New York State Department of Health Archives

NY State Department Of Health And Others Announce New Studio Results On COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage For Those Living With HIV

The New York State Department of Health and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene today announced the release of a collaborative study.Continue reading

COVID-19 Visitation Guidelines From Community Board 12 In Harlem

The health and safety of our patients, visitors, employees, and our communities remain a top priority at New York-Presbyterian, NY.Continue reading

Statement From NYSNA Regarding NY DOH Nurse Staffing Study

The New York State Nurses Association, representing over 42,000 nurses in New York State, responded to the highly-anticipated study on nurse staffing enhancements just released by the New York State Department of Health. Continue reading

Statement From The New York State Nurses Association On NYSDOH Report On Nursing Home COVID-19 Deaths

On July 6, 2020, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) released a report entitled Factors Associated with Nursing Home Infections and Fatalities in New York State During the COVID-19 Global Health Crisis.Continue reading

The COVID Crisis: NYS Nurses Association Files Three Lawsuits To Protect Nurses Health And Safety

On April 20, the New York State Nurses Association (“NYSNA”) filed three lawsuits challenging the failure of the New York State Department of Health (“DOH”) and two hospitals, Continue reading

Senator Brad Hoylman On Policy Change Allowing Trans Youth To Change Gender Marker On Birth Certificates

Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WF-Manhattan) released the following statement today in response to Attorney General Letitia James’ announcement.Continue reading

NY State Certifies 17 NYC Health + Hospitals Sites As Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs

NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that 17 of its sites are now certified Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs. Continue reading

New Report Shows Nursing Home Residents Are Often Illegally Confined From Harlem To Hollis

A new report by Mobilization for Justice (MFJ) details the barriers that nursing home residents face when they attempt to leave the home to visit family or friends, go to religious services, shop, or simply sit outside in the fresh air. Continue reading

DCA Commissioner Lorelei Salas Puts Home Care Industry On Alert

Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced that its Office of Labor Policy & Standards (OLPS) has launched investigations into nearly 40 home healthcare agencies from Harlem to Hollis that represent upwards of 33,000 workers.Continue reading

On World AIDS Day, New Yorkers to Get Tested for HIV

To honor World AIDS Day tomorrow, NYC Health + Hospitals is reminding New Yorkers to prioritize their health by getting an HIV test. According to City health officials there are over 118,000 New Yorkers living with HIV, with some remaining unaware of their status.Continue reading