Unique Pediatric Specialty Care Services At Good Samaritan Hospital
August 31, 2010
(West Islip, N.Y.) – Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is further expanding the services provided by its Center for Pediatric Specialty Care to enhance the family-centered care of medically fragile children. A physician comprehensively evaluates these patients and their families so the coordination of care between specialists, primary care physicians and therapists can be established. […]
Long Island Cruizin For A Cure Car Show & PSA Screening
August 26, 2010
(Melville, N.Y.) - The 2010 Long Island Cruizin’ for a Cure Car Show, the only car show for the benefit of prostate cancer testing and education on Long Island will be held on Sunday, September 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Capital One Bank at 275 Broadhollow Road at the corner of the […]
Healthy Back To School Is Easy As 1-2-3
August 24, 2010
(Port Washington, N.Y.) - Grassroots Environmental Education, a New York-based environmental health non-profit, is alerting parents of children headed back to school to be mindful of emerging science linking exposures to chemicals commonly found in anti-bacterial products, bottled water and food packaging with potentially serious health problems.
“We’ve chosen to focus on these three because they […]
Suffering From Domestic Violence? Get The Help You Deserve.
August 2, 2010
(Nassau County, N.Y.) - Each year more than 3.3 million children between the ages of 3 and 17 are at risk of witnessing parental violence and its devastating effects. That’s why Senator Kemp Hannon is partnering with the Nassau County Coalition against Domestic Violence to spread awareness and assist people in getting the help they […]
Save On Your Prescription Drugs
July 23, 2010
(Nassau County, N.Y.) - Nassau County residents have already saved $12 million with the NassauRx card and you can too! Senator Kemp Hannon recommends obtaining a NassauRx card in order to receive discounts at the pharmacy the next time you pick up your prescription drugs.
All Nassau County residents are eligible for the NassauRx Program, a […]
Hannon and McKevitt Ask You to Shed The Meds
July 14, 2010
(Garden City, N.Y.) - Senator Kemp Hannon and Assemblyman Tom McKevitt are partnering with the Nassau County Police Department to help residents safely dispose of their expired or unused medications.
The “Shed the Meds” program will take place on Saturday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Garden City Fire Station No 3, […]
ACLD Under The Sea Gala Raises Funds for Enviable Lives
July 13, 2010
(Woodbury, N.Y.) – Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (ACLD) was recently a proud host to more than 300 corporate leaders, government officials, families, friends and individuals with disabilities at its annual Dinner Dance Gala at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY.
ACLD proudly presented the 2010 Corporate Leadership Award to William […]
What You Should Know Before Being Admitted To A Hospital
July 9, 2010
(New York, N.Y.) - Being admitted to a hospital can be a stressful experience. That’s why Ranking Member of the Senate Health Committee, Senator Kemp Hannon, has five helpful tips that you should know before being admitted.
1. You have the right to participate in all decisions regarding your health care. You have the right to […]
Four 30 Gallon Trash Bags Full Of Drugs Off The Streets Thanks To Shed The Meds
June 21, 2010
(Nassau County, N.Y.)-Senator Kemp Hannon and Senator Carl L. Marcellino partnered with the Nassau County Police Department to help residents safely dispose of their expired or unused medications.
“I was so glad that Shed the Meds was a huge success,” said Senator Hannon. “I witnessed four 30 gallon bags being filled with drugs, drugs that would […]
Enhancing Quality Of Life For People Of All Ages With Autism Spectrum Disorders
June 17, 2010
(Old Bethpage, N.Y.)-While it may be important that children with autism receive early intervention programs, it is inevitable that every child evolves into an adult, so what happens to children with autism when they grow up? That question and many others will be discussed today at a conference on autism, hosted by Family Residences and […]
