NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the availability of flu vaccine at its locations across New York City and urges New Yorkers six months and older to get vaccinated early in the season. Continue Reading →
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Senate Majority’s Joint Hearing On The NY Health Act For NYer’s From Harlem To The Hudson
The Senate Majority today announced that a joint public hearing on the New York Health Act (S.3577/A.5248) will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Continue Reading →
Health Department Releases Report Improvements In Air Quality From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today released the latest New York City Community Air Survey (NYCCAS) report, which describes continuing improvements in air quality citywide and is now available in an interactive online format. Continue Reading →
The Health Department Reminds New Yorkers That A Flu Vaccine Is The Best Protection
The Health Department today is reminding New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis that all persons 6 months of age and older should get a seasonal flu vaccine. 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 →
Human Rights Campaign Designates NYC Health + Hospitals A “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality”
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that 22 of its patient care locations (includes Harlem Hospital), across all five boroughs, have received the designation “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for 2018. Continue Reading →
Health Department First Report On Health Disparities Among Asians From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today released an Epi Data Brief examining, for the first time, health disparities among Asian New Yorkers. Approximately 1.2 million people who identify as Asian live in New York City; the population has increased by 53 percent since 2000. Continue Reading →