Y innovates intervention as COVID’s mental toll mounts
By STACEY SPATA // How are you doing today? Take a minute to ask yourself this question. As New York State restrictions are lifted, it feels like we may be…
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Getting to the source, with health inequities laid bare
By TERRY LYNAM // The focus on systemic racism has never been more intense in the United States, with daily news coverage of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder…
In mass vaccinations, a great shot for social health
By JEFFREY REYNOLDS // The handwritten sticky note said “2:19 p.m.,” but could have passed for “2:14,” so by 2:13 I began calculating how many seconds it would take to…
Clear culprit? Plenty of blame to share with COVID
By TERRY LYNAM // At no time in his decade-long tenure has New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo received as much criticism as he and the state Department of Health are…
Good news on cancer, but it can always be better
By RICHARD BARAKAT // It used to be that health statistics were something that only academics, medical researchers and clinicians cared about. Now they’re a key part of the daily…
No shot: Pfizer nixes New York’s direct appeal
By GREGORY ZELLER // It appears Albany’s questionable attempt to cut out the middleman in its immunization efforts is a nonstarter. Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday sent a letter to…
A century later, 1918 pandemic’s lessons resonate
By TERRY LYNAM // Given COVID-19’s unprecedented nature and global impact, many analysts and health officials have drawn parallels to the 1918 Spanish Flu, which according to the U.S. Centers…
Wellness on ice: Northwell, Islanders renew their vows
By GREGORY ZELLER // A Swiss multinational may have won the naming rights, but as UBS Arena emerges as a top New York sports and entertainment venue, Northwell Health will…
No. 529: On loop-de-loops, safe bets and SUNY’s status – and Capt. Bligh’s revenge
Roll with it: Here we go, dear readers – the third and final leg of already legendary 2020, complete with an ongoing pandemic, history’s most important presidential election…
No. 514: Adelphi evolves, Roswell crashes and da Gama sails again – plus Phase Four, with attitude
Hot stuff: Hello again, dear readers, and welcome to your favorite regularly scheduled review of the Long Island innovation economy, back on the beat on this eighth day of…
At Janam, taking the marketplace’s temperature
By GREGORY ZELLER // A Long Island innovator known for its tough-as-nails tech is displaying a soft touch as workplaces reopen in the Age of Coronavirus. Actually, no touch –…
A fate worse than death? Docs decry drop in ER visits
By GREGORY ZELLER // A disturbing and growing trend of the 2020 pandemic sees non-COVID-19 patients in medical distress avoiding hospital emergency rooms – with detrimental, sometimes fatal consequences. This…
In Greta, a moment – and a champion – for autism
By STEPHEN SHORE // In just several months, Greta Thunberg, 16, has flayed international leaders, electrified climate advocates and served notice that her generation will bring new urgency to saving…
With FluChecker, a doctor in every house (virtually)
By GREGORY ZELLER // Chelsea Health Solutions was remotely diagnosing symptoms before remotely diagnosing symptoms was cool. Now, with a global pandemic spreading, it’s ready to rock. Founded in New…
Staying healthy and safe as coronavirus, panic spread
By ROBERT GLATTER // As anxiety intensifies, ditch the mad dash for a coronavirus mask, wash your hands regularly and stay home if you get sick. The novel coronavirus is…