The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "New York City Reports Second And Third 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, "Results from First Patient Under Investigation for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Come Back Negative", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "New York City Reports Fourth and Fifth Persons Under Investigation for Novel Coronavirus", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "NEWS YOU CAN USE: NEW YORKERS CAN CALL 855-491-2667 TO FACILITATE CLAIMING PAID SICK LEAVE", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "New York City Reports at Least 89 Cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "New Sexual Health Services and Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Urges Colon Cancer Screening Following Revised Recommendations", on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "New Data on COVID-19 and Mental Health in New York City", on January 21, 2020.
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.
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.
This report includes descriptive statistics by field operations location, on the size and demographics of the client population; levels at which financial assistance and social services are requested and granted; time frames for the provision of services; and data on case closings and re-openings.
Emergency executive Order No. 3 extends section 2 of previous Emergency Executive Order 332, regarding additional or alternatives tours for DOC officers and custodians to address staffing shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Reminder to New Yorkers: Go Get Your Flu Shot", on January 21, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Reports Increases in Gonorrhea and Syphilis Among Females in First Half of 2021 Compared to First Half of 2019", on February 2, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "New York State Department of Health and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Announce New Study Results on COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage in People Living With Diagnosed", on February 3, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Announces Opportunity for Green Cart and Seasonal Food Cart or Truck Permits", on February 10, 2022.
Executive Order No. 8 revokes Executive Order No. 122 and directs agencies to revise the City Agency Food Standards, directs the Mayor's Office of Food Policy to establish a Good Food Purchasing Program and directs all agencies to cooperate.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Releases Data on Effectiveness of Anti-Smoking Efforts and Launches Campaign", on February 18, 2022.
The Municipal Library contains some resources on health education going back to the 1920's and 1930's such as curriculum bulletins and guides. Basic concepts may remain the same, but approaches change over the years. Here is an excerpt from the Board of Education's Procedures in Health Education.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Has Prevented an Estimated 48,000 Deaths, 300,000 Hospitalizations, and 1.9 Million Cases", on March 4, 2022.
This report includes descriptive statistics by field operations location, on the size and demographics of the client population; levels at which financial assistance and social services are requested and granted; time frames for the provision of services; and data on case closings and re-openings.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Authorities from Eight Countries Join City to Call on G20 Nations to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines Equitably", on March 14, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Honors World Tuberculosis Day: 5% Decrease in Cases Since 2019", on March 24, 2022.
Emergency Executive Order No. 68 extends, Emergency Executive Order No. 65 dated March 29, 2022 is extended for five (5) days, if this relates to the state of emergency to address the threat and impacts of Covid-19.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Commissioner Alerts Providers About COVID-19 Treatment", on April 5, 2022.
Emergency Executive Order No. 71 extends Emergency Executive Order No. 68, dated April 3, 2022 is extended for five (5) days, if it relates to Covid-19 pandemic.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "City Urges New Yorkers to Take Steps to Prevent Window Falls", on April 13, 2022.
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 New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Overdose Continues to Rise in NYC as Harm Reduction Programming Scales Up", on April 14, 2022.
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.
Emergency Executive order No. 80, dated 4/23/2022, extends Emergency Executive Order No. 77, dated April 18, 2022, for five (5) days. If it relates to Covid-19.
Emergency Executive Order No. 81 dated April 23, 2022, extends Emergency Executive Order No. 66, dated March 29, 2022, for five (5) days, if it relates to steps to address the conditions in the New York City jails.
Emergency Executive Order No. 83, dated April 28, 2022, extends Emergency Executive Order No. 80, dated April 23, 2022, for five (5) days, if this relates to Covid-19.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Reminds Parents to Maintain Routine Childhood Vaccinations for National Infant Immunization Week", on April 28, 2022.
Emergency Executive Order No. 86 , extends section 2 of Emergency Executive Order No. 83, dated April 28, 2022, for five (5) days, if this relates to Covid-19.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Investigating a Community Cluster of Legionnaires' Disease in the Highbridge Neighborhood in the Bronx", on May 20, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Children Ages 5 to 11 Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters", on May 3, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "City Launches New Mental Health Treatment Pilot ‘Connect'", on May 23, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Provides Update on Community Cluster of Legionnaires' Disease in the Highbridge Neighborhood in the Bronx", on May 25, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Providers Update on Community Cluster of Legionnaires' Disease in the Highbridge Neighborhood in the Bronx", on June 1, 2022.
This report includes descriptive statistics by field operations location, on the size and demographics of the client population; levels at which financial assistance and social services are requested and granted; time frames for the provision of services; and data on case closings and re-openings.
Emergency Executive Order No. 158, Declaration of Local State of Emergency, dated August 1, 2022, due to outbreak of the monkeypox virus that poses a significant risk to public health shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
Emergency Executive Order No. 163, extends Emergency Executive Order No. 158, dated August 1, 2022, for five (5) days, if this relates to an outbreak of the monkeypox virus that poses a significant risk to public health.
This report includes descriptive statistics by field operations location, on the size and demographics of the client population; levels at which financial assistance and social services are requested and granted; time frames for the provision of services; and data on case closings and re-openings.
Pursuant to Local Law 21 of 2020, this report provides the most recently available information regarding children receiving early intervention services from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.