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$6.6M in state funding for Northwell psychiatric facilities on LI, Queens

Northwell Health will grow its inpatient psychiatric capacity on Long Island by 28 beds and upgrade facilities for people in its care.

Study: Sickle cell patients at LI hospitals had highest risk of dying

Medicare portal database exposed health providers' Social Security numbers

Weight loss drug may aid in treating depression, study suggests

LI firm recalls 'twisted apricot' product

Only in NewsdayLI philanthropist gives multimillion dollar endowment to Cold Spring Harbor Lab program

Chocolate mix sold at Uncle Giuseppe's recalled

Parents raise concerns over ticks around 2 Middle Country schools

CDC delay of infant hepatitis B shot likely to raise infections, studies show

A breast cancer vaccine? Stony Brook patients join global trial

Only in Newsday'My world was just so dark': LI woman recounts her recovery from abuse

Rotavirus cases are rising on LI. What to know about the highly contagious disease.

Saltwater is seeping into LI's aquifer. There's a new effort to stop it.

Raccoon found in Melville tests positive for rabies

Only in NewsdayYour doctor would like to speak with you about aging well

Only in NewsdayNursing homes fear getting shortchanged in scramble for state dollars

Newsday InvestigatesStruggling NUMC spent millions in tax dollars to create neurosciences unit. The plan failed.

Health care

How to file a claim in Northwell Health patient data sharing settlement

Northwell's new $6M radiology suite at LIJ to target cancer care

8 LI hospitals rank among nation's best for patient safety

Wyandanch health clinic plans new home, doubling its size

Cancer

'I just want to help': How LI cancer center aids patients, survivors

Better cancer outcomes: 7 in 10 survive 5 years or more

Only in NewsdayCancer treatments covered under law

Only in NewsdayBreast cancer survivor, diagnosed at age 35, advocates younger screening

Mental health

Sensory-friendly expo brings resources, community to those with autism, neurodiversity

Only in NewsdayCan a chatbot replace your therapist? Should it?

Only in NewsdayLI therapist who had 'exceptionally violent child pornography' faces 12-year sentence, memo says

Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants

COVID-19

DAN JANISONEmpty assurances echo from 2020

LI worker with long COVID awarded $1M after work-from-home denial

LI, NYS flu rates fall but vaccine still vital, officials say

Germany's troubled economy shows modest growth after two years of shrinkage

Wellness

How LI families are maximizing parental leave with baby

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

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

These LI fusion fitness classes offer one-stop resolution workouts

White House pushes for looser restrictions on marijuana

Only in NewsdayTrump order fast-tracks reviews of psychedelic treatments for veterans. Why some on LI are divided.

LI restaurant patron donates kidney to staffer

Only in NewsdayRising vaccine skepticism worries scientists — and LI parents of kids with cancer

Newsday InvestigatesHow an LI nurse claimed to vaccinate kids for years after doctors suspected fraud

LI doc performed unnecessary surgery on drivers, passenger in alleged staged crash: lawsuit

Anthem, Mount Sinai agree to restore health insurance for more than 20,000 LIers

NewsdayTV reporter to tell D.C. lawmakers her story of liver disease as she seeks donor

Gospel Health Fest uses music to entice audience into learning about health care

3 LI hospitals ID'd as at risk from federal Medicaid cuts

2 LIers sue Weber, alleging serious injuries from grill brushes

LI beverage company recalls 'tonic' over botulism risk

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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Health and business

How to file a claim in Northwell Health patient data sharing settlement

The settlement offers cash and privacy monitoring to select Northwell Health patients. Those eligible need to submit a claim by April 20.

Northwell's new $6M radiology suite at LIJ to target cancer care

8 LI hospitals rank among nation's best for patient safety

2 LIers sue Weber, alleging serious injuries from grill brushes

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'50 Years of Apple' celebrated with a massive private collection

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One teen's inspirational story of perseverance

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Gooden meets with LI boy who did a school project on him

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Beyond the gate: Caviar cart, arcade room and more at these LaGuardia lounges

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LI Works: Ken gets down and dirty at a recycling facility

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Open-air formats are reshaping LI's mall industry in push to survive

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Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more

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Out East: Oddities and curiosities you'll want to see on your road trip

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MTA: LIRR fares could go up if workers get raises

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