The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "CITY TAKING PRECAUTIONS AGAINST 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS" on March 9, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "City Sounds Alarm Over Increase in COVID-19 Cases Among Older Adults", on January 6, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Reschedules First Dose Vaccine Appointments Amid Supply Shortage", on January 20, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccine Hubs Open", on January 9, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Have a Conversation: Health Department Reminds Health Care Providers to Speak With Patients About Covid-19 Vaccine", on April 27, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Releases Detailed Report on COVID-19 Variants", on April 12, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Message to New Yorkers — Talk to Your Doctor About Monoclonal Antibody Treatments", on March 30, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Releases Report on Improvements in Citywide Air Quality", on April 22, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Launches New Vaccine Confidence Campaign to Arm Health Care Providers With COVID-19 Vaccine Resources", on May 13, 2021.
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.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "DOHMH Appoints New Executive Deputy Commissioner of Mental Hygiene", on May 27, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Issues Lead Warning to New Yorkers: Avoid Using Traditional Ceramic Ware for Food and Drinks; May Contain Lead", on September 28, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Don’t Have a Lonely Barbecue – Get Vaccinated by This Weekend to Be Protected for July 4 Celebrations", on May 29, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Investigating Community Cluster of Legionnaires’ Disease in and Around Central Harlem", on August 18, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Releases Provisional Data on Suicide Death Rate in NYC", on September 30, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Releases Data on COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness", on August 25, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "As Long As We’re Talking About Vaccines, Don’t Forget Your Flu Shot!", on September 27, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Make Sure Your Child Is up to Date on Routine Vaccinations, Health Department Reminds Parents and Caregivers", on August 20, 2021.
The NYC Municipal Drug Strategy Council (MDSC) is a body of government and community experts in substance use, with a shared goal to review and enhance New York City's drug strategy. This report includes a review of current drug strategy and progress, and recommendations for the future.
This report summarizes the activities of the advisory board from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, as required by
LL 91 of 2013 of the New York City Council.
Pursuant to Local Law 21 of 2020, this report summarizes the most recently available information regarding children receiving early
intervention services.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Spring Is Here: City Urges New Yorkers to Take Steps to Prevent Window Falls", on May 14, 2021.
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.
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.
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.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "20 Years on, NYC Health Department Tracks Health Impacts of September 11th Attacks", on September 10, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Board of Health Passes Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis", on October 18, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Boss Babies! Emma and Liam Remain the Most Popular Baby Names in NYC", on December 23, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "City to Vaccinate Raccoons Against Rabies in Manhattan", on June 15, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "City’s Vaccination Campaign Has Prevented an Estimated 250,000 Cases, 44,000 Hospitalizations and 8,300 Deaths Related to COVID-19 in 2021, Analysis Shows", on July 14, 2021.
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.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Commissioner Issues Advisory on COVID-19 Prevention Ahead of the Holidays As Cases Surge", on December 16, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Effort Launches to Vaccinate Raccoons Against Rabies in All Five Boroughs", on September 21, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department and Community Partners Release Plan to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis in New York City by 2030", on December 27, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Engagement Project", on May 11, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Announces New $35 Million Program for Providers to Speak With Patients About Covid-19 Vaccines", on September 9, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Announces New Home-visiting Services for First-time Parents and Infants, With Focus on Equity", on December 7, 2021.
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.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Appoints Dr. Celia Quinn As Deputy Commissioner of Disease Control", on August 31, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Commemorates 100 Year Anniversary of the Neighborhood Health Action Centers", on December 30, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Closes Investigation of Central Harlem Legionnaires’ Disease Cluster", on September 22, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Encourages New Yorkers to Protect Themselves From Tick-borne Illnesses As Summer Approaches", on June 9, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Gives Tips to Celebrate New Year’s Eve Safely", on December 30, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Investigating Covid-19 Cases Linked to Electric Zoo Music Festival on Randall’s Island Over Labor Day Weekend", on September 15, 2021.
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.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Launches Coalition to Confront Racism in Medical Algorithms", on November 24, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Releases 2019 Annual Vital Statistics Data", on December 29, 2021.
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 New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Releases Lead Report for All Four Quarters of 2020", on June 23, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Reminds New Yorkers That Climate Change Is a Public Health and Racial Justice Issue", on September 22, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Releases Major Report Detailing Health of Asians and Pacific Islanders in New York City", on December 10, 2021.
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, "Health Department Reports an Increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections in New York City From 2019 to 2020", on October 13, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Shows Its Pride — 2021", on June 21, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Historically Low Infant Mortality Rate and Fewer Births in New York City in 2018, Annual Vital Statistics Data Shows", on January 4, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Save Lives, Health Department Reminds New Yorkers", on October 26, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus Detected in New York City", on July 22, 2021.
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, "Reduce Exposure to Mosquitoes – Record Level of Mosquito Activity Continues to Be Observed", on September 13, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Overdose Prevention Centers Averted 59 Overdoses in First Three Weeks of Operation", on December 21, 2021.
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.
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, "Rising Public Health Leaders Named as 40 Under 40 for their Work at DOHMH", on September 14, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Stay Safe This Fourth: Health Department Remind New Yorkers to Leave Fireworks to the Experts", on July 2, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "The Health Department Announces New Members of the NYC Board of Health", on September 27, 2021.
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, "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 Reminds Parents to Maintain Routine Childhood Vaccinations for National Infant Immunization Week", on April 28, 2022.
Pursuant to Local Law 182 of 2017, this report summarizes the number of individuals receiving services for autism spectrum disorders provided directly or through programs administered by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in 2019.
Pursuant to Local Law 182 of 2017, this report summarizes the number of individuals receiving services for autism spectrum disorders provided directly or through programs administered by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in 2020.
Pursuant to Local Law No. 29 of 2005, this annual report summarizes the 2021 Beach Surveillance and Monitoring Program for permitted beaches, including the dates and
results of all inspections of these beaches, and the dates and reasons for
any warning or closure.
In accordance with the New York City Administrative Code §18-131(c)(4), this annual report summarizes the 2020 New York City Beach Surveillance and Monitoring Program for beaches permitted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Prepared and submitted pursuant to Local Law 7 (LL7), which was originally named and passed as Local Law 63 (LL63) by the New York City Council in 2005 before being replaced in 2012 with LL7, requiring the City of New York to track and report deaths of persons experiencing homelessness.
Pursuant to Local Law 187 of New York City, this report provides an overview of the landscape of doula care in NYC, including challenges facing the doula workforce.
This report is submitted pursuant to New York City Administrative Code §17-194.1(l), which requires the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to submit information related to cooling tower inspections and Legionnaires' disease.
As required by Section 17-199.5 of the New York City Administrative Code, this report describes the activities undertaken to educate health care providers about the role of indoor allergens in exacerbating asthma, and the availability of home environmental assessments for their eligible patients.
Summary of clinical guidance for health care providers published in 2021, including on topics such as latent tuberculosis infection, childhood vaccination, and influenza.
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.
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, updated to include the period January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020.
Annual report describing the measures and programs DOHMH is or will undertake to promote equal employment opportunity, including efforts to prevent, diminish or eliminate barriers to equal opportunity.
Annual report describing the measures and programs DOHMH is or will undertake to promote equal employment opportunity, including efforts to prevent, diminish or eliminate barriers to equal opportunity.
Annual report by the Child Fatality Review Advisory Team (created by local law 115 in 2006) presenting a 10-year retrospective review of fatal injuries among children and youth aged 0-17.
Annual report by the Child Fatality Review Advisory Team (created by local law 115 in 2006) presenting a 10-year retrospective review of fatal injuries among children and youth aged 0-17.
Annual report on DOHMH's Integrated Pest Management activities and the evolving pest control practices of several agencies, as required by Local Law 37 of 2005.
Annual report on DOHMH's Integrated Pest Management activities and the evolving pest control practices of several agencies, as required by Local Law 37 of 2005.
Annual report on DOHMH's Integrated Pest Management activities and the evolving pest control practices of several agencies, as required by Local Law 37 of 2005.
Annual report on DOHMH's Integrated Pest Management activities and the evolving pest control practices of several agencies, as required by Local Law 37 of 2005.
Annual report on DOHMH's Integrated Pest Management activities and the evolving pest control practices of several agencies, as required by Local Law 37 of 2005.
Annual report on DOHMH's Integrated Pest Management activities and the evolving pest control practices of several agencies, as required by Local Law 37 of 2005.
Annual report on DOHMH's Integrated Pest Management activities and the evolving pest control practices of several agencies, as required by Local Law 37 of 2005.
Annual report on DOHMH's Integrated Pest Management activities and the evolving pest control practices of several agencies, as required by Local Law 37 of 2005.