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Only in NewsdayBlood drive in honor of fallen NYPD Det. Anastasios Tsakos from LI set for Tuesday

The blood drive will be held on Tuesday at two locations that were the anchors of Tsakos's life: Highway Patrol Unit No. 3's base in Hollis, from 8 a.m. until 2 a.m., and St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church in Greenlawn.

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Fundraiser gives kids with celiac 'day off' from gluten free worry2m read

NY's top baby names include Mia and Liam. See the lists.2m read

Newsday InvestigationSlower investigations, fewer penalties under NY's doctor discipline system5:59 pm10m read

Catholic Health laying off 1% of workforce1m read

Newsday InvestigationSee the list of 46 doctors

Newsday InvestigationState failed to discipline LI doctors for months, years after misconduct12m read

Trump administration delays weighing in on 'forever chemical' drinking water standards2m read

Nerve stimulation device offers hope to RA sufferers as LI center opens2m read

Fifth raccoon tests positive for rabies in Amityville1m read

State funds more mobile mental health teams on LI2m read

Northport health run brings man, 98, across finish line again1m read

Mold discovery closes community library for more than a week1m read

Only in Newsday7 LI water districts have 'forever chemicals' above federal limits, analysis finds6m read

3 children develop measles upstate1m read

First in Newsday$86M sale of The Harborside in Port Washington could close next week2m read

First in NewsdayState lawmakers vote to give Hochul control over NUMC board1m read

Health care

UnitedHealthcare, Stony Brook negotiating rates before June 1 deadline2m read

Northwell Health completes merger with Nuvance1m read

Oceanside hospital debuts new emergency room2m read

First in NewsdaySource: Some WTC Health program workers rehired, in reversal of Trump administration order2m read

Cancer

CT scan radiation may eventually cause up to 5% of new cancers, study says2m read

Report: Cancer risk for women under 65 higher than men in same age group3m read

Only in NewsdayMore doctors recommending physical activity for LI cancer patients5m read

U.S. surgeon general calls for update to alcohol warning labels to include cancer risk3m read

Mental health

How to stay safe, de-escalate a road rage incident1m read

Only in NewsdayLI widow speaks out against mental health stigma after retired NYPD officer's suicide5m read

East End Disability Associates aim to help the region's underserved Latino population3m read

Wellness center offers first responders light to those caught in a dark 'tunnel'2m read

COVID-19

NY, multistate group sue feds over millions in education funds2m read

Only in Newsday5 years after COVID, East Meadow pastor reflects on lung transplant, long recovery4m read

Baldwin man charged in $122M bribery scheme1m read

3 LIers among 7 charged in $650M COVID fraud scheme1m read

Wellness

Only in NewsdayCOVID vaccination rates rose in '24 as LI deaths, hospitalizations fell4m read

What does NYS Paid Family Leave, FMLA pay on Long Island?2m read

How LI families are maximizing parental leave with baby6m read

These LI fusion fitness classes offer one-stop resolution workouts5m read

NYS child flu deaths highest on record1m read

Only in NewsdayLI medical community faces questions on doctor-assisted suicide bill4m read

Lawmakers hike aid to NUMC to $50M, call closure claim 'complete fabrication'2m read

Stony Brook Medicine opening East Hampton ER5m read

First in NewsdaySources: State eyes $40M for NUMC as part of plan to install new board 2m read

The state of handwashing habits: Kinda gross, survey finds2m read

NYS, other states sue over Trump cuts to HHS2m read

Only in NewsdayMarijuana tied to thousands of ER visits on LI7m read

Schumer: 16 more WTC health workers fired2m read

Sorry, spring allergy sufferers: 'Very high' pollen counts forecast over next 15 days1m read

Only in NewsdayStudy links chemical in plastics to cardiovascular disease3m read

Misdiagnosed, painful condition focus of new Cold Spring Harbor lab women's center2m read

Health Favorites

Memorial Sloan Kettering and Anthem strike deal on reimbursement rates

The two sides said they reached a new multiyear agreement providing Anthem members with continued access to care.

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'Holiday heart syndrome' and other New Year's Eve hazards to watch out for3m read

Only in NewsdayBehind the health insurance policies exasperating LIers — and what to do about them7m read

Only in NewsdayLI lagging behind rest of NYS on flu, COVID vaccinations3m read

Health and business

Northwell Health completes merger with Nuvance

The deal between Northwell and Nuvance forms a healthcare giant with a $22.6 billion budget and more than 100,000 employees.

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Oceanside hospital debuts new emergency room2m read

Stony Brook Medicine opening East Hampton ER5m read

First in Newsday13 LI hospitals get A grades for patient safety2m read

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