Summarizes data from the October and December 2020 and March 2021 Health Opinion Polls on vaccine intentions, reasons for lacking confidence, and trusted sources of information.
Summarizes data from five health opinion polls (HOP) from March through October 2020. Overall, New Yorkers living in higher poverty neighborhoods and people of color were more likely to report greater impact from COVID-19, such as higher levels of anxiety
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Don’t Have a Lonely Barbecue – Get Vaccinated by This Weekend to Be Protected for July 4 Celebrations", on May 29, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Spring Is Here: City Urges New Yorkers to Take Steps to Prevent Window Falls", on May 14, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Launches New Vaccine Confidence Campaign to Arm Health Care Providers With COVID-19 Vaccine Resources", on May 13, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Engagement Project", on May 11, 2021.
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.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Have a Conversation: Health Department Reminds Health Care Providers to Speak With Patients About Covid-19 Vaccine", on April 27, 2021.
Pursuant to LL 125 of 2018, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is required to develop educational materials regarding drugs and opiates awareness and prevention to be made available by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the New York 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.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Releases Report on Improvements in Citywide Air Quality", on April 22, 2021.
Report on the number of individuals receiving services for autism spectrum disorders from the department or programs administered by the department, disaggregated by zip code.
Pursuant to Local Law 115 of 2005, the Child Fatality Review Advisory Team annual report features the most current data on injury-related fatalities among children ages 1 to 12 years in New York City and closes with recommendations for preventing child injury deaths in NYC.
Pursuant to Local Law 54 of 2017, this report includes the most recently available data regarding commonly used contraceptive methods for adults and high school students.
In accordance with the New York City Administrative Code §17-1001 (as amended by Local Law No. 19 of 2005), this report summarizes the Prescription Drug Discount Card Program, known as BigAppleRx, and is updated to include the period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019.
The New York City Building Drinking Water Tank Annual Inspection Report is submitted pursuant to New York City Administrative Code § 17-194 and include the latest data related to water tank inspections.
Pursuant to Local Law 188 of 2018, the Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity in New York City report includes the most recently available data and recommendations.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Releases Detailed Report on COVID-19 Variants", on April 12, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Message to New Yorkers — Talk to Your Doctor About Monoclonal Antibody Treatments", on March 30, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Good Health, Good Value: NYC Receives $5.5 Million Grant to Make Healthy Food More Affordable to New Yorkers", on March 12, 2021.
The report to the New York City Council on Progress in Preventing Elevated Blood Lead Levels in New York City submitted by New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene on March 9, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "CITY TAKING PRECAUTIONS AGAINST 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS" on March 9, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Releases Lead Report for First Through Third Quarters of 2020", on March 8, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Mask to the Max – Health Department Updates Mask Guidance", on February 18, 2021.
 A report including, but not limited to, the number of child fatality cases which occurred in the City of New York during the previous year; statistics regarding the causes of child fatalities; specific non-identifying data with respect to the victims of child fatalities, such as gender, age and race, and, if available, religion and ethnicity; statistics regarding the location of child fatalities, disaggregated by borough; and recommendations regarding ways to decrease the future incidence of child fatalities in the City of New York.
A report on the DOHMH's and OCME's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph 19 (annual plan) of Section 815(a), including details of agency's efforts to implement equal employment practices, including statistical information regarding total employment, including provisional, seasonal, per-diem and part-time employees, new hiring and promotions in a manner which facilitates understanding of an agency's efforts to provide fair and effective equal opportunity employment for minority group members, women and members of other groups who are employed by, or who seek employment with, city agencies.
Such board of trustees shall report in detail to the mayor annually in the month of January, the condition of such fund and the items of their receipts and disbursements on account of the same.
Report listing changes made to the list of pesticides classified as a human carcinogen, likely to be carcinogenic to humans, a known/likely carcinogen, a probable human carcinogen, or a possible human carcinogen by the office of pesticide programs of the United States environmental protection agency and the list of pesticides classified as developmental toxins by the California office of environmental health hazard assessment after April 1, 2005
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Appoints Its First Ever Chief Medical Officer", on February 16, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Federal Pharmacy Program Boosts City Vaccination Effort", on February 11, 2021.
Deaths of homeless persons and homeless shelter residents, including the methodologies used to identify homeless persons and homeless shelter residents and an analysis of the reliability and validity of such methodologies
This report summarizes the activities of the Advisory Board for the 2020 calendar year, as required by Local Law 91 of 2013, and is submitted by the Health Department.
An assessment of the restaurant inspection program and its effect on the restaurant industry, public health and food safety, including information on the top ten most commonly cited violations in the previous year and any change in the incidences of illness from food borne pathogens; and specific recommendations for changes and/or improvements to the restaurant inspection program and actions, if any, taken by the department in response to such recommendations
Report including information regarding the management and operation of all full-service shelters performing services pursuant to a contract with the city of New York
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Reschedules First Dose Vaccine Appointments Amid Supply Shortage", on January 20, 2021.
As required by Section 17-199.5 of the New York City Administrative Code, this report describes the activities undertaken to educate health care providers about the role of indoor allergens in exacerbating asthma, and the availability of home environmental assessments for their eligible patients.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccine Hubs Open", on January 9, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "City Sounds Alarm Over Increase in COVID-19 Cases Among Older Adults", on January 6, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Historically Low Infant Mortality Rate and Fewer Births in New York City in 2018, Annual Vital Statistics Data Shows", on January 4, 2021.
In accordance with the New York City Administrative Code §18-131(c)(4), this annual report summarizes the 2020 New York City Beach Surveillance and Monitoring Program for beaches permitted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "NYC, We Love You, Celebrate New Year’s Eve Safely," on January 21, 2020.
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.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Consistent With Nationwide Trends, Overdose Deaths Rise in New York City in First Quarter of 2020," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Consistent With Nationwide Trends, Overdose Deaths Rise in New York City in First Quarter of 2020," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department in Collaboration With Local Community Installs “Concrete Connection,” a Mural in the South Bronx", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Oh Baby! The Names Emma and Liam Are Tops for Tots in 2019," on January 21, 2020.
As required by Local Law 12 of 2002, this is the monthly report on Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) activities. This report has been updated to include information through October 2020 and is compiled by the Health Department from reports provided by ACC.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Adult Smoking Rate in NYC Declines; Reaches Take Care New York 2020 Target," on January 21, 2020.
Pursuant to Local Law 53 of 2017, this report includes fiscal year data regarding human papillomavirus vaccination series initiation and completion rates.
Report including 1. The number of diabetes-related lower-extremity (including foot and toe) amputations, the rate of such amputations per 100,000 adults, and the rate of such amputations per 1,000 adults with diabetes; 2. The prevalence of depression among adults with diabetes; 3. The number of new and cumulative cases of treated diabetes-related end stage renal disease and the rate per 1,000 adults with diabetes; 4. Data on A1C test results, including adults with diabetes with A1Cs of 9 or more from the New York city A1C registry; and 5. The number of adults with diabetes and the proportion of such number to the general population.
This report summarizes activities by the New York City Health Department’s Food Service Establishment Inspection Ombuds Office (the Office) from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, as required by LL2013/089 of the New York City Council.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "New HIV Diagnoses Fall to Historic Low As New York City Nears Goal to End the Epidemic, Mayor De Blasio to Participate in “World Aids Day 2020” Virtua," on January 21, 2020.
The NYC Municipal Drug Strategy Council (MDSC) is a body of government and community experts in substance use, with a shared goal to review and enhance New York City's drug strategy. This report includes a review of current drug strategy and progress, and recommendations for the future.
A combined report of the dates and results of all health inspections of all bathing beaches and the dates and reasons for any advisory or closure for the Friday preceding the last Monday of May until the Friday after the first Monday of September of each year
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph 19 (annual plan) of Section 815(a), including details of agency's efforts to implement equal employment practices, including statistical information regarding total employment, including provisional, seasonal, per-diem and part-time employees, new hiring and promotions in a manner which facilitates understanding of an agency's efforts to provide fair and effective equal opportunity employment for minority group members, women and members of other groups who are employed by, or who seek employment with, city agencies.
Statistical profile on asthma rates in the population, including asthma-related hospitalizations and asthma-related emergency department visits, city wide and by neighborhoods, based on the most recently available data
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Flu Vaccination Continues to Surge This Season Compared to Last Season," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT RELEASES LEAD REPORT FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND QUARTERS OF 2020," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES COVID-19 DATA PAGE," on January 21, 2020.
This report summarizes regulation by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Mobile Food Vending, pursuant to Local Law 16 of 2013, covering the Period from June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "FLU VACCINATION SURGES THIS SEASON COMPARED TO LAST YEAR," on January 21, 2020.
Report on the most recent fiscal year data available regarding commonly used contraceptive methods. Such data shall be collected no less than annually for adults, and no less than biennially for high school students
Report on the most recent fiscal year data available on vaccination rates for New York city residents for the human papillomavirus, disaggregated by the gender of the recipient, and by age group, series initiation, and series completion
Report on the most recent calendar year data available regarding maternal mortality in New York City, to the extent such data is made available to the department, including specific information detailed in Section 199.3 as amended by LL 188/2018 such as updates to prior recommendations
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Effort Launches to Vaccinate Racoons Against Rabies in Parts of Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan" on January 21, 2020.