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Stony Brook Children’s Hospital hosted a roundtable that brought together water safety experts, advocates, affected families, medical professionals, public health and safety officials, parks and recreation representatives, and school officials, all with the shared goal of preventing drownings in Suffolk County and enhancing water safety. Photos courtesy Stony Brook Medicine.
Viyang Hao
21 Jul 2025
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Drowning Prevention Roundtable Addresses Alarming Rise in Drownings in Suffolk County

New York State ranks fourth in the nation for drowning deaths. In Suffolk County, where Stony Brook is located, drowning fatalities increased by 60 percent from 2023 to 2024.  To address...
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