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HEROIN LEGISLATION MUST BE TOP PRIORITY STATES RAIA

June 2, 2016 12:48 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,C,I-East Northport) joined Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C Canandaigua) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference for a press conference June 1, 2016. At this event they refocused legislative efforts on the heroin epidemic. Kolb and other guests reiterated the importance of passing comprehensive legislation to combat the heroin epidemic, […]

Suffolk Half Marathon Designated as Championship for Intellectually Disabled

May 31, 2016 3:22 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and other officials announced Tuesday May 24, 2016 that the county’s half marathon has been designated as international and national championships for the intellectually disabled.
The Catholic Health Services Suffolk County Marathon, Half Marathon and newly added 5k will take place Oct. 30, 2016 starting and ending in the village of […]

Ozone Health Advisory for Suffolk County

May 26, 2016 4:03 pm Comments Off

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for the Long Island region. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken advises that young children, the elderly, those who exercise or are involved in strenuous outdoor work, and those with pre-existing respiratory or heart problems, limit strenuous outdoor activity today […]

Suffolk County Department of Health Services June Meetings

May 23, 2016 5:40 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Department of Health Services Meeting Dates:
Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 10:30 a.m.
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee* of the Mental Hygiene Services Advisory Board, 725 Veterans Memorial Highway (North County Complex), Building C-928, Hauppauge, NY 11788
The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee of the Community Mental Hygiene Advisory Board is made up of consumers, parents, advocates, […]

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN LOCATIONS IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY HOSTING FUNDRAISER FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2016 TO BENEFIT SUNRISE DAY CAMP, A FREE CAMP FOR KIDS WITH CANCER

May 12, 2016 4:40 pm Comments Off

Fundraiser organized by local boy with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma who will be attending camp this summer
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is hosting a fundraiser at all New York and New Jersey locations on Friday, May 13 to benefit Sunrise Day Camp, a free camp for kids with cancer and their families. CPK will donate 20% of participating […]

OPEN HOUSE AT HUNTINGTON COMMUNITY FIRST AID SQUAD FOR NATIONAL EMS WEEK

May 11, 2016 2:08 pm Comments Off

In recognition of National Emergency Medical Services Week (May 15th – 21st) the Huntington Community First Aid Squad will be hosting an Open House at its headquarters, 2 Railroad Street, Huntington Station, Sunday May 15th 2016 from 12 PM to 4 PM. There will be, fun, food , demonstrations and give-a-ways. HCFAS volunteers will offer […]

Blood Drive May 15 2016 at Dix Hills Fire Department

May 11, 2016 1:39 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department is hosting a Blood Drive this Sunday, May 15, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Blood Drive is a community service project by Eagle Scout Anthony Armanuse in conjunction with the New York Blood Center. All are welcome to share this lifesaving gift that is much needed for our […]

Suffolk County Officials Recognize and Honor Suffolk County Nurses

May 10, 2016 4:33 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Commissioner of Health Services Dr. James Tomarken join leaders throughout the nation in recognizing May 6 through May 12, 2016 as National Nurses Week. The designation provides an excellent opportunity to highlight the nursing profession and discuss the vital role nurses fulfill in healthcare.

Nursing is the protection, promotion, and […]

Suffolk County Offers Free Program for Individuals Living with Diabetes

May 9, 2016 2:22 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, invite residents who have type 2 diabetes and their caregivers to attend a free program that will enable them to manage their diabetes. The program, entitled, “The Stanford Diabetes Self-Management Classes,” is conducted in collaboration with Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and comprises six […]

Huntington Sponsors Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic

April 27, 2016 5:46 pm Comments Off

Shots will be offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 15 in Town Hall parking lot
The Town of Huntington, the Suffolk County SPCA and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services will be holding a rabies vaccination clinic on Sunday May 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of […]