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With the coldest months of the year quickly approaching, many residents will turn to alternative methods of heating their homes to save money on oil, gas or electric heat. Stoves, space heaters and fireplaces may provide needed warmth, but they can also present many dangers if they are not installed and maintained properly. Each year in the United States, more than 20,000 fires are caused by home heating stoves and heaters. Residents must be vigilant when using them.
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Dr. Humayun Chaudhry, Commissioner of Suffolk County Department of Health Services, today announced that an influenza immunization clinic will be open to all adult residents on December 16, 2008, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at 225 Rabro Drive East, Hauppauge, NY 11788
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The Suffolk County Department of Health Services reported that terrestrial animal rabies has been confirmed in a raccoon found in Lloyd Harbor, Suffolk County. The raccoon was found dead on Southdown Road on November 26, 2008. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services submitted the specimen to the New York State Department of Health Rabies Laboratory, where the rabies virus was confirmed. There was no known human contact with the raccoon.
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Hauppauge, NY — As Thanksgiving approaches, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services is asking area residents to recognize their state and local public health heroes who protect the community throughout the year. These everyday heroes include our health inspectors, environmental health specialists, sanitarians, patient care specialists, and emergency medical specialists. November 24 marks the nation’s fourth annual Public Health Thank You Day.
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Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather together and enjoy each other’s company. It is a feast more elaborate than any, and food preparation is a major activity of the day.
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The next meeting of the pesticide Community Advisory Committee is scheduled for November 18, 2008.
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Hauppauge, NY -- The Suffolk County Department of Health Services Divisions of Public Health and Emergency Medical Services, in conjunction with the Suffolk County Police Department and the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services, conducted the county’s first drive-through flu vaccination exercise as part of its ongoing emergency preparedness effort.
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According to Suffolk County Health Commissioner Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S, “Parents need to be extra vigilant on Halloween to ensure that children not only have fun, but that they are safe.”
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The Suffolk County Department of Health Services' Heart Education, Awareness and Resources Task Force (HEART) has joined with the Latino Health Initiative of Suffolk County and Stony Brook University Medical Center to present the initiative's Second Annual Health Fair on October 18, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Brentwood Recreation Center at 99 3rd Avenue, Brentwood, NY 11717.
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A mare stabled in Bohemia, in the Town of Islip, has tested positive for West Nile virus. The onset date was September 6th and the mare is reported to have recovered.
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Dr. Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, announced today that three series on diabetes self-management will be presented for residents in the Amityville, Wyandanch and Patchogue areas by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County.
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A meeting of the Vector Control Pesticide Management Committee will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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Amityville, NY – Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy’s Office of Minority Health (OMH) and the American Heart Association (AHA) kicked off the Suffolk Health Outreach Partnerships (SHOPs) program yesterday to increase community awareness about heart disease and stroke. Suffolk County Department of Health Services health care professionals visited fifteen Latino and African American barber and beauty shops across Suffolk County yesterday for the event which will be carried on throughout the year.
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Patchogue, NY - September is Chiari Awareness Month and in an effort to educate and raise awareness about this rare brain disorder in babies, Conquer Chiari Walk Across America is initiating the First Annual Walk for Chiari tomorrow. The walk will take place in 20 locations across the country; one of the New York walks is taking place in Suffolk County.
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Hauppauge, NY – Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services Dr. Humayun Chaudhry announced there are two confirmed cases of West Nile virus in Suffolk County. These are the first confirmed cases of the year in Suffolk County. Five suspected cases are pending further test results.
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Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services, Dr. Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., announced today the schedule of influenza immunization clinics for high-risk adults ages 18 and over. The county plans on conducting approximately 50 clinics starting early October and ending early December. Persons attending the clinics must bring a driver’s license or other documentation of Suffolk residency. The New York State Department of Health recommends anyone who wants to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza or spreading influenza to others should receive the influenza vaccine.
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Amityville, NY – Beauty never felt so good. Health care professionals will be in barbershops and beauty salons across Suffolk County educating and screening in a new initiative sponsored by Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy’s Office of Minority Health (OMH) and the American Heart Association (AHA) to increase community awareness about heart disease and stroke.
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Hauppauge, NY – Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services Dr. Humayun Chaudhry announced the fifth suspected human case of West Nile virus in Suffolk County this year. None of the suspected cases have been confirmed.
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Approximate location (s): South Shirley, Mastic Beach and Old Mastic & Fire Island Pines and Davis Park on Fire Island
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The next meeting of the pesticide Community Advisory Committee is scheduled for: Friday, September 19, 2008
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Approximate location (s): South Shirley, Mastic Beach and Old Mastic
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Two Additional Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus
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Fourth Suspected Human West Nile Virus Case Found in Suffolk County
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Approximate location (s): Fire Island Pines and Davis Park on Fire Island
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Dr. Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, announced today that a Public Health Hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the main meeting room at the Kermit W. Graf Cornell Cooperative Extension Building, 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead, NY.
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The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has notified Suffolk County that two additional mosquito samples collected on August 27 and August 28 from Babylon and Huntington have tested positive for West Nile virus. To date, NYSDOH has confirmed a total of 37 West Nile virus positive mosquito samples and 3 EEE positive samples in Suffolk County so far this year. In addition, a total of 59 birds have tested positive for West Nile virus in the county this year.
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that due to the anticipation of heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Hanna, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 66 beaches, including beaches along the northern shoreline of Great South Bay, one in Sag Harbor and those located within and adjacent to various north shore embayments (Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington Harbor and Bay, Centerport Harbor, Northport Harbor and Bay, Port Jefferson Harbor, Stony Brook Harbor, and Mt. Sinai Harbor), as well as those Long Island Sound beaches that are directly impacted by nearby storm water discharges (list attached).
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Approximate location (s): Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island & Fire Island Pines and WaterIsland on Fire Island & Blydenburgh County Park, and adjacent areas in Smithtown. & Manorville
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Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning to treat parts of the following communities as part of their ongoing annual efforts to control adult mosquitoes.
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The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has notified Suffolk County that five additional mosquito samples collected recently -- two from Smithtown, two from Huntington and one from Blydenburgh County Park -- have tested positive for West Nile virus. All samples were collected between August 19 and 21. To date, NYSDOH has confirmed a total of 35 West Nile virus positive mosquito samples and 3 EEE positive samples in Suffolk County so far this year. In addition, a total of 51 birds have tested positive for West Nile virus in the county this year.
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The New York State Department of Health has issued a public health threat alert for Suffolk County after finding three mosquito samples in the town of Riverhead that tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a rare but dangerous virus to humans and horses. The mosquito samples were collected between August 5 and August 26, 2008. All of the samples were collected in the Town of Riverhead; however, the public health threat applies to all of Suffolk County. EEE is a rare but serious viral disease spread by mosquitoes that can affect people and horses. While there have never been human cases of EEE in Suffolk County, there have been two human cases of EEE infection elsewhere in New York State, one in 1971 and one in 1983; both were fatal. EEE has been detected in horses, birds and mosquitoes in New York State during the past five years. EEE can affect the central nervous system and can cause severe complications and death. There is no specific treatment for EEE.
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Approximate location (s): Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that the beach closure issued for Tides Beach in Rocky Point has been rescinded, as results of recent samples collected show the water quality to be within acceptable levels.
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Approximate location (s): Fire Island Pines and Water Island on Fire Island
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In an effort to contain the spread of terrestrial rabies on Long Island and potentially eliminate the virus from local wildlife, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, in cooperation with the New York State Department of Health, Cornell University and the US Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services, will begin distributing one inch square fish-meal baits containing an oral rabies vaccine (ORV) from both county vehicles and a helicopter in western Suffolk County.
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Approximate location (s): Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island & Smith Point Park recreation area & Fire Island Pines and Water Island on Fire Island
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Approximate location (s): Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island, Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island, Smith Point Park recreation area
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West Nile Virus Positive Bird Count Rises to 44. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has notified Suffolk County that two additional mosquito samples collected in Riverhead have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE); and an additional mosquito pool from Commack tested positive for West Nile virus. All samples were collected between August 5th and 15th. To date NYSDOH has confirmed a total of 30 West Nile virus positive mosquito samples and 3 EEE positive samples in Suffolk County so far this year. In addition, a total of 44 birds have tested positive for West Nile virus in the county this year. Results of testing with respect to the first suspected case of human West Nile virus infection in the county in 2008 are expected shortly.
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that the beach closure issued for Little Bay Beach in Strongs Neck has been rescinded, as results of recent samples collected show the water quality to be within acceptable levels.
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Hauppauge, NY – Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services Dr. Humayun Chaudhry announced two additional suspected human cases of West Nile virus in Suffolk County this year. These are the second and third suspected human cases found in the county since 2006.
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that the beach closures issued for Broadway Beach in Rocky Point and Bayberry Cove Beach in Strongs Neck have been rescinded, as results of recent samples collected show the water quality to be within acceptable levels.
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Time and date of the application: August 26, 2008, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that the beach closure issued for Eagle Dock Beach on Shore Road in Cold Spring Harbor has been rescinded, as results of recent samples collected show the water quality to be within acceptable levels.
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The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has notified Suffolk County that three additional mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. All samples were collected between August 13 and 14. West Nile virus positive mosquito samples were found the townships of Huntington, Smithtown and Riverhead. To date NYSDOH has confirmed a total of 29 West Nile virus positive mosquito samples in Suffolk County so far this year. In addition, a total of 43 birds have tested positive for West Nile virus in the county this year. As already noted, a mosquito sample collected early this month in Riverhead tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus. It is expected that results of testing with respect to the first suspected case of human West Nile virus infection will not be received before the end of the month.
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Approximate location (s): Fire Island Pines and Water Island on Fire Island & Mastic, Mastic Beach and Shirley & Nesconset, Lake Grove and Lakeland
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Approximate location (s): Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island & Smith Point Park recreation area & Fire Island Pines and Water Island on Fire Island & Wyandanch, West Babylon, Deer Park, Babylon and North Babylon & Mastic, Mastic Beach and Shirley & Nesconset, Lake Grove and Lakeland & Manorville
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that the beach closures issued for Broadway Beach, Friendship Drive Beach, Shoreham Village Beach and Shoreham Shore Club Beach have been rescinded, as results of recent samples collected show the water quality to be within acceptable levels.
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Approximate location (s): Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island & Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island & Smith Point Park recreation area & Nesconset, Lake Grove and Lakeland & Wyandanch, West Babylon, Deer Park, Babylon and North Babylon & Mastic, Mastic Beach and Shirley & Manorville
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The New York State Department of Health has notified Suffolk County that a mosquito sample collected on August 5 in Manorville tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, which is a potential public health threat. To date there have been no human cases of EEE in the county. EEE has been detected in horses, birds and mosquitoes in New York State during the past five years. Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus is rare, but can affect the central nervous system and cause severe complications and death. There is no specific treatment for EEE. There will be aerial spaying on August 20 in response to the finding.
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Approximate location (s): Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island & Nesconset, Lake Grove and Lakeland & An area bounded on the west by the Brookhaven National Laboratory, on the north by Swan Pond Road and on the south by the Long Island Railroad
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that the beach closures issued for Centerport Yacht Club Beach in Centerport, West Meadow Beach in Stony Brook and Miller Place Park Beach in Miller Place have been rescinded, as results of recent samples collected show the water quality to be within acceptable levels.
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Dr. Chaudhry indicated that the contamination is likely associated with remnants of stormwater runoff from recent rains. The beaches will remain closed until subsequent samples indicate that water quality has improved.
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Dr. Humayun Chaudhry, Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, testified on August 13, before the NYS Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation, which held a public hearing at Jones Beach State Park. Joining him to answer questions about Suffolk County’s efforts over the last 30 years in the area of stormwater management was Carrie Meek-Gallagher, Commissioner of Suffolk County’s Department of Environment and Energy.
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The New York State Department of Health and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services have confirmed a case of measles in a 13-year-old girl who had recently been overseas traveling in Europe. She had not been immunized. The girl is feeling better now and is resting at her home in Babylon; she is no longer contagious.
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that the beach closure issued for Cold Spring Harbor Club Beach on Shore Road in Cold Spring Harbor has been rescinded, as results of recent samples collected show the water quality to be within acceptable levels.
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The New York State Department of Health has notified Suffolk County that seven additional mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. All samples were collected on July 29: three in Huntington, and one each in Smithtown, Babylon, Islip, and Brookhaven. To date NYSDOH has confirmed a total of eighteen positive samples in Suffolk County so far this year. A total of twelve birds have tested positive for West Nile virus in the county this year.
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Hauppauge, NY – Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services Dr. Humayun Chaudhry announced the first suspected human case of West Nile virus in Suffolk County this year. This is the first human case found in the county since 2006.
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Hauppauge, NY – Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy and Health Commissioner Dr. Humayun Chaudhry recently presented Deborah Sermet, a Senior Public Health Educator in the Health Department’s Division of Preventive Medicine, with the New York State Department of Health Honor Roll Award. The honor was established in 2007 to highlight the key role public health workers play in protecting and promoting the health of New Yorkers and to encourage others to join these ranks.
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Approximate location (s): Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island & Smith Point Park recreation area& Fire Island Pines and Water Island on Fire Island
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that Eagle Dock Beach and Cold Spring Harbor Club’s Beach on Shore Road in Cold Spring Harbor have been closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Dr. Chaudhry indicated that the contamination is likely associated with remnants of stormwater runoff from recent rains. The beach will remain closed until subsequent samples indicate that water quality has improved.
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Approximate location (s): Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island & Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island & Smith Point Park recreation area
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Approximate location (s): Point O'Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that due to the heavy rainfall that occurred last night and early this morning, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 50 beaches, including one in Sag Harbor and those located within and adjacent to various north shore embayments (Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington Harbor and Bay, Centerport Harbor, Northport Harbor and Bay, Port Jefferson Harbor, Stony Brook Harbor, and Mt. Sinai Harbor), as well as those Long Island Sound beaches that are directly impacted by nearby storm water discharges (list attached).
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Dr. Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, announced today that three six-session series of presentations on diabetes self-management will be presented for residents in the Shirley, Riverhead and Coram areas by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County.
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Approximate location (s): Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island & South Shirley, Mastic Beach and Old Mastic & & Fire Island Pines and Water Island on Fire Island & East Patchogue, Bellport and Brookhaven Hamlet, North Shirley
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that due to the heavy rainfall that occurred last night and early this morning, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 66 beaches, including those located along the northern shoreline of Great South Bay, within and adjacent to various north shore embayments (Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington Harbor and Bay, Centerport Harbor, Northport Harbor and Bay, Port Jefferson Harbor, Stony Brook Harbor, and Mt. Sinai Harbor), as well as those Long Island Sound beaches that are directly impacted by nearby storm water discharges (list attached).
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Approximate location (s): Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island & Islip, Oak Beach and the Fire Island Coast Guard Station & Smith Point Park recreation area & Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island & South Shirley, Mastic Beach and Old Mastic & South Huntington and Melville
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The New York State Department of Health has notified Suffolk County that five additional mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. Three of the samples were collected in Huntington on July 21 and two were collected in Smithtown on July 22. At this time NYSDOH has confirmed a total of eleven positive samples in Suffolk County so far this year. A total of seven birds have tested positive for West Nile virus in the county this year.
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Approximate location (s): East Islip, Great River, Timber Point and adjacent areas & Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island & Islip, Oak Beach and the Fire Island Coast Guard Station & Smith Point Park recreation area & South Huntington and Melville
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that Centerport Yacht Club Beach Re-opened to Bathing, as results of recent samples collected show the water quality to be within acceptable levels.
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Approximate location (s): Bellport and Brookhaven Hamlet, North Shirley & Approximate location (s): East Islip, Great River, Timber Point and adjacent areas
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that Centerport Yacht Club in Centerport has been closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Dr. Chaudhry indicated that the contamination is likely associated with remnants of stormwater runoff from recent rains. The beach will remain closed until subsequent samples indicate that water quality has improved.
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Approximate location (s): Fire Island Pines and Water Island on Fire Island & South Shirley, Mastic Beach and Old Mastic & Bellport and Brookhaven Hamlet, North Shirley
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that Benjamin’s Beach on South Clinton Ave in Bay Shore has been closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Dr. Chaudhry indicated that the contamination is likely associated with remnants of stormwater runoff from recent rains. The beach will remain closed until subsequent samples indicate that water quality has improved.
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Approximate location (s): Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island & Fire Island Pines and Water Island on Fire Island & South Shirley, Mastic Beach and Old Mastic
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The New York State Department of Health has notified Suffolk County that two additional mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples were collected in Huntington by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services on July 16 and 17. They represent is the fifth and sixth positive samples in Suffolk County to test positive for West Nile virus this year. There were a total of four crows and one blue jay that tested positive for West Nile virus in Huntington and Babylon. To date there have been seven birds collected this year in Suffolk County that have tested positive for West Nile virus.
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Approximate location (s): Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island & Smith Point Park recreation area & Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that the advisory issued this morning, 7/28/08, against bathing at 63 Suffolk County Beaches will be lifted as of 6:00 PM tonight.
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Approximate location (s): Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island & Approximate location (s): Smith Point Park recreation area
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that due to the heavy rainfall that occurred last night, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 63 beaches, including those located along the northern shoreline of Great South Bay, within and adjacent to various north shore embayments (Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington Harbor and Bay, Centerport Harbor, Northport Harbor and Bay, Port Jefferson Harbor, Stony Brook Harbor, and Mt. Sinai Harbor), as well as those Long Island Sound beaches that are directly impacted by nearby storm water discharges (list attached).
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that the advisory issued on 7/24/08 against bathing at 63 Suffolk County Beaches will be lifted as of 6:00 p.m. 7/25/08.
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Hauppauge, NY – As summer temperatures rise and more people take advantage of outdoor activities, Suffolk Health Commissioner Dr. Humayun Chaudhry is issuing tips for summer safety and well being.
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that due to the heavy rainfall that has occurred over the past two days, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 63 beaches, including those located along the northern shoreline of Great South Bay, within and adjacent to various north shore embayments (Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington Harbor and Bay, Centerport Harbor, Northport Harbor and Bay, Port Jefferson Harbor, Stony Brook Harbor, and Mt. Sinai Harbor), as well as those Long Island Sound beaches that are directly impacted by nearby storm water discharges (list attached).
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that Bayport Beach on Paulanna Avenue in Bayport has been closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Dr. Chaudhry indicated that the contamination is likely associated with remnants of stormwater runoff from recent rains. The beaches will remain closed until subsequent samples indicate that water quality has improved.
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Approximate location (s): Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island & Approximate location (s): Smith Point Park recreation area & Approximate location (s): Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island
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Approximate location (s): Smith Point Park recreation area
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Approximate location (s): Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island
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The New York State Department of Health has notified Suffolk County that an additional mosquito pool has tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample was collected from the Belmont State Park by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services on July 11. This is the forth positive sample in Suffolk County to test positive for West Nile virus this year. There were also two crows collected that tested positive for West Nile virus, one in Greenlawn and the other in Huntington. These are the second and third birds collected this year in Suffolk County to test positive.
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The New York State Department of Health has notified Suffolk County that two new mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus there have been three positive pools to date. The samples were collected from a mosquito pools found in Greenlawn and Huntington by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services on July 10. These are the second and third samples in Suffolk County to test positive for West Nile virus this year. There were also two crows collected in the same locations that tested positive for West Nile virus. These are the second and third birds collected this year in Suffolk County to test positive.
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Commissioner of Health Services, Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., announced today that the New York State Department of Health confirmed that a crow collected on July 8th in Commack tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the first bird collected this year in Suffolk County to test positive.
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Approximate location (s): Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club and Atlantique on Fire Island & Smith Point Park & Fire Island Pines and Water Island on Fire Island & Greenlawn
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In an effort to contain the spread of terrestrial rabies on Long Island and potentially eliminate the virus from local wildlife, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, in cooperation with the New York State Department of Health, Cornell University and the US Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services, will begin distributing one inch square fish-meal baits containing an oral rabies vaccine (ORV) from both County vehicles and a helicopter in the town of Huntington. The baiting area is north of the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to the Long Island Sound and extends from the Nassau-Suffolk border, eastward to Elwood Road. This is a continuing County-wide effort to eradicate raccoon terrestrial rabies by immunizing raccoons before they become infected and prevent spread to other wildlife. July presents the first opportunity to vaccinate the young raccoons that were born this past spring.
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Approximate location (s): Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island & South Shirley, Mastic Beach and Old Mastic & Ocean Bay Park, Summer Club & Atlantique on Fire Island & Smith Point Park
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Approximate location (s): Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island & South Shirley, Mastic Beach and Old Mastic
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that the beach closures issued for East Islip Beach on South Bayview Avenue in East Islip and Sayville Marina Park on Foster Avenue in Sayville have been rescinded, as results of recent samples collected show the water quality to be within acceptable levels.
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that Sayville Marina Park on Foster Ave. in Sayville has been closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Dr. Chaudhry indicated that the contamination is likely associated with remnants of stormwater runoff from recent rains. The beaches will remain closed until subsequent samples indicate that water quality has improved.
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The New York State Department of Health has notified Suffolk County that a mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample was collected from a mosquito pool found in Greenlawn by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services on July 1st. This is the first sample in Suffolk County to test positive for West Nile virus this year.
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that East Islip Beach on South Bayview Avenue in East Islip, Minasseroke Beach on Gauls Road in Strongs Neck and Tanner Park Beach on Wilson Avenue in Copiague will remain closed to bathing as results of recent samples continue to be elevated in relation to standard criteria. Dr. Chaudhry indicated that the contamination is likely associated with remnants of stormwater runoff from recent rains. The beaches will remain closed until subsequent samples indicate that water quality has improved.
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Approximate location (s): Ocean Bay Park, Atlantique and Summer Club on Fire Island & Fire Island Pines and Water Island on Fire Island
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that East Islip Beach on South Bayview Avenue in East Islip has been closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Dr. Chaudhry indicated that the contamination is likely associated with remnants of stormwater runoff from recent rains. The beaches will remain closed until subsequent samples indicate that water quality has improved.
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Approximate location (s): Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island & Ocean Bay Park, Atlantique and Summer Club on Fire Island
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Point O’Woods and Davis Park on Fire Island
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that Venetian Shores Beach in Lindenhurst and Bayberry Cove Beach in Strongs Neck have been closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Dr. Chaudhry indicated that the contamination is likely associated with remnants of stormwater runoff from recent rains. The beaches will remain closed until subsequent samples indicate that water quality has improved.
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that Tanner Park Beach in Copiague has been closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Dr. Chaudhry indicated that the contamination is likely associated with remnants of stormwater runoff from recent rains. The beach will remain closed until subsequent samples indicate that water quality has improved.
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Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning to treat parts of the following communities as part of their ongoing annual efforts to control adult mosquitoes.
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that Miller Place Park in Miller Place is closed to bathing as results of recent samples collected show the water quality to not be within acceptable levels. Dr. Chaudhry indicated that the contamination is likely associated with remnants of stormwater runoff from recent rains. The beaches will remain closed until subsequent samples indicate that water quality has improved.
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Approximate location (s): Davis Park and Fire Island Pines on Fire Island & Approximate location (s): Point O’Woods and Ocean Bay Park on Fire Island
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that the beach closure issued for Broadway Beach in Rocky Point has been rescinded, as results of recent samples collected show the water quality to be within acceptable levels.
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Approximate location (s): Summer Club, Atlantique and Water Island on Fire Island & Davis Park and Fire Island Pines on Fire Island
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that the beach closure issued for Beech Road Beach in Rocky Point has been rescinded, as results of recent samples collected show the water quality to be within acceptable levels.
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The Vector Control Pesticide Management Committee was established by County Executive Steve Levy (Executive Order 15-2007) in December of 2007. It is composed of various county and non-county members who are charged with reviewing emerging literature on potential impacts of vector control pesticides and to evaluate pesticide reduction alternatives in regard to vector control activities.
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Approximate location (s): Summer Club, Atlantique and Water Island on Fire Island
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Suffolk County is taking part in promoting National HIV Testing Day on June 27, 2008 to help fight the HIV/AIDS crisis on Long Island. There are approximately 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States, with Nassau and Suffolk Counties having the highest suburban HIV infected population in the country. Aware of this ever growing health crisis, Suffolk County treats every day as National HIV Testing Day, offering testing and counseling at county health centers, where more than 10,000 tests are done each year.
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that Broadway Beach in Rocky Point has been closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Dr. Chaudhry indicated that the contamination is likely associated with remnants of stormwater runoff from recent rains. The beach will remain closed until subsequent samples indicate that water quality has improved.
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Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that Beech Road Beach in Rocky Point has been closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Dr. Chaudhry indicated that the contamination is likely associated with remnants of storm water runoff from recent rains. The beach will remain closed until subsequent samples indicate that water quality has improved.
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Humayun J. Chaudhry D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, announced the closing of Peconic Dunes County Park Beach. Test samples of water from the beach indicate bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Dr. Chaudhry indicated that the contamination is likely associated with area water fowl and the remnants of stormwater runoff from recent rains. The beach will remain closed until subsequent samples indicate that water quality has improved.
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A West Babylon man contracted Salmonella Saintpaul from eating tomatoes in New York City. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services received the results today about a 26-year-old man who ate tomato products on May 27.
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For most dads Father's Day means playing golf, receiving a gift, or just being thanked. This Father’s Day kids can give something more – the love and encouragement which dads need to quit smoking.
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy reminds residents to know the signs of heat-related illness and to protect themselves during hot weather and high humidity. "A few simple measures can save lives from potentially dangerous heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which can be avoided," said Levy.
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy and county health officials announced today that a hotline has been activated for residents to report certain types of dead birds which may be infected with West Nile virus. Residents may report sightings of dead crows and blue jays to the Suffolk County Department of Health Services’ Public Health Hotline, by calling 631-787-2200 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday. After hours residents can leave a message which will be received by the department’s surveillance team.
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy is proud to announce that Maureen Whalen, RN, MS, was named Suffolk County Department of Health Services’ 2008 Nurse of the Year. Whalen is an outstanding and dedicated nurse who has served the Suffolk County Department of Health Services for more than 25 years. Whalen is currently the health department’s Director of Clinical Affairs in its Division of Patient Care Services, a position she has held for six years. She also recently served on County Executive Steve Levy’s Nurse Advisory Committee.
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Hauppauge, NY -- Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy and Suffolk County Department of Health Services Commissioner Dr. Humayun J. Chaudhry are advising residents to be careful this Memorial Day weekend as they enjoy their outdoor barbecues.
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A meeting of the Vector Control Pesticide Management Committee will be held:
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April is Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) one in every four Americans has an STD. Almost half of all STDs occur in 15 to 24-year-olds. CDC also recommends all sexually active individuals be screened for STDs annually.
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(Islip, NY) - On April 3, more than 50 people attended the Breast Cancer Benefactors' luncheon, sponsored by WALK 97.5 radio, to honor those programs and organizations that are a part of the WALK for Women Breast Cancer Fund. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Humayun J. Chaudhry spoke at the luncheon and expressed appreciation to all those across Long Island who are involved in the fight against breast cancer.
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Upton, NY – Over 50 companies from across Long Island attended Suffolk County's Workplace Wellness Conference, designed to assist Long Island employers in creating a workplace where their employees can be both productive and healthy. The conference was cosponsored by Brookhaven National Laboratory, the American Heart Association and St. Francis Hospital. The conference provided employers and health officials with useful tools that they can implement for issues that are problematic to every work environment.
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(Hauppauge, N.Y.) – On April 7, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, working with the Department of Social Services, the New York State Department of Health and the Asthma Coalition of Long Island, launched a new asthma initiative that has been nationally recognized for its potential to save lives and, by reducing the number of persons requiring emergency room care, to save tax payers' and Medicaid dollars.
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Dr. Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, announced today that six-session series on diabetes self-management will be presented for residents in the Coram and Patchogue areas by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. The classes will be offered on:
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The Suffolk County Department of Health Services' is advising residents of Suffolk County who may have been exposed to a baby with measles in Nassau County. Anyone who was at the Fortunoff Source Mall or shopped on Central Avenue in Cedarhurst, Nassau County, on Thursday afternoon, April 3, may have been exposed.
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(Hauppauge, NY) - Suffolk County Department of Health Services' Division of Preventive Medicine in conjunction with Sachem High School East wants to bring attention to National Kick Butts Day on April 2nd. Every day 1200 people die from tobacco related diseases in the United States. In Suffolk County, 12 children become regular smokers everyday. Many will die prematurely as a result of a bad decision made before they were even old enough to legally purchase tobacco products.
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At their annual dinner on March 7, 2008, the Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation (DSAF) honored Meryl Zaglin, Ed.D., Director of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services' Division of Services for Children with Special Needs. DSAF is dedicated to the advancement of inclusive opportunities for children with Down Syndrome on Long Island.
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Throughout the country, there are an estimated 6.2 million people who are unaware they have diabetes. County Executive Steve Levy encouraged Suffolk County Department of Health Services' Office of Minority Health to spread the word regarding the dangers of diabetes.
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Dr. Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, announced today that a Public Health Hearing has been scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2008 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Department of Health Services, 225 Rabro Drive East, Hauppauge, NY 11788.
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The Suffolk County Department of Health Services' Division of Environmental Quality is considering modifications to the Standards for Approval of Plans and Construction for Sewage Disposal Systems for Other Than Single Family Residences that include: clarification of procedures and language; expanded definitions; and modified layouts of pool configurations. The amended standards also include design modifications in order to comply with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) code provisions.
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The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is announcing a Workplace Wellness Conference in Suffolk County under the Division of Preventive Medicine to help employers from across Long Island create a workplace where their employees can be both productive and healthy. The conference is co-sponsored by Brookhaven National Laboratory (where it will be held), American Heart Association, St. Francis Hospital, and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services.
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The Vector Control Pesticide Management Committee was established by County Executive Steve Levy (Executive Order 15-2007) in December of 2007. It is composed of various county and non-county members who are charged with reviewing emerging literature on potential impacts of vector control pesticides and to evaluate pesticide reduction alternatives in regard to vector control activities.
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The Community Advisory Committee was established through Local Law 34-1999 which was enacted for the purpose of phasing out the use of pesticides by the County for many pest control purposes.
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The Suffolk County Department of Health Services in collaboration with Stony Brook University Medical Center is kicking off the newly formed Suffolk County Minority Health Action Coalition, developed by the Stony Brook University Center for Public Health and Health Policy Research, to investigate racial/ethnic health disparities.
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The Community Advisory Committee was established through Local Law 34-1999 which was enacted for the purpose of phasing out the use of pesticides by the County for many pest control purposes.
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Dr. Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, announced today that six-session series on diabetes self-management will be presented for residents in the Amityville, Wyandanch and Shirley areas by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. The classes will be offered on:
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The Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Dr. Humayun Chaudhry, has announced the roll out of a major initiative for the department, the establishment of a new Division of Preventive Medicine. The creation of the Division of Preventive Medicine was approved by Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy and the Suffolk County Legislature and was formally established on January 1, 2008.
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Dr. Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, announced today that a six-session series on diabetes self-management will be presented for residents in the Coram area by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative extension of Suffolk County. The classes will be offered on:
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Hauppauge, NY – On February 7 an 8-year-old Medford boy died of suspected meningococcal disease. The boy had complained of neck and arm pain on Wednesday night. He was taken to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital on Thursday morning and died later that afternoon. Based on how the third grader’s symptoms rapidly progressed, it is suspected that he had bacterial meningococcal disease: however this has not been confirmed as the cause of death. Definitive results and autopsy findings are pending.
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