http://www.hamptons.com//column.php A Hamptons.com Column en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 23:08:30 -0400 editor@hamptons.com (Nicole Brewer) webmaster@hamptons.com (Mike Goodsell) http://www.hamptons.com/Lifestyle/For-Your-Health/18176/Fun-In-The-Hamptons-Sun.html In the Hamptons celebrating Memorial Day weekend signals the "Season" of parties, barbeques and full on beach time. Wed, 08 May 2013 16:02:45 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Lifestyle/For-Your-Health/18176/Fun-In-The-Hamptons-Sun.html http://www.hamptons.com/Lifestyle/For-Your-Health/17955/Healthy-Face-Over-Fifty.html Aging happens as they say - you wake up one morning, grab that cup of Joe and as you pass that mirror you do a double take, whoa, how did that happen? You take a close look and what you see just doesn't seem to match. You see tired, drab, textured skin, and yes wrinkles. Uuuggghhh - you have become your mother! Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:10:32 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Lifestyle/For-Your-Health/17955/Healthy-Face-Over-Fifty.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17780/Peconic-Bay-Medical-Center-Names-New-Director-Of.html This week Peconic Bay Medicak Center further reinforced its position as a regional leader for advanced surgical procedures by naming Dr. Scott Press as its Director of Robotic Urology. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:52:42 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17780/Peconic-Bay-Medical-Center-Names-New-Director-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17773/Fighting-Chance-Releases-Preview-Of-New-Cancer.html Fighting Chance, the Sag Harbor-based free cancer counseling center has released preview copies of Coping with Cancer on the East End. The 99 page guide is a "where-to-find-it" informational of cancer care resources, geared for use by newly diagnosed patients on the East End of Long Island. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:42:14 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17773/Fighting-Chance-Releases-Preview-Of-New-Cancer.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17548/Personal-Cure-of-Montauk-Presents-Ohashi-At.html Master holistic health instructor Ohashi will make a rare appearance in the Hamptons this week when he conducts a three hour workshop at Gurney's Inn Resort and Spa on Wednesday, September 12. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:25:31 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17548/Personal-Cure-of-Montauk-Presents-Ohashi-At.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17304/Some-Tips-To-Tick-Off-Hamptons-Ticks.html The season is upon us and as just as we come out of our winter, urban hibernation the ticks are waiting. <strong>Brian Kelly</strong>, dedicated tick and mosquito control expert and owner of <strong>East End Tick & Mosquito Control</strong>, shared some tips with Hamptons.com on how to protect your family from the tick born diseases that can be so dangerous. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:53:02 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17304/Some-Tips-To-Tick-Off-Hamptons-Ticks.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17121/ENT-And-Allergy-Associates-Raises-Its-Voice.html ENT and Allergy Associates recently welcomed Dr. Joel E. Portnoy, a board-eligible head and neck surgeon and fellowship trained laryngologist to the medical staff. Mon, 07 May 2012 16:30:54 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17121/ENT-And-Allergy-Associates-Raises-Its-Voice.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17076/Dont-Let-The-Lyme-Bugs-Bite.html Many people spend a great deal of time outdoors. Parents take their children out for walks to the local park or around the neighborhood. A next door neighbor might be out cleaning the yard, the mailman delivering mail, the Federal Express truck making stops at various houses and businesses. Unfortunately, anyone who is outdoors doing anything could potentially become a Lyme disease victim, since the ticks that spread this can be anywhere. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:00:02 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17076/Dont-Let-The-Lyme-Bugs-Bite.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17041/Planning-For-Long-Term-Health-Care-Tips-For.html Thanks to Baby Boomers and modern medical marvels, more Americans than ever are heading into their senior years, and they're expected to live longer than ever, too. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:11:15 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17041/Planning-For-Long-Term-Health-Care-Tips-For.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16928/The-Healthy-Geezer-Heart-Attack-Part-II.html Doctors call a heart attack a "myocardial infarction." Loosely translated, the term means heart-muscle death. (Heart attack is a subject too vast for one column. We'll need three. This is Part II). Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:11:01 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16928/The-Healthy-Geezer-Heart-Attack-Part-II.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17042/Thiele-Reminds-Women-That-Mammographies-Save.html New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) has joined with the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program in their annual Mother's Day campaign to urge women to get mammograms. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:08:43 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17042/Thiele-Reminds-Women-That-Mammographies-Save.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16991/Thiele-National-Prescription-Drug-Take-Back-Day.html Every day, it seems like a new prescription drug is created to treat every type of ache, pain or ailment. This has left many households stockpiled with all kinds of medications. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:37:14 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16991/Thiele-National-Prescription-Drug-Take-Back-Day.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17016/Hospitals-Palliative-Care-Service-Expands-To.html Southampton Hospital's Palliative Care Service has been available for patients and their families a full year now. The service provides comprehensive care and management of physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs to patients who are seriously ill and/or experiencing a life-threatening illness. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:30:16 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/17016/Hospitals-Palliative-Care-Service-Expands-To.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16965/Partnership-For-Prescription-Assistance-Assists.html Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman (I-Montauk) and the Suffolk County Office for People with Disabilities would like to inform the community of an organization called Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPARxNY). Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:27:15 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16965/Partnership-For-Prescription-Assistance-Assists.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16941/The-Allergists-Dictionary.html With an allergist, the consequences of the right and wrong words have measurable consequences, ranging from comfort to chronic misery, to medical payments spent wisely or wasted, and sometimes life or death. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:33:00 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16941/The-Allergists-Dictionary.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16947/Endocopic-Radiofrequency-Ablation-Therapy-Now.html Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH) announces a new outpatient treatment that destroys pre-cancerous tissue in the lining of the esophagus. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:02:09 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16947/Endocopic-Radiofrequency-Ablation-Therapy-Now.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16927/The-Healthy-Geezer-Heart-Attack-Part-I.html Doctors call a heart attack a "myocardial infarction." Loosely translated, the term means heart-muscle death. (Heart attack is a subject too vast for one column. We'll need three. This is Part I). Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:07:05 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16927/The-Healthy-Geezer-Heart-Attack-Part-I.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16855/DaTscan-Now-Available-At-Southampton-Hospital.html Southampton Hospital has announced the availability of DaTscan (Ioflupane I 123 Injection), the first FDA-approved radiopharmaceutical adjunct imaging agent to help physicians evaluate patients with suspected Parkinsonian syndromes. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:28:26 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16855/DaTscan-Now-Available-At-Southampton-Hospital.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16812/Southampton-Hospital-Announces-Grant-From-Long.html The Long Island Community Foundation has awarded $50,000 to Southampton Hospital for the implementation of NextGen, an electronic medical and dental records management system at the Hospital's Shinnecock Health Clinic. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:09:31 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16812/Southampton-Hospital-Announces-Grant-From-Long.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16794/You-Probably-Know-Whats-In-Your-Kids-Peanut.html Most parents are careful about learning what's in the stuff their kids eat and drink. They avoid artificial dyes, preservatives, chemicals, and sweeteners. Yet ask just about any of those same folks if they have ever looked at what is in their toothpaste and you'll likely get blank stares. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:46:27 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16794/You-Probably-Know-Whats-In-Your-Kids-Peanut.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16623/The-Healthy-Geezer-Incontinence.html Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor. The exercises improve the functioning of both the urethral and rectal sphincters. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:07:10 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16623/The-Healthy-Geezer-Incontinence.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16744/Growing-Happy-Kids-How-To-Foster-Inner.html Happiness is what everyone wants! The challenge is we often go looking for it in all the wrong places, and teach our kids the same. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:06:49 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16744/Growing-Happy-Kids-How-To-Foster-Inner.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16772/March-Is-National-Colorectal-Cancer-Awareness.html Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer among men and women, and the second deadliest. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:45:42 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16772/March-Is-National-Colorectal-Cancer-Awareness.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16703/Southampton-Hospital-Introduces-The-Important.html It is a free program designed for seniors and individuals with serious medical conditions to provide pertinent medical information to emergency personnel who respond to home emergencies. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:48:40 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16703/Southampton-Hospital-Introduces-The-Important.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16622/The-Healthy-Geezer-CPR.html CPR, which stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, employs chest compression and mouth-to-mouth breathing to treat cardiac arrest, heart attack, drowning and electrocution. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:20:01 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16622/The-Healthy-Geezer-CPR.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16639/Tips-For-Writing-Off-Emotional-Pain.html The unexpected blows experienced by so many Americans during the current economic recession have left many dealing with what psychotherapist Daniela Roher calls "recession stress disorder." Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:46:01 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16639/Tips-For-Writing-Off-Emotional-Pain.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16430/The-Healthy-Geezer-Intestinal-Discomfort.html Diarrhea is caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, certain foods, medicines and diseases. Diarrhea is a common malady that usually lasts a day or two and goes away without treatment. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:21:01 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16430/The-Healthy-Geezer-Intestinal-Discomfort.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16538/Senate-Passes-Bill-To-Curb-Illegal-Prescription.html With the abuse of illegally-obtained prescription narcotics growing rapidly, the New York State Senate passed several bills to curb the black market in prescription painkillers said New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:23:35 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16538/Senate-Passes-Bill-To-Curb-Illegal-Prescription.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16445/The-Truth-About-Happily-Ever-After-Nine-Ways-To.html Valentine's Day is looming large on the horizon, and everywhere you look, commercials, magazines, store displays, and more are focused on helping couples plan the "perfect" February 14 celebration. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:01:15 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16445/The-Truth-About-Happily-Ever-After-Nine-Ways-To.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16429/The-Healthy-Geezer-Rosacea.html W.C. Fields, the vaudevillian and comedic actor in early films, was known to hoist more than an occasional beer. But, Fields got his red, bumpy nose from rosacea, not alcohol. Former President Bill Clinton has rosacea and so did the late financier J.P. Morgan. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:57:04 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16429/The-Healthy-Geezer-Rosacea.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16422/How-To-Properly-Stock-Your-Medicine-Cabinet-On.html I was able to break open a brand new bottle of one dollar night time cough syrup, and slept like a baby! Yep you heard that right - only a dollar for brand name cough syrup regularly priced at about $7 or more. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:52:32 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16422/How-To-Properly-Stock-Your-Medicine-Cabinet-On.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16358/Dr-Estelita-Dushy-Roth-Joins-Anti-Aging-And.html Anti-Aging & Family Wellness Group, a Southampton medical practice, is pleased to announce that Dr. Estelita "Dushy" Roth has joined the organization, which recently moved to a new location at 1601 County Road 39, Suite #9, in Southampton. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:29:25 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16358/Dr-Estelita-Dushy-Roth-Joins-Anti-Aging-And.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16342/Simple-Steps-To-A-More-Productive-More.html Tired of ending the day feeling like you didn't even come close to getting the right mount of work done? Jason Womack offers up a few easy tips for creating the habits that will help you knock out your to-do list - so you can focus on your want-to-do list. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:23:06 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16342/Simple-Steps-To-A-More-Productive-More.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16307/Beautiful-You-Center-For-Healing-Arts-Expands-Its.html Beautiful You Center for Healing Arts announces its newest addition of services - Ciel Acupuncture by Graciela Alimanestianu. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:11:19 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16307/Beautiful-You-Center-For-Healing-Arts-Expands-Its.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16247/The-Year-Of-The-Quitter-Why-Stopping-These-12.html Overall, Americans are just plain exhausted - and it isn't surprising. Society tells us (not very subtly, either) that we need to perform to a certain standard, look a certain way, weigh a certain number, make a certain amount of money, and much more. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:00:01 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16247/The-Year-Of-The-Quitter-Why-Stopping-These-12.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16195/Avoiding-Death-By-To-Do-List-15-Ways-To-Overcome.html If you're like many Americans you're dreading your first day back after the holidays. Your to-do list and bursting-at-the-(cyber)seams in-box loom large. Workplace performance expert Jason Womack explains how to get a handle on both - and maybe even find the wherewithal to finally change your life. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:10:11 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16195/Avoiding-Death-By-To-Do-List-15-Ways-To-Overcome.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16064/The-Healthy-Geezer-Colonoscopy.html The Healthy Geezer offers advice and fields questions about health and well-being. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:26:25 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16064/The-Healthy-Geezer-Colonoscopy.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16167/Make-Your-Resolutions-A-Reality.html January 1st is right around the corner and with millions of Americans making their annual New Year's resolutions, most experts will tell you things like "go slow" and "reward yourself." Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:25:03 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16167/Make-Your-Resolutions-A-Reality.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16174/Need-To-Lose-Weight-Skip-Calorie-Counting-And.html Losing weight has become a matter of life or death and counting calories, Weight Watcher points and fat grams hasn't lessened the numbers of people affected. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:20:51 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16174/Need-To-Lose-Weight-Skip-Calorie-Counting-And.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16165/The-Southampton-Town-Adult-Day-Center-Has.html The Southampton Town Adult Day Center program provides supervision, companionship, and mental and physical stimulation for the frail, elderly and Alzheimer/Dementia participants. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:31:37 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16165/The-Southampton-Town-Adult-Day-Center-Has.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16138/Blueprint-Juice-Now-Offered-At-The-Ace-Hotels.html BluePrintJuice (BPJ), BluePrintCleanse's line of freshly pressed raw fruit and vegetable juices, will now be available for individual purchase at two of New York City's beloved shopping destinations. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:30:38 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16138/Blueprint-Juice-Now-Offered-At-The-Ace-Hotels.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16135/Be-Smart-About-Setting-Goals-And-Resolutions-In.html Here comes 2012 and people everywhere will be making their annual New Year's resolutions, but by the third week of January most people will have forgotten their resolutions and are back doing exactly what they were doing before. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:22:01 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16135/Be-Smart-About-Setting-Goals-And-Resolutions-In.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16133/LaValle-Co-Sponsors-Bill-Freedom-Of-Choice-For.html The bill prohibiting insurers from requiring the use of mail-order pharmacies proved quite controversial, generating heated debate on both sides. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:53:15 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16133/LaValle-Co-Sponsors-Bill-Freedom-Of-Choice-For.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16063/The-Healthy-Geezer-Choosing-The-Right-Cane.html The Healthy Geezer offers advice and fields questions about health and well-being. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:17:34 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16063/The-Healthy-Geezer-Choosing-The-Right-Cane.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16100/Ten-Ways-To-Avoid-Weight-Gain-During-The-Holidays.html Americans typically gain three to five pounds or more during the winter holiday season. From the feasts of Thanksgiving, Chanukah, and Christmas right through to the last drop of champagne at New Year's, healthy, sensible eating habits are forgotten. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:12:10 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16100/Ten-Ways-To-Avoid-Weight-Gain-During-The-Holidays.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16090/East-Meets-West-Health-Expert-And-Celebrity-Mom.html Shea Vaughn, mother of actor Vince Vaughn, is a 25-year veteran of the fitness industry. As a fitness expert, professional trainer and wellness coach, Vaughn has become a spokeswoman for creating well-being at any age with her recently released book, "Breakthrough: The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great, and Find Total Well-Being." Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:30:53 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16090/East-Meets-West-Health-Expert-And-Celebrity-Mom.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16055/How-To-Indulge-During-The-Holidays.html The holidays are a time for - overeating? It would seem that way, given the latest statistics. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:22:22 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16055/How-To-Indulge-During-The-Holidays.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16040/Have-Yourself-A-Merry-Little-Christmas-Seven.html Without a doubt, the holidays are a crazy time of year (as well as "the most wonderful"!). From the end of November to the beginning of January, most of us rush around nonstop, trying to fit in dozens of events, activities, and responsibilities. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:40:04 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16040/Have-Yourself-A-Merry-Little-Christmas-Seven.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16030/A-Wickedly-Successful-New-Year-Nine-Strategies.html 2011 is drawing to a close and, for many recession-wracked American women, it feels like just another mile marker in an endurance race going nowhere. Depressing, but true. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:01:09 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16030/A-Wickedly-Successful-New-Year-Nine-Strategies.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15896/How-Can-We-Keep-Our-Pets-Safe-During-The.html As the pages of the calendar flip and we move closer to the holiday season, pet owners should be aware of common - but hidden - dangers to their pets as we transform our homes for the celebrations to come. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:30:02 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15896/How-Can-We-Keep-Our-Pets-Safe-During-The.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16024/Bishop-Hosts-Social-Security-And-Medicare.html Congressman Tim Bishop hosted two information sessions for about 150 Brookhaven Town Seniors in Shirley and Rocky Point, with representatives from Social Security and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services giving an update on seniors' health care options. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:28:52 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16024/Bishop-Hosts-Social-Security-And-Medicare.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15991/Bishop-Votes-Against-Newest-Partisan-Plan-To-Gut.html Congressman Tim Bishop voted against a partisan plan that would amend the United States Constitution to massively cut Social Security, Medicare and veterans programs. The proposal failed with both Democrats and some Republicans voting in opposition. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:35:12 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15991/Bishop-Votes-Against-Newest-Partisan-Plan-To-Gut.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15958/Stuff-The-Turkey-Not-Yourself.html Thanksgiving is one of the days when we're most likely to overeat - even if we don't mean to. Here are five tips that will help you stay healthy, while still feeling satisfied. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:52:35 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15958/Stuff-The-Turkey-Not-Yourself.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15948/The-Healthy-Geezer-Smoking-Part-III.html No scolding or exaggerated scare tactics. I'm giving you just the facts in a chain of bulletins. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:51:52 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15948/The-Healthy-Geezer-Smoking-Part-III.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15931/How-To-Survive-Holiday-Gatherings-And-Avoid-A.html For those of us from families built on Debbie Downer DNA, there's only one direction a mood can go during holiday get-togethers and that's down. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:00:33 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15931/How-To-Survive-Holiday-Gatherings-And-Avoid-A.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15930/Safeguard-Your-Health-Care-Dollars.html More Americans are paying more of their health-care costs out of pocket every year because they lack insurance, have higher deductibles and co-payments, or have chosen a Health Savings Account plan. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:33:58 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15930/Safeguard-Your-Health-Care-Dollars.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15918/The-Healthy-Geezer-Smoking-Part-II.html If you smoke, you owe it to yourself to quit. And I believe you have an obligation to try to help others to quit. I'm doing my part by offering this unusual series of columns. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:57:43 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15918/The-Healthy-Geezer-Smoking-Part-II.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15923/Gov-Cuomo-Refunds-1145-Million-In-Health.html Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that 11 insurance companies have been ordered to refund $114.5 million to holders of policies that cover 573,748 people who were overcharged for health insurance premiums in 2010. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:52:58 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15923/Gov-Cuomo-Refunds-1145-Million-In-Health.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15887/Topricin-Pain-Relief-And-Healing-Cream-Relief.html Health is truly wealth, and for travelers, sports, fitness, health and wellness and outdoor enthusiasts, do-it-yourselfers and anyone looking for ways to enjoy everyday activities - without being hindered by pain - Topical BioMedics' selection of items will help your friends and family take part in their favorite activities all year long, without pain. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:23:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15887/Topricin-Pain-Relief-And-Healing-Cream-Relief.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15901/Minimal-Medicare-Premium-Increase-For-2012.html Congressman Tim Bishop hailed the announcement by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that the monthly premium paid by most Medicare beneficiaries for services like physician visits and out-patient services (Part B) will increase by only $3.50, to $99.90 in 2012. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:30:38 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15901/Minimal-Medicare-Premium-Increase-For-2012.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15868/Let-Your-Fork-Do-The-Heavy-Lifting.html Thanksgiving dinner, tailgate parties, holiday gatherings with family, office pot lucks - fall and winter traditions bring people together. But if the focal point of these get-togethers is quantities of tempting food, the weight of tradition may show up on the bathroom scale. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:44:24 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15868/Let-Your-Fork-Do-The-Heavy-Lifting.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15859/The-Healthy-Geezer-Smoking-Part-I.html During my research on many health topics I have been amazed repeatedly by how pervasive the effects of smoking are on the body. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:41:46 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15859/The-Healthy-Geezer-Smoking-Part-I.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15849/The-New-York-Health-Benefit-Exchange.html This past June, I supported the establishment of the New York Health Benefit Exchange. The legislation, which passed the Assembly but not yet the Senate, establishes the centralized health insurance marketplace for individuals and small businesses that is federally required for every state in the country. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:05:17 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15849/The-New-York-Health-Benefit-Exchange.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15821/Healthy-Geezer-C-Reactive-Protein-Cardiac.html The Healthy Geezer offers advice and fields questions about health and well-being. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:59:23 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15821/Healthy-Geezer-C-Reactive-Protein-Cardiac.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15790/Thiele-Reminds-Women-That-Mammographies-Saves.html New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) has joined with the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program in their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign to urge women to get mammograms. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:02:04 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15790/Thiele-Reminds-Women-That-Mammographies-Saves.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15789/The-Healthy-Geezer-Snoring.html The Healthy Geezer is back - offering advice and fielding questions about health and well-being. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:24:03 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15789/The-Healthy-Geezer-Snoring.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15761/The-Healthy-Geezer-Carotid-Arteries.html The Healthy Geezer is back - offering advice and fielding questions about health and well-being. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:03:28 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15761/The-Healthy-Geezer-Carotid-Arteries.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15746/30-Days-To-Total-Brain-Health-Offers-Tips-To.html "30 Days to Total Brain Health" translates cutting-edge research into an easy-to-follow 30 day program designed to clear brain fog and boost everyday memory in just 10 minutes a day. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:18:59 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15746/30-Days-To-Total-Brain-Health-Offers-Tips-To.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15696/Simple-Solutions-To-Seasonal-Allergies.html Fall is finally upon us and seasonal allergies are a hot topic of discussion. While many Americans head indoors to avoid violent sneezing and itchy, watery eyes, most do not realize that their home is often the source of common allergens. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:19:27 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15696/Simple-Solutions-To-Seasonal-Allergies.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15658/Medical-Society-State-Of-New-York-Declares-Drug.html The Medical Society of the State of New York has declared a state of emergency regarding the national shortage of life-saving and life-sustaining medicines that have impacted patients in New York. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:37:00 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15658/Medical-Society-State-Of-New-York-Declares-Drug.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15653/Schneiderman-Attends-Grand-Opening-Celebration-Of.html On September 20, 2011, Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman (I-Montauk) attended the Grand Opening Celebration of Lucia's Room at the Southampton Hospital. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:50:10 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15653/Schneiderman-Attends-Grand-Opening-Celebration-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15627/East-Hampton-Health-Clinic-To-Remain-Open.html The Suffolk County Department of Health Services currently occupies 3,307 square feet of space owned by the East Hampton Housing Authority. The County Department of Health Services uses this facility as a health clinic to serve the poor and uninsured residents of the Town of East Hampton. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:21:58 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15627/East-Hampton-Health-Clinic-To-Remain-Open.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15552/Matys-All-Natural-Cough-Syrup.html This syrup begins with real antioxidant rich buckwheat honey. Many of Mother Nature's most powerful immune and support ingredients are then added. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:31:43 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15552/Matys-All-Natural-Cough-Syrup.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15536/Local-Professional-To-Address-National-Conference.html Laraine Gordon, the Founder and Executive Director of Time For Teens, Inc. has been invited as a guest speaker to The Moyer Foundations' National Bereavement Conference. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:10:52 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15536/Local-Professional-To-Address-National-Conference.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15521/New-York-Celebrates-September-As-Assisted-Living.html The Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL) membership will help kick off Assisted Living Month in New York with the release of a new video detailing the benefits of residing in a state licensed assisted living residence, adult home, enriched housing program, or assisted living program. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:20:40 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15521/New-York-Celebrates-September-As-Assisted-Living.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15472/Injectors-Injectors-Everywhere-So-How-Do-We.html The market craze for the "little things we do" to fight the aging process has grown astronomically - despite a down turned economy. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:56:36 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15472/Injectors-Injectors-Everywhere-So-How-Do-We.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15443/Stony-Brook-Appoints-Nationally-Recognized-Leader.html Dr. Aurora D. Pryor to head newly created center for metabolic and weight loss surgery. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:55:45 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15443/Stony-Brook-Appoints-Nationally-Recognized-Leader.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15415/Lung-Association-Applauds-Governor-Cuomo-For.html The American Lung Association in New York applauded Governor Andrew Cuomo for signing a bill into law that will make all outdoor ticketing, boarding and platform areas of MTA-operated railroad stations smokefree. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:09:01 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15415/Lung-Association-Applauds-Governor-Cuomo-For.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15421/Ten-Tips-For-Teeth-And-Smiles-This-Summer.html As we swarm the tennis courts, playgrounds, pools, waterways and sporting fields, we need to be vigilant of the hidden dangers of certain summertime activities as well as the foods and drinks of summer, and how they can affect teeth and our summer smiles! Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:08:51 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15421/Ten-Tips-For-Teeth-And-Smiles-This-Summer.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15418/Southampton-Hospital-Awards-Scholarship-To-Member.html The Hamptons Health Society presented Mikayla Syas with a scholarship check. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:08:39 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15418/Southampton-Hospital-Awards-Scholarship-To-Member.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15275/Overstressed-Kids-Fourteen-Ways-To-Help-Them.html Any parent with a child out of elementary school knows that we live in an achievement-obsessed, ultra-competitive education culture. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:51:30 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15275/Overstressed-Kids-Fourteen-Ways-To-Help-Them.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15312/Maran-Corporate-Risk-Associates-Raises-9000-For.html The annual employee-led effort to benefit a local charity this year resulted in $9,000 being raised by Maran Corporate Risk Associates (MCRA) for the Coalitions for Women's Cancers at Southampton Hospital. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:40:29 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15312/Maran-Corporate-Risk-Associates-Raises-9000-For.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15315/Bishop-Medicare-Drug-Premiums-To-Fall-Next-Year.html Congressman Tim Bishop announced that drug costs for Medicare seniors will decline by nearly a dollar next year, with the average Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D) monthly premium hovering around $30 in 2012. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:39:57 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15315/Bishop-Medicare-Drug-Premiums-To-Fall-Next-Year.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15316/August-Is-Childrens-Eye-Health-Safety-Month.html August is Children's Eye Health & Safety Month, and Coastal Contacts offers some tips to keep your children's eyes protected. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:39:34 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15316/August-Is-Childrens-Eye-Health-Safety-Month.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15300/Wikki-Stix-A-Parent-And-Teacher-Favorite-For.html A generation of boys and girls have grown up enjoying Wikki Stix, the first-ever line of colorful, moldable sticks that can be used to create anything a child can dream up. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:52:58 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15300/Wikki-Stix-A-Parent-And-Teacher-Favorite-For.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15214/Listening-To-Mom.html In "Listening to Mom", I talk about how one parent taking responsibility for management issues works better and normally moms are better at this than dads. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:06:14 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15214/Listening-To-Mom.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15211/Address-Your-Stress.html Dr. Ilan Bohm gives you five tips to help you relax, decompress, and enjoy your summer. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:46:12 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15211/Address-Your-Stress.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15204/Southampton-Hospital-Designated-A-Bariatric.html Southampton Hospital has been designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Surgical Review Corporation. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:22:21 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15204/Southampton-Hospital-Designated-A-Bariatric.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15179/Temporarily-Relieve-Minor-Aches-In-Muscles-And.html Now available in the U.S. Solstice Medicine Company has a collection of beauty products once only known to the royals of China. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:17:01 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15179/Temporarily-Relieve-Minor-Aches-In-Muscles-And.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15193/East-Quogue-Dentist-Is-Selected-To-Attend.html Dr. Alexis Gersten, of East Quogue, has been chosen by the American Dental Association to attend the Evidence Based Dentistry Conference at The ADA Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:13:53 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15193/East-Quogue-Dentist-Is-Selected-To-Attend.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15194/Stony-Brook-Top-Docs-Listed-In-New-York.html Stony Brook "Top Docs,", 18 MDs are selected to be in Best Doctors issue of <em>New York Magazine</em>. The Stony Brook MDs are considered in the top three percent of the region's physicians. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:13:17 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15194/Stony-Brook-Top-Docs-Listed-In-New-York.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15172/Stony-Brook-Researchers-Discover-Mechanism-Of.html The discovery of the mechanism of action behind a novel class of anticancer drugs designed to disrupt cancer cell mitochondrial metabolism may be a major step toward furthering clinical trials of the agents. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:14:52 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15172/Stony-Brook-Researchers-Discover-Mechanism-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15155/Summer-Squeeze-State-Farm-Agents-Donate-100.html A delivery of 100 Teddy Bears to pediatric patients treated at Stony Brook Long Island Children's Hospital from a group of Nassau County State Farm Insurance agents brought great delight to the children. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:47:27 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15155/Summer-Squeeze-State-Farm-Agents-Donate-100.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15153/New-York-State-Office-Of-Emergency-Management.html The New York State Office of Emergency Management offered New Yorkers the following advice to get through the oppressive heat. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:47:09 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15153/New-York-State-Office-Of-Emergency-Management.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15116/Glee-And-Self-Acceptance.html If you are like many television watchers the show called 'Glee' has become a Tuesday night favorite - addressing many relevant personal and social issues. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:29:05 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15116/Glee-And-Self-Acceptance.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15089/Stony-Brook-Receives-500K-Federal-Grant-To.html Congressman Tim Bishop announced that the Research Foundation of Stony Brook University will receive a federal grant to oversee the expansion of health care services offered at schools in Long Island. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:30:38 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15089/Stony-Brook-Receives-500K-Federal-Grant-To.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15074/Lions-Club-Donates-50000-To-Stony-Brook.html The Department of Ophthalmology at Stony Brook University Medical Center has received a $50,000 donation from the Suffolk County Lions Diabetes Education Foundation. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:52:44 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15074/Lions-Club-Donates-50000-To-Stony-Brook.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15043/Auxiliary-Donates-250000-to-Stony-Brook-Long.html The Stony Brook University Hospital Auxiliary has donated $250,000 to Stony Brook Long Island Children's Hospital. Presented during the Auxiliary's annual luncheon. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:25:28 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15043/Auxiliary-Donates-250000-to-Stony-Brook-Long.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15033/Legislator-Romaine-Hosts-Successful-Blood-Drive.html Legislator Ed Romaine is pleased to announce his blood drive held earlier last week at Tanger II in Riverhead was an overwhelming success! Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:09:07 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15033/Legislator-Romaine-Hosts-Successful-Blood-Drive.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15027/Top-5-Germiest-Places-In-Daycare-Facilities-And.html Childcare facilities are known to harbor germs. Considering children touch their hands to their faces nearly 40-60 times an hour and are consistently coming into close contact with one another. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:09:10 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15027/Top-5-Germiest-Places-In-Daycare-Facilities-And.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15002/Pair-Up-Your-Legs-With-VAT-VEIN-Varicose-Vein.html Are you one of the 80 million Americans who suffer from spider & varicose veins? Discover a clinically tested, effective herbal serum that works wholistically by removing blood inside the vein. Leg heaviness and cramps is reduced. Chemical-free. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:35:03 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/15002/Pair-Up-Your-Legs-With-VAT-VEIN-Varicose-Vein.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14994/Dr-Paul-Kelly-Aligns-With-Advanced-Facial.html Dr. Paul E. Kelly is happy to announce a new association with Advanced Facial Plastics, a Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:34:49 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14994/Dr-Paul-Kelly-Aligns-With-Advanced-Facial.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14963/Peconic-Bay-Medical-Center-Next-Generation-Of.html Teaching programs are designed to develop personal, professional and clinical competence under the guidance of faculty and staff. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:49:45 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14963/Peconic-Bay-Medical-Center-Next-Generation-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14964/Thiele-Legislation-Helps-Protect-Students-From.html Concussions are serious brain injuries that alter the way a brain functions. Headaches, dizziness and amnesia are only some of the effects concussions can cause. If left untreated, further, long-term injuries may occur. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:49:24 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14964/Thiele-Legislation-Helps-Protect-Students-From.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14966/Eastern-Long-Island-Hospital-Goes-Smoke-Free.html Eastern Long Island Hospital is pleased to announce its status as a smoke-free campus effective July 5, 2011. Smoking will no longer be permitted anywhere on Hospital property. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:27:12 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14966/Eastern-Long-Island-Hospital-Goes-Smoke-Free.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14932/Federal-Health-Reforms-Now-Enabling-Many-New.html Many new college graduates are now finding it easier to maintain their health insurance coverage compared to earlier generations of young adults. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:13:35 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14932/Federal-Health-Reforms-Now-Enabling-Many-New.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14937/Health-Exchange-Will-Increase-Access-To.html Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed legislation he supported that establishes the New York Health Benefit Exchange in compliance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:03:30 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14937/Health-Exchange-Will-Increase-Access-To.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14942/Assembly-Passes-Bill-To-Lower-Prescription-Drug.html Every day, thousands of New Yorkers depend on prescription drugs to maintain their health. But the crush of difficult economic times, along with increasingly higher prescription drug prices, limits access to vital medication, especially for seniors. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:43:31 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14942/Assembly-Passes-Bill-To-Lower-Prescription-Drug.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14943/Assembly-Passes-Bill-To-Help-Families-Cover-The.html Every day, thousands of New York families are faced with the challenge of caring for a child diagnosed with autism, and every day many of those same families worry that their child's medical treatment may not be covered by their insurance. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:41:19 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14943/Assembly-Passes-Bill-To-Help-Families-Cover-The.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14944/Doctor-Reveals-Massive-Cost-Savings-Hidden-In.html The handwriting on your prescription isn't the only thing about the typical doctor that's hard to understand. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:08:45 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14944/Doctor-Reveals-Massive-Cost-Savings-Hidden-In.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14945/Stony-Brook-University-Medical-Center-To-Hold.html To help those ages 55 or older with risk factors for an aneurysm, stroke or vascular disease, Stony Brook University Medical Center is holding a free vascular screening from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 16. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:07:50 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14945/Stony-Brook-University-Medical-Center-To-Hold.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14881/East-Hampton-Walk-In-Medical-Care-Announces.html East Hampton Walk-In Medical Care (formerly known as East Hampton Urgent Care) is pleased to announce an expanded schedule for the summer season. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:14:55 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14881/East-Hampton-Walk-In-Medical-Care-Announces.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14876/Thiele-Assembly-Legislative-Package-Cracks-Down.html The Assembly passed a comprehensive package of bills aimed at improving safety measures in New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)-licensed facilities and programs. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:09:49 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14876/Thiele-Assembly-Legislative-Package-Cracks-Down.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14868/Peconic-Bay-Surgeon-Brings-Gift-Of-Mobility-To.html Dr. Eugene Krauss of The Krauss Center for Joint Replacements at Peconic Bay Medical Center understands that good mobility is important for people with diseases of the joints whether they live on Long Island or in underdeveloped third world countries. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:09:24 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14868/Peconic-Bay-Surgeon-Brings-Gift-Of-Mobility-To.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14862/Senate-Passes-Landmark-Autism-Insurance-Reform.html New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle said the Senate approved legislation last week to enable individuals with autism spectrum disorders to receive insurance coverage for screening, diagnosis and treatment. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:29:47 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14862/Senate-Passes-Landmark-Autism-Insurance-Reform.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14855/Vacation-Fit-For-Anyone-Top-Active-Getaways.html Just because you are vacation does not mean you have to pack on the pounds. Here are some ideas for people who want to stay active during vacation. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:39:41 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14855/Vacation-Fit-For-Anyone-Top-Active-Getaways.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14843/LaValle-Co-Sponsored-Bill-Prescription-Freedom.html New York State Senator Kenneth LaValle's Co-Sponsored Bill, Prescription Freedom of Choice Passes Senate 60 to 2. The bill provides drugs may be purchased at local pharmacy rather by mail order. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:39:06 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14843/LaValle-Co-Sponsored-Bill-Prescription-Freedom.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14815/Doing-the-Right-Thing-At-Fenway-Park.html It pains me to say this, but as a life-long Yankee fan I have to admit that Boston Red Sox management has finally done something else I appreciate (the last time, of course, was when they sold Babe Ruth to "us"). Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:13:14 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14815/Doing-the-Right-Thing-At-Fenway-Park.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14756/Grand-Opening-For-The-New-East-End-Veterans.html County officials and members of the Riverhead American Legion Post 273 attended the grand opening of the East End Veterans Clinic at the County Center in Riverside. Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:07:16 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14756/Grand-Opening-For-The-New-East-End-Veterans.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14727/Stony-Brook-University-Medical-Center-Radiation.html Stony Brook University Medical Center Radiation Oncology earns three-year accreditation from the American College of Radiology for meeting specific practice guidelines, and technical standards. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:57:47 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14727/Stony-Brook-University-Medical-Center-Radiation.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14728/New-MRI-Unit-At-Southampton-Hospital-Hampton.html Southampton Hospital and Hamptons Imaging have completed the installation of a GE1.5T Optima MR450w MRI Unit at the Hampton Atrium facility in Hampton Bays. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:54:09 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14728/New-MRI-Unit-At-Southampton-Hospital-Hampton.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14718/Stony-Brook-University-Medical-Center-Earns.html The Cerebrovascular and Stroke Center at Stony Brook University Medical Center has received national recertification as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. The distinction was conferred by The Joint Commission after a thorough review of the center, with no requirements for improvement identified. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:21:10 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14718/Stony-Brook-University-Medical-Center-Earns.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14649/Quitting-Smoking-One-of-the-Best-Ways-to-Improve.html Lung Association encourages LGBT community members to take pride in their health quitting smoking one of the best ways to improve health. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:48:03 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14649/Quitting-Smoking-One-of-the-Best-Ways-to-Improve.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14652/Mind-Over-Meal-Nine-Tips-To-Help-You-Pass-Up.html Food cravings have been known to break down even the most iron wills and spoil the healthiest eating plans. According to Dr. Joyce Nash, though, you don't have to let urges to eat run your life and ruin your diet. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:47:50 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14652/Mind-Over-Meal-Nine-Tips-To-Help-You-Pass-Up.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14654/Senate-Passes-Measure-To-Reduce-Medicaid-Fraud.html Senate passed a measure to reduce medicaid fraud to expands the DA's ability to prosecute Medicaid provider waste and abuse. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:46:38 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14654/Senate-Passes-Measure-To-Reduce-Medicaid-Fraud.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14639/Southampton-Hospitals-Wellness-Institute-Brings.html Tucked away on the third floor of the Southampton Hospital, unbeknownst to many East Enders, is the Ed and Phyllis Davis Wellness Institute. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:03:10 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14639/Southampton-Hospitals-Wellness-Institute-Brings.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14607/Lyme-Disease-Is-A-Serious-Health-Threat-That-May.html As we fire up the grills and begin to plant our gardens this summer, it is important to remain aware and cautious of some of the dangers that this time of year brings. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:22:27 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14607/Lyme-Disease-Is-A-Serious-Health-Threat-That-May.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14603/New-Parents-Most-Prone-To-Having-Pets-With.html Pet obesity may be growing at the most alarming rate in households where a new baby is present. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:22:09 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14603/New-Parents-Most-Prone-To-Having-Pets-With.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14522/Dont-Fry-Day-Rings-In-Sun-Protection-Season.html Stony Brook Long Island Children's Hospital is joining the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention in designating May 27 as "Don't Fry Day." Sat, 28 May 2011 00:47:15 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14522/Dont-Fry-Day-Rings-In-Sun-Protection-Season.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14541/Health-And-Environmental-Advocates-Applaud.html Health advocates, environmentalists and parks activists applauded city leaders as a new law went into effect making all New York City parks, beaches, and pedestrian plazas smoke-free. Sat, 28 May 2011 00:22:32 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14541/Health-And-Environmental-Advocates-Applaud.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14537/Eight-Basics-To-Consider-When-Choosing-A-Weight.html There are countless fad diets promising the weight loss results you want, but more often than not they result in relapse. Sat, 28 May 2011 00:17:34 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14537/Eight-Basics-To-Consider-When-Choosing-A-Weight.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14511/Child-Psychology-And-Development-For-Dummies.html In the U.S. more than 10 percent of children are diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, while countless others remain undiagnosed. Wed, 25 May 2011 12:54:08 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14511/Child-Psychology-And-Development-For-Dummies.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14474/East-End-Health-Alliance-Anticipates-Change-In.html The East End Health Alliance hospitals (Eastern Long Island, Peconic Bay Medical Center and Southampton) and their affiliated medical staffs have taken a significant step in health reform by establishing a new partnership, a partnership branded as a Physician Hospital Organization (PHO). Tue, 24 May 2011 11:16:36 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14474/East-End-Health-Alliance-Anticipates-Change-In.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14476/Southampton-Hospital-Hosts-EMS-Thank-You.html On Saturday, May 14th, Southampton Hospital President and CEO Robert S. Chaloner was pleased to host an EMS "Thank You" Breakfast. Tue, 24 May 2011 11:16:22 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14476/Southampton-Hospital-Hosts-EMS-Thank-You.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14469/SBU-Center-For-Biotechnology-Launches.html The Center for Biotechnology (CFB) at Stony Brook University has established the Biotechnology Commercialization Fund to accelerate the development of promising biomedical technologies emerging from Stony Brook University. Mon, 23 May 2011 13:33:43 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14469/SBU-Center-For-Biotechnology-Launches.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14446/Skin-Deep-Solving-Medicines-Superficial.html As my co-authors and I say in our book, "Asthma Allergies Children: A Parent's Guide," a good history solves the mystery. Fri, 20 May 2011 12:09:50 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14446/Skin-Deep-Solving-Medicines-Superficial.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14436/Stony-Brook-Ride-For-Life-For-ALS-Cure.html Gusts of wind twirled scores of the 6,000 pinwheels planted on the Stony Brook University campus during the 2011 Ride for Life Celebration & Remembrance Ceremony. Thu, 19 May 2011 08:15:27 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14436/Stony-Brook-Ride-For-Life-For-ALS-Cure.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14439/First-Annual-Stony-Brook-Sports-Medicine.html As more and more children participate in a single sport on a year-round basis, these young athletes are increasingly at risk for overuse injuries. Thu, 19 May 2011 08:15:15 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14439/First-Annual-Stony-Brook-Sports-Medicine.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14427/Stony-Brook-Cerebrovascular-Center-Offers.html Stony Brook University Medical Center is offering a revolutionary new treatment to patients suffering from complex brain aneurysms. Wed, 18 May 2011 14:03:21 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14427/Stony-Brook-Cerebrovascular-Center-Offers.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14411/Celebrity-Kristin-Chenoweth-Lends-Her-Voice-To.html Emmy and Tony award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth, known for her gorgeous grin and bubbly voice, has teamed up with the makers of Listerine® Whitening® to give Americans something to smile about. Tue, 17 May 2011 14:22:23 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14411/Celebrity-Kristin-Chenoweth-Lends-Her-Voice-To.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14408/Southampton-Hospital-Celebrates-Nurses-Week.html Southampton Hospital hosted a special luncheon and award ceremony to honor and celebrate the dedication and professional skill of its 368 nurses and affiliated nursing staff. Tue, 17 May 2011 12:26:45 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14408/Southampton-Hospital-Celebrates-Nurses-Week.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14372/Is-hCG-Safe-For-Dieters.html Everyone has that one friend who went to one of those rapid weight loss diet clinics and went from a size 20 to a size eight in three months. Thu, 12 May 2011 12:28:29 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14372/Is-hCG-Safe-For-Dieters.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14352/ELIH-Nurse-Of-Excellence-For-2011.html Katherine Bach, RN of Greenport is Eastern Long Island Hospital's "Nurse of Excellence" for 2011. Tue, 10 May 2011 11:38:46 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14352/ELIH-Nurse-Of-Excellence-For-2011.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14310/Mathie-Appointed-To-ELIH-Board-Of-Directors.html Eastern Long Island Hospital announced the appointment of Douglas R. Mathie to the Board of Trustees Class of 2011. Fri, 06 May 2011 15:59:35 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14310/Mathie-Appointed-To-ELIH-Board-Of-Directors.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14305/Southampton-Hospital-Awarded-Accreditation-From.html Southampton Hospital has earned The Join Commission's Gold Seal of Approval(TM) for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals. Fri, 06 May 2011 14:59:04 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14305/Southampton-Hospital-Awarded-Accreditation-From.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14281/Should-You-Get-Nipped-And-Tucked.html Jane Baskin thinks that if you don't like what you see in the mirror, you should feel free to change it. Thu, 05 May 2011 14:04:19 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14281/Should-You-Get-Nipped-And-Tucked.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14292/SBU-Medical-Center-Receives-Two-National-Patient.html Stony Brook University Medical Center (SBUMC) was recognized by the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH) as a recipient of the 2011 NAPH Safety Net Patient Safety Award. Thu, 05 May 2011 14:04:06 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14292/SBU-Medical-Center-Receives-Two-National-Patient.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14242/May-Celebrates-HealthCARE.html ELIH will shine the light on the everyday heroes of healthcare in our community. Tue, 03 May 2011 13:06:39 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14242/May-Celebrates-HealthCARE.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13886/East-End-Veterans-Clinic-To-Open-In-May.html The East End Veterans Affairs Clinic at the Riverhead County Center is set to open in May. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:11:33 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13886/East-End-Veterans-Clinic-To-Open-In-May.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14183/Nurse-Carol-Beasley-Honored-For-Caring.html Carol A. Beasley, RN is the recipient of the prestigious Laura Goodale Award for 2011. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:25:27 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14183/Nurse-Carol-Beasley-Honored-For-Caring.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14173/Can-We-Prevent-Everyday-Conflicts.html It starts in the morning with the kids before you go to work, then kicks into second gear with your co-workers or your boss, and finally culminates at home with your spouse and children. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:10:11 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14173/Can-We-Prevent-Everyday-Conflicts.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14055/Will-Your-Parents-Be-Able-To-Afford-A-Nursing.html The fact is that in 2010, more than 7,000 people turned 65 years old or older every single day, a figure that is predicted to rise in 2011. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:01:10 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14055/Will-Your-Parents-Be-Able-To-Afford-A-Nursing.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13999/Does-Farm-Life-Really-Help-Keep-Us-Asthma-Free.html Recently an article in the <em>New England Journal of Medicine</em> of a study based on data from Europe set off a minor media frenzy. The summary? Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:32:29 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13999/Does-Farm-Life-Really-Help-Keep-Us-Asthma-Free.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14004/How-To-Reduce-The-Common-Cold-Faster-At-Any-Time.html Did you know that in the course of a year, individuals in the United States suffer 1-billion colds, according to some estimates? Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:31:45 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/14004/How-To-Reduce-The-Common-Cold-Faster-At-Any-Time.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13924/Equine-Herpesvirus-Confirmed-At-Cornell-Hospital.html New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets' animal health officials, along with veterinarians from the Equine Hospital at Cornell University are investigating two confirmed cases of Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) in New York State. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:44:21 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13924/Equine-Herpesvirus-Confirmed-At-Cornell-Hospital.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13658/Early-Detection-Saves-Lives.html In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Spinner at Smile Solutions located in Westhampton Beach, will be offering free oral cancer screenings . Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:15:23 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13658/Early-Detection-Saves-Lives.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13848/April-Is-National-Donate-Life-Month.html April is National Donate Life Month and The New York Organ Donor Network, the East Hampton Lions Club and Southampton Hospital will host the fifth annual "Life, Live It, Give It." Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:13:21 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13848/April-Is-National-Donate-Life-Month.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13903/New-Coping-Model-Inspires-Proactive-Change-For.html Dealing with, and healing from, the loss of a loved one is something that all people eventually experience. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:13:04 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13903/New-Coping-Model-Inspires-Proactive-Change-For.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13677/Runners-Race-To-Honor-Memory-Of-Katy-Collins.html Katy's Courage 5K Race to benefit Katy's Courage Memorial Scholarship Fund and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (The Max Cure Fund) will be held on April 9. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:31:55 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13677/Runners-Race-To-Honor-Memory-Of-Katy-Collins.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13846/Mental-Health-Foundation-Announces-2011-Its.html The Mental Health Foundation is pleased to announce its 2011 "It's OK to Talk About It" Grant Initiative. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:41:27 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13846/Mental-Health-Foundation-Announces-2011-Its.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13860/Can-Common-Pain-Relievers-Do-More-Harm-Than-Good.html When it comes to relieving the common headache or body aches, it seems as if the cure may be worse for you than the pain it's supposed to relieve. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:41:16 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13860/Can-Common-Pain-Relievers-Do-More-Harm-Than-Good.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13726/Villa-Lombardis-Event-Raises-Funds-For-Stony.html An event where Italian cuisine and dancing ruled the evening at Villa Lombardi's in Holbrook benefitted the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Comprehensive Care Center at Stony Brook University Medical Center. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:33:58 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13726/Villa-Lombardis-Event-Raises-Funds-For-Stony.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13730/Southampton-Hospital-Sponsors-Elected-Official.html Elected officials and representatives of the hospitals of The East End Health Alliance (Eastern Long Island Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center and Southampton Hospital) met recently to update each other on various issues. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:06:01 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13730/Southampton-Hospital-Sponsors-Elected-Official.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13716/Cant-We-All-Just-Get-Along.html It starts in the morning with the kids before you go to work, then kicks into second gear with your co-workers or your boss, and finally culminates at home with your spouse and children. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:00:21 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13716/Cant-We-All-Just-Get-Along.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13717/Somewhere-Over-The-Counter-Treating-Allergies.html I recently realized that I had reached a milestone in my 30 years plus of practice. I went more than a month without prescribing an antihistamine. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:59:53 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13717/Somewhere-Over-The-Counter-Treating-Allergies.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13676/Gold-Seal-Of-Approval-Awarded.html Eastern Long Island Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval(TM) for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:14:15 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13676/Gold-Seal-Of-Approval-Awarded.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13680/Biosign-And-Peconic-Bay-Medical-Center-Sign.html Biosign Technologies, a company focused on the non-invasive monitoring of common health risks, and Peconic Bay Medical Center announced an agreement to implement the Healthanywhere solution for remote patient management. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:13:54 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13680/Biosign-And-Peconic-Bay-Medical-Center-Sign.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13667/GNC-Teams-With-Sakar-International-For-Branded.html General Nutrition Company (GNC) announced a license agreement with technology and consumer products manufacturer Sakar International for a line of more than two dozen branded health and wellness products. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:01:03 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13667/GNC-Teams-With-Sakar-International-For-Branded.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13611/Are-There-Any-New-Ideas-About-Autism.html Dr. Shauna Young has been working with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders for more than five years and always looks forward to April as Autism Awareness Month, but with ever-diminishing expectations. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:44:10 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13611/Are-There-Any-New-Ideas-About-Autism.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13604/Self-Esteem-The-Key-To-Personal-Empowerment.html Self-esteem dictates how we manage our lives. It is essential for mental health, well-being, and healthy families. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:43:58 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13604/Self-Esteem-The-Key-To-Personal-Empowerment.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13609/National-Study-Provides-Southampton-Hospital-With.html Southampton Hospital announced that it has received a 5-Star rating for the quality of its Hip Fracture Repair, Treatment of Pneumonia and GI Surgeries and Procedures from HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:43:46 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13609/National-Study-Provides-Southampton-Hospital-With.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13576/When-Teen-Bullying-Leads-To-Plastic-Surgery.html A disturbing incident in gym class led one Long Island teenage boy who was hiding his abnormal pecks to an extreme medical procedure. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:07:52 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13576/When-Teen-Bullying-Leads-To-Plastic-Surgery.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13527/Gatewood-Appointed-To-ELIH-Board-Of-Trustees.html Eastern Long Island Hospital announced the appointment of Caroline V. Gatewood, MD to the Board of Trustees Class of 2011. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:15:14 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13527/Gatewood-Appointed-To-ELIH-Board-Of-Trustees.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13571/Stony-Brook-Ventricular-Assist-Device-Program.html The Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) program in the Heart Center at Stony Brook University Medical Center is not only the only VAD program on Long Island, it is also now the first VAD program on Long Island to receive national accreditation. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:14:26 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13571/Stony-Brook-Ventricular-Assist-Device-Program.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13469/You-May-Be-A-Drug-Supplier-Without-Knowing-It.html Lock Your Meds(TM) is a new national campaign to inform families that they are frequently the "unintentional suppliers" of prescription medications being abused by young people. Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:23:28 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13469/You-May-Be-A-Drug-Supplier-Without-Knowing-It.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13493/March-Is-Endometriosis-Awareness-Month.html Endometriosis afflicts an estimated one in 10 women and adolescents, 176 million women and girls globally, and 8.5 million in North America alone. So, why does the public know so little about this devastating disease? Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:22:32 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13493/March-Is-Endometriosis-Awareness-Month.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13512/Will-I-Be-Able-To-Afford-A-Nursing-Home.html It's the conversation people don't have until they have to, but by then, it's too late. Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:21:47 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13512/Will-I-Be-Able-To-Afford-A-Nursing-Home.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13491/East-End-Health-Alliance-And-Aetna-Insurance.html East End Health Alliance hospitals - Eastern Long Island Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center, and Southampton Hospital and Aetna US Healthcare have reached a contract agreement. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:23:40 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13491/East-End-Health-Alliance-And-Aetna-Insurance.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13480/Suspicious-No-Fault-Claims-Account-For-High-Fraud.html Suspicious no-fault automobile insurance claims accounted for most of the 14,625 reports of suspected health care-related fraud sent to the New York State Insurance Department last year. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:23:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13480/Suspicious-No-Fault-Claims-Account-For-High-Fraud.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13478/Tremendous-Response-To-Spay-Day-Clinic.html For the second year in a row, The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Inc. (ARF) participated in National Spay Day, partnering with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:22:11 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13478/Tremendous-Response-To-Spay-Day-Clinic.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13448/Siren-Song-The-Challenge-Of-Getting-Patients-To.html That siren you hear is an ambulance rushing another non-compliant asthmatic to the ER. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:40:04 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13448/Siren-Song-The-Challenge-Of-Getting-Patients-To.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13440/Lucias-Angels-Pledges-50000-At-Southampton.html Southampton Hospital's new palliative care program has received generous support from Lucia's Angels, a foundation committed to helping local women in late-stage women's cancer and their families. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:07:15 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13440/Lucias-Angels-Pledges-50000-At-Southampton.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13446/Life-Coach-John-Strelecky-Discusses-The-Why.html With layoffs, financial worries and uncertain times, it's questions like these that so many people are asking themselves, and now a new book might hold the answers. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:02:44 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13446/Life-Coach-John-Strelecky-Discusses-The-Why.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13352/Peconic-Bay-Medical-Center-Appoints-New-Board-Of.html Peconic Bay Medical Center has announced the appointment of Marc Alessi, Esq., Richard Israel and Joan Levan to its Board of Directors. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:08:31 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13352/Peconic-Bay-Medical-Center-Appoints-New-Board-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13313/The-Wonderful-World-Of-Imaging-And-Cosmetic.html An agreement between people with different ideas and expectations is best accomplished with the use of meticulous communication skills. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:07:50 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13313/The-Wonderful-World-Of-Imaging-And-Cosmetic.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13308/Southampton-Hospital-Awarded-Accreditation-From.html Southampton Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with Commission's national, state-of-the-art standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:28:10 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13308/Southampton-Hospital-Awarded-Accreditation-From.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13305/US-Law-Now-Requires-Many-Health-Plans-To-Cover.html Early diagnosis is critical in treating children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), so new parents should know that new federal health reforms require many insurance plans to cover autism spectrum and developmental screenings for infants. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:22:42 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13305/US-Law-Now-Requires-Many-Health-Plans-To-Cover.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12893/The-A-Word.html Despite that everyone from presidents to presidents' children to Olympic champions and millions of others suffer from it, asthma still carries a stigma. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:01:06 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12893/The-A-Word.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13247/Pufahl-Appointed-To-ELIH-Board-of-Trustees.html Eastern Long Island Hospital announced the appointment of Joseph M. Pufahl to the Board of Trustees Class of 2011. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:45:32 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13247/Pufahl-Appointed-To-ELIH-Board-of-Trustees.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13227/Diagnostic-Imaging-Advances-Announced-By.html Southampton Hospital and Hamptons Imaging are happy to announce the installation of a 1.5T Optima MR450w MRI Unit at the Hampton Atrium facility in Hampton Bays. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:40:18 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13227/Diagnostic-Imaging-Advances-Announced-By.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13202/Advocates-Applaud-Council-As-It-Extends.html Health advocates, environmentalists and parks activists joined City Council Speaker Christine Quinn to applaud council members as they prepare to extend smoke-free policies to include parks, beaches, and pedestrian plazas. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:41:51 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13202/Advocates-Applaud-Council-As-It-Extends.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/9916/Bad-Mood-Boot-Camp-Simple-Ways-To-Kick-Your.html Life is short, and you can't afford to spend it mired in worry and negativity. Author and mind training expert Patt Lind-Kyle offers some surprising get-started-now solutions for the bad-mood blues. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/9916/Bad-Mood-Boot-Camp-Simple-Ways-To-Kick-Your.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/9978/NMAC-Honors-The-Tenth-Annual-National-Black.html The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) will honor the tenth annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/9978/NMAC-Honors-The-Tenth-Annual-National-Black.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10025/Governor-Paterson-Announces-Nearly-7-Million-In.html Governor David A. Paterson announced the award of $6.98 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to fund policy, system and environmental changes to improve nutrition, increase physical activity and cut tobacco use in New York. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10025/Governor-Paterson-Announces-Nearly-7-Million-In.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10087/Next-Generation-Beverage-LLC-Develops-Energy-And.html Next Generation Beverage, LLC is introducing original, uniquely blended imagery and relaxation beverages - Sin Vitality Drink®, Sin-Free (Sugar-Free) Vitality Drink® and Serenity Zen Beverage®. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10087/Next-Generation-Beverage-LLC-Develops-Energy-And.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10109/Quannacut-At-Eastern-Long-Island-Hospital.html Quannacut at Eastern Long Island Hospital recently celebrated the completion of its extreme makeover with a ribbon cutting reception. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10109/Quannacut-At-Eastern-Long-Island-Hospital.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10118/March-Is-National-Colorectal-Awareness-Month.html It's a good time to learn more about colorectal cancer. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10118/March-Is-National-Colorectal-Awareness-Month.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10127/Fear-Of-Frailty-Lack-Of-Activity-Threatens-Local.html Fear of frailty is of paramount concern for area seniors, and those local adults ages 35 to 62, many of whom are worried about the health and safety of their older loved ones. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10127/Fear-Of-Frailty-Lack-Of-Activity-Threatens-Local.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10135/First-Lady-Paterson-Kicks-Off-2010-Healthy-Steps.html First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson today kicked off "Healthy Steps to Albany: First Lady's Challenge," the competition she developed to teach children about health and wellness. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10135/First-Lady-Paterson-Kicks-Off-2010-Healthy-Steps.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10155/Health-Groups-Urge-Cigarette-Tax-Collection.html The American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and the American Lung Association in New York called for prompt implementation of new regulations issued by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance designed to end cigarette tax evasion. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10155/Health-Groups-Urge-Cigarette-Tax-Collection.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10281/Governor-Paterson-Signs-Family-Health-Care.html Paterson signed the Family Health Care Decisions Act (FHCDA) into law. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10281/Governor-Paterson-Signs-Family-Health-Care.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10292/Cost-Of-HMO-Health-Insurance-Up-17-Percent.html New Yorkers insured through health maintenance organizations (HMOs) are seeing their premiums go up. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10292/Cost-Of-HMO-Health-Insurance-Up-17-Percent.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10299/Fox-Insurance-Company-Decision-To-Drop-Medicare.html Nearly 10,000 Medicare Part D enrollees living in all of New York State's 62 counties will be affected by a decision of the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to cancel coverage provided through Fox Insurance Company. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10299/Fox-Insurance-Company-Decision-To-Drop-Medicare.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10302/Wellness-Programs-At-Southampton-Hospital.html Southampton Hospital is offering various Wellness Programs. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10302/Wellness-Programs-At-Southampton-Hospital.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10318/Bishop-Will-Vote-Yes-For-Health-Care-Reform.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10318/Bishop-Will-Vote-Yes-For-Health-Care-Reform.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10329/New-York-State-Conference-Of-Blue-Cross-Blue.html An analysis conducted by Health Management Associates examined employment, wages and tax revenue of New York's health plans. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10329/New-York-State-Conference-Of-Blue-Cross-Blue.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10380/Expert-Delivers-Strategies-For-Cultural.html Dr. Grace Mose, an expert on cultural diversity and women's reproductive issues, delivered strategies for providing more culturally-competent health care services. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10380/Expert-Delivers-Strategies-For-Cultural.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10398/Free-Health-Insights-Lectures.html April is National Donate Life Month and some upcoming lectures are announced. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10398/Free-Health-Insights-Lectures.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10406/Healthy-Kidneys-Healthy-You.html According to the National Kidney Foundation 26 million Americans, about one in every nine adults, has chronic kidney disease. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10406/Healthy-Kidneys-Healthy-You.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10408/The-Shame-Of-Willowbrook.html Asked to accompany parents and advocates of people who are developmentally disabled to Albany, I was surprised when a legislative aide had never heard of Willowbrook and what happened there. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10408/The-Shame-Of-Willowbrook.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10468/Stony-Brook-University-Medical-Center-Celebrates.html Stony Brook University Medical Center on celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art Pediatrics Emergency Department. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10468/Stony-Brook-University-Medical-Center-Celebrates.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10517/Ross-School-Board-Trustee-To-Be-Featured-On-The.html East Hampton and New York "dentist to the stars" Dr. Gerry Curatola will be featured on "The Dr. Oz Show" on Monday. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10517/Ross-School-Board-Trustee-To-Be-Featured-On-The.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10528/Happy-Memories-Or-Household-Hazards.html While clutter is not a problem unique to seniors, conditions of aging including strokes, brain trauma and dementia can lead to disorder and chaos that could threaten seniors' home safety and independence. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10528/Happy-Memories-Or-Household-Hazards.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10531/Consumers-Need-To-Be-Aware-Of-Bogus-Health.html Fake health insurance policies - peddled by scammers hoping to take advantage of public confusion over health care - are on the increase. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10531/Consumers-Need-To-Be-Aware-Of-Bogus-Health.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10538/New-CT-Scanner-Enhances-Non-Invasive-Diagnosis.html A new state-of-the art computed tomography scanner provides physicians with precise images of internal organs. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10538/New-CT-Scanner-Enhances-Non-Invasive-Diagnosis.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10629/A-Slice-Of-Spring-But-Hold-The-Lyme.html On a serious note, The month of April is also the beginning of Lyme disease season. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10629/A-Slice-Of-Spring-But-Hold-The-Lyme.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10641/Seasonal-Allergies.html Seasonal allergies are upon us! At this time of year it seems that everyone is complaining about their "allergies." Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10641/Seasonal-Allergies.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10661/Thiele-And-Adelphi-University-Remind-Women-That.html Thiele (I-Sag Harbor) has joined with the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program in their annual Mother's Day campaign to urge women to get mammograms Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10661/Thiele-And-Adelphi-University-Remind-Women-That.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10676/Free-Health-Insights-Lecture-Sleep-Disorders.html Southampton Hospital will present a lecture on sleep disorders titled "Grumpy, Groggy, Sleepy and Foggy" with John Tusa. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10676/Free-Health-Insights-Lecture-Sleep-Disorders.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10689/Managed-Health-Inc.-Fined-For-Violations.html Managed Health, Inc. (MHI), a health maintenance organization (HMO), and the New York State Insurance Department have agreed to a settlement. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10689/Managed-Health-Inc.-Fined-For-Violations.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10700/What-Wii-Can-Do-For-You.html Many hospitals and other organizations that provide physical therapy programs to their patients have discovered that the Wii can be incorporated into a patient's existing physical therapy regimen. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10700/What-Wii-Can-Do-For-You.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10708/Governor-Paterson-Announces-New-York-To.html Governor David A. Paterson announced New York will participate in the federal Temporary High Risk Pool funding made available to states through federal health care reform. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10708/Governor-Paterson-Announces-New-York-To.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10752/Making-Sure-Your-Funeral-Plans-Will-Be-Honored.html Consumers who prepay their funerals in New York State have strong safeguards to protect the integrity of the funds they have set aside for their final arrangements. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10752/Making-Sure-Your-Funeral-Plans-Will-Be-Honored.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10771/Paterson-Proclaims-May-12-As-Health-Care-Auxilian.html Paterson has proclaimed May 12 as Health Care Auxilian Day to recognize the dedicated auxilians who annually donate more than five million hours of service to their health care facilities and to their communities. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10771/Paterson-Proclaims-May-12-As-Health-Care-Auxilian.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10800/Advocates-Urge-New-Legislation-To-Address-Health.html Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10800/Advocates-Urge-New-Legislation-To-Address-Health.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10802/Thiele-Announces-New-York-States-First-Ever.html New York State unveiled its first cancer mapping website at an event at the Legislative Office Building in Albany on Monday, May 10. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10802/Thiele-Announces-New-York-States-First-Ever.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10834/DIgNi-tee-Gowns-Debut-At-Southampton-Hospital.html Southampton Hospital is now featuring the DIgNi-tee hospital gown for patients at the Ellen Hermanson Breast Center. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10834/DIgNi-tee-Gowns-Debut-At-Southampton-Hospital.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10917/News-From-Associated-Medical-Schools-Of-New-York.html According to a report, $1 out of every $13 in New York's economy is related to AMSNY medical schools and their primary hospital affiliates. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10917/News-From-Associated-Medical-Schools-Of-New-York.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10925/Sun-Induced-Precancers-Actinic-Keratoses.html As we get older and our faces mature, many of us find ourselves looking into the mirror wondering what the different spots are. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/10925/Sun-Induced-Precancers-Actinic-Keratoses.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11012/Life-In-A-Group-Home.html What is a Group Home? I wish I had a nickel for every time I have been asked this question over the past decade. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11012/Life-In-A-Group-Home.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11036/Assembly-Passes-Legislation-Reinstating-Prior.html "The State Assembly has passed legislation requiring that health insurance premium rate hikes will go through a prior-approval process involving the state superintendent of insurance." Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11036/Assembly-Passes-Legislation-Reinstating-Prior.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11069/Laser-Skin-Surgery-Center-To-Open-In.html Just in time for summer - the Laser & Skin Surgery Center (LSSC) of New York is will open a new full-service Southampton branch. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11069/Laser-Skin-Surgery-Center-To-Open-In.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11110/SBUMC-Breaks-Ground-On-New-Comprehensive.html SBUMC broke ground on its new Comprehensive Emergency Psychiatric Program Annex. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11110/SBUMC-Breaks-Ground-On-New-Comprehensive.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11123/The-Alternative-Medicine-Cabinet-Offers-Some.html Modern medicine is more expensive than ever and as a consequence, more people are interested in alternative medicine than ever before. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11123/The-Alternative-Medicine-Cabinet-Offers-Some.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11151/McGwire-Appointed-To-Board-Of-Directors-Of-The.html Eastern Long Island Hospital announced the appointment of Thomas A. McGwire to the Board of Directors. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11151/McGwire-Appointed-To-Board-Of-Directors-Of-The.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11190/Southampton-Hospital-Receives-Awards-For-Quality.html Southampton Hospital has been recognized by two other industry organizations - IPRO and the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for New York State. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11190/Southampton-Hospital-Receives-Awards-For-Quality.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11247/Hansen-Appointed-To-ELIH-Board-Of-Trustees.html Eastern Long Island Hospital announced the appointment of Harold D. Hansen to the Board of Trustees. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11247/Hansen-Appointed-To-ELIH-Board-Of-Trustees.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11248/Ross-Elected-President-New-York-State-Podiatric.html Robin C. Ross, DPM, FACFAS, an active member of the medical staff at ELIH, was elected President of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11248/Ross-Elected-President-New-York-State-Podiatric.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11285/Southampton-Hospital-Offers-Enhanced-Childbirth.html With the completion of the second half of its Kathleen D. Allen Maternity Center, Southampton Hospital has taken steps to significantly enhance the childbirth experience for parents and families. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11285/Southampton-Hospital-Offers-Enhanced-Childbirth.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11296/Senate-Passes-Measure-In-Support-Of-Occupational.html Legislation to allow Occupational Therapists to treat non-medical conditions and provide for the licensure of Occupational Therapy Assistants has passed the Senate. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11296/Senate-Passes-Measure-In-Support-Of-Occupational.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11304/Do-Your-Homework-Before-Buying-A-Pet-Insurance.html Pet insurance policies are designed to help with veterinary care when a pet suffers an unexpected illness or injury. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11304/Do-Your-Homework-Before-Buying-A-Pet-Insurance.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11333/Stony-Brook-University-Medical-Center-Launches.html Stony Brook University Medical Center launched Stony Brook LI Children's Hospital. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11333/Stony-Brook-University-Medical-Center-Launches.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11373/Angies-Spa-Gives-Southampton-Hospital-12000.html Cancer patients on the East End will benefit from a grant awarded Southampton Hospital by Angie's Spa. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11373/Angies-Spa-Gives-Southampton-Hospital-12000.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11381/TMD-And-TMJ-Temporomandibular-Dysfunction-Has.html Temporomandibular Dysfunction is a problem that is caused by a combination of muscle pain, nerve impingement of the head, neck and jaw region. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11381/TMD-And-TMJ-Temporomandibular-Dysfunction-Has.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11412/Three-Ways-To-Stop-Obsessing-Over-Your-Flaws-And.html It's summertime, and the living is easy. What's not so easy is facing those bulges, rolls, and ripples that are suddenly so much more visible. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11412/Three-Ways-To-Stop-Obsessing-Over-Your-Flaws-And.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11527/Lu-Berry-Check-Delivered-To-Ellen-Hermanson.html Lu Berry's inaugural Summer Soiree on June 26 raised $1,701 for the Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Southampton Hospital. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11527/Lu-Berry-Check-Delivered-To-Ellen-Hermanson.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11625/Battle-Of-The-Ages-Free-Caregiver-Support-Series.html Just when you thought that a family caregiver's job couldn't get more difficult, consider this - many households caring for a senior in Suffolk County are trying to help an aging relative who'd rather not have help. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11625/Battle-Of-The-Ages-Free-Caregiver-Support-Series.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11708/Long-Island-Hospital-Achieves-Healthcare-Reform.html Obama's healthcare reform act contains provisions that mandate hospital quality measurements are to be made accessible, by January 1 2011, so that Americans can make better informed health care decisions. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11708/Long-Island-Hospital-Achieves-Healthcare-Reform.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11790/Green-Cleaning-Methods-To-Reduce-The-Spread-Of.html New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner, John C. Egan, announced that the agency has created a free online training course to teach schools and other public institutions about green cleaning methods. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11790/Green-Cleaning-Methods-To-Reduce-The-Spread-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11828/Suffolk-Executive-Levy-Announces-10-Year-Lease.html Suffolk Executive Steve Levy recognized the adoption of a measure authorizing a 10-year lease for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to operate an "East End Veterans Clinic" in the Riverhead County Center. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11828/Suffolk-Executive-Levy-Announces-10-Year-Lease.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11831/Operation-Medicine-Cabinet-Launched.html Suffolk Executive Steve Levy joins law enforcement officials, healthcare providers and environmental advocates to unveil "Operation Medicine Cabinet." Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11831/Operation-Medicine-Cabinet-Launched.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11849/Governor-Paterson-Signs-Ians-Law-To-Enhance.html Governor David A. Paterson announced he has signed "Ian's Law" into law, which will enhance protections for consumers in case a health insurer or health maintenance organization (HMO) discontinues a class of policies or contracts. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11849/Governor-Paterson-Signs-Ians-Law-To-Enhance.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11870/Governor-Paterson-Announces-State-Pre-Existing.html Governor David A. Paterson announced that New York State's Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program is ready to take applications now. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11870/Governor-Paterson-Announces-State-Pre-Existing.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11879/Prompt-Pay-Violations-Lead-To-716800-In-Fines.html The New York State Insurance Department announced that 20 health insurers and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) have been fined $716,800 for violating New York's Prompt Pay Law. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11879/Prompt-Pay-Violations-Lead-To-716800-In-Fines.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11888/Online-Life-Insurance-Searches-Grow-By-15-Percent.html When most people think of getting insurance quotes online, they think about car insurance, but the life insurance business is surging in cyberspace. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11888/Online-Life-Insurance-Searches-Grow-By-15-Percent.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11891/Electronic-Updates-On-Implementation-Of-Health.html On August 25, the Governor's Health Care Reform Cabinet issued the first electronic update on the implementation of federal health care reform in New York. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11891/Electronic-Updates-On-Implementation-Of-Health.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11894/Bishop-First-Responders-Demand-Passage-of-911.html Congressman Tim Bishop joined nearly 20 9/11 First Responders and advocates to call for swift passage of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11894/Bishop-First-Responders-Demand-Passage-of-911.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11916/Mental-Health-Foundation-Presents-Its-Okay-To.html The Mental Health Foundation recently presented its 2010 "It's Okay to Talk About It" grants to support peer to peer initiatives to encourage young people to confront their mental health challenges. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11916/Mental-Health-Foundation-Presents-Its-Okay-To.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11923/Eastern-Long-Island-Hospital-Connects-To-E-Health.html The e-Health Network of Long Island, a Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) with participating partners throughout Long Island, has established connectivity with Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH) in Greenport. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11923/Eastern-Long-Island-Hospital-Connects-To-E-Health.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11940/Ah-Choo-Myths-About-Colds-By-Jennifer-Ackerman.html On average, we spend about five years of our lives suffering from colds. Author and scientist Jennifer Ackerman has written a book, "Ah-Choo!" about what works, what can't hurt, and what might make you feel worse. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11940/Ah-Choo-Myths-About-Colds-By-Jennifer-Ackerman.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11989/Lifeline-Awareness-Week-Announced.html The New York State Public Service Commission, along with the New York State Consumer Protection Board and the New York State Office for the Aging, joined forces to promote programs that provide eligible New Yorkers with discounts for their primary residential or wireless telephone service. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11989/Lifeline-Awareness-Week-Announced.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11991/Oriental-Medicine-Expert-Explains-Science-Behind.html For centuries, it has been common knowledge that Asians have one of the longest life expectancies in the world, and for decades, researchers have been searching for the reasons behind that phenomenon. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/11991/Oriental-Medicine-Expert-Explains-Science-Behind.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12047/New-Volunteer-Group-Is-Formed-Under-Auspices-Of.html Recognizing the need for a community network in support of women's cancers, a new group, The Coalition for Women's Cancers at Southampton Hospital has been formed. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12047/New-Volunteer-Group-Is-Formed-Under-Auspices-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12052/Southampton-Hospital-Unveils-Administrators.html Southampton Hospital recently unveiled a plaque to commemorate John Pfister's tenure as the Hospital's Administrator. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12052/Southampton-Hospital-Unveils-Administrators.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12076/Levy-Announces-Expansion-Of-Probation-Program-To.html The county has secured a $590,000 federal grant to be used to expand a Probation Department program providing supervision and services to help probationers achieve sobriety, attain good physical and mental health, and acquire education and training for future success. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12076/Levy-Announces-Expansion-Of-Probation-Program-To.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12081/Governor-Paterson-Explains-How-This-Months.html Six months after health care reform was passed, the first round of major changes has started to take effect. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12081/Governor-Paterson-Explains-How-This-Months.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12082/Health-Insurers-Told-To-Provide-More-Details-On.html Health insurers must be specific in letters to policyholders about the impact of different factors that they claim are causing increases in premium rate increases. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12082/Health-Insurers-Told-To-Provide-More-Details-On.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12089/Southampton-Hospital-Medical-Staff-Welcomes.html Matthew H. Walker, MD has recently joined Drs. John D. Hubbell and Henry Marano in the orthopedic practice Long Island Bone & Joint, LLP, located on Meeting House Lane in Southampton. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12089/Southampton-Hospital-Medical-Staff-Welcomes.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12105/Governor-Paterson-Announces-2-Million-Grant-For.html Governor David A. Paterson announced a $2 million grant through Empire State Development (ESD) for Life Medical Technologies (LMT). Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12105/Governor-Paterson-Announces-2-Million-Grant-For.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12129/How-To-Have-One-Of-The-Hardest-Conversations-Of.html Ali Davidson has a reality check that's about as difficult to read as it is to talk about. "If you're an adult, and your parents are still alive and in decent health, it's likely that you'll have to take charge of their care at some point before they pass away." Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12129/How-To-Have-One-Of-The-Hardest-Conversations-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12130/Mini-Chill-Launches-In-New-York.html Good things come in small packages - even relaxation, according to entrepreneur and fitness expert Steven J. Panzella. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12130/Mini-Chill-Launches-In-New-York.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12133/Bishop-Hails-House-Passage-Of-911-Health-Bill.html Congressman Tim Bishop voted with a majority of the House to pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act to provide necessary medical monitoring and treatment to World Trade Center first responders and those who worked or lived in downtown Manhattan on September 11. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12133/Bishop-Hails-House-Passage-Of-911-Health-Bill.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12137/Statement-Of-Governor-David-A.-Paterson-On.html "The House of Representatives took an important vote to honor our commitment to those brave first responders who acted so selflessly on September 11, 2001." Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12137/Statement-Of-Governor-David-A.-Paterson-On.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12142/Falling-Back-To-Skin-Basics.html Late Winter and the majority of the Spring season are spent readying our bodies for the "reveal." Now is the time as leaves begin to change and cover the ground to think skin repair and correction. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12142/Falling-Back-To-Skin-Basics.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12152/Thiele-And-Adelphi-University-Remind-Women-That.html Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) has joined with the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program in their annual October breast cancer awareness campaign to urge women to get mammograms. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12152/Thiele-And-Adelphi-University-Remind-Women-That.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12173/Aetna-Fined-850000-For-Health-Insurance.html Health insurer Aetna paid a fine of $850,000 to settle charges including incomplete disclosures on "explanation of benefit" forms to consumers. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12173/Aetna-Fined-850000-For-Health-Insurance.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12175/New-Dont-Sit-Get-Fit-Competition-Seeks.html Sufolk Executive Steve Levy and his Cancer Awareness Task Force (CATF) will unveil a revised and enhanced Home Product Checklist brochure to help residents identify products and ingredients they may wish to keep out of their homes. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12175/New-Dont-Sit-Get-Fit-Competition-Seeks.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12188/State-Announces-Federal-Funding-For-Job-Training.html The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced that four organizations in New York State have been awarded a total of $6 million in federal grants. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12188/State-Announces-Federal-Funding-For-Job-Training.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12214/Southampton-Hospital-Welcomes-Member-To-Its-Board.html The Southampton Hospital Board of Directors has elected local attorney, Lisa Clare Kombrink, to the Board. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12214/Southampton-Hospital-Welcomes-Member-To-Its-Board.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12215/Preventing-Lyme-Disease.html Lyme Disease is the most common insect-borne infection in the entire United States, and as such, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of how best to prevent the most damaging effects of this disease. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12215/Preventing-Lyme-Disease.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12221/Ovarian-And-Breast-Health-Seek-Out-Bright-Colors.html Only about one-third of American women are meeting their fruit and vegetable intake recommendations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12221/Ovarian-And-Breast-Health-Seek-Out-Bright-Colors.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12228/Beat-Sugar-Addiction-Now.html Sugar is as powerful an addiction as tobacco or alcohol, and one of the most difficult to break given its prevalence in the modern diet. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12228/Beat-Sugar-Addiction-Now.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12252/Health-Net-Pays-19-Million-Fine-For-Health.html Two Health Net companies paid a $1.9 million fine to settle allegations including not providing consumers with the required information on their "explanation of benefit" forms. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12252/Health-Net-Pays-19-Million-Fine-For-Health.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12291/Statement-From-Governor-David-A-Paterson-On.html As we observe the 25th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Governor David Pateron has issued the following statement. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12291/Statement-From-Governor-David-A-Paterson-On.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12292/October-Is-Breast-Cancer-Awareness-Month.html In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, State Senator Ken LaValle is encouraging women to schedule their annual mammogram. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12292/October-Is-Breast-Cancer-Awareness-Month.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12320/New-Law-Protects-Consumers-From-Discriminatory.html Senator Kenneth P. LaValle announced that legislation which prevents health insurance plans from creating new 'specialty tiers' to dramatically increase the co-payments that consumers pay has been signed into law. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12320/New-Law-Protects-Consumers-From-Discriminatory.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12326/Prior-Approval-Helps-Hold-Down-Health-Insurance.html The Insurance Department's new authority to review health insurance rate requests before they go into effect is helping to reduce increases in the rates consumers will have to pay, said Superintendent James Wrynn. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12326/Prior-Approval-Helps-Hold-Down-Health-Insurance.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12328/Leading-Health-Care-Teams-In-An-Era-Of-Continuous.html The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) and the New York State Academic Dental Centers (NYSADC), with support from the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation and the ADEAGies Foundation, convened an interprofessional group of more than 60 state and national leaders from academic health centers to envision the future health care delivery environment of the mid 21st century. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12328/Leading-Health-Care-Teams-In-An-Era-Of-Continuous.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12330/East-End-Dental-Office-Hosts-Halloween-Candy.html Beach Dental, a general dental practice, is holding an annual Halloween candy buy-back program in November right after Halloween. The program is designed to entice young people to donate candies that might be harmful to their teeth to American soldiers serving overseas. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12330/East-End-Dental-Office-Hosts-Halloween-Candy.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12348/Special-Report-The-Super-Drug.html If I told you heart disease was the number one killer in the United States, you wouldn't be surprised. But what if I told you there was something else that increases your odds of getting heart disease that has nothing to do with diet and exercise? Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12348/Special-Report-The-Super-Drug.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12354/Bishop-Announces-8500-Seniors-In-District-To.html Congressman Tim Bishop announced that 5,230 Medicare beneficiaries in the First Congressional District of New York have received $250 checks for prescription drug cost relief through the Affordable Care Act as of October 1. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12354/Bishop-Announces-8500-Seniors-In-District-To.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12355/Governor-Paterson-Announces-Initiatives-To-Create.html Governor David A. Paterson announced several initiatives now available to help localities create livable communities, particularly for older New Yorkers. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12355/Governor-Paterson-Announces-Initiatives-To-Create.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12359/End-Of-Subsidy-Doesnt-Affect-Keeping-COBRA.html New Yorkers are entitled to up to 36 months of seamless COBRA/New York State continuation coverage even though the federal stimulus subsidy that helps them pay for insurance expires sooner. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12359/End-Of-Subsidy-Doesnt-Affect-Keeping-COBRA.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12373/Southampton-Hospital-Announces.html Southampton Hospital has announced that its entire campus and off-site facilities will become smoke-free/tobacco-free effective November 18, 2010, National Smoke-Out Day. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12373/Southampton-Hospital-Announces.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12395/Southampton-Hospitals-Winter-Blood-Drive.html Southampton Hospital is sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, November 18, to help boost blood supplies on Long Island. Donations can be made from 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. in the Teaching Center, located on the Hospital's third floor. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12395/Southampton-Hospitals-Winter-Blood-Drive.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12408/Independent-Pharmacies-Form-Group-in-Eastern.html A group of 15 eastern Suffolk pharmacies, members of a newly formed alliance called the Peconic Independent Pharmacy Association (PIPA) have announced their first joint project, a prescription drug 'take back' event. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12408/Independent-Pharmacies-Form-Group-in-Eastern.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12417/Thirteen-Ways-To-Overhaul-The-Whole-Household.html If you're like many American parents, in spite of your best efforts, your family can seem to be about as far from perfect as possible. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12417/Thirteen-Ways-To-Overhaul-The-Whole-Household.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12438/Honor-Our-Veterans-And-Those-Who-Serve-By-Giving.html Veteran's Day is Thursday, November 11 and New York Blood Center (NYBC) serving more than 20 million people calls upon the community to please donate blood in recognition of our veterans, and in honor of those who currently serve to protect our country and freedom. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12438/Honor-Our-Veterans-And-Those-Who-Serve-By-Giving.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12447/Sleep-Apnea-Severe-Sleep-Breathing-Disorder.html Sleep apnea is the more severe form of a sleep breathing disorder. It occurs when an airway (the tube we breathe through) is closed off during deeper stages of sleep by the tongue falling back, sealing off the tube, and stopping the inhale cycle of breathing. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12447/Sleep-Apnea-Severe-Sleep-Breathing-Disorder.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12459/Injectibles-Injectibles-Everywhere-But-Which.html Not all injectors are created equal and your physician's understanding of the aging process is directly related to injection success. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12459/Injectibles-Injectibles-Everywhere-But-Which.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12498/In-Praise-Of-The-Yawn-Some-Fascinating-Facts.html The next time you're tempted to stifle a yawn, stop. More accurately, don't stop. Yawning isn't rude or socially unacceptable. It's actually one of your body's coolest tricks. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12498/In-Praise-Of-The-Yawn-Some-Fascinating-Facts.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12572/Narcotic-Addiction-Choose-Life.html Fortunately, those afflicted with narcotic (opioid) addiction have another option to help them choose to live successfully with what is all too often an illness that prematurely ends lives. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12572/Narcotic-Addiction-Choose-Life.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12605/Open-Enrollment-For-Senior-Citizens-Underway.html If you're a senior citizen who relies on Medicare, the New York State Insurance Department says that you should be aware of changes for 2011 which may affect your health care benefits. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12605/Open-Enrollment-For-Senior-Citizens-Underway.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12632/Eat-Less-Drink-Occasionally-And-Be-Merry.html While food abounds, so does stress. Temptation after temptation causes many to fall off the (fitness) wagon during this merriest of seasons. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12632/Eat-Less-Drink-Occasionally-And-Be-Merry.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12691/Experts-Offer-New-Insights-Into-Helping-Children.html Allergies are increasing. It may be something simple as an annoying itching of skin or eyes, to a stuffed nose or tightening or sensitivity of the throat, to debilitating sneezing fits, all the way to life-threatening asthma attacks or shock from eating certain foods. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12691/Experts-Offer-New-Insights-Into-Helping-Children.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12699/AMSNY-To-Co-Host-New-York-States-2010-Global.html The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY), in conjunction with the New York State Academic Dental Centers (NYSADC), will host the second annual New York State Global Health Forum. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12699/AMSNY-To-Co-Host-New-York-States-2010-Global.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12701/How-To-Avoid-Injuries-While-Shopping-For-The.html Shopping season has officially begun. During this hectic and stressful time, consumers should know what they can do to prevent injuries to their bodies such as back, shoulder and neck pains, muscle strains, joint injuries and even more serious occurrences like falls and slips. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12701/How-To-Avoid-Injuries-While-Shopping-For-The.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12746/Tis-The-Season-For-Christmas-Seals.html The American Lung Association in New York is reminding New Yorkers that there is still time to support the Christmas Seals campaign by purchasing Christmas Seals® merchandise or making a donation. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12746/Tis-The-Season-For-Christmas-Seals.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12776/Eat-Less-Drink-Occasionally-And-Be-Merry.html When you think about the holiday season, it conjures up images of twinkling lights, perfectly wrapped presents, and tables laden with the most delicious holiday dishes. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12776/Eat-Less-Drink-Occasionally-And-Be-Merry.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12820/Nasal-Surgery-Breath-Better-Look-Better--.html The nose is not only the conduit through which airflow must pass for cleaning, humidification and warming, but also the most prominent structure of the face. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12820/Nasal-Surgery-Breath-Better-Look-Better--.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12887/Failing-The-Test.html Nothing separates 'science' from sound medical practice more than the use and misuse of allergy testing. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12887/Failing-The-Test.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12896/Dads-Guide-To-Pregnancy-For-Dummies.html When it comes to pregnancy, dads' roles have changed so much in the past few decades that expectant fathers don't always know where to turn for guidance and advice on this milestone event. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12896/Dads-Guide-To-Pregnancy-For-Dummies.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12907/Governor-Cuomo-Issues-Order-Creating-Medicaid.html Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced in his State of the State address that he has issued an Executive Order aimed at redesigning New York's outsized Medicaid program. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12907/Governor-Cuomo-Issues-Order-Creating-Medicaid.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12927/Ellen-Hermanson-Foundation-Gives-Grant-To-East.html The Ellen Hermanson Foundation has provided $283,800 in year-end grants to recipients including Southampton Hospital and Ellen's Well. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12927/Ellen-Hermanson-Foundation-Gives-Grant-To-East.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12939/Governor-Cuomo-Announces-Members-Of-Medicaid.html The Team, established by an Executive Order announced by Governor Cuomo in his State of the State address, is charged with finding ways to save money within the Medicaid program. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12939/Governor-Cuomo-Announces-Members-Of-Medicaid.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12971/Governor-Cuomo-Announces-Medicaid-Redesign.html Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the launch of the State's new Medicaid Redesign website to track the progress of reforming New York's costly Medicaid system. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/12971/Governor-Cuomo-Announces-Medicaid-Redesign.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13009/Sexpert-Rev-Dr-Stuart-Bloch-Advocates-Better.html Author, teacher, lecturer, inventor and "Sexpert" Rev. Dr. Stuart Bloch, DD, PhD, ChT, is one of the nation's leading authorities on sexual relationships. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13009/Sexpert-Rev-Dr-Stuart-Bloch-Advocates-Better.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13043/Bishop-Votes-Against-Health-Reform-Repeal.html Congressman Tim Bishop voted against Republican legislation to repeal the landmark patient protections and consumer benefits in the Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law last March. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13043/Bishop-Votes-Against-Health-Reform-Repeal.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13044/New-York-Receives-Mixed-Grades-On-Tobacco-Control.html New York State's tobacco control policies received mixed grades in the American Lung Association's State of Tobacco Control 2010 report Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13044/New-York-Receives-Mixed-Grades-On-Tobacco-Control.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13059/The-Winter-Skin-You-Are-In.html The temperatures are cold, the wind is biting and chaffing and dryness to our skin is simply a way of being. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13059/The-Winter-Skin-You-Are-In.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13080/Our-Kids-Are-Getting-FatterAnd-Hungrier.html Childhood obesity has tripled in the past 30 years. About one out of every three children or teens is overweight or at risk of being overweight. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13080/Our-Kids-Are-Getting-FatterAnd-Hungrier.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13088/Governor-Cuomo-Announces-Health-Commissioner.html Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced Nirav R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H., has been unanimously confirmed by the New York State Senate as Commissioner of the Department of Health. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13088/Governor-Cuomo-Announces-Health-Commissioner.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13092/Southampton-Hospital-Honors-Newest-Employee-Of.html Rachel Finne, a Receptionist in the Rehabilitative Services Department at Southampton Hospital, has been chosen as the Hospital's Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2010. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13092/Southampton-Hospital-Honors-Newest-Employee-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13114/Fast-Food-And-The-Lean-Mean-Teen.html The typical teen's hectic schedule often makes fast-food meals a tempting - or necessary - option. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13114/Fast-Food-And-The-Lean-Mean-Teen.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13122/Making-Friends-Without-Facebook.html Children's book author startes "If we allow our kids to learn that all you need to do to make and keep friends is to click 'accept friend request,' then we're devaluing the power of friendship." Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13122/Making-Friends-Without-Facebook.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13130/Bishop-NFL-Put-Concussion-Legislation-Back-In.html Congressman Tim Bishop with the support of the National Football League (NFL) re-introduced legislation to set minimum safety standards for concussion management in public schools. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13130/Bishop-NFL-Put-Concussion-Legislation-Back-In.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13133/Peconic-Bay-Medical-Centers-Cancer-Services.html Suffolk County bears a significant breast, cervical and colorectal cancer burden. Breast cancer is of particular concern on eastern Long Island, where the incidence rate is 22 percent higher than the rest of Suffolk County. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13133/Peconic-Bay-Medical-Centers-Cancer-Services.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13146/Peconic-Bay-Medical-Center-Hosts-Robotics-Club.html Recently, Westhampton Beach High School students had the unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the da Vinci Surgical® System from Dr. Hannah Ortiz, FACOG, FACS and Director of Peconic Bay Medical Center's Gynecologic Oncology Robotic Surgery Program. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13146/Peconic-Bay-Medical-Center-Hosts-Robotics-Club.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13157/Stony-Brook-Childrens-Hospital-Launches-SID.html Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the third leading cause of infant death in this country. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13157/Stony-Brook-Childrens-Hospital-Launches-SID.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13167/Is-The-Pain-Of-Childbirth-Really-Necessary.html Some women hold up the idea of natural childbirth without medication as an ideal to achieve. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13167/Is-The-Pain-Of-Childbirth-Really-Necessary.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13178/Southampton-Hospital-Announces-Winter-Blood-Drive.html A blood drive will be held on Thursday, February, 24, from 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., at Southampton Hospital's Third Floor Teaching Center. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/13178/Southampton-Hospital-Announces-Winter-Blood-Drive.html http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16447/A-List-Celebs-Stay-Cool-With-These-Must-Have.html There's nothing better than relaxing on a towel in the sand while listening to the soothing sounds of waves crashing on the shore. But let's face it - there are a few different elements to keep in mind when heading out for a day at the beach. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Outdoors-And-Fitness/For-Your-Health/16447/A-List-Celebs-Stay-Cool-With-These-Must-Have.html