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Overweight Patients Cost Coney Island Hospital – And Taxpayers – More Money

Rampant obesity has forced hospitals – and taxpayers – to pay. Coney Island Hospital (2601 Ocean Parkway) purchased a specially-sized radiographic flouroscopy unit, a type of X-ray machine that...

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Bloomberg Wants To Expand Large Sugary Drink Ban To Entire State

Mayor Bloomberg’s controversial initiative to ban large sugary drinks sold at fast food joints, movie theaters and sporting events goes into effect March 12. Bloomberg is so certain that the ban will...

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As Fees Rise For City-Operated Athletic Facilities, Membership And Revenue Falls

In 2010, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his administration raised the fees for residents looking to use City-run recreational facilities, including ball fields and tennis courts, looking for a bump in...

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Coney Island Hospital Taking Part In Take Care New York Events

Coney Island Hospital (2601 Ocean Parkway) is taking part in the city’s Take Care New York campaign in an effort to battle obesity, and provide health screenings and flu shots. According to a press...

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