The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "CITY TAKING PRECAUTIONS AGAINST 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS", on May 4, 2021.
Cases of sexually transmitted diseases—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and (primary and secondary) syphilis—have reached their highest reported levels in 30 years in NYC and record levels nationwide.
NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Following an investigation into health care in the city’s jails, in 2015 Mayor de Blasio shifted responsibility for providing health care in the jails from private firms to the city’s public hospital system. Despite a shrinking jail population, the cost of care has increased.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Wellness Suites Reopen and Welcome the Community Back at Neighborhood Health Action Centers", on April 13, 2022.
The LeadFreeNYC plan recently released by the city provides a roadmap to eliminate childhood lead exposure. Focus on the Field feature: value ambassadors for diversity
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that — with more than 96 percent of city workers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 — the city will make vaccination optional for current and prospective city workers effective February 10, 2023.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "WITH FAMILIES AT HOME DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CITY URGES NEW YORKERS TO TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT WINDOW FALLS," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Vax to School — Last Week to Get the Shot in Order to Be Fully Immunized in Time for the First Day of School", on August 2, 2021.
Counts and rates of unintentional overdose deaths, stratified by demographic and geographic factors. In 2020, there were over 2,000 overdose deaths, an increase compared with 2019. Opioids were involved in 85% of overdose deaths.
This brief presents provisional 2019 mortality data and describes demographic and geographic characteristics of drug overdose deaths, as well as trends over the past 20 years.
Analysis of qualitative interviews with NYC cisgender Men Who Have Sex With Men who use crystal methamphetamine, to understand drug use affects. Recommendations for service providers to engage in harm reduction included.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Treat Yourself to a Spooky, Safe and Healthy Halloween, Health Department Reminds New Yorkers", on October 29, 2021.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosting a national convening on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition Security, and Health Disparities
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams holding a press conference regarding a police officer recovering from being shot by another individual.
This report is submitted pursuant to section 17-711 of the New York City Administrative Code, which requires an annual report to the City Council and the Mayor of New York regarding the administration and enforcement of the Tobacco Product and Regulation Act.
Pursuant to section 17-711 of the New York City Administrative Code, this report describes the administration and enforcement of the Tobacco Product and Regulation Act.
This report is submitted pursuant to section 17-711 of the New York City Administrative Code which requires an annual report regarding the administration and enforcement of the Tobacco Product and Regulation Act.
Pursuant to section 17-711 of the New York City Administrative Code, this report describes the administration and enforcement of the Tobacco Product and Regulation Act.
Pursuant to section 17-711 of the New York City Administrative Code, this report describes the administration and enforcement of the Tobacco Product and Regulation Act.
This report is submitted pursuant to section 17-711 of the New York City Administrative Code, which requires an annual report to the City Council and the Mayor of New York regarding the administration and enforcement of the Tobacco Product and Regulation Act.
This report summarizes the administration and enforcement of the Tobacco Product Regulation Act (New York City Administrative Code §17-701 et seq.), which governs the sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of 21.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "To Mark Earth Day Health Department Releases Report on Improvements in Citywide Air Quality", on April 22, 2022.
Pursuant to Local Law 187 of 2018, this plan details
ways to expand access to doula services in New York City. It provides an overview of the landscape of doula care in NYC, including challenges facing the doula workforce.
Published pursuant to Local Law 187, this report outlines progress towards the plan of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for improving access to doula services and provides an overview of the landscape of doula care in NYC, including challenges facing the doula workforce.
This report is published pursuant to Local Law 187 of 2018 of New York City.The report describes the landscape of doula care in New York City (NYC), including challenges to obtaining doula support, and ways to expand access to doula services in the city.
This report fulfills the reporting requirement of Local Law 103 of 2015 which requires that DOHMH conduct community air quality surveys and publish the results annually.
This report fulfills the reporting requirement of Local Law 103 of 2015 which requires that DOHMH conduct community air quality surveys and publish the results annually.
https://nyc-ehs.net/nyccas2020/web/report
TheNew York City Community Air Survey (NYCCAS) is the largest ongoing urban air monitoring program of any U.S. city. NYCCAS is a collaboration between the Health Department and Queens College of the City University of New York and tracks changes in air quality over time.
The New York City Community Air Survey: Neighborhood Air Quality 2008-2016 report fulfills the reporting requirement of Local Law 103 of 2015 which requires that the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conduct community air quality surveys and publish the results annually.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "The Health Department Announces New Members of the NYC Board of Health", on September 27, 2021.
This report summarizes a multi-site study in three localities – Boston, New York City, and Los Angeles
County – of the anticipated future of the aged homeless population, its likely impacts on health and
shelter systems and resulting costs, and the potential for housing solutions.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul unveiling plan for First-Of-Its-Kind Job and Education Hub for growing health sector.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams signing a series of Maternal Health bills to spread awareness about information and services for pregnant women.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams issues health guidance ahead of holidays and announces resources to keep New Yorkers safe from tridermic.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams calling in live to WNYC's "The Brian Lehrer Show" to discuss women health, mental health, and asylum seekers.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams calling in live to 1010 WINS "Morning Drive" to discuss healthcare, mental health, immigration, crimes, and housing.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams appearing live on PIX 11's "PIX 11 Morning News" to discuss his State of the City speech regarding crimes, mental health, homelessness, public safety, and technology.
Mayor Bill de Blasio was joined by Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Herminia Palacio today to sign an executive order requiring City agencies to provide New Yorkers with information on health insurance options and encourage them to enroll in a plan.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today kicked off NYCHA’s new lead-based paint testing program. For the first time ever, 135,000 apartments will be tested with a portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers.
Mayor DeBlasio, Commissioner Dave Chokshi, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and President and CEO Mitchell Katz, NYC Health + Hospitals, discuss Omicron scenarios, vaccinations, boosters, and public health issues.
Mayor De Blasio holds media press conference to speak about the Omicron variant and speaking about the next steps the city will take to fight against the new variant.
New York City pharmacies – including supermarkets and big-box stores with a pharmacy section – are now prohibited from selling cigarettes and other tobacco products. The ban took effect on January 1 of this year.
TRANSCRIPT: MAYOR DE BLASIO DELIVERS REMARKS AT THE LABOR LUNCHEON, "We believe that it should be a city of, and by, and for working people. And so, we announced just last month that we are guaranteeing health care for every single New Yorker."
Mayor De Blasio thanking Citifield and the New York Mets organization for continuing to keep the vaccination site open at the stadium to the public and City workers.