Op-Ed: Stay Safe And Healthy Over The Holidays From Harlem To Hollis
By Dr. Dave A. Chokshi
The holidays are here, and I know many New Yorkers are making difficult decisions on how to connect with family, friends and loved ones. Continue reading
Keeping Our Kids Safe With Vaccination
By Dr. Dave A. Chokshi
As a father of a young child and the City’s doctor, it has been especially meaningful for me to see so many brave children roll up their sleeves to get vaccinated against COVID-19.Continue reading
Op-Ed: Wrong Time For The Flu, Right Time For The Flu Shot
By Dr. Dave A. Chokshi
Flu season is just beginning in New York City, and already my two-year-old daughter, my wife, and I have all received our seasonal flu vaccination. Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio, Chancellor Porter And Commissioner Chokshi Announce Education Mandate
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter, and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner (DOHMH) Dr. Dave A. Chokshi today announced a new health care mandate.Continue reading
Health Department Reminds New Yorkers From Harlem To Hollis To Leave Fireworks To The Pros
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, the Health Department reminds all New Yorkers about the serious risk and dangers of fireworks.Continue reading
NYC To Confirm Overdose Deaths With Enhanced Services For People Who Use Drugs
As part of its Mental Health For All initiative, the City is making major investments in overdose prevention, it announced today. Continue reading
New York City Opening New Vaccine Site At American Museum Of Natural History
Just a few minutes from Harlem, NY, Mayor de Blasio announced that the City will open a new vaccination site at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)on Friday, April 23, 2021.Continue reading
Health Department Releases Lead Report For The First And Second Quarters Of 2020
The Health Department today released its latest Childhood Blood Lead Level Surveillance Quarterly Report (PDF) covering the first and second quarters of 2020, from January to June.Continue reading
Dr. Torian Easterling Appointed First Deputy Commissioner, Chief Equity Officer
The Health Department today announced Dr. Torian Easterling as the new First Deputy Commissioner and Chief Equity Officer. Continue reading
Mayor de Balsio Announces Dr. Chokshi As Commissioner Of The Department Of Health
Mayor de Blasio today will announce at a press conference the appointment of Dr. Dave A. Chokshi as Commissioner of the City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.Continue reading