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.
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For World AIDS Day, NYC Health + Hospital Reminds Everyone To Get Tested
In recognition of World AIDS Day, NYC Health + Hospitals reminded New Yorkers that affordable, gender-affirming care is available for patients seeking testing and treatment for HIV.
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.
City Expands Eligibility For MonkeyPox (MPV) Vacation And Opens More Than 30,000 New Appointments
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene today announced that, starting tomorrow, Thursday, October 6, 2022.
From Harlem To Hollis, The Health Department Celebrates 2022 Pride
Following a month of activities and events promoting the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary, queer, and intersex (LGBTQ+) New Yorkers.
Health Department Reports Increases In Gonorrhea And Syphilis Among Female In The First Half Of 2021
The Health Department today announced increases in gonorrhea and syphilis among people reported as female in New York City during the first half of 2021.
Health Department Gives Tips From Harlem To Hollis To Celebrate New Years Eve Safely
With the beginning of 2022 in New York City, the Health Department reminds New Yorkers to practice health precautions this New Year’s Eve.
Throughout The Pandemic, NYC Health + Hospitals Helped New Yorkers With HIV Remain In Care
In recognition of World AIDS Day, NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that the health system’s efforts to keep New Yorkers with HIV/AIDS healthy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Department Reports An Increase In Sexually Transmitted Infections In NYC From 2019 To 2020
The Health Department today released preliminary data on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in 2019 and 2020 in New York City.
SoHarlem And Other Nonprofits Receive Grant From The New York Community Trust Awards
The city’s community foundation has announced $7.9 million in grants to 58 nonprofits to tackle issues facing communities as they adapt to a post-pandemic life.
Senator Hoylman Calls For Universal PrEP And PEP Access On World Aids Day
On World AIDS Day, State Senator Brad Hoylman called for providing all New Yorkers with access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) medications to prevent HIV infection.
Op-Ed: For Black Women, The Fight Against HIV/AIDS Still Goes On
By C. Virginia Fields Twenty-three years ago, right when I was running for my first term as Manhattan Borough President, the HIV/AIDS community reached two very different milestones in the fight against the epidemic.
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’s New Data Showing Decrease In Uninsured Adults From Harlem To Hollis
As part of the 2017 Mayor’s Management Report (MMR), the Health Department today published new data showing a continued decrease in the percentage of uninsured adult New Yorkers – from 20.9 percent in Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 to 10.9 percent in FY 2017.
Harlem United PrEP’s Us For Honors National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
In honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, today Harlem United released “PrEP Conversations,” a new video series focused on raising awareness and educating communities of color about Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).