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Father's Day: Hockey enthusiast beats cancer thanks to his donor — his son

Steve Gross' son donated the bone marrow that cured him of acute myelogenous leukemia.

Only in NewsdayLI 5-year-old girl's terminal diagnosis gives her baby brother a chance to live

LI parents: Bring on a UK-like social media ban for kids

Perfect scores for 5 LI hospitals in survey on LGBTQ+ healthcare equality

First in NewsdayNew LI veterinary hospital wins at least $1M in tax breaks despite objections from trade group

Why LI dermatologists are excited about a new sunscreen coming to the U.S.

Only in NewsdayBudget adds funds for environmental work, along with climate law delay

Only in NewsdayMothers learn how to stop drug addiction to regain custody of children

LI breast cancer surgeon praised for her compassion dies at 48

7 LI hospitals make Newsweek's best specialized-care list

Plan for Melville medical center leaves some residents cautiously optimistic

First in NewsdayNYU Langone Health to build first new LI hospital since 1980

NYC Council wants answers on 9/11 toxic air

Improving healthcare access for LIers with developmental disabilities

Thousands of Long Islanders could lose SNAP benefits

Only in NewsdayPPA2 deficiency caused cardiac arrest in 10-month-old boy. His mom is now an advocate for those with the condition.

Can the drug bepirovirsen provide a 'functional cure' for chronic hepatitis B patients?

Health care

First in Newsday5 LI hospitals recognized for high quality diabetes care

Only in Newsday2011 pharmacy killings a touchstone moment in opioid crisis

North Shore University Hospital opens new $26M post-surgical care unit

LI hospital invests $55M to expand pediatric emergency department

Cancer

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

'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

Mental health

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

Weight loss drug may aid in treating depression, study suggests

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

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

COVID-19

First in NewsdayPPP fraud lawsuit against racing association dismissed

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

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

Fire suppression system at East Farmingdale station discharges by accident

What LI should know about the Ebola outbreak

LI's first tick-borne Bourbon virus case confirmed in Shirley

JFK Airport designated arrival hub for visitors from Ebola-affected countries

Why do some dogs live longer than others? A study aims to find out.

Healthfirst holders lose in-network rates at Catholic Health hospitals

Most LI Sound beaches get good grades for water quality

Only in NewsdayDispute will leave Northwell out of network for Fidelis, Wellcare patients

Poor air quality could aggravate health issues for vulnerable LIers

Only in NewsdayMothers, clinics scramble after temporary closure of NUMC's maternity wing

Only in NewsdayHow to fight ticks around Long Island yards

14 LI hospitals get top federal ratings; 1 again ranks among nation's lowest

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

First in Newsday5 LI hospitals recognized for high quality diabetes care

The hospitals — all in Northwell Health's network — are the only ones in New York State that made the cut, according to the nonprofit Leapfrog.

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Perfect scores for 5 LI hospitals in survey on LGBTQ+ healthcare equality

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