health reporter David Olson and Cindy Kaye-Fink, a heart transplant patient from East Meadow.

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There has been an increase in children ending up in the emergency room after ingesting cannabis, according to a new study from the state Department of Health. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Children as young as 5 years old hospitalized with cannabis poisoning

There have been 394 reported cases of cyclosporiasis in New York State since May 1. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports on what you need to know about the parasite outbreak.

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The new facility takes the place of a former Burlington Coat Factory store.

NYU Langone opens Patchogue surgery, specialty center

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Past outbreaks have been linked to certain fruits and vegetables, the CDC says.

Cyclospora cases rising on LI

As of Monday afternoon, 62 patients had visited the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital emergency department.

1 still hospitalized in 'isolated' Shinnecock Nation salmonella outbreak

"There is a real need for fact-based information for young people," an expert said.

New York State launches cannabis education campaign for youth

Newsday answers your questions after the South Carolina senator died on Saturday at age 71.

What is an aortic dissection, the condition linked to Lindsey Graham's death?

Long Island's first new hospital since 1980 could increase competition and lead to fewer trips to Manhattan for medical procedures.

How the new Melville hospital could improve LI healthcare — and affect costs

Dozens of people have been hospitalized with the infection since the beginning of July.

Health officials investigate East End salmonella outbreak

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The foundation paid for staff events at wine bars, a $2,000 limo ride and a Gracie Mansion gala. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'auria, Richard Kessel, current chairman of the Nassau Health Care Corporation and Albany Law School professor Randle Pollard discuss.

'It should exist for the benefit of the hospital'

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.

'It's just beyond upsetting that we have to fight for this'

A draft rule introduced this month by House and Senate Republicans would significantly limit compensation for service-connected tinnitus and sleep apnea for veterans. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Hockey dad back on ice after surviving blood cancer thanks to bone marrow donation from son. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'I consider myself an incredibly lucky man'

Two siblings have been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, and their parents are on a mission to save one of their lives. NewsdayTV's Virgnia Huie reports.

'We're fighting a lot of fights'

NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn sits with two mothers who have gone through a recovery program to better themselves and get their children back.

'I just had to battle my demons'

The state announced millions in grants available for water quality improvement and protection projects. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Continues to be a game changer'

If approved, it would be the first new hospital on Long Island since 1980. Newsday business reporter James T. Madore has more.

'There are steps still to go'

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