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First case of Omicron reported in Suffolk County; residents urged …

WEBEarlier Thursday, Dr. Bassett early reports on the omicron variant of COVID-19 suggest it is highly contagious, but also results in milder illness. The Suffolk County …

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Expanded booster eligibility begins as COVID-19 cases start to climb

WEBThere were 586 new cases reported in Suffolk County Saturday and just over 600 cases on Friday, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health. It was …

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County, state to ramp up testing sites amid COVID-19 surge

WEBIn Suffolk County, health officials on Monday reported a positivity rate of 13.6 percent — the highest in more than a year and higher than the peak of 12.8% …

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Department of Health sends COVID guidance to schools, here's …

WEBThe Suffolk County Department of Health on Monday released COVID-19 guidance to school districts that includes a recommendation of requiring masks be worn …

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As COVID-19 cases in Suffolk surge, a reason for optimism emerges

WEBBy Joe Werkmeister. On Dec. 1, the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Suffolk County surpassed 1,000 in a single day for the first time since early February. …

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CDC revises policy to recommend vaccinated people wear masks …

WEBVaccinated people should resume wearing masks in public, indoor settings — including schools — to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to an updated …

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Suffolk County Health Department to follow CDC guidance on …

WEBBrianne Ledda is a staff reporter for Times Review Media Group. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism, along with a minor in history and …

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County reaches deal with two unions, employees will now …

WEBThe county had been considering asking employees to pay 15% of their total health care costs. “The problem is, if you make $40,000, that’s 10% of your entire …

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New family medicine practice opens in Mattituck

WEBDr. Hsu’s is available to treat women’s health, pediatrics and mental health. Her practice is located in the Stony Brook Medicine Advanced Primary and Specialty …

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Push to expand telehealth services in Suffolk County

WEBAccording to an Aug. 2 report in Newsday, a report released by the U.S. Treasury Department shows Suffolk had spent $188.4 million of its allotted $257.7 …

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Unsure of what your symptoms mean

WEBPeople feeling symptoms that may be caused by the coronavirus are encouraged to avoid traveling directly to a doctor’s office or emergency room without …

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Finding ways to de-stress during a growingly stressful, …

WEBNew York State has taken steps to increase access to mental health care, even as officials continue to urge the public to practice social distancing. Officials from …

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Peconic Bay Medical Center announces $92 million expansion

WEBNorthwell Health’s Peconic Bay Medical Center announced a $92 million investment for the expansion of the Riverhead hospital on Friday afternoon.. The funds …

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PBMC to launch new women's and children's unit to expand care …

WEBPeconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead will launch a new women’s and children’s unit as part of its initiative to advance health services on the North Fork. The …

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Governor: Indoor mask mandate to return Monday

WEBNew York State is reinstating a mandatory mask mandate in all indoor public places starting Monday, Dec. 13. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the new policy …

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Health official answers community questions after water advisory …

WEBSuffolk County health officials issued a water quality advisory last week for private well owners in Orient, after detecting “forever chemicals” in local water supplies. …

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Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Riverhead to open this month

WEBThe Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Riverhead will open by the end of the year, the hospital system announced Monday. The 11,300 square feet facility, which …

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The Work We Do: Shyanna Jimenez, United Medical House Calls

WEBMy name’s Shyanna Jimenez and I am the executive director of United Medical House Calls. Here at United Medical House Calls, we have two portions. We …

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PBMC healthcare workers to strike starting Feb. 21 if demands not …

WEBOver 400 nurses and healthcare workers at Peconic Bay Medical Center plan to walk out of the hospital beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 21 if an agreement with …

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