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.
Cases of sexually transmitted diseases—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and (primary and secondary) syphilis—have reached their highest reported levels in 30 years in NYC and record levels nationwide.
NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Following an investigation into health care in the city’s jails, in 2015 Mayor de Blasio shifted responsibility for providing health care in the jails from private firms to the city’s public hospital system. Despite a shrinking jail population, the cost of care has increased.
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 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.
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 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, "Vax to School — Last Week to Get the Shot in Order to Be Fully Immunized in Time for the First Day of School", on August 2, 2021.
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.
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.
Analysis of qualitative interviews with NYC cisgender Men Who Have Sex With Men who use crystal methamphetamine, to understand drug use affects. Recommendations for service providers to engage in harm reduction included.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Treat Yourself to a Spooky, Safe and Healthy Halloween, Health Department Reminds New Yorkers", on October 29, 2021.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosting a national convening on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition Security, and Health Disparities
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams holding a press conference regarding a police officer recovering from being shot by another individual.
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.
Pursuant to section 17-711 of the New York City Administrative Code, this report describes the administration and enforcement of the Tobacco Product and Regulation Act.
This report is submitted pursuant to section 17-711 of the New York City Administrative Code which requires an annual report regarding the administration and enforcement of the Tobacco Product and Regulation Act.
Pursuant to section 17-711 of the New York City Administrative Code, this report describes the administration and enforcement of the Tobacco Product and Regulation Act.
Pursuant to section 17-711 of the New York City Administrative Code, this report describes the administration and enforcement of the Tobacco Product and Regulation Act.
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.
This report summarizes the administration and enforcement of the Tobacco Product Regulation Act (New York City Administrative Code §17-701 et seq.), which governs the sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of 21.
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.
Pursuant to Local Law 187 of 2018, this plan details
ways to expand access to doula services in New York City. It provides an overview of the landscape of doula care in NYC, including challenges facing the doula workforce.
Published pursuant to Local Law 187, this report outlines progress towards the plan of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for improving access to doula services and provides an overview of the landscape of doula care in NYC, including challenges facing the doula workforce.