Results of water sampling performed by SUNY Stony Brook has confirmed cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue–green algae, in Wickapogue Pond in Southampton, NY.

Due to Wastewater Infrastructure Investments, Health Officials Lift Peconic River Recreation Advisory that was issued on n December 15, 2015.

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS), the Town of Huntington and the Suffolk County SPCA will offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets.

The SCDHS Office of Minority Health in collaboration with HRHCare will present the fourth Gospel Health Fest on April 30, 2016 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Suffolk County Community College, Ammerman Campus. Resister here.  http://health.suffolkcountyny.gov/gospelfest/ 

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect any organ of the body. It appears most often in the lungs and the eyes, and sometimes the heart. It can show itself through a wide variety of symptoms, including swollen glands, sores, shortness of  breath, chronic fever, fatigue, and weight loss.