Free six-week ‘Learn to Be…Tobacco Free’ class at ELIH starts next month
Suffolk County Department of Health is offering a free 6-week quit smoking class.
A new approach to autism: Local doctor publishes book encouraging different perspectives on disorder
"It's about approaching the child in a way that is respectful to them, to try to understand what is driving the behavior," said Andrea Libutti, a local doctor and the author of Awakened by Autism.
PBMC Parent Lecture Series topics: Late Talkers, Picky Eaters, Motor Development, Sensory Strategies
PBMC will be offering a lecture series for parents on Monday nights between May 9 and June 6. All lectures will take place from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the conference room on PBMC's second floor.
PBMC appoints new chief of radiology
Thomas F. Mannino, MD has been appointed chief of radiology and associate chief medical officer at Peconic Bay Medical Center.
No more paper scripts: Doctors required to send prescriptions electronically to pharmacies starting next week
The law is intended to cut down the number of fraudulent and stolen prescriptions, which will in turn combat prescription drug abuse, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Suffolk health commissioner issues Zika advisory to students planning spring break travel to affected areas
College students planning to travel to Zika-affected areas during spring break are urged to take precautions to avoid contracting, transmitting the virus.
Health officials use giant colon model to raise awareness of a killer cancer that’s almost completely preventable
More than 30,000 people each year would not die from colon cancer if they'd just get screened for the disease as recommended. Peconic Bay Medical Center set up a giant inflatable colon in its lobby this morning to make the point.
PBMC offers free diabetes prevention program
Are you at risk for diabetes? Find out how to prevent yourself from developing the disease at this free program offered by PBMC. The...
Healthy Suffolk: Free help for diabetes risk reduction
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Department of Health Services Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken invite residents who are at risk for developing type-2 diabetes...
PBMC opens new non-invasive lab, partially funded by a grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, dedicated to treating vascular conditions
Peconic Bay Medical Center, a new member of Northwell Health, opened a brand new non-invasive lab last month dedicated to detecting and treating vascular...
