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AG James announces over $1M settlement with Northwell Health …

WebAs part of the agreement, Northwell Health has refunded over 2,000 patients around $400,000. It also has to pay a $650,000 penalty and tell future emergency room …

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‘We’re not gonna back down’: LI health care employees face …

WebNorthwell has spent several weeks preparing for New York State’s mandate that all health care workers get at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 27.

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Nassau health officials warn of ‘potential exposure to measles’ at

WebNorthwell Health sent a statement to News 12. It says, "Cohen Children’s Medical Center, the largest Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in New York State, is …

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Hempstead Health Center to bring services to nearly 12,000

WebA new health care center is on its way to the village of Hempstead. The Hempstead Health Center will include family medicine, dental care, pediatrics, OBGYN care, behavioral …

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NYSDOH: Nassau resident confirmed to have measles; 1st case in …

WebThe NYSDOH says this case of measles is the first in the state outside of New York City. The department says it is working with Nassau County health officials …

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Cyberattack targets Northwell Health vendor; patient data …

WebThe number of affected patients is unclear. A draft statement from Northwell initially said 3,891,565 people were impacted. But the health care provider later recalled that …

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LI Youth Wellness Summit held in North Merrick to start …

WebLong Island coordinator Stacy Brief said they’re starting conversations around suicide prevention, mental health and wellness, among other topics, which she …

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Health officials: Cases of whooping cough on the rise on Long Island

WebShare: /. Health officials in both Nassau and Suffolk counties are asking parents to be vigilant due to a recent rise in whooping cough cases. Experts say the …

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Gov. Hochul issues $50M to mental health facilities across New York

WebGov. Kathy Hochul is sharing how she plans to transform the mental health care system for children in New York. Gov. Hochul says $50 million is now available for …

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Doctors: Teens who get less than 8 hours of sleep can suffer from …

WebDoctors say teens who repeatedly miss out on a good night's sleep can suffer from long-term health problems. Sleep experts say teens need to get eight to 10 …

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Nassau health officials: Visitors at Cohen Children's Medical Center

WebNorthwell Health sent a statement to News 12. It says, "Cohen Children’s Medical Center, the largest Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in New York State, is …

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Northwell Health study tests ability of walking to reduce

WebResearchers at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health are conducting a walking study. "Data have shown us that even engaging in low …

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Kane In Your Corner: Picking a health proxy and why you need one …

WebA recent study found two thirds of Americans have not named a health care proxy to make those decisions for them. Health care advocate AnnMarie McIlwain says …

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Opioid settlements worth $5M to pad programs that fight …

WebShare: Nassau county is padding the programs that fight opioid addiction. A total of $5 million in new grant money will be distributed to three organizations as part of …

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99.5% of nurses vote to authorize strikes at 2 Northwell Health …

WebA total of 99.5% of nurses voted to authorize strikes at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream and Peconic Bay Medical Center. Negotiators can call for a strike if they …

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Doctors advise measles vaccine for children following confirmed …

WebDoctors recommend children get the first dose of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine between 12 and 15 months old. Health officials have alerted the public of …

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New procedure considered an alternative to spinal fusion surgery

WebA neurosurgeon says there is a new procedure that has been shown to reduce back pain for patients suffering from spinal stenosis and is considered an …

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Health officials: Possible stomach virus outbreak sickens more …

WebA possible stomach virus outbreak has sickened more than 100 students at Babylon High School, and the Suffolk County health commissioner says the norovirus …

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Former News 12 anchor Carol Silva reveals she's cancer-free 1 year

WebFormer News 12 anchor Carol Silva revealed this morning that she is cancer-free. Silva announced on social media last year that she was diagnosed with stage 4 …

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State acknowledges potential harmful effects of Bethpage plume

WebThe state has acknowledged for the first time the potential harmful health effects from the pollution at the former Grumman site in Bethpage. A report released by …

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be Well: Health benefits of soup

Web2:22. Soups are comforting on cold days, but they’re also a healthy meal. Author and nutrition expert Dr. Kellyann Petrucci tells us about the health benefits of …

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Hochul: $33 million allocated to mental health in the state budget …

WebGov. Hochul on Wednesday announced a new effort to transform mental health in the state for people involved in the criminal justice system. The effort includes …

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