From the Associated Press:

GENEVA — The World Health Organization said Friday it is investigating samples of variant swine flu linked to two deaths and one severe case in Norway, but that so far the significance of the mutation is unclear.

Norway’s Institute of Public Health announced Friday that the mutation “could possibly…cause more severe disease” because [...]

Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt and the Westchester Medical Center are among the local hospitals changing their visitor policies due to the H1N virus, commonly called swine flu.

No one under the age of 12 years is allowed into Hudson Valley Hospital unless they are receiving care. At the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, the [...]

Only about 1 in 4 Americans aged 50-64 regularly take advantage of preventive services such as screenings and immunizations, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with AARP and the American Medical Association (AMA).

The report, “Promoting Preventive Services for Adults 50-64: Community and Clinical Partnerships,” focuses on opportunities [...]

The seven physicians of the Mount Pleasant Medical Group have joined the Internal Medicine division at Westchester Health, located in Valhalla.

“With a long-standing reputation for providing high quality, compassionate care, the physicians of Mount Pleasant Medical now offer patients seamless access to Westchester Health’s comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services,” commented Dr. Peter [...]

Everyone in the community with a desire to get healthy and lose pounds is invited to attend a TOPS Open House Information and Sign Up Session. The session will be held at Hudson River HealthCare, 1037 Main Street, Peekskill, in the 2nd floor Conference Room on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 12 noon – 2:00 [...]

Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center Network and Grace Baptist Church will host the 6th Annual Day of Champions Health Fair on Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. at the Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center located at 107 West 4th Street, Mount Vernon.

Originally a men’s health fair, the free event is open to [...]

New York State Department of Health, complying with an executive order, is asking for comments from regulated entities and interested parties to identify existing regulations that impose unnecessary, burdensome or excessive costs, paperwork, reporting or other requirements.

Comments are sought that describe and quantify the burden and suggest appropriate remedies that the agency may undertake to [...]

A New York meat processor recalled more than a half million pounds of beef because it may be tainted with the E. Coli bacteria.

Two deaths and about 26 illnesses have been linked to the fresh ground beef.

The beef processor is Fairbanks Farms, located in Ashville, NY. The meat has been distributed to various retail [...]

The Putnam County Health Department is offering the H1N1, or swine flu, vaccine to people who fall into the CDC’s priority groups.

The free vaccine clinic will be held on Saturday, Nov.7 at the Putnam Valley Middle School in Putnam Valley from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Due to limited quantities, the vaccine will only be [...]

from Danbury Hospital:

Danbury Hospital hosts an energizing Spirit of Women Wellness Weekend at the Danbury Fair Center Court (lower level) on Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Danbury Hospital’s Spirit Wellness Weekend is a fun-filled Saturday on October 17th where health education, health screenings, and other fun activities will be woven throughout [...]