Community Health Survey, American Community Survey, and NYC Vital Statistics data disaggregated to highlight outcomes among Indigenous peoples of the Americas in NYC. In addition, the report details the community engagement process that was integral to it.
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.
MAYOR DE BLASIO APPEARS LIVE ON CNN TONIGHT WITH MICHAEL SMERCONISH to discuss the Omicron virus, vaccination incentives, use of the Defense Production Act, and New Years Eve scenarios.
Mayor DeBlasio has marshalled agencies together to implement a series of additional efforts to support and improve the health, safety and working conditions for the city’s 65,000+ delivery workers.
MAYOR DE BLASIO APPEARS LIVE ON CNN TONIGHT WITH MICHAEL SMERCONISH to discuss the Omicron virus, vaccination incentives, use of the Defense Production Act, and New Years Eve scenarios.
Mayor DeBlasio, Commissioner Dave Chokshi, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and President and CEO Mitchell Katz, NYC Health + Hospitals, discuss Omicron scenarios, vaccinations, boosters, and public health issues.
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.
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.
Using data from HVS, ED visits among children, CHS, examines the relationship between housing quality and asthma. It describes the Healthy Homes Program aimed at reducing home health hazards for people with asthma and provides recommendations.
This report details the social determinants of health, well-being and health outcomes of Asians and Pacific Islanders (APIs) living in NYC. The data are disaggregated by ancestry. Produced in collaboration with community partners including health and service providers, academics and CBOs.
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 Announces New Home-visiting Services for First-time Parents and Infants, With Focus on Equity", on December 7, 2021.
Summary of clinical guidance for health care providers published in 2021, including on topics such as latent tuberculosis infection, childhood vaccination, and influenza.
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.
Mayor De Blasio holds media press conference to speak about the Omicron variant and speaking about the next steps the city will take to fight against the new variant.
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, "Board of Health Passes Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis", on October 18, 2021.
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 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 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.
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, "Treat Yourself to a Spooky, Safe and Healthy Halloween, Health Department Reminds New Yorkers", on October 29, 2021.
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.
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 Pesticide Use by New York City Agencies in 2020 report fulfills the reporting requirement of Local Law 37
of 2005 (LL37) which was amended in October, 2007 to require a summary report of pesticides used by agencies to be prepared and submitted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Mayor de Blasio today announced a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for all City workers. Starting today, City employees will receive an extra $500 in their paycheck for receiving their first shot at a City-run vaccination site.
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.
Suicide rates in NYC remained stable, overall, from 2010 to 2019; individuals 45 to 64 years of age had the highest rate of suicide in the city; White NYers had the highest suicide rate; the greatest increase was among Black female NYers.
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 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, "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, "The Health Department Announces New Members of the NYC Board of Health", on September 27, 2021.
Hospitalization, emergency department (ED) visit, and public school health record asthma-related data highlight trends and persistent disparities in asthma-related outcomes among children residing in the Bronx compared with other areas of NYC.
This Vital Signs report examines the prevalence of parental incarceration and its association with poor mental health, living situation stability, substance use and health behaviors among adolescents in NYC public high schools.
From 2012 to 2015, injury was the cause of 10% of deaths among infants younger than 1 year old in NYC; among these, 75% were sleep-related. This report highlights the prevalence of unsafe sleep environmental risk factors.
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 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, "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 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, "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, "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, "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, "Health Department Announces New $35 Million Program for Providers to Speak With Patients About Covid-19 Vaccines", on September 9, 2021.
This report describes the enforcement activities undertaken by the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) as they relate to adults with diagnosed moderate or severe persistent asthma, pursuant to LL 55 of 2018.
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.
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.
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 Department Releases Data on COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness", on August 25, 2021.
Mayor de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter and Department of Health Dr. Dave A. Chokshi today announced a new health care mandate requiring all New York City Department of Education employees to provide proof of first dose of vaccination by September.
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 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, "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.
Mayor De Blasio appears live on city hall with Bobby Cuza, and they discuss how health care workers are not the only ones required to take the vaccine.
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 diabetes data report per LL 221 of 2019 requires DOHMH to produce data on diabetes-related health problems, disaggregated by geographic area and demographic characteristics where feasible.
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, "Stay Safe This Fourth: Health Department Remind New Yorkers to Leave Fireworks to the Experts", on July 2, 2021.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
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.
Pursuant to Local Law 21 of 2020, this report includes the most recently available information regarding children receiving early intervention services from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
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 Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Please visit https://nyccas.cityofnewyork.us/heat for the Health Department’s first annual report on heat-related mortality in NYC, pursuant to Local Law 84 of 2020.
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 Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
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 Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
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 Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
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.