Peconic Bay Medical Center received a $10 million gift from philanthropists and longtime supporters of the hospital, Emilie and Michael Corey. It represents the largest gift from an individual that the hospital has received in its history, PBMC announced Monday. READ
Mosquito samples collected in Aquebogue and Jamesport in late August tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health. READ
A mosquito sample collected in Riverhead tested positive for West Nile virus, the second reported in the area this month, according to state and county health officials. READ
Health care providers across New York are being advised to remain alert for potential cases of pulmonary disease in people using vaping products. READ
Suffolk County officials have released the findings of a multi-year study of ticks — and the pathogens they carry — that shows how prevalent tick-borne illnesses have become, especially on the East End. (more…)
Swimming is currently prohibited at Wildwood State Park in Wading River due to high bacteria counts and the closure is expected to remain in effect Wednesday, according to the New York state parks department. READ
On a recent Saturday morning, Randy Hintze watched as the next round of pickleball matches began at Stotzky Park in the weekly Ladder League hosted by Riverhead Town’s recreation department. A retired Southampton Town police detective who lives in Wading River, Mr. Hintze, 63, had just completed an intense match during the first round of games. READ
Wellbridge CEO Andrew Drazan, left, and Kevin Goldston of Northwell Health, at the Wellbridge construction site last Wednesday. (Credit: Tim Gannon)
Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research hopes to open its proposed facility at the Enterprise Park at Calverton by November, according to CEO Andrew Drazan. READ