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By Nancy Marr For many years, and in many other states, citizens have asked for legislation to allow terminally ill persons to request medical assistance...

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Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson has unveiled one of the most ambitious building projects in its history — a state-of-the-art $78 million Frey Family...

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Catholic Health’s St. Catherine of Siena Hospital recently celebrated a 10-year anniversary of offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) at its Center for Hyperbaric Medicine...

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The Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center at Stony Brook University Hospital, the only designated burn care facility in Suffolk County, has 10 safety...

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Dr. Jason Kim and Dr. Steven Weissbart of the Women’s Pelvic Health and Continence Center at Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) have successfully performed...

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PPIs may increase your fracture risk By David Dunaief, M.D. After a meal, do you sometimes have “reflux” or “heartburn?” Many of us experience these symptoms...

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For the estimated 1.6 million Americans diagnosed with symptomatic tricuspid valve regurgitation each year, a significant advancement in treatment is now available on Long...

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St. Charles Hospital, 200 Belle Terre Rd. Port Jefferson presents Walk Safe with a Doc, a free community walk led by Dr. Brett Silverman,...

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The effects of Lyme disease can be debilitating By David Dunaief, M.D. Warm weather is imminent and, if you’re like me, you’re looking forward to enjoying...

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The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will host the 9th Annual Arts & Alzheimer's Conference on Thursday, June 26 from 9:30...