Long Island Public Health & Wellness Command
Real-time environmental health telemetry, seasonal tick questing indexes, marine bacteria advisories, air quality metrics, and verified emergency hospital networks across Long Island, NY.
Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no health risk across Suffolk and Nassau.
Ticks quest when temperatures exceed 45°F and relative humidity is high. Check for Blacklegged (Deer), Lone Star, and Dog ticks after woodland walks.
Vibrio vulnificus bacteria thrives in shallow coastal bays when water exceeds 68°F. Current late-autumn Sound and Ocean waters remain safely below the replication threshold.
Respiratory hospital visits are following seasonal baselines across Suffolk and Nassau. Stay up to date on annual seasonal influenza and updated booster immunizations.
Suffolk County Tick Identification & Bite Protocol
Blacklegged (Deer) Tick
Lyme / BabesiaThe primary vector for Lyme disease, Babesiosis, and Anaplasmosis. Nymphs are tiny as poppy seeds and actively quest in leaf litter from April through November across Long Island.
Lone Star Tick
Alpha-gal AllergyAggressive biter prevalent on the East End, Shelter Island, and Fire Island. Bite can trigger Alpha-gal syndrome (mammalian red meat allergy) as well as Ehrlichiosis.
American Dog Tick
RMSF VectorCommon along overgrown beach dunes, road edges, and dog parks. Can transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Tularemia.
Use clean, fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Never use petroleum jelly, matches, nail polish, or twist the tick. Wash bite area with soap and water or rubbing alcohol. Save tick in a sealed plastic bag for testing if a rash or fever develops.
Suffolk & Nassau Hospital & Trauma Center Directory
Stony Brook University Hospital
Level 1 Trauma & Burn CenterSuffolk County's only Level 1 Trauma Center. Regional Children's Hospital, comprehensive stroke center, and burn unit.
Mather Hospital
Community Hospital & Stroke CenterPrimary care facility serving the Port Jefferson harbor community. 24/7 Emergency Department, robotic surgery, and cardiac care.
St. Charles Hospital
Regional Rehabilitation CenterSpecialized orthopedic surgery, comprehensive inpatient physical rehabilitation, 24/7 Emergency Department, and maternity.
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Level 3 Trauma CenterThe East End's premier medical and trauma hub. Kanas Center for Advanced Surgery and comprehensive cardiac catheterization labs.
Good Samaritan University Hospital
Level 2 Trauma CenterMajor South Shore tertiary medical center. Level 2 Adult & Pediatric Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke, and maternity suites.
South Shore University Hospital
Level 2 Trauma CenterFlagship South Shore tertiary campus. Cutting-edge cardiovascular surgery pavilion, 24/7 emergency care, and heliport.
Long Island Community Hospital
Acute Care Emergency HospitalAffiliated with NYU Langone. Serves the south-central Suffolk corridor with 24/7 emergency services, wound care, and joint replacement.
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
South Fork Emergency CenterHome to the East End Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center. Primary South Fork hospital serving Montauk to Westhampton.
Huntington Hospital
Level 3 Trauma & Magnet CenterNationally ranked orthopedic and neurosurgery hospital serving northwest Suffolk and the Huntington town corridor.
NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island
Level 1 Trauma CenterMajor academic tertiary hospital adjacent to Mineola LIRR. Comprehensive cancer center, pediatric ICU, and heart transplant program.
North Shore University Hospital
Level 1 Trauma CenterNorthwell's flagship academic quaternary hospital. State-of-the-art Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion, transplant services, and neurosurgery.
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Level 2 Trauma CenterPremier South Shore Nassau hospital campus. 24/7 Level 2 emergency trauma center, women's health pavilion, and oncology.
Mercy Hospital
Community Hospital & Cancer CareComprehensive South Shore community medical center featuring a 24/7 Emergency Department, behavioral health, and maternal care.
For non-life-threatening medical conditions requiring immediate attention (sprains, minor lacerations, flu testing, or antibiotic evaluations):
Cold air causes peripheral blood vessels to constrict, increasing blood pressure. Snow shoveling in freezing temperatures drastically spikes heart attack risk; take frequent warm-up breaks.
Maritime humidity impedes natural sweat evaporation. When temperatures top 88°F with 70% humidity, heat index exceeds 98°F; increase electrolyte intake and stay shaded during peak UV hours (11a-3p).
Persistent sea fog and salt marsh humidity trigger elevated outdoor mold spore counts. Individuals with reactive airway disease or asthma should monitor HEPA filtration during heavy fog regimes.