East Northport Native Dies Of Cancer Linked To 9/11

The emergency services leader at Northwell Health “worked the pile” at Ground Zero in the weeks after 9/11.

Quadriplegic Mom, A Former Runner, To See Kids Race For First Time

"I can no longer run, but seeing my boys race will make me more proud than anything," said the former Northport High School runner.

Northport Native Travels Across U.S. On Bike Performing Good Deeds

Cheryl Davies and the Green Riders are biking from New York to Seattle and helping those in need along the way.

Best Hospitals On Long Island: US News And World Report

U.S. News and World Report has released its 2017-18 rankings of best hospitals in the country.

Northport HS Helps Northwell Health Raise $760K For Cancer Research

Ten Suffolk County high schools partnered with Northwell Health during their Relay for Life events.

Northport Is Taking Back Your Unwanted Prescription Drugs

All members of the community are encouraged to drop off their old meds and dispose of them.

Huntington Hospital Earns Fourth Magnet Nursing Honor, a Long Island First

Huntington Hospital has become the first hospital on Long Island to achieve nursing’s highest honor four times in a row.

Northwell Health Appoints Urologic Director for its Suffolk County Facilities

Dr. Ghavamian has recently joined Northwell Health.

Elwood Is #SarinaStrong For Teen Fighting Leukemia

A bone marrow registry drive and hair donation drive will be held next week. Heroes are wanted.

Huntington Hospital Helps Moms Bond with Newborns in the Critical Hours After Birth

This is a progressive care model for mothers and babies that improves mother-baby bonding immediately after birth.

​St. Baldrick’s Team From East Northport Looks to Fundraise $10K

The team has raised more than $81,000 to support childhood cancer research over the past 10 years.

Northport to Hold Relay For Life Kickoff Event Thursday

Get involved to help end the fight against cancer.

Properly Dispose of Unwanted Drugs at Elwood Public Library

The Shed the Meds event will be held next week.

Huntington Hospital’s Centennial Gala Raises Record $720,000 for Expansion Projects

Huntington Hospital Centennial Gala honorees were Patricia Petersen and Stanley Gale.

Huntington Hospital Gets New Breast Surgical Tools

These tools will help breast cancer patients.

Teddy Bear Checkup Event in East Northport

A doctor will take a look at the stuffed animals and demonstrate what a checkup is like in the urgent care setting.

Huntington Hospital Adds Midwife to Team

The team now consists of four midwives.

Huntington Hospital Names Emergency Department Chairman

Leonardo Huertas, MD, has been named chairman of emergency medicine at Huntington Hospital.

Northwell Health, Huntington Hospital Sponsor Great Cow Harbor 10K

​More cowbell? That’s just what many of the spectators of this year’s Great Cow Harbor 10K.

Northport Resident Running Second Suffolk Half Marathon

Amanda Scanlan is running to raise funds for veterans services.

$625K Federal Grant to Combat Drug Abuse Among Northport Youths

​The Northport East Northport Drug and Alcohol Task Force will use the funds to bring real change to the drug epidemic plaguing the area.

Northport Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile

BREAKING: A total of 12 new mosquito samples from across Suffolk County have tested positive for the virus.

ICYMI: 2 Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Northport

This is the third confirmed case of West Nile virus in Northport and the sixth in Suffolk County this year.

Huntington Hospital Offers Latest Technology for Gastrointestinal Ailments

Dr. Jessica Widmer is using the SpyGlass DS System.

Huntington Hospital Golf Outing Supports New Emergency Department

Huntington Hospital raised about $450,000 for its new emergency department.

Northport Stop and Shop Customers to Support Pediatric Cancer Research

Stop and Shop has raised over $15 million for Memorial Sloan Kettering since 2001

Huntington Hospital Sponsors Northport High School's Relay for Life

The hospital sponsored the survivors' dinner for that event.

Big Teams Get Suffolk Marathon Discount

Bellone Announces Registration Price Break for Teams of 30 or More

Huntington Hospital Offers Pacemaker Without Wire Leads

By not having any wire leads, this lowers the infection risk.

New York Has More Zika Cases Than Any Other State, New CDC Data Shows

In total there are 756 confirmed cases of the virus in the United States; 234 of those cases are among pregnant women.

Huntington Hospital Is Recognized for Its Outstanding Stroke Care

The hospital was recently recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

Northport-East Northport Relay For Life to Fight Cancer This Saturday

The community’s largest event to fight cancer is for people of all ages.

Nutritionist Encouraged by FDA's Food Label Change

These changes in food labels are overall encouraging.

10th Annual Marcie Mazzola Race in Huntington is Sunday

Remembering Marcie Mazzola, whose memory makes a difference to local children.

Northport VA Recognized as Leader in LGBT Equality

Twelve Long Island hospitals received this honor.

Huntington Hospital Gets Helicopter to Airlift Patients in Need

The SkyHealth helicopter is able to get patients lifesaving care more quickly than regular ground transportation.

Huntington YMCA Celebrates 10th Annual Women's Wellness Day

The event will offer free yoga, tai chi, and guided meditation classes as well as a Health and Wellness Forum.

Informational (and Inspirational) Relay For Life Meeting in Northport

The more people who get involved in Relay For Life, the larger the impact Northport will make in the fight against cancer.

Northport is Taking Back Your Unwanted Prescription Drugs

At the Northport and East Northport Public Libraries on Tuesday.

The Diet That Provides Energy All Day

Here's how to have consistent energy throughout the day.