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By Village Tattler, on January 1st, 2012
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services today lifted its directive that a Boil Water Notice be issued for the Dix Hills Water District, after 21 samples taken Saturday, December 31, 2011, all tested negative for coliform bacteria.
The County’s action confirms that the District’s water is safe for
Continue reading Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Dix Hills Water District
By Village Tattler, on December 31st, 2011
Two samples taken earlier this week that detected total coliform bacteria in the distribution system have prompted officials of the Dix Hills Water District to begin chlorination and, as a precaution, to notify district customers about the possible health concern.
The samples were taken on Dec. 27 and 28. Subsequent testing
Continue reading Coliform Bacteria Found in Dix Hills Water Supply
By Village Tattler, on December 12th, 2011
Today, Cactus Salon, www.cactussalon.com, will once again hold its annual Dinner & Make-Over night at its Dix Hills location for over 60 women from the Family Service League to help get them prepared to re-enter the workforce. The event will start at 3:30 p.m., where the women will receive color & cut,
Continue reading Cactus Salon Helps Those in Need on Long Island
By Village Tattler, on November 29th, 2011
The Suffolk County Health Department says there are 205 confirmed cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, in Suffolk County schools, with the most cases in Northport-East Northport School District. Eight different school districts have been infected, including Northport-East Northport, Sachem, Lindenhurst, Half Hollow Hills, East Islip, West Islip, Middle Country, and Southold.
Continue reading Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise in Suffolk County
By Village Tattler, on November 29th, 2011
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has begun making major strides in its effort to prevent falls in the county’s elderly population, one of the department’s primary goals as outlined in its Community Health Assessment 2010-2013.
Falls are the leading cause of injury among New Yorkers over 65 years of age. They account
Continue reading Staying Independent for Life
By Village Tattler, on October 11th, 2011
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) is investigating a case of pulmonary (lung) tuberculosis (TB) in one individual from the Commack School District. Because the privacy of patients is carefully safeguarded under New York State Public Health Law, no further information about the individual will be disclosed.
SCDHS has worked closely with
Continue reading Health Officials Investigate Case of Tuberculosis in Local School District
By Village Tattler, on October 3rd, 2011
Think Pink Menu to support Breast Cancer Coalition at Prime Restaurant is offered from October 1-31.
Throughout breast cancer awareness month, from October 1-31, Prime – An American Kitchen and Bar (117 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY; [631] 385-1515;
Continue reading Pink October at Prime Supports Huntington’s Breast Cancer Action Coalition
By Village Tattler, on August 24th, 2011
The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Education Committee will present “Dealing With Difficult Colleagues in the Workplace,” a workshop which will take place on Wednesday, September 21 from 8 – 10 a.m. at Mac’s Steakhouse, located at 12 Gerard Street in Huntington. This program is part of the ongoing Educational Series presented by the
Continue reading Need Help Dealing With Difficult Colleagues?
By Village Tattler, on August 18th, 2011
Tomorrow, August 19, 2011, is Halesite Fire Department’s annual blood drive. You are invited to donate blood from 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the firehouse on 1 North New York Avenue in Halesite. After giving, you are encouraged to enjoy a complimentary steak dinner prepared by the firefighters.
By Village Tattler, on August 15th, 2011
James L. Tomarken, MD, MSW, MPH, MBA, FRCPC, FACP, Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said today that due to the heavy rainfall that occurred yesterday (8/14/11) and the additional rain that is forecasted for today (8/15/11), the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at
Continue reading Advisory Issued Against Bathing at 66 Suffolk County Beaches
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