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Swim Safety Tips for a Safe Summer in the Water

Long Island’s beaches, pools and lakes offer perfect summer escapes, but with these water activities comes the responsibility of swimming safely. Understanding and practicing water safety measures can prevent drowning...

August 13, 2024

5 min read

Health & Wellness

How Often Should You Get Tested for STIs?

Regular testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is important for maintaining sexual health and preventing the spread of infections, including some that can lead to complications if left untreated. How...

August 1, 2024

4 min read

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Living Kidney Donor Requirements: Are You a Match?

According to the National Kidney Foundation, about 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, and over 92,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. The average wait time for a...

July 3, 2024

5 min read

Cancer Care & Research Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Pain Management

Can You Receive Palliative Care at Home?

Living with a serious illness can be a scary and confusing experience for you or your loved one. It’s a time when receiving dedicated, personalized care focused on minimizing pain and providing emotional support can...

July 1, 2024

3 min read

When should you be offered Palliative Care

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Pain Management

When Should Someone Be Offered Palliative Care?

Palliative care is a specialized form of medical care designed to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illness. It’s appropriate for people with a wide range of conditions, including cancer...

June 20, 2024

3 min read

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Pain Management

Palliative Care and Hospice: Goals, Similarities and Differences

Palliative care and hospice are two forms of medical care designed to provide comfort and support people with serious illnesses and their respective families. While they share similarities, they each serve a distinct...

June 14, 2024

3 min read

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

PrEP and PEP for HIV Prevention

PrEP and PEP are valuable tools in preventing HIV transmission. Both of these medications are used to reduce the risk of HIV infection, although they’re best suited for different situations. If you’re...

May 24, 2024

3 min read

Health & Wellness

5 Reasons to Test for HIV

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system by targeting T cells that fight off infections. If left untreated, the virus can weaken your immune system over time, making it...

May 17, 2024

4 min read

Health & Wellness

What Does STI Stand For?

Understanding STIs is important for sexual health and stopping their spread. By knowing how they transmit and recognizing signs of infection, you can wisely choose prevention methods and know when to seek testing. What...

May 8, 2024

4 min read

Health & Wellness

Gastric Bypass vs. Gastric Sleeve

Gastric bypass and gastric sleeve (also called sleeve gastrectomy) are types of bariatric surgery that are recommended for patients with a weight loss goal of 25% of their initial weight or more. As...

April 30, 2024

4 min read

Topic: Health & Wellness

Swim Safety Tips for a Safe Summer in the Water

How Often Should You Get Tested for STIs?

Living Kidney Donor Requirements: Are You a Match?

Can You Receive Palliative Care at Home?

When Should Someone Be Offered Palliative Care?

Palliative Care and Hospice: Goals, Similarities and Differences

PrEP and PEP for HIV Prevention

5 Reasons to Test for HIV

What Does STI Stand For?

Gastric Bypass vs. Gastric Sleeve

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