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Legislators hope to convene a committee to further train Nassau County Police Officers in responses to mental health calls.

Legislators call for more police mental health training

County Legislators Josh Lafazan, an Independent from Woodbury, and Siela Bynoe, a Democrat from Westbury, filed a resolution on June 26 that would convene a committee to study alternative responses … more

By Mike Conn | 7/13/20

A virus and police brutality: two public-health problems

The largest pandemic in 100 years gave us a crash course in public health. We quickly learned the epidemiological concepts of “flattening the curve, the risk of exposure, asymptomatic carriers, incubation periods, and why we must quarantine. more

By Martine Hackett | 6/12/20

While the focus is largely on medical issues, the impact the pandemic can have on mental health is a potential danger as well.

Coronavirus pandemic is more than a medical issue

With the focus largely on physical health during the coronavirus pandemic, Glen Head resident Andrea Macari, a clinical psychologist with a practice in Manhasset, said that mental health has been … more

By Mike Conn | 6/4/20

It’s time to un-pause Nassau County

The coronavirus will be with us for the foreseeable future. The shutdown we have been struggling with has been painful, inconvenient and sad. We have seen . . . more

By Laura Schaefer | 5/29/20

Though Molloy College’s Mental Health and Wellness Center is not seeing patients in person at this time, it offers tele-mental health services.

Molloy College’s mental health clinic provides counseling for community

The Mental Health and Wellness Center at Molloy College is currently accepting patients for several types of counseling. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 5/28/20

Dear Community Members:

I write to you from the safety of my home, still absorbing the reality of so many loved ones lost to or still suffering from COVID 19 and it's comorbidities. But in this comfort of my home, I've … more

5/22/20

Stay strong, Nassau

Last weekend was cold and windy, which likely prevented many people from venturing outside to potentially crowded spaces like the Jones Beach Boardwalk. For now, that’s a good thing. more

5/15/20

Father-daughter medical team from Rockville Centre recognized for fighting Covid-19 outbreak

The father-daughter medical team of Dr. Lawrence Carter and registered nurse Diana Carter have both been helping treat Covid-19 patients at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset amid the pandemic. They were recognized by Senator Todd Kaminsky as Helpers of the Week. more

By Jill Nossa | 5/12/20

Covid-19 is a wake-up call for America

The coronavirus pandemic sweeping our nation has highlighted critical gaps in our ability to beat back such threats. more

5/8/20

Dr. David Battinelli, Northwell Health’s chief medical officer, last Thursday spoke with video producer Rob Hoell about the “massive surge” of Covid-19 patients within the hospital system.

Northwell opening Syosset Hospital for elective surgery

Covid-19 patients have dropped to low enough levels that Northwell Health is able to earmark Syosset Hospital as a “Covid-contained” medical center where certain elective surgeries will … more

By Scott Brinton | 5/7/20

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