November 20, 2015
NY State of Health Launches Statewide Mall Tour Offering On-site Enrollment Opportunities at Each Stop
NY State of Health today announced the launch of the second statewide Sign Up NY tour, aimed at educating New Yorkers about affordable health insurance options. New this year, New Yorkers will be able to enroll in a health plan at each tour stop.
November 18, 2015
State Health Department Urges New Yorkers to "Get Smart" About Antibiotics
New York State Health Commissioner, Dr. Howard Zucker today urged New Yorkers to have a talk with their health care providers before asking for antibiotics because they may not be appropriate and may even pose additional health risks.
November 13, 2015
Public Health Alert: State Health Department Encourages Individuals to Take Safety Measures to Prevent the Spread of Hepatitis A
The New York State Department of Health is encouraging individuals who consumed food or drink at the McDonald's restaurant located at 2500 Mound Road, in Waterloo, NY to protect themselves against Hepatitis A following confirmation that an employee with the disease worked at the restaurant while infectious. Hepatitis A is a viral liver disease transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water or through direct contact with an infectious person. Most people with Hepatitis A will feel sick for a few months before they begin to feel better. The McDonald's is located four miles off of New York State Thruway Exit 41, which is near the Waterloo Premium Outlets.
November 12, 2015
New York State Task force On Life and the Law Commemorates 30th Anniversary
The New York State Task Force on Life and the Law will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year with a symposium on November 12 at the New York City Bar Association, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
November 2, 2015
New York State of Health Marketplace Open for 2016 Enrollment
NY State of Health (NYSOH), the state's official health plan Marketplace, today announced that open enrollment is underway for New Yorkers looking for affordable health insurance coverage in 2016, beginning November 1 and until January 31, 2016.
Governor Cuomo Announces $67.5 Million to Support Caregivers of Individuals With Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
Governor Cuomo announced $67.5 million has been awarded to nine organizations across the state for the development of programs that support the family members who care for the nearly 380,000 New Yorkers living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The awards are part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Initiative, which was announced earlier this year as part of the 2015-16 Executive Budget.
October 30, 2015
State Agencies Remind Motorists of Drowsy Driving Dangers As Daylight Saving Time Ends
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the New York State Thruway Authority today used the occasion of the National Sleep Foundation's (NSF) Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, November 1 to 8, and the upcoming end of Daylight Saving Time to remind motorists of the dangers of drowsy driving. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1.
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