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Maria Heller, left, thanked Dr. Freeman, South Nassau’s director of interventional cardiology, in a video highlighting her coronary stent treatment at the hospital.

South Nassau Communities Hospital spreads heart health awareness

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in American women, killing more females than all forms of cancer combined, according to the American Heart Association. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/7/19

Stamping out vaping among teens

Vaping gets its name from the cloud of water vapor that e-cigarettes produce, and it has become wildly popular among teenagers who believe it’s harmless. It’s not. In fact . . . more

12/14/18

Doesn't anybody get it right the first time?

When the news broke last month that a comprehensive new medical study indicated that cholesterol-lowering drugs should be prescribed for millions more Americans between the ages of 40 and 70, I didn’t believe it. more

12/5/13

There is no doubt: CPR and AEDs save lives

On Feb. 3, Doug Oggeri suffered a massive heart attack after shovelling snow. Thankfully, his 18-year-old daughter, Colleen had learned cardiopulmonary resuscitation through the Police Athletic League. more

2/24/11

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