Health News
June 1, 2012
State Health Department Issues Updated Fish Advisories
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) today issued updated advisories for the consumption of fish from waterbodies in the State. The advisories provide important health information to New Yorkers who enjoy fishing for food, as well as for fun.
May 23, 2012
New York Honors Emergency Medical Service Professionals
Hundreds of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) volunteers and professionals were joined by Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy, State officials, friends and supporters at the Empire State Plaza today as New York honored the efforts and sacrifices of EMS members.
May 18, 2012
State Health Department Continues to Assist Soundview Patients to Ensure Access to Quality Health Care
New York State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Nirav R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H. today directed his Department to provide whatever resources are necessary to ensure that residents of the Bronx and patients of Soundview Health Care Network continue to have access to quality health care. These actions are in response to Soundview largely, if not completely ceasing operations.
May 10, 2012
Health Departments Team Up Against Mosquitoes
State Health Commissioner Nirav R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H., and health officials from counties in Central New York have joined together to raise awareness about the dangers of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and the importance of taking personal protective measures to reduce the risk of disease.
April 25, 2012
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The State Health Department (DOH), Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) encourage New Yorkers to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday (April 28), which provides an opportunity for people to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at a local community drop-off site.
April 10, 2012
New York State Unveils New Online Service to Increase Organ Donations
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and State Health Department (DOH) today announced that New Yorkers can now easily enroll in the State's Organ and Tissue Donor Registry online through MyDMV
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