Ask your doctor: What’s the best treatment for prostate cancer — radiation, surgery, cryotherapy, active surveillance? The most likely answer will be, “It depends — upon … more

HAIFA — Leading researchers, healthcare professionals and supporters gathered at the Rambam Health Care Campus for its annual healthcare summit recently where they showcased some of the most … more

With great tragedy often comes great insight, and such is represented in Rabbi Yehuda Boruch Kamenetzky’s just-released book, “Brainstorm: A deadly tumor. A young man. A story of … more

On May 31, Achiezer introduced SpecialCare+, a forum for parents and caregivers of the special needs community; providing them access to information, support and resources.  “For us at … more

The Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has honored Gary Robinson with its Dorothy & Dr. David I. Schachne award for extraordinary volunteer service. “Gary has devoted more … more

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, County Health Commissioner Lawrence Eisenstein and other local officials announced a mosquito trapping and surveillance plan in light of the Zika virus … more

In response to the growing, and often overlooked drug and alcohol addiction dilemma in the Jewish community, a new kosher and rabbinically endorsed recovery program is being launched in the New York … more

Have you ever watched your child sleep and see them breathing through his or her mouth? Mouth breathing, or breathing through the mouth instead of the nose, may lead to trouble for … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry The South Nassau Communities Hospital Emergency Department expansion project is under way.  The emergency room will continue to function even as sections of it are … more

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital of Far Rockaway has announced the appointment of Margaret Frantz as the hospital’s first Chief Patient Experience Officer. In this role, Frantz will be … more