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Northwell Health ICU nurse practitioner Elyse Isopo spoke with video producer Rob Hoell about what it's like to battle Covid-19 on the front lines.

Northwell Health nurse: 'This is our calling'

Each time a patient comes off a ventilator in the intensive care unit at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset these days, the Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” plays over the … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/18/20

The Doctor's Office in Merrick is offering Covid-19 antibody tests.

The Doctor's Office in Merrick offers Covid-19 antibody testing

The Doctor's Office is now offering Covid-19 antibody testing at its facility on Merrick Avenue, according to an email sent to patients Friday. In his daily briefing Thursday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/17/20

Cathlic Health Services of Long Island is involved in two clinical trial seeking to develop a treatment for Covid-19.

Catholic Health Services takes part in Covid-19 clinical trials

Catholic Health Services is taking part in two clinical trials designed to develop treatments for Covid-19. A Mayo Clinic trial is using what is called convalescent plasma donated by recovered Covid-19 patents to treat individuals who continue to fight the coronavirus. Convalescent plasma is components from the blood of people who have had the virus and recovered. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/15/20

Seven fire departments and almost 30 fire trucks lit up their lights and sounded their sirens to honor the staff at Mercy.

Mercy Medical Center gets car, fire truck parade in Rockville Centre

Sounds of sirens, car horns and cheers did not let up as the community came out in droves — in their vehicles — to show their appreciation for Mercy Medical Center workers on Tuesday. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/14/20

Officials ask governor for more rapid testing sites in Elmont, Valley Stream and Inwood

As more and more data is being released showing that the novel coronavirus affects minority communities at higher rates, Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages and State Assemblywoman … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/14/20

Dr. Christina Brennan, vice president of clinical research at Northwell’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in Manhasset, sat down with video producer Rob Hoell for a Facebook Live session Thursday to discuss ongoing clinical trials for a Covid-19 treatment at Northwell.

Clinical trials for Covid-19 treatment well under way at Northwell Health

The Northwell Health medical system, with hospitals throughout the greater New York metropolitan area, has conducted clinical trials for a possible treatment for Covid-19 since March 18, and an … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/11/20

Give what you can in these challenging days

At the Herald, we want to add our voices to the growing chorus of supporters thanking our front-line medical workers and first responders who are, as they say, doing God’s work. more

4/9/20

Vito Cortesiano, owner of Salvatore's of Elmont, is raising money for nurses at Northwell Health facilities, after seeing some overwhelmed.

Salvatore’s of Elmont raises money for Northwell nurses

When Vito Cortesiano and his employees donated food from Salvatore’s of Elmont to the medical staff of Long Island Jewish Valley Stream on March 27, they saw overwhelmed nurses standing on the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/9/20

Joe Calderone, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s senior vice president of corporate communications and development, left, and Dana Sanneman, executive director of public affairs, accepted the donation of 50 used iPads from Diane Provvido, Oceanside School District’s assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and research.

Oceanside School District donates used iPads to Mount Sinai South Nassau

Diane Provvido, Oceanside School District’s assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and research, delivered 50 iPads to Mount Sinai South Nassau this morning. The … more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/9/20

Bob Meislin, the director of Tempo Group’s Merrick office, said he has spoken with his patients on the phone or on Zoom during the coronavirus pandemic.

Long Island counseling groups offer remote services for their patients

In the weeks since all “non-essential” businesses in New York state were closed until at least April 30 because of the coronavirus pandemic, mental health organizations have had to adjust the way they offer treatment while also ensuring that their patients know that help is available. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 4/8/20

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