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Suffolk County Offers Free Program for Individuals Living Healthy with Diabetes

January 5, 2016 3:55 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County 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 highly participative classes.
“Diabetes is […]

Suffolk County Dept. of Health Services January Meeting Notices

January 1, 2016 4:50 pm Comments Off

The Open Meetings or “Sunshine” laws of New York State and Suffolk County give the public the right to attend meetings of public bodies, listen to the debates and watch the decision-making process in action. The laws also require that notice of the time and place of all meetings be given prior to every meeting.
Following […]

Treasures for Patients Cancer Patients at Stony Brook Hospital Pediatrics Oncology Unit

December 30, 2015 5:33 pm Comments Off

Seeing With the Heart
Sixth grade Commack Middle School students spread holiday cheer for children with cancer at Stony Brook Hospital Pediatrics Oncology Unit by donating ‘treasures’ for those going through chemotherapy.
‘Treasures’ are small gifts that children pick from a ‘treasure chest’ to use while they are receiving treatments. These small gifts bring BIG cheer during […]

Huntington Community First Aids Squad Responds to Local Family in More Ways Than One

December 26, 2015 4:05 pm Comments Off

Huntington Community First Aid Squad (HCFAS) participated in the 6th annual Friends of Huntington Station Latin Quarter’s (HSLQ) Toy Drive on Saturday December 19th, 2015 at 1399 New York Avenue in Huntington Station. HCFAS had agreed to “adopt” a family they had responded to on a previous call. On Friday, November 13th, 2015 there was […]

Peconic River Recreation Advisory

December 23, 2015 1:53 pm Comments Off

On December 15, 2015, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services issued an advisory to residents to take precautions before recreating on the tidal portion of the Peconic River (east of Grangebel Park) due to the possible residual effects of inadequately treated wastewater discharged from the Riverhead sewage treatment plant.
The treatment plant is currently being […]

CONGRAULATIONS TO NURSING, EMT, PHARMACY GRADUATES AT FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE

December 19, 2015 3:29 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington), pictured with staff and graduates, was on hand December 4 for the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center’s fall 2015 Awards and Pinning Ceremony, held at Farmingdale State College’s Little Theatre at Roosevelt Hall.

There, students who completed certified nurse aides, pharmacy technicians and emergency medical technician studies under the Allied Health […]

Handmade Gifts from the Heart Donated to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

December 13, 2015 12:52 pm Comments Off

Teaching her students the true meaning of giving to others was third grade teacher, Diane D’Allesandro’s, goal this holiday season. In lieu of a class party, her students at Burr Intermediate School in Commack, with the help of their parents and grandparents, created handmade needlepoint bookmarks to donate to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital just in […]

Huntington Community First Aid Squad(HCFAS) Volunteers Deliver Baby Girl in Ambulance

December 7, 2015 11:57 am Comments Off

Huntington Community First Aid Squad (HCFAS) is pleased to announce a special delivery. On Monday, November 16, 2015 the Monday 1900-2300 volunteers were proud to be a part of delivering a healthy baby girl.
HCFAS dispatcher, Beatrice Martinez, was notified of the call at 7:11 p.m. and dispatched an ambulance to the scene. The call came […]

KING KULLEN RAISES $100,000 FOR LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

December 4, 2015 12:20 pm Comments Off

King Kullen’s 33rd annual James A. Cullen Memorial Golf Outing has raised $100,000 for Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York this year. The not-for-profit organization finds adoptive and foster homes for children on Long Island and in New York City.
“To pay tribute to our father, James A. Cullen, and to support Little […]

Suffolk County Undertakes Review of Sewage Treatment Regulatory Program

November 30, 2015 1:57 pm Comments Off

As an outgrowth of County Executive Steve Bellone’s Reclaim Our Waters Initiative, the Suffolk County Health Department has undertaken a review of existing sewage treatment plant (STP) siting and enforcement practices to identify opportunities to further strengthen its regulatory programs.
“As part of a comprehensive approach to improve water quality, it makes sense to review our […]