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SNCH holds 5K Walk and Health Fair

There was perfect autumn weather for the start of the annual 5K Walk and Health Fair at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside last Sunday. Hundreds of residents took part, helping to raise … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 9/28/16

Support the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act

A five-year study undertaken by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health found that U.S. firefighters develop malignant mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, at twice the rate of the general population. The study also revealed . . . more

9/8/16

Schumer wants firefighter’s cancer rate database

Senator Charles Schumer proposed new legislation that would, for the first time ever: establish a specialized, voluntary national cancer registry to be managed by the Centers for Disease Control and … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 8/26/16

New bill would track cancer in firefighters

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced new legislation on Aug. 10 aimed at helping firefighters across New York state combat cancer, which frequently affects those in the emergency services sector. … more

By Steve Smirti | 8/24/16

South Nassau 5K walk for Cancer Care

What is all about cancer and includes fun, food music and games? It’s the South Nassau Communities Hospital 5K Walk and Health Fair. The event scheduled for Sept. 25, will feature, in addition … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 8/17/16

South Nassau kicks off its 5K walk for Cancer Care

What is all about cancer and includes fun, food music and games? It’s the South Nassau Communities Hospital 5K Walk and Health Fair. The event scheduled for Sept. 25, will feature, in addition … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 8/17/16

I’m blessed to have learned some lessons

There are certain events in our lives that, from the instant they happen, we forever remember details of the moment, exactly where we were and how we felt. I’ve recently added another such moment. On April 8 at 8:21 a.m., the doctor told me I had cancer. more

8/10/16

Grumman’s toxic mess must be fixed now

Environmentally speaking, the mid-20th century was a terrible time. Government and industry experimented with all manner of chemicals . . . more

4/7/16

Pot law is too little, too late for some patients

My friend looked washed out, wrung out and hung out to dry. Her skin sagged. She moved around her house slowly, as if, with one false step . . . more

3/10/16

JoAnn Pushkin with state Sen. John Flanagan after she received the New York State Senate Women of Distinction award. The award recognized Pushkin’s efforts in lobbying for the Breast Density Information Law.

More testing, not less, needed for breast cancer

According to a report by the New York State Cancer Registry, which is maintained by the Department of Health, the occurrence of female breast cancer in many Nassau County areas is much higher than the state expectancy rate. In fact, of Nassau County’s 65 zip codes, 35 had at least a 15 percent increase in the number of breast cancer cases anticipated in those areas, the report said. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/28/15