The Health Department announced today that the investigation of the second Lower Washington Heights Legionnaires’ disease cluster is over. Continue Reading →
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Health Department Announces Letter Grade Rules For Mobile Food Vendors From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today published rules in the City Record for the new letter grading program for food carts and trucks, which will launch in December 2018. Continue Reading →
Health Department Expands Initiative To Educate Primary Care Providers From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today announced a new initiative to educate primary care providers about naloxone – the medication to reverse an opioid overdose. Continue Reading →
Health Department Investigating Second Community Cluster Of Legionnaires Disease Uptown
The Health Department is currently investigating a second community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Lower Washington Heights. Continue Reading →
NYC Board Of Health Amends Health Code Expanding Access For Those With Psychosis
The New York City Board of Health yesterday approved an amendment to the Health Code to lower the age to 16 when hospitals are required to report a patient admitted with first-episode psychosis to the Health Department. Continue Reading →
NYC Urges New Yorkers From Harlem To Hollis To Beat The Heat
The New York City Emergency Management Department and the Health Department today urged New Yorkers to take precautions to beat the heat. Continue Reading →
In Recognition Of National Immunization Awareness Month The Health Department Reminds Us To Get Vaccinated
In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month, the Health Department reminds New Yorkers about the importance of vaccines. Continue Reading →
Health Department Releases Annual Vital Racial Statistics Data From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today released the 2016 Summary of Vital Statistics, an annual report of births and deaths in New York City. Continue Reading →
Health Department, United Hospital Fund And Partners Release Small Primary Care Practices In NYC Report
The Health Department, United Hospital Fund (UHF) and their partners in the Population Health Improvement Program (PHIP) today released PHIP Small Practice Project, a report which focuses on the challenges small, independent primary care practices face in New York City. Continue Reading →
Health Department Announces Minimum Cigarette Pack Price Increases Today
The Health Department announced that, starting today, New York City will raise the base price for a pack of cigarettes to $13 – the highest pack price in the nation. Continue Reading →
Health Department Launches Online Tools To Calculate Your “Heart Age”
The Health Department today launched the NYC Heart Age Calculator, an online tool to help New Yorkers determine their risk for heart disease and stroke.
Heading To The Beach, Health Department Wants To Reminds You To “Know Before You Go”
This Memorial Day weekend, the Health Department reminds beachgoers to sign up for “Know Before You Go,” a free text service in English and Spanish that informs New Yorkers if public beaches are open or closed due to water quality issues. Continue Reading →