Eastern Long Island Hospital welcomes new nurse manager of emergency department
There's a new face at Eastern Long Island Hospital.
ELIH has named Peter Garofalo, RN, BSN, nurse manager of the emergency department.
In his new position,...
State regulators put ‘hold’ on processing Health Republic claims, leaving patients and providers confused and worried
'An utter mess': The state Department of Financial Services on Nov. 6 put a hold on processing of Health Republic claims, but the insolvent health co-op and the DFS consumer support unit both insist that claims will be paid and subscribers remain 'fully covered' through Nov. 30.
State regulators announce earlier end to Health Republic’s small group plans
A state review of the troubled health insurance co-op's financial condition found it to be "substantially worse than the company previously reported," the state Department of Financial Services said today. All plans will now end Nov. 30.
Civic to spotlight deer updates, Eastern Long Island Hospital
The meeting of the Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association takes place Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion on Wickham Avenue.
Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile in Southold
The mosquito sample is the second this season to test positive, according to Suffolk County health officials.
Benjamin Pileski’s mom: ‘He’s a miracle’
Benjamin Pileski's family said prayers continue to help in his journey forward.
North Shore’s plans for PBMC are unchanged by Eastern L.I. Hospital’s decision to partner with Stony Brook
Opening a a cardiac catheterization lab at Peconic Bay Medical Center will be North Shore’s top priority, Solazzo told RiverheadLOCAL in April. North Shore will also move to upgrade PBMC’s trauma treatment capabilities, so trauma victims can also be treated closer to home, he said.
Marci’s Medicare Answers: Medicare savings programs, transition refills and the skinny on Medigap
This month, Marci answers questions about Medicare Savings Programs, Medigap coverage and transition refills.
PBMC plan to merge with North Shore is ‘mission-driven,’ hospital officials say, but decision angers state senator
The community's need for cardiac care services, a trauma center and cancer care services drove PBMC's decision to merge with North Shore-LIJ, which made commitments to fill those needs, hospital officials said.
Stony Brook University Cancer Center dietitian: seven ways to reduce risks for colorectal cancer
Jennifer Fitzgibbon, Registered Oncology Dietitian, Stony Brook University Cancer Center, shares some ideas on how to eat healthy and help reduce risk factors for colorectal cancer.
