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SENATOR FUSCHILLO TO SPONSOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM AT MERRICK LIBRARY

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) will be sponsoring a breast cancer screening program in Merrick on Thursday, September 17th.

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SENATOR FUSCHILLO ATTENDS AUTISM WALK AT JONES BEACH

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Thousands of Volunteers Join Senator Fuschillo’s Call to Enact Autism Insurance Reform in New York State

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SENATOR FUSCHILLO TO SPONSOR H1N1 FLU VACCINATION PROGRAM

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) will be sponsoring a free H1N1 flu vaccination program in conjunction with the Nassau Health Care Corporation.

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SENATOR FUSCHILLO APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF LANDMARK AUTISM HEALTH INSURANCE BILL

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. today announced that the New York State Senate has approved landmark legislation that he sponsors to provide insurance coverage for autism screening, diagnosis and treatment in New York State. Currently, individuals with autism are routinely denied insurance benefits for treatment of their disorder. Senator Fuschillo (R-Merrick) said, “Many families who have a child with autism are literally facing financial ruin just to get care for their child, because their health insurance company does not cover the treatment costs.

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SENATOR FUSCHILLO’S AUTISM INSURANCE REFORM LEGISLATION APPROVED BY STATE ASSEMBLY

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Monday, June 21st, 2010

Individuals With Autism Would No Longer Be Forced to Spend Tens of Thousands of Dollars Out of Pocket on Diagnosis and Treatment Under Proposed Law

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SENATOR FUSCHILLO OFFERS PROTECTIVE TIPS TO COMBAT WEST NILE VIRUS

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today offered information to residents about how to protect themselves from West Nile virus. West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne infection that can cause serious illness or death in some cases, has been detected in several mosquito pools in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

“Although the chances of becoming ill from West Nile virus are small, residents should still take steps to safeguard themselves,” said Senator Fuschillo. “Taking a few simple steps will help reduce the risk of West Nile virus and help protect your family.”

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