Health Department Announces New HIV Diagnoses A Historic Low From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today announced that the annual number of new HIV diagnoses in New York City has reached an all-time low. Continue reading
Health Department Deploys A Team To Puerto Rico As Part Of City’ Ongoing Relief Efforts
As part of the City’s ongoing Hurricane Maria relief efforts, the Health Department today deployed First Deputy Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot and three public health experts to Puerto Rico. Continue reading
New Data Show Striking Disparities In Early Deaths From Heart Disease And Stroke
The Health Department today published an Epi Data Brief titled “Premature Heart Disease and Stroke Deaths among Adults in New York City,” which highlights disparities in heart disease and stroke – two diseases that account for 24 percent of all premature deaths (death before age 65) among adults in New York City.Continue reading
City, Health And Hospital Officials Call For NYer’s From Harlem To Hollis To Get Covered
Deputy Mayor Dr. Herminia Palacio, Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett, and Interim President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals Stanley Brezenoff today kicked off the open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).Continue reading
The NYPD, US Department Of Energy And Others Announce Nuclear Threat Initiative
After two years of collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), the Health Department and NYPD announced today that major hospitals and universities in New York City will remove certain devices that contain radiologic material powerful enough to be used in a "dirty bomb" terror attack.Continue reading
NYC Temporary Closes Stores Illegally Selling Tobacco Products Uptown And In Brooklyn
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced the temporary closing of four Manhattan businesses (three uptown):Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Announces $750,000 Investment Tackling Rat Hot Spots Uptown
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a $750,000 investment dedicated to tackling rat hot spots on the Upper West Side. Continue reading
Health Department Recommends New Yorkers Be Vaccinated Before Traveling To Europe
The Health Department is reminding travelers from Harlem to Hollis to be vaccinated before taking a trip to Europe.Continue reading
Bassett, Health Commissioner Passes Legislation To Curtail Tobacco Use From Harlem To Hollis
Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett on passing of comprehensive tobacco legislation package with effects from Harlem to Hollis, Queens:
“The City today took a major stride toward improving the health of New Yorkers by passing a comprehensive legislative package to further curtail tobacco use. Continue reading
Health Department Launches New Mobile Lactation Suites From Harlem To Hollis
In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, the Health Department today celebrated the opening of five “lactation pods” around the city, one in each borough, in locations that serve parents and families.Continue reading
Health Department Launches “Here For You” Campaign From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today launched a new bilingual campaign for parents of children age birth to 5 called “Here for You,” from Harlem to Hollis for all NY'ers.Continue reading
Health Department Tells Harlemites To “Know Before You Go”
On Memorial Day weekend, the Health Department is reminding beachgoers to sign up for the “Know Before You Go” free text alert service, which lets Harlemites know if beaches are open or closed due to water quality issues.Continue reading
First Lady McCray And Others Launch Online Health Thrive Learning Center
First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray, along with Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Richard Buery and Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett, today announced the launch of the Thrive Learning Center. Continue reading
First Lady McCray Announces Support System For Nonfatal Opioid Overdoses
As part of HealingNYC, First Lady Chirlane McCray today announced the launch of Relay, a hospital-based support system for nonfatal opioid overdoses.Continue reading
Harlem’s Mark-Viverito Supports Health Department Release Changes In Birth Certificate Gender Markers Data
The Health Department today released new vital statistics data on the number of people who have changed their gender marker on their birth certificate since 2014, when the Health Department and the City Council eased requirements for gender marker change applications.Continue reading