The findings of the review into the performance of New York City Health +
Hospitals (H+H) to the COVID-19 pandemic conducted by the Office of the Comptroller.
This audit was conducted to determine whether the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is effectively monitoring mobile food vendors’ compliance with applicable sanitary laws and regulations.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, nor'easters, and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
An overview of NYC gender-based violence (GBV) service providers and staff, the impact of COVID-19 on their wellness, and the NYC Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) response to support providers and staff during the pandemic.
Pursuant to Local Law 25 of 2018, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published these age appropriate educational materials on opiates awareness and prevention.
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 188 of 2018, the Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity in New York City report includes the most recently available data and recommendations.
This monthly report submitted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene describes that the number of healthy animals euthanized in Animal Care Centers of NYC in May 2020 is 0.
This report presents data on trends and characteristics of timely colonoscopy (within the past 10 years) and stool-based tests (within the past year) among adults ages 50 and older in NYC through 2018, with recommendations on page four for all New Yorkers.
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
This report describes the enforcement activities undertaken by the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) as they relate to adults with diagnosed moderate or severe persistent asthma, pursuant to LL 55 of 2018.
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.
The Pesticide Use by New York City Agencies in 2020 report fulfills the reporting requirement of Local Law 37
of 2005 (LL37) which was amended in October, 2007 to require a summary report of pesticides used by agencies to be prepared and submitted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "CITY TAKING PRECAUTIONS AGAINST 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS" on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT RELEASES LEAD SURVEILLANCE REPORT FOR QUARTERS 1 THROUGH 3 OF 2019," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT RELEASES NEW COVID-19 DATA PAGE," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "CITY ANNOUNCES OPENING OF THE EAST HARLEM SUPPORT AND CONNECTION CENTER, WITH BRONX CENTER TO OPEN LATER THIS WINTER," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NYC LEGEND XL CONDOM," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "NEW YORK CITY REPORTS FIRST PERSON UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR NOVEL CORONAVIRUS," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "NEW YORK CITY CONFIRMS A SECOND COVID-19 CASE," on January 21, 2020.
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.
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.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Dr. Torian Easterling Appointed First Deputy Commissioner, Chief Equity Officer," on January 21, 2020.
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, "FLU VACCINATION SURGES THIS SEASON COMPARED TO LAST YEAR," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Issues Commissioner’s Order to Non-Public Schools in Brooklyn and Queens ZIP Codes to Safeguard Public Health," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NEW PROVIDER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ON IMMEDIATE INITIATION OF HIV ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT," 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 RELEASES LEAD REPORT FOR 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 REPORTS FIRST HUMAN CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS FOR 2020 SEASON, REMINDS NEW YORKERS TO REDUCE EXPOSURE TO MOSQUITOES," 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.
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 New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "THE MOST IMPORTANT FLU VACCINE YOU EVER GET," 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.
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, "Adult Smoking Rate in NYC Declines; Reaches Take Care New York 2020 Target," on January 21, 2020.
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.
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.