The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT ROLLS OUT METHADONE DELIVERY PROGRAM FOR NEW YORKERS IMPACTED BY COVID-19," on January 21, 2020.
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, "FIRST MOSQUITOES WITH WEST NILE VIRUS DETECTED IN NEW YORK CITY," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "CHILDHOOD LEAD EXPOSURE FELL 21% IN 2019 COMPARED TO 2018," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "NEW CAMPAIGN HONORS THE HEROES OF COVID-19," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "NEW GUIDANCE ISSUED TO PROVIDERS ON SAFELY REOPENING
OR EXPANDING IN-PERSON HEALTH CARE SERVICES," on January 21, 2020.
Describes factors related to food insecurity and access during the 1st year of the COVID-19 pandemic, including economic barriers to food (increased prices, less income); households with children and NYers in low income neighborhoods were very impacted.
Using data from HVS, ED visits among children, CHS, examines the relationship between housing quality and asthma. It describes the Healthy Homes Program aimed at reducing home health hazards for people with asthma and provides recommendations.
This report details the social determinants of health, well-being and health outcomes of Asians and Pacific Islanders (APIs) living in NYC. The data are disaggregated by ancestry. Produced in collaboration with community partners including health and service providers, academics and CBOs.
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.