Health Department Archives - Harlem World Magazine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Health Department Announces New Home Visiting Services For First Time Parents And Infants With Focus On Equity

The Health Department today announced that the New Family Home Visits program is open to first-time families in public housing.Continue reading