This Report presents the results of the Fiscal Year (FY) Ended June 30, 2023, Annual Valuation of the Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) provided under the New York City Health Benefits Program (Program).
First Lady Chirlane McCray, Department for the Aging (DFTA) acting Commissioner Caryn Resnick, and Senior Advisor to the Mayor and head of the Office of ThriveNYC Susan Herman announced today a $1.7 million expansion of mental health through the ThriveNYC DFTA Geriatric Mental Health Initiative.
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) is a recipient of an Administration for Community Living (ACL) 2019 falls prevention grant. An evidence -based program that reduce the risk of falls and fall-related injuries among older adults.
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to celebrate Falls Prevention Awareness Day “Ten Years Standing Together to Prevent Falls” during the Manhattan edition of “City Hall in Your Borough.”
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) has joined the New York State Office for the Aging’s robotic pet pilot program with the goal of fighting social isolation and depression among older New Yorkers.
The Department for the Aging (DFTA) joined Deputy Mayor Herminia Palacio, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon Tuesday to alert older New Yorkers about the mailing of new Medicare cards without Social Security numbers.
Healthy Indicators Project (HIP) was a 3-year study to determine how NYC can transform senior centers to become viable alternatives to traditional health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease self-management programs.
NYC Office of Emergency Management (NYCOEM) recommended that agencies review LL30 and ensure language accessibility in our COVID-19 Action Plan.
After discussion with the Legal Department, we determined that we will post any signage in the lobby or the main window that is intended to inform visitor
Evidence shows a cohort effect of baby boomers born between 1955 and 1965 who have disproportionate homelessness risk. Older homeless adults have medical needs exceeding their biological ages. The report forecasts the homeless population in NYC, projects potential costs and suggests interventions.
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.
The 2021 annual report highlights CGE activities between January 2021 and December2021. It also lays out a plan of action for 2022. Specifically, in 2021,
The objective of this audit was to determine whether DOHMH has adequate controls to ensure that initial inspections at UPK GCC centers are conducted in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures. The audit found that DOHMH needs to strengthen its controls.
An audit of the development and implementation of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Disease-Tracking system, the Person Registry Information Management Environment system (PRIME). The system automates the collection, tracking, and analysis of disease reports in New York City.
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.
The Comptroller’s investigation, examining the City’s response to lead in the period between January 1, 2013 and October 10, 2018, includes a number of findings that demonstrate the need for increased coordination in the City’s fight against lead exposure.
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.
The challenges of retaining permanent nurses and the growing spending on higher-cost agency and traveling nurses pose risks to H+H’s financial stability and undermine the City’s commitments to both its public sector employees and its patients.
The audit found that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT) program has mixed success in effectively servicing clients who have been poorly served through traditional mental health treatment models.
Local Law 87 of 2016 (LL 87) was signed into law by Mayor de Blasio on August 3, 2016 and came into full effect on December 31, 2017. The law repealed the existing licensing structure for laundries and replaced it with three new categories: retail laundry, industrial laundry, and industrial laundry
The City’s campaign educates users and potential users about the harms of using K2 and dispel the many myths surrounding the marketing of K2 as legal and safe.
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.
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.
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.
This Ready New York guide provides information for parents to discuss with their children in order to be prepared for emergencies every month of the year.
This Ready New York guide provides information for teachers to discuss with their students in order to be prepared for emergencies every month of the year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On warm summer days, New York City can be as much as 10 degrees warmer than surrounding areas. Ready New York: Beat the Heat offers tips on how to stay healthy and cool during the summer months, conserve water and energy, and identify and treat individuals with heat-related illnesses.
This Ready New York brochure, addresses the threat of the flu pandemic on the City. It details how citizens can prepare for the risk of flu and how citizens can protect themselves if they do attain the illness.
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.
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.
The purpose of this Hillview Cryptosporidium and Giardia Action Plan (CGAP) is to provide guidance for intra- and inter-agency action and coordination in response to potential elevations in levels of either Giardia cysts or Cryptosporidium oocysts at Hillview Reservoir (HVR), Site 3 (Downtake 1).
"Experts have added new substances to the list of emerging contaminants over the past decade,
prompting DEP scientists to begin a new study in 2019. The latest study focuses on more than
140 materials, the vast majority of which were not detected in our reservoirs or the stream,
creeks and rivers
"Experts have added new substances to the list of emerging contaminants over the past decade,
prompting DEP scientists to begin a new study in 2019. The latest study focuses on more than
140 materials, the vast majority of which were not detected in our reservoirs or the stream,
creeks and rivers
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.
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
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.
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.
Pursuant to Local Law 54 of 2007, this report by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene summarizes pesticide use by City agencies annually.
This report details the methods and results of a study to determine whether imputation could be a feasible analytic option for improving validity of race and ethnicity variables in the Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS).
This data brief examines changes in ED visits between 2006 and 2015, describes the demographic characteristics of the population making MHTRED visits, and identifies high utilizers (five or more MHTRED visits in 2015), who likely need ongoing services and supports.
This report outlines the locations and quantities of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in New York City required by Local Law 20 of 2005, as well as other registered AEDs, and looks closely at city agency compliance with the provisions of the law.
This report outlines the locations and quantities of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in New York City required by Local Law 20 of 2005, as well as other registered AEDs, and looks closely at city agency compliance with the provisions of the law.
This report summarizes results from the NYC Ambient Noise/Light and Sleep Survey. The survey investigated the frequency and sources of ambient noise and light that cause sleep disturbance, measures taken to mitigate noise exposure, and effect on concentration.
This Epi Data Brief presents data on the trend in the rate of new Legionnaires' disease cases (incidence) from 2007 to 2017, and includes an analysis by sociodemographic and neighborhood characteristics from 2015 to 2017.
This report provides data on unintentional and intentional poisoning exposures as well as exposures due to medication errors reported to the NYC Poison Control Center in 2016 and includes recommendations to reduce the risk of poisoning.
This report outlines the locations and quantities of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in New York City required by Local Law 20 of 2005, as well as other registered AEDs, and looks closely at city agency compliance with the provisions of the law.
This report outlines the locations and quantities of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in New York City required by Local Law 20 of 2005, as well as other registered AEDs, and looks closely at city agency compliance with the provisions of the law.
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 report provides information on the average cycle times for service sought, disaggregated by service type, for each DOHMH clinic in calendar year 2018. It is submitted pursuant to Units of Appropriation 102 and 112 of the fiscal year 2018 budget agreement.
This report contains the number of individuals receiving services for autism spectrum disorders for each relevant program, disaggregated by geographic boundary.
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.
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.
Guidance for health care providers on providing comprehensive, trauma-informed care for patients with a history of criminal justice system involvement.
In accordance with New York City Local Law 239 of 2017, the New York City Building Drinking Water Tank Inspection Report includes data related to water tank inspections.
Pursuant to Local Law 16 of 2013, this report summarizes regulation by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s of mobile food vending.
This report by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene examines trends, demographic characteristics, and methods of suicide among males.
Pursuant to Local Law 55 of 2017, this report includes maternal mortality data and recommendations to improve maternal health and reduce maternal mortalities.
This report is submitted in compliance with Local Law 1 of 2004, which requires the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to annually report to the New York City Council on the City’s progress toward reducing childhood lead poisoning and increasing blood lead testing.
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 was submitted by the New York City Gender Marker Change Advisory Board in accordance with Local Law 2 of 2015, Administrative Code Chapter 17, Section 167.2.
2017 Social Determinants of Health survey; percentage of adults in New York City who have expereinced criminal justice system involvement and mental and physical health measures.
This report by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene examines associations between physical activity and mental health using data from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
Using data from the 2015 Child Health, Emotional Wellness and Development Survey (CHEWDS), the authors describe the social environments of children ages 3 to 12, by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status.
2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey; prevalence of mental health concerns (depression symptoms, non-suicidal self-injury, suicide thoughts or attempt) by sexual orientation and gender identity, with a focus on describing differences within LGBQ-identified teens.
Data from the 2017 Social Determinants of Health Survey; prevalence of serious psychological distress and associations w/ mental and social determinants including economic hardship, discrimination, environmental stressors at home, and social support.
2015-2016 National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS); data on characteristics and circumstances preceding death among NYC suicide victims w/ focus is on middle-age victims (ages 45- to 64-years-old).