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Suffolk Health Commissioner Thanks EMS Crew

Great River, NY—Commissioner of Health Services James Tomarken extends his gratitude to the Community Ambulance Company of Sayville for saving the life of a local resident. On Monday, September 17, 2012, at 10:30 p.m., several members from the Community Ambulance Company received a call that a woman at a residence in Sayville was having chest pains.

Third Human Case of West Nile Virus

Great River, NY – Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services James L. Tomarken said today that the New York State Department of Health has confirmed a human case of West Nile virus, the third human case in Suffolk County this year.  The individual, who is over 55 years of age and from the Town of Islip, was hospitalized in August with symptoms consistent with West Nile virus. The patient is currently undergoing rehabilitation.

Seven Additional Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Hauppauge, NY – Suffolk County Health Services (SCDHS) Commissioner James L. Tomarken announced that seven additional mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The mosquito samples, collected between September 6 and 7, were from locations in Amagansett, East Northport, Nesconset, Ridge, Manorville, Selden and Southold.   To date this year, 208 mosquito samples and a total of 38 birds have tested positive for the virus.

Bellone Applauds Suffolk County Legislature For Passage of Critical Deficit Mitigating Measures

The votes that took place yesterday demonstrate the legislature’s commitment to the Suffolk County taxpayer and reducing Suffolk County’s deficit.

LEICC Meeting Scheduled

The mission of the Early Intervention Program is to enable the County’s infants and toddlers under the age of three, who are disabled, developmentally delayed or at risk for disability and their families to access an appropriate array of services and supports to maximize his/her potential within the family and community.
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