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.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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10/28/15
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While some community based organization are struggling to find volunteers, South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside is recognizing people who have given thousands of hours of service. Anne …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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9/9/15
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An unprecedented eight candidates vying for three open seats on the Long Beach City Council squared off at a candidates’ forum hosted by the local League of Women Voters at the Long Beach …
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By Matthew Ern
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9/3/15
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South Nassau Communities Hospital’s free-standing emergency department opened on Monday on the site of the former Long Beach Medical Center campus, and has already seen a steady influx of …
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By Matthew Ern
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8/13/15
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Three days after a Brooklyn man drowned in rough waters while lifeguards were off duty, Long Beach’s chief of lifeguards, Paul Gillespie, closed the ocean to swimmers on Tuesday, citing even …
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By Anthony Rifilato and Matthew Ern
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8/6/15
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A month after it was initially slated to open, South Nassau Communities Hospital’s free-standing emergency department on the former Long Beach Medical Center campus has finally received state and federal approval to begin operations, according to U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky.
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/4/15
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Long Beach Chamber of Commerce officials had the opportunity to South Nassau Communities Hospital’s emergency department on July 6. Chamber President Mark Tannenbaum, along with Stanley Fleischman, …
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7/15/15
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U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and local officials called on federal regulators Wednesday to approve South Nassau Communities Hospital’s request to open and operate a 24-hour, 911-receiving emergency …
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By Matthew Ern
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7/2/15
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Two pedestrians were struck on Park Avenue in separate incidents on Monday night and Tuesday morning. According to Fire Commissioner Scott Kemins, both victims were transported to South Nassau …
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By Matthew Ern
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7/1/15
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Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced on May 26 that the county is working to re-establish mental health services in Long Beach.
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By Matthew Ern
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6/10/15
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