The Health Department announced that starting next year, death certificates will include an “X” option for New Yorkers who do not identify as male or female. Continue Reading →
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Youth Organization Pledge To Raise Awareness Dangers Of Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored E-Cigarettes
The Health Department today announced that 65 organizations that serve youth pledged to raise awareness about the dangers of menthol cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes. Continue Reading →
Harlem Restaurants Ordered Closed By NYC’s Health Department Last Week
From filth to flies — some restaurants across Harlem have dirty secrets they’d rather you didn’t know or think about. Fortunately for the diner’s well-being, NYC’s Health Department is watching. Continue Reading →
Harlem Restaurants Ordered Closed By NYC’s Health Department Last Week
From filth to flies — some restaurants across Harlem have dirty secrets they’d rather you didn’t know or think about. Fortunately for the diner’s well-being, New York City’s Health Department is watching. Continue Reading →
Health Department Releases 2019 Lead Surveillance Report From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today released its latest Childhood Blood Lead Level Surveillance Quarterly Report covering the first and second quarter of 2019 (get your copy below). Continue Reading →
Health Department Releases First Comprehensive Report On Cannabis Use In NYC
The Health Department today released its first comprehensive report on cannabis use and associated harms from Harlem to Hollis. Continue Reading →
Health Department Reports First Human Cases Of West Nile Virus For The 2019 Season
The Health Department today reported four human cases of West Nile virus, the first cases identified in the 2019 season: two from Queens, and one from Staten Island and one from Brooklyn. Continue Reading →
Health Department Sounds The Alarm On E-Cigarette Use Among Middle School Students
The Health Department today announced data on e-cigarette use of New York City public middle school students. Continue Reading →
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