Harlem’s Levine And Others New Health Department Campaigns Warns Youth Of Dangers Of E-Cigarette Use
Today the Health Department launched a new media campaign to educate teens about the dangers of e-cigarettes. Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: New Sexual Health Services And Resources During The Pandemic
The Health Department today announced citywide home delivery of safer sex products and HIV self-test kits to supplement sexual and reproductive health services currently available in the city. Continue reading
Phase One Reopening, Safely Restarting Construction Activity In New York City
The New York City Department of Buildings today released new COVID-19 safety guidelines for property owners and contractors.Continue reading
NYC Reports At Least 89 Cases Of Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome In Children
Following an investigation by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, thus far 89 pediatric patients have been found to have symptoms consistent with the recently recognized multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).Continue reading
Health Department Will Add Third Non-Binary Gender Category To NYC Death Certificates
The Health Department announced that starting next year, death certificates will include an “X” option for New Yorkers who do not identify as male or female.Continue reading
Protecting Young New Yorkers, de Blasio Signs Ban Of Flavored E-Cigarettes Into Law
Building on previous efforts to curb the use of tobacco among young New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Intro. Continue reading
New HIV Diagnoses Fall To Historic Lows From Harlem To Hollis
The number of New Yorkers newly diagnosed with HIV is down to historic lows and fell below 2,000 for the first time since annual HIV reporting began in 2001.Continue reading
The City Urges New Yorkers Like You To Use Their Paid Safe And Sick Leave During Flu Season
As peak flu season arrives in New York City, Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas remind New Yorkers to limit the spread of flu by seeking care from a medical provider, staying home from work if they get sick and getting a flu vaccine.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Orders 30 Day Review Of Intensive Of Mental Health Intervention Programs
Mayor de Blasio announced today that the City will be conducting a 30-day review of how the City uses Kendra’s Law and other intensive mental health interventions.Continue reading
Health Department Releases 2019 Lead Surveillance Report From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today released its latest Childhood Blood Lead Level Surveillance Quarterly Report covering the first and second quarter of 2019 (get your copy below).Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio And City Team Update New Yorkers On Upcoming Heat Emergency
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Emergency Management Commissioner Deanne Criswell and Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot today updated New Yorkers on the heat emergency from Harlem to Hollis. Continue reading
Mayor Bill de Blasio And Others Update New Yorkers On The Coming Extreme Heat
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Emergency Management Commissioner Deanne Criswell, Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot and Department of Social Services Commissioner Steven Banks today updated New Yorkers on the extreme heat expected through the weekend.Continue reading
The Number Of Measles Cases Grows In NYC
The Health Department announced today that the number of measles cases has grown to 390, including two pregnant women diagnosed with the infection, one diagnosed in mid-April. Continue reading
With NYC On Alert, Health Department Issues Measles Summonses To People Failing To Comply
Being fearful of measles in Harlem, the Health Department today announced it is issuing three civil summonses, subject to fines, to people who failed to comply with the Commissioner’s Emergency Order mandating measles vaccination. Continue reading
Health Department Urges New Yorkers To Vaccinate Pets As Rabid Raccoons Are Identified Uptown
The Health Department today announced that it has identified four raccoons with rabies in and around Manhattan’s Inwood Hill Park since January. Continue reading