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Advisory against Bathing at 65 Suffolk County Beaches Due to Heavy Rainfall

Due to the heavy rainfall that occurred overnight and today (7/5/16), the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 65 beaches. The advisory is based on the potential for the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards.

New Cyanobacteria Blooms in Middle Island, Setauket, East Hampton and Wainscott

Recent sampling performed by SUNY Stony Brook has confirmed new cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue–green algae, in Spring Lake in Middle Island, Setauket Mill Pond in Setauket, Georgica Pond in East Hampton, and Wainscott Pond in Wainscott. Old Town Pond and Lake Ronkonkoma have been removed from the advisory list

Falls Prevention Classes Offer Mature Residents a Greater Chance to Stay Independent for Life

County Executive Steve Bellone and Commissioner of Health Services Dr. James Tomarken invite mature residents to attend the county’s national award-winning program focused on falls prevention.

Suffolk County Offers Free Program for Individuals Living with Diabetes

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, invite residents who have type 2 diabetes and their caregivers to attend a free program that will enable them to manage their diabetes. 

Healthy Suffolk: Learn to Be…Tobacco Free

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, encourage residents who use tobacco to obtain help in breaking their addiction through Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program.
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