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Long Island Medical Practice Fined Over Alleged Discrimination Against HIV-Positive Patient Long Island Medical Practice Fined Over Alleged Discrimination Against HIV-Positive Patient
Long Island Medical Practice Fined Over Alleged Discrimination Against Hiv-positive Patient A New York-based dermatology practice will pay thousands of dollars after allegations that it refused treatment to an HIV-positive patient. Under a settlement with the US Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday, Dec. 3, Advanced Dermatology, P.C. – headquartered on Long Island in New Hyde Park – resolved allegations that one of its doctors violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) by refusing timely care to a male patient. The patient, who is HIV-positive, filed a complaint with the US Department of Justice alleging that a dermatologist refused to perform a scheduled Mohn micrograp…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: 'Keep An Eye On Your Body' NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: 'Keep An Eye On Your Body'
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: 'Keep An Eye On Your Body' New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is recovering from cancer. The 66-year-old Democrat revealed that she was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, in a post on X Friday morning, Sept. 13. Appearing alongside her doctor, Hochul said she would undergo an outpatient procedure to remove a spot of skin cancer on her nose. She discovered the abnormality during a routine check-up. Three hours later, she made another post on X saying the procedure had been successful. “Hi New York. Back on the job after having basal cell carcinoma removal from my nose right here,” she said. “…

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by Michael Mashburn