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Sun River Health Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Community Event Sun River Health Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Community Event
Sun River Health Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Community Event Sun River Health, a network of fifty community health centers located throughout the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island, celebrated their 50th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the organization’s first location – The Jeannette J. Phillips Community Health Center at 1037 Main Street in Peekskill – on Saturday, August 2 at 11am. Remarks were given by local officials as well as Sun River Health CEO Anne Kauffman Nolon, MPH. A free community event took place after the ceremony across the street in Pugsley Park. The event was open to all and included a bouncy house, food t…
Here's Percentage Of People Who Say They'd Dump Partner To Add Years To Their Dog's Life Here's Percentage Of People Who Say They'd Dump Partner To Add Years To Their Dog's Life
Here's Percentage Of People Who Say They'd Dump Partner To Add Years To Their Dog's Life How far would people go to keep their dogs healthy, or even help them live longer? According to a new nationwide survey, some dog owners would go further than you might expect. The survey, commissioned by pet nutrition and wellness company Spot & Tango and conducted by Talker Research, polled 1,900 US dog owners.  It found that one in seven said they’d break up with their partner or spouse if it meant adding years to their dog’s life. Millennials were most likely to say goodbye to love for loyalty, leading the pack at 16 percent. When it comes to sacrifices, the poll found that …
MA Leads Nation For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why MA Leads Nation For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why
MA Leads Nation For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why Families in the Northeast are getting some of the best care in the country for their children, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Children's Healthcare on Tuesday, April 8. The report compares all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 33 indicators of cost, access, and quality. Metrics range from the percentage of children in excellent health to the number of pediatricians per capita. "The quality of children's health care should be one of the most important considerations for parents when deciding where to live," said WalletHub ana…
Dentist Who Fondled Patient During Emergency Visit Pleads Guilty: Chester County DA Dentist Who Fondled Patient During Emergency Visit Pleads Guilty: Chester County DA
Dentist Who Fondled Patient During Emergency Visit Pleads Guilty: Chester County DA A dentist accused of fondling a patient during an emergency dental visit has pleaded guilty, Chester County authorities announced on Friday, April 11. James Godorecci, 56, of Wayne, entered a guilty plea to Simple Assault by Physical Menace and was sentenced to two years' probation, according to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. The charges stem from an emergency appointment on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at Main Line Dental Aesthetics in Paoli, where Godorecci had been treating the woman for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ), officials said. The treatment involved "massage thera…
Unlicensed Dentist Ran Illegal Practice Inside Bay Shore Home, Police Say Unlicensed Dentist Ran Illegal Practice Inside Bay Shore Home, Police Say
Unlicensed Dentist Ran Illegal Practice Inside Bay Shore Home, Police Say A woman is accused of running an illegal dental office out of a Bay Shore home, Suffolk County police announced on Thursday, March 13. Yolany Y. Mejia Carranza, 55, of Huntington Station, was arrested after detectives executed a search warrant at 1847 Heckscher Ave. and discovered a fully functioning dental office, authorities said. Investigators believe Mejia Carranza had also operated an unlicensed dental practice at 135 Broadway in Huntington Station, police said. She was charged with three counts of Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a class E felony. Mejia Carranza is currentl…
Best Veterinarian On Long Island In 2024: Mid Island Animal Hospital Best Veterinarian On Long Island In 2024: Mid Island Animal Hospital
Best Veterinarian On Long Island In 2024: Mid Island Animal Hospital We are thrilled to announce that Mid Island Animal Hospital has been named Best Veterinarian on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! For decades, this Hicksville-based hospital has provided compassionate, state-of-the-art veterinary care, ensuring pets receive the best treatment possible, according to its website. Dr. Mitchell Kornet and his dedicated team offer wellness exams, vaccinations, advanced diagnostics, surgery, laser therapy, and dental care, all tailored to meet the needs of each pet, per Mid Island Animal Hospital's website. "Dr. Kornet and his staff are…
Best Dental Practice In Fairfield County In 2024: William Fessler Family Dentistry Best Dental Practice In Fairfield County In 2024: William Fessler Family Dentistry
Best Dental Practice In Fairfield County In 2024: William Fessler Family Dentistry We are thrilled to announce that William Fessler Family Dentistry has been named Best Dental Practice in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, William Fessler Family Dentistry is committed to delivering top-quality dental care with an approach that emphasizes incorporating the latest advancements in dental technology, creating a welcoming and stress-free atmosphere, and consistently surpassing patient expectations with professional and compassionate service. The practice provides a full spectrum of dental treatments, ranging from gen…
Fake Dental Assistant Worked At 3 PA Dentist Offices Before Getting Caught: AG Fake Dental Assistant Worked At 3 PA Dentist Offices Before Getting Caught: AG
Fake Dental Assistant Worked At 3 PA Dentist Offices Before Getting Caught: AG A Bucks County dental assistant will spend at least 18 months behind bars after posing as a licensed professional and performing advanced dental procedures, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced. Rose Calese Horne, 44, of Levittown, was sentenced to 18 to 36 months in state prison after pleading guilty to felony prohibited use of a radiation source and misdemeanor impersonating a holder of a professional or occupational license, authorities said. Horne misrepresented her qualifications to three dental practices in Bucks County—Levittown Dental Associates, Bucks County Periodontics, and Lan…
Social Worker’s Smile Shattered In Brutal Beating As Family Seeks Support From Community Social Worker’s Smile Shattered In Brutal Beating As Family Seeks Support From Community
Social Worker’s Smile Shattered In Brutal Beating As Family Seeks Support From Community A social worker in the DMV known for changing others' lives is now in need of help to reclaim his own.  David Thurston, who has spent years supporting others through some of life's toughest moments, was brutally assaulted, leaving him with severe dental injuries and a broken sense of self, according to his brother. According to a friend of Thurston, "the attackers beat him pretty badly and stole his coat and backpack.  "While he is mostly okay, has extra coats, and is getting emotional support from his family, the attackers messed up his teeth pretty badly."  The attack, wh…
Kitchen Nightmare: 5 Teeth Extracted At Hempstead Woman's Unlicensed Home Dentistry, DA Says Kitchen Nightmare: 5 Teeth Extracted At Hempstead Woman's Unlicensed Home Dentistry, DA Says
Kitchen Nightmare: 5 Teeth Extracted At Hempstead Woman's Unlicensed Home Dentistry, DA Says A Long Island woman is accused of practicing unlicensed dentistry from the kitchen of her one-bedroom apartment, putting at least one patient’s health at risk, prosecutors alleged. Gladys Serrano, 70, of Hempstead, was arraigned on a felony count of unauthorized practice of a profession in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Dec. 10. It came after she conducted dental procedures, including extractions, from a makeshift setup in her apartment on Greenwich Street, according to the DA’s office. The investigation began after a victim contacted Serrano in July 2024 for a tooth extraction. According…
NYers To Receive Cut Of $4.8M Settlement With SmileDirectClub Over Improper Billing NYers To Receive Cut Of $4.8M Settlement With SmileDirectClub Over Improper Billing
NYers To Receive Cut Of $4.8M Settlement With SmileDirectClub Over Improper Billing Thousands of New Yorkers will benefit from a $4.8 million settlement with the now-defunct SmileDirectClub over improper billing practices. The former Nashville, Tennessee-based teledentistry company agreed to the move after it continued to charge more than 28,000 consumers despite filing for bankruptcy and stopping services in September 2023. Multiple complaints were filed with the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) after consumers were told to keep making monthly installment payments despite no longer receiving aligner treatment. In December 2023, OAG sent a cease-and-de…
Animal Hoarding: 60 Boxer Dogs Seized From Mass Home Taxing Help Networks Animal Hoarding: 60 Boxer Dogs Seized From Mass Home Taxing Help Networks
Animal Hoarding: 60 Boxer Dogs Seized From Mass Home Taxing Help Networks The MSPCA is asking for help after the group took in 60 boxers from a home in Essex County earlier this week, making it one of the largest seizures in the group's history.  Police said officers removed the dogs from a home on Locust Grove Road in Merrimac on Tuesday, June 11, after receiving reports of animal hoarding and overcrowding. The owner voluntarily forfeited the dogs to authorities.  Police did not release the owner's name as no charges have been filed, but a multi-agency investigation involving Haverhill, Windham (New Hampshire), and Merrimac police is ongoing. …
Dental Chain Used Deceptive Ads To Cheated Patients In New England, Lawsuit Says Dental Chain Used Deceptive Ads To Cheated Patients In New England, Lawsuit Says
Dental Chain Used Deceptive Ads To Cheated Patients In New England, Lawsuit Says Thousands of Massachusetts patients were allegedly victimized through deceptive advertising by Aspen Dental, according to a lawsuit filed against the dental giant. On Thursday, Dec. 9,  Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey filed a lawsuit against Aspen Dental alleging the dental chain cheated thousands of Massachusetts consumers through a series of bait and switch advertising campaigns. The complaint alleges that Aspen Dental violated the state Consumer Protection Law and the assurances Aspen Dental made to the AG’s Office in a 2014 settlement addressing similar conduct. …