Dr. Joxel Garcia has been appointed by Health Commissioner Vasan as the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s First Deputy Commissioner and Chief Program Officer.
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The Health Department Urges New Yorkers From Harlem To Hollis To Get Back To Getting Screenings For Cancer
The Health Department is urging New Yorkers, especially those at increased risk, to resume their regular screenings for various types of cancer.Continue reading
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Children Ages 5 To 11 From Harlem To Hollis Now Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
The Health Department today announced that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children ages 5 to 11 is widely available in New York City.Continue reading
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New York City Health Department Launches New Mental Health Treatment Pilot ‘Connect’
Today, the Health Department and the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health announced the launch of an innovative model of mental health treatment, called Continuous Engagement between Community and Clinic Treatment, or CONNECT. Continue reading
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Whattha, Health Department Update On Possible Monkey Pox In New York City
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Public Health Lab has tested specimens from two patients under investigation for possible Monkeypox.Continue reading
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Health Department Reminds Parents To Maintain Routine Childhood Vaccinations For National Infant Immunization Week
In honor of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), the Health Department today reminded all New York City parents and caregivers to ensure their children are up to date on routine childhood vaccinations.Continue reading
To Mark Earth Day Health Department To Release Reports On Improvements In Citywide Air Quality
The Health Department today released the latest New York City Community Air Survey (NYCCAS) report, which shows continuing improvements in air quality citywide.Continue reading
Health Department Honors World Tuberculosis (TB) Day: 5% Decrease In Cases Since 2019
The Health Department today released a new summary of data on Tuberculosis (TB) cases in New York City in recognition of World TB Day.Continue reading
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Health Authorities From Eight Countries Join City To Call On G20 Nations To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines Equity
The Health Department and Mayor’s Office for International Affairs today announced that local health authorities from eight countries around the world have signed on to a letter calling on G20 nations to take immediate action on global COVID-19 vaccine equity.Continue reading
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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.Continue reading
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NYC Health Departments Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary Of The Neighborhood Health Action Centers
The Health Department commemorated today the 100-year anniversary of the East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center with the release of “100 Years of Neighborhood Health.”Continue reading
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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.Continue reading
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Health Department Releases Annual Summary Of Vital Statistics For 2019
The Health Department today released the Annual Summary of Vital Statistics for 2019.Continue reading
Health Department And Community Partners Release Plan To Eliminate Viral Hepatitis As A Major Public Health Threat In NYC By 2030
The Health Department today released the Plan to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis as a Major Public Health Threat in New York City by 2030 (Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan).Continue reading
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Health Department Releases Major Report Detailing Health Of Asians And Pacific Islanders From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today released a sweeping new report detailing the health of New Yorkers who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (API).Continue reading