Health Department Releases 2021 HIV Annual Report For World Aids Day
The Health Department today released the 2021 HIV Surveillance Annual Report (PDF), which shows continued progress toward ending the HIV epidemic in New York City.
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Mayor Adams Reappoints Annabel Palma As Commissioner And Chair NYC Commissioner On Human Rights
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the reappointment of Annabel Palma as commissioner and chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR).
Mayor de Blasio Appoints Three New Appointees To The City Commission On Human Rights
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced three new appointees to the New York City Commission on Human Rights: Rockwell (“Rocky”) Chin, Guillermo Chacón, and Reverend Terry Troia join the agency as commissioners.
Health Department Launches “¡Listos!”, First Ever HIV Prevention Campaign For Latinos
The Health Department, in partnership with the Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA), launched “¡Listos!”, a sex-positive marketing campaign that encourages Latinos to consider using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as part of their sexual health plan. PrEP is a safe, daily pill that greatly reduces the risk of HIV infection.
Health Department And Partners Recognize World AIDS Day And Harlem Awardee
In recognition of World AIDS Day, the Health Department today joined the End AIDS NY 2020 Coalition – a partnership of over 60 community partners from New York State – to host the fourth annual World AIDS Day event at Brooklyn’s historic Kings Theatre.
Health Department Host Latinx AIDS Awareness Day New York Knows Citywide
In recognition of Latinx (pronounced “Lateen-ex”, the gender-neutral alternative to Latino, Latina and Latin@) AIDS Awareness Day, New York Knows – the nation’s largest jurisdictional HIV testing initiative run by the Health Department – is partnering with the Latino Commission on AIDS and 45 community partners to host a citywide HIV testing event.
Join The Iris House 11th Annual Women As The Face Of AIDS Summit
The 11th Annual Women as the Face of AIDS Summit is on May 2nd, and we are really excited about the program that is lining up for you! This year’s theme, “The Race to the End” has inspired more than 20 presentations that will examine the intersections of race, poverty and HIV and look at…
Today Is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
Today is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day from Harlem to Hollywood. More than 1.2 million people are living with HIV in the United States, and more than 47,000 new cases were identified in 2013.
Health Department Tips For Celebrating New Years’ Eve More Safely
As New Year’s Eve celebrations begin this weekend, the Health Department reminds New Yorkers to take care of themselves and others.
Mayor Adams Announces COVID Recovery Roundtable And Health Equity From Harlem To Hollis Task Force
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced his administration’s COVID-19 Recovery Roundtable and Health Equity Task Force.
Calls From Harlem United And More For DOH To Repeal Medicaid Drug Carve Out Intensify
Opposition continues to grow over the Department of Health’s Medicaid drug carve-out plan as more community health groups join the Save New York’s Safety Net coalition.
The Harlem Business Alliance (HBA): City Hall COVID-19 Updates
Yesterday at City Hall, Mayor de Blasio announced more details for making sure New Yorkers who test positive for COVID-19.
New HIV Diagnoses Fall To Historic Lows From Harlem To Hollis
The number of New Yorkers newly diagnosed with HIV is down to historic lows and fell below 2,000 for the first time since annual HIV reporting began in 2001.
Leaders Praise The Mayor For Opening Of Overdose Prevention Centers From Harlem To Hollis
Speaker Corey Johnson said: “The Council has been a leader in the push to bring these centers to New York City, and we thank Mayor de Blasio for taking this brave, important and necessary step.
de Blasio’s Health Department Releases 2015 Data Showing HIV Diagnoses Has Dropped
The Health Department today released its 2015 HIV Surveillance Annual Report, which shows that the annual number of new HIV diagnoses in New York City has fallen below 2,500 for the first time in the history of the epidemic.