New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) announces a new partnership to provide every New York City health care practitioner with free introductory training in nutrition and lifestyle medicine.
Pursuant to Local Law 221 of 2019, this report summarizes data on diabetes-related health problems, disaggregated by geographic area and demographic characteristics where feasible.
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.
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. This report includes the period January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021.
In this brief, IBO examines this operating support and identifies risks that the city’s public hospital system is facing that may make city subsidies in the future even more critical.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams signs a package of seven bills to provide support for mothers, working parents, caregivers, and families in New York City.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces that both City Hall and the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building will be lit teal as part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s ‘Light the World in Teal’ initiative.
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.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan announces the launch of a first-of-its-kind Abortion Access Hub that will ensure New York City remains a safe haven for those seeking abortion care.
Summarizes data on tobacco retail density, smoking prevalence, and use of smoking cessation tools such as the New York State Smokers’ Quitline and nicotine replacement therapy. The data are disaggregated to highlight inequities.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveils plans for the Science Park and Research Campus (SPARC) Kips Bay to create and attract accessible jobs in life sciences, health care, and public health.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul unveiling plan for First-Of-Its-Kind Job and Education Hub for growing health sector.
This report provides data on the number of NYC Well calls answered, 311 calls transferred to NYC Well, and 911 calls related to mental health emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant of Local Law 36 of 2021. The report covers the period from January 2019 to May 2022.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams signing a series of Maternal Health bills to spread awareness about information and services for pregnant women.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams celebrates the New York City Council’s passage yesterday of The Lirio through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), paving the way for 112 new affordable homes with a preference for long-term survivors of HIV/AIDS.
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.
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.
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 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 calendar year 2021.
Pursuant to LL 77 of 2015, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene submits the annual report relating to cooling tower registrations and inspections, and Legionnaires’ disease in NYC,
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 59 of 2011, the 2021 Animal Care Centers (ACC) of NYC annual report provides information on outcomes for animals at ACC, field rescues, receiving (resource) center transfers and staffing.
This annual report captures the number of officers in patrol precincts, transit districts, and police service areas, as well as school safety agents regarding training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED).
Pursuant to Admin Code Sect. 14-176, this quarterly report contains information on the # of opioid antagonists the dept has available, the # of officers trained to administer opioid antagonists, and the # of times the dept administered an antagonist to an overdose victim, disaggregated by borough
Pursuant to Admin Code Sect. 14-176, this quarterly report contains information on the # of opioid antagonists the dept has available, the # of officers trained to administer opioid antagonists, and the # of times the dept administered an antagonist to an overdose victim, disaggregated by borough
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
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 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.
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, "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 Investigating a Community Cluster of Legionnaires' Disease in the Highbridge Neighborhood in the Bronx", on May 20, 2022.
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.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams holding a press conference regarding a police officer recovering from being shot by another individual.
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.
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. 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.
The New York City Community Air Survey (NYCCAS) fulfills Local Law 103 of 2015, which requires that the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to conduct community air quality surveys and publish the results annually. NYCCAS is a collaboration between DOHMH and Queens College.
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, "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, "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.
Pursuant to Local Law 188, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene submits this report, which includes the population level pregnancy-associated mortality and severe maternal morbidity, and recommendations to reduce pregnancy-associated deaths.
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, "Health Commissioner Alerts Providers About COVID-19 Treatment", on April 5, 2022.
Pursuant to Local Law 221 of 2019, this report summarizes data on diabetes-related health problems, disaggregated by geographic area and demographic characteristics where feasible.
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.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ renomination of Mitchell Katz as the health system president and CEO is accepted by the NYC Health + Hospitals’ Board of Directors by unanimous vote.
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.
Pursuant to Local Law 1 of 2004, this report summarizes the City’s progress toward reducing elevated blood lead
levels among children and increasing blood lead testing in New York City.
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.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams takes imitative to reduce maternal and infant health inequities in New York City and provide critical resources to new families, announcing the citywide expansion of the doula program.
Medicaid enrollment and claims in New York City have grown over the course of the course of pandemic, but the program’s extra costs have fallen on the federal government. IBO examines recent Medicaid trends and what the future might hold for the program & the city’s coffers.
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.
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, "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 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, "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 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 2021 annual report highlights CGE activities between January 2021 and December2021. It also lays out a plan of action for 2022. Specifically, in 2021,
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals announces the expansion of their lifestyle medicine services at six public health care sites across New York City.
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 Reports Increases in Gonorrhea and Syphilis Among Females in First Half of 2021 Compared to First Half of 2019", on February 2, 2022.
The Child Fatality Review Advisory Team annual report includes 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.