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Gifts of life beat inside young siblings celebrating heart transplants
Each December, and again in June, the Cotters, of Shoreham, celebrate their two children's successful heart transplant surgeries with a "heartiversary."
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Memorial Sloan Kettering and Anthem strike deal on reimbursement rates2m read
Hochul vetoes bill to allow larger awards in 'wrongful deaths'2m read
FDNY union leaders call for restoration of WTC health funding3m read
Behind the health insurance policies exasperating LIers — and what to do about them7m read
9/11 health funding in limbo after spending bill's collapse2m read
Judge's decision expected Friday as AG tries to block Woodbury nursing home evacuation3m read
AG seeks court order to stop 'illegal' evacuation of Woodbury nursing home2m read
LI lagging behind rest of NYS on flu, COVID vaccinations3m read
Officials: Syosset resident among Queens day care workers who allegedly forged doctors' signatures2m read
Raccoon in Roslyn Heights tests positive for rabies, officials say1m read
Financially troubled Woodbury nursing home prepares 'evacuation' of residents, sources say4m read
Deal struck on permanent funding fix for 9/11 health program, Schumer says3m read
Hospital event touts community of lifesaving caregivers2m read
State AG: Price gouging companies to donate $675G in baby formula1m read
State report shows rise in new HIV cases3m read
Bill caps consumer cost for epinephrine auto-injectors at $1001m read
Health care
How investigators are building a case against alleged CEO killer6m read
Volunteers train to support rape survivors in Long Island ERs4m read
New state laws improve access to doulas, child care1m read
12 LI hospitals get A grades for patient safety3m read
Cancer
EPA restricts pair of cancer-causing chemicals found in LI groundwater2m read
How a friend's dog helped this LI teen beat cancer4m read
New LI study shows vitamin K-related compound slows prostate cancer in mice3m read
Male breast cancer survivor recounts his journey through illness3m read
Mental health
Could Australia's social media ban for under 16s happen in U.S.? Experts say it's unlikely3m read
More LI pediatricians prescribing mental health medication9m read
Crisis center planned for people with mental health, substance disorders 3m read
'Anxiety is high': Mental health workers report election-related fears in immigrant, transgender patients5m read
COVID-19
COVID up on LI but less than previous years4m read
Small firms struggling to repay pre-pandemic loans 7m read
Number of parents, students in vaccination suit drops3m read
Suffolk OTB sues after its $4 million PPP loan isn't forgiven2m read
Wellness
School unveils 'serenity suite' to help relieve teacher stress2m read
Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know2m read
Menopause, the podcast: LI trio pierces often taboo topic3m read
Mocktails not always a healthier choice1m read
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Stomach bug ripping through LI2m read
How to handle grief during the holidays2m read
Residents fear losing life savings, care quality as Harborside's bankruptcy sale drags on2m read
Northwell Health opening new $2M senior-focused care center today2m read
Even before RFK Jr., Long Island rejected fluoride in its water. Here's the science6m read
Stony Brook Hospital sues UnitedHealthcare, affiliate for $4M over failure to pay1m read
Some LI firms reevaluating security after CEO's NYC killing, while others say no changes in store3m read
Millions from opioid lawsuit settlements remain unspent as overdose deaths continue11m read
NUMC board votes to make interim CEO permanent1m read
Anthem drops anesthesia limit during surgeries after outcry1m read
Splash pads at risk of waterborne disease outbreaks, CDC says2m read
New Long Beach boardwalk attraction? A primary care center2m read
Health Favorites
Behind the health insurance policies exasperating LIers — and what to do about them
Why do insurance companies deny claims? Can I appeal a denial? Why is it so complicated?
7m readMORE ON THIS TOPICMedicare Part D premiums to rise, with $2G drug cap next year
LI lagging behind rest of NYS on flu, COVID vaccinations3m read
FDNY union leaders call for restoration of WTC health funding3m read
Understanding bird flu and the health risk for humans3m read
Health and business
Northwell Health opening new $2M senior-focused care center today2m read
12 LI hospitals get A grades for patient safety3m read
Home health aide training business awarded $250G to train jobless workers2m read
