COVID-19: 400 Employees In Nassau Targeted By ID Theft Unemployment Fraud Rings, DA Says COVID-19: 400 Employees In Nassau Targeted By ID Theft Unemployment Fraud Rings, DA Says
Covid-19: 400 Employees In Nassau Targeted By ID Theft Unemployment Fraud Rings, DA Says Nearly 400 employees of different Nassau County institutions have been had their identities stolen and used to file false unemployment claims during a scheme that started at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the identities of 380 people working for Northwell Health, Nassau County Community College, Hofstra University, the Villages of Valley Stream, East Williston, and Herricks, several Nassau County school districts and other smaller organizations have been stolen by the fraud rings, which submitted false claims to unemployment, said Nassau County District Attorney Madeli…
COVID-19: Northwell Offers Antibody Testing At Long Island, Queens Churches COVID-19: Northwell Offers Antibody Testing At Long Island, Queens Churches
Covid-19: Northwell Offers Antibody Testing At Long Island, Queens Churches Free antibody testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) virus is being provided by Northwell Health at multiple places of worship on Long Island. Northwell Health announced that it will continue antibody testing for the virus at a total of six locations in Suffolk County and Queens, in collaboration with the state’s Department of Health and area pastors. Officials said that the testing is targeted toward underserved communities “through faith-based organizations of more than 55 locations since mid-May.” Since testing began, more than 40,000 New Yorkers have been tested as part of the p…
Avoiding Bug Bites And Everything That Comes With Them Avoiding Bug Bites And Everything That Comes With Them
Avoiding Bug Bites And Everything That Comes With Them Bugs are essential. There are millions of species out there, helping to keep our planet in balance. They pollinate our food and recycle the world’s nutrients. But some of our many-legged co-inhabitants have other, less appealing roles to play as the bearers of itchy bites and unpleasant illnesses. Mosquitos and ticks are the two most common culprits. Thankfully, the mosquitos of Westchester rarely carry diseases like in other parts of the world. There have been very rare reports in New York State of viruses such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis after mosquito exposure. How…
Avoiding Bug Bites And Everything That Comes With Them Avoiding Bug Bites And Everything That Comes With Them
Avoiding Bug Bites And Everything That Comes With Them Bugs are essential. There are millions of species out there, helping to keep our planet in balance. They pollinate our food and recycle the world’s nutrients. But some of our many-legged co-inhabitants have other, less appealing roles to play as the bearers of itchy bites and unpleasant illnesses. Mosquitos and ticks are the two most common culprits. Thankfully, the mosquitos of Westchester rarely carry diseases like in other parts of the world. There have been very rare reports in New York State of viruses such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis after mosquito exposure. How…
Summer Safety Tips From Phelps Hospital Summer Safety Tips From Phelps Hospital
Summer Safety Tips From Phelps Hospital Enjoy your summer The weather is warmer, school is out, and the sun shines just a little bit longer—that’s right, it’s summer! As you and your children prepare for the summer, Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health, wants to ensure you’re staying safe while having fun in the sun. Will COVID-19 affect my summer plans? When planning for summer activities, consider safe practices before, during, and after the event, and ask yourself: is this safe? The most important safety tip for this summer is continuing to follow COVID-19 social distancing protocols and be thoughtful about the activities you’…
Summer Safety Tips From Phelps Hospital Summer Safety Tips From Phelps Hospital
Summer Safety Tips From Phelps Hospital Enjoy your summer The weather is warmer, school is out, and the sun shines just a little bit longer—that’s right, it’s summer! As you and your children prepare for the summer, Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health, wants to ensure you’re staying safe while having fun in the sun. Will COVID-19 affect my summer plans? When planning for summer activities, consider safe practices before, during, and after the event, and ask yourself: is this safe? The most important safety tip for this summer is continuing to follow COVID-19 social distancing protocols and be thoughtful about the activities you’…
Are All Face Masks Created Equal? Are All Face Masks Created Equal?
Are All Face Masks Created Equal? A few months ago, the sight of a masked person approaching your house or passing you on the street might have been enough to give you—or anyone—pause. Now, streets and stores are filled with a colorful array of mask-wearing strangers. The masks are pink or blue or leopard; they sport the logos of our favorite superheroes, sports teams, and cartoon characters; and some have even been emblazoned with personal phrases of humor and hope. And while they’ve certainly become the year’s most prolific accessory, many of us are wondering just how long we’ll have to keep covering up. According to David…
Are All Face Masks Created Equal? Are All Face Masks Created Equal?
Are All Face Masks Created Equal? A few months ago, the sight of a masked person approaching your house or passing you on the street might have been enough to give you—or anyone—pause. Now, streets and stores are filled with a colorful array of mask-wearing strangers. The masks are pink or blue or leopard; they sport the logos of our favorite superheroes, sports teams, and cartoon characters; and some have even been emblazoned with personal phrases of humor and hope. And while they’ve certainly become the year’s most prolific accessory, many of us are wondering just how long we’ll have to keep covering up. According to David…
A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health
A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health Why health screenings are important: Knowing your risk factors for disease is one of the first steps toward prevention and treatment. At Northwell Health, we recommend regular health screening tests so that you truly understand your risk factors. Then you and your primary care physician can work together to address health problems before they start. What are health screenings? Health screenings are tests that find serious conditions before they cause symptoms, during the early stages when they can be cured. This is important for certain malignancies that occur commonly and cannot be as ea…
A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health
A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health Why health screenings are important: Knowing your risk factors for disease is one of the first steps toward prevention and treatment. At Northwell Health, we recommend regular health screening tests so that you truly understand your risk factors. Then you and your primary care physician can work together to address health problems before they start. What are health screenings? Health screenings are tests that find serious conditions before they cause symptoms, during the early stages when they can be cured. This is important for certain malignancies that occur commonly and cannot be as ea…
Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond
Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond There are few things more exhilarating than zooming downhill on a bike. When I used to live in New York City, I rode my bike to work nearly every day. It was a healthy habit, and the daily exercise felt great! Only the snow would send me to the subway. There is no question, riding a bike is as fun now as it was when I was a kid. But it can also be dangerous. Accidents happen. Yet, there are simple ways to protect your children. Bike safety starts with the helmet Even before a child’s first bike should come their first bicycle helmet! In 1999, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC…
Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond
Bicycle Safety Tips To Carry You Through Summer And Beyond There are few things more exhilarating than zooming downhill on a bike. When I used to live in New York City, I rode my bike to work nearly every day. It was a healthy habit, and the daily exercise felt great! Only the snow would send me to the subway. There is no question, riding a bike is as fun now as it was when I was a kid. But it can also be dangerous. Accidents happen. Yet, there are simple ways to protect your children. Bike safety starts with the helmet Even before a child’s first bike should come their first bicycle helmet! In 1999, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC…