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	Mental health issues made up 15% of pregnancy-related deaths in New York in 2018, the state Department of Health said. Mental health conditions are the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths according to the CDC.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Tiffany Cusaac-Smith reports.
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A young brother and sister from Shoreham are thriving after receiving lifesaving heart transplants. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It was a miracle'

A court order will allow more than 300 residents at Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation to stay there, for now, after they faced evacuation threats earlier this week.

Judge issues temporary restraining order for residents of Woodbury nursing home

A judge is considering a request by the New York Attorney General's Office for a temporary restraining order to block an "emergency evacuation" of a Woodbury nursing home. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Judge's decision expected Friday

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits the set of "Rebranding Menopause," a podcast about menopause and women's health.

'I want to take away that stigma'

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Each December, and again in June, the Cotters, of Shoreham, celebrate their two children's successful heart transplant surgeries with a "heartiversary."

Gifts of life beat inside young siblings celebrating heart transplants

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

Memorial Sloan Kettering and Anthem strike deal on reimbursement rates

The governor said the bill would have likely triggered higher insurance rates for consumers.

Hochul vetoes bill to allow larger awards in 'wrongful deaths'

The funding was included in the bipartisan federal spending bill that President-elect Donald Trump worked to kill last week.

FDNY union leaders call for restoration of WTC health funding

Why do insurance companies deny claims? Can I appeal a denial? Why is it so complicated?

Behind the health insurance policies exasperating LIers — and what to do about them

State Supreme Court Justice Lisa Cairo on Friday granted a temporary restraining order the New York Attorney General's Office requested.

Ruling stops troubled Woodbury nursing home from 'emergency evacuation' of residents

Questions and answers about the recent bird flu outbreak and how to avoid contracting the virus.

Understanding bird flu and the health risk for humans

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Federal data shows public housing complexes for seniors on Long Island failed their inspections. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'We are human beings that live here'

Retired city firefighter Kevin Williams from Patchogue shares his story on receiving a life-saving organ donation. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'It's a very humbling and very emotional thing'

This Thanksgiving, Kenneth Spaeth, a retired NYPD detective and 9/11 first responder, is giving thanks for a new kidney, one that was donated to him by a Yaphank volunteer firefighter who passed away in May. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I'm blessed to be here'

The DeMasi family talks about their 'Thanksgiving miracle' 21 years ago, when baby Gina came home from the hospital after being born four months early.

'Only gave you a 30% chance of living'

Long Island Cares has opened the West Nassau Center for Food Assistance & Community Support in Valley Stream to help those with food insecurity in time for Thanksgiving. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Food is expensive now so this is gonna help me'

As families gather for Thanksgiving dinner, trauma expert Sara Glass says keep the focus on connecting with relatives, not on making a point if political conversations arise.

'This one is gonna be so tough'

Clarke field hockey player Rebecca Palumbo was diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. She has since beaten cancer and returned to the sport. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

'When I found out it was cancer, it was scary'

Some Long Islanders are concerned over new changes to Medicare's Part D prescription plan, which could drastically raise drug prices. 

'I appreciate every dollar that will be coming my way'

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From house decorations and candy makers to restaurant and theater offerings, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out how Long Islanders are celebrating this holiday season.

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