21 More Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk County

This season, Suffolk County has reported 111 mosquito samples testing positive for West Nile virus and four for Jamestown Canyon virus.

Smithtown's St. Catherine Of Siena Cuts Ribbon On Center For Spine And Orthopedics

The center features a post-operative inpatient unit, a family waiting area and lounge, and a physical therapy and rehabilitation gym.

14 More Mosquito Samples, 1 Bird Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk County

This season, Suffolk County has reported 90 mosquito samples testing positive for West Nile virus and four for Jamestown Canyon virus.

Mosquito Sample Tests Positive For West Nile Virus; Suffolk's 1st In 2025

Four mosquito samples also tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus.

St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital Of Smithtown Appoints New President, Chief Nursing Officer

The COO of Catholic Health said he is confident the pair will aid the hospital in providing the "highest quality of care" to local patients.

Smithtown's St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital Celebrates 10 Years Of Offering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helped an Army veteran and volunteer firefighter suffering from side-effects of chemotherapy and radiation.

LI Cares To Provide Thousands Of Meals Across LI, With Assist From Stop & Shop

The "Feed It Forward" campaign, where shoppers are asked to round up their bill, is running at every location through July 6.

Food Garden Unveiled At St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital In Smithtown

The garden was installed to aid mental health and tackle food insecurity. Youth volunteers and hospital staff will tend the garden beds.

St. James 5-Mile Run To Support Suffolk County Ronald McDonald House

Money raised will go toward the construction of the new Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

LI Cares Employees Teach Healthy Eating On A Budget

The two women show food-insecure people how they can take nutritious food found in shelters and turn them into tasty, healthy meals.

Town Of Smithtown Resident Diagnosed With West Nile Virus

The patient, who is over 50, was hospitalized in August and is currently recovering at home. The county has reported 20 cases in 2024.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Recognized By Smithtown Senior Center

On October's Thursdays, hair stylists will provide vibrant pink hair extensions to participants. Donations will be sent to cancer research.

Smithtown Horizons And Youth Bureau Hold Drug Awareness Campaign

Students are invited to create their own artwork using this year’s Red Ribbon theme, "Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free."

'Spine Center Of Excellence' Slated For Smithtown Hospital

The program will offer premium spine and pain care at select Centers of Excellence.

Fall Community Health Fair Coming To Smithtown

The fair is offering free flu shots, health screenings, children-friendly activities, and more.

Smithtown's St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital Unveils $1M Renovation

New treatment bays, healthcare technologies, a waiting room, and a new registration and triage suite were included in the renovation.

Long Island Boy, 2, Gets 'Life-Changing Dose Of His Own Medicine'

A Setauket family created the TNPO2 Foundation to make personal medicine more accessible for other children facing rare diseases.

Smithtown Hospital Earns 'B' Safety Grade: Nonprofit Ratings

The Leapfrog Group grades hospitals on communication from nurses and doctors, hospital staff responsiveness, and discharge information.

New LI Hospital Safety Ratings For 2024: See Best, Worst

See how Long Island hospitals did in The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grades.

Blood Drive Coming To Smithtown: Info

Participating community members who donate blood will receive a free box of Girl Scout Cookies. Here's what you need to know.

Smithtown 'Stuff-A-Truck' Food Drive With Star Wars Theme: Info

The town's youth bureau is partnering with Long Island Cares to help feed the food insecure with a Star Wars theme. Here are needed items.

Raymour & Flanigan Of Lake Grove Donates $500 To Gabriel’s Giving Tree

The nonprofit helps families with funeral expenses after a substance use death. Police also conducted a Narcan training for customers.

Smithtown Hospital Hosting Free Community Health Fair

Activities include Q&As with prospective providers, a prescription drug take back, free health screenings and community organizations.

Nurses Object To Smithtown Hospital Shutting Down Maternity Ward

St. Catherine of Siena plans to end maternal child health services, a decision the NYS Nurses Association said "endangers" families.

Town Of Smithtown To Light Tree For Pediatric Cancer Awareness

The tree is decorated with gold ribbons with the names of local children who are fighting cancer, in remission or watching over us.

Free Narcan Training Seminar Coming To Smithtown

"Our communities are living in a time that fatal and non-fatal overdose has affected each individual directly or in-directly."

Blood Drive To Be Held At Smithtown High School East

Here's what you need to know if you plan on donating.

26 Mosquito Samples Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk

So far this summer, 38 mosquito samples have tested positive for the virus in Suffolk.

1st Case Of Monkeypox Confirmed In Suffolk

The person, who was seen by a local healthcare provider, is isolating at home, health officials say.

Norovirus Stomach Bug On The Uptick: What It Means For New York

A contaminated shipment of raw oysters sent to states such as NY has sickened at least 91 people. Here's what it means for you:

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 15

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 15, 2022.

Suffolk County Publihes Coronavirus Case Update For March 14

See the latest announcement from the Suffolk County Government.

Blood Drive At Smithtown Landing Country Club On March 16

Appointments are preferred but not required.

Suffolk County Publishes Coronavirus Case Update For March 13

See the latest announcement from the Suffolk County Government.

Suffolk County Publishes Coronavirus Case Update For March 12

See the latest announcement from the Suffolk County Government.

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 10

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 10, 2022.

Town Of Smithtown Blood Drive

"Imagine not being able to get them help because of a shortage requiring a hospital to limit distribution".

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 9

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 9, 2022.

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 8

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 8, 2022.

Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For March 6

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 6, 2022.

5 Reasons To Have Your Kids Vaccinated

Vaccinations have come a very long way since infectious diseases like smallpox and whooping cough were considered epidemics centuries ago.

5 Things To Know About Advance Directives

Northwell Health wants to help you make sense of health care proxies, living wills and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).

5 Cancer Prevention Tips

Survival has become reality for several types of cancer as researchers and clinicians have gained more information about the disease.

5 Ways To Exercise At The Office

With a job that keeps you in your seat for most of the day, Dr. Stacey Rosen lists simple changes that can go a long way for good health.

The Truth About Spring Allergies

With springtime finally in the air and pollen counts high, Northwell Health wants to help prepare you with the truths about allergy season.

5 Things To Know About CyberKnife And Lung Cancer

If you’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer, it’s important to know that there are effective treatments — even if surgery isn’t an option.

Balancing Cancer And Your Career

Battling cancer can be a full-time job in itself. Here's why many people with the disease choose to stay employed after their diagnosis.

5 Advantages Of Integrative Medicine

Northwell Health provides advantages of integrative medicine because the mind, body and spirit are an important part of our health.

5 Things To Know About Colon Cancer

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Bethany DeVito breaks down five things you should know about colon cancer.

Live With Less Stress In 4 Steps

Balancing work and life is stressful. Northwell Health physicians discuss ways on how to cope.