2024 Press Releases
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April 22, 2024
April 19, 2024
- New York State Department of Health Recognizes Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Awareness Month
- New York State Department of Health Encourages New Yorkers to Get More Active and Feel Better In Recognition of Move More Month In April
April 18, 2024
April 17, 2024
April 16, 2024
April 15, 2024
- New York State Department of Health Releases New Data and Raises Awareness for Sexually Transmitted Infections During STI Awareness Week
- Statement From New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald On Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
April 12, 2024
April 11, 2024
- Governor Hochul Highlights $142 Million for Local Water Infrastructure Projects Across New York State
- New York State Department of Health Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week
April 8, 2024
April 7, 2024
April 5, 2024
April 4, 2024
- Governor Hochul Provides Update on Weather Related Eclipse Viewing Locations in the Adirondacks
- New York State Department of Health, NY State of Health, Department of Financial Services Announce Improvements to Stand-Alone Dental Plans Offered Through NY State of Health
- New York State Department of Health Releases Special Edition of New York Public Health Now Podcast Focused On the Eclipse
April 3, 2024
- New York State Department of Health Recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month
- Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Declaring April Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 2, 2024
- Statement From Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald On Autism Acceptance Day
- New York State Department of Health Celebrates National Public Health Week
- New York State Department of Health Releases Eclipse Safety PSA Urging Eclipse Watchers to Take Safety Precautions
April 1, 2024
- New York State Department of Health and NY State of Health Announce the Essential Plan Expansion Increasing Access to Affordable Health Insurance Begins Today
- New York State Department of Health Issues Updated Fish Advisories for 2024
- Statement From Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on National Public Health Week
March 30, 2024
March 29, 2024
March 28, 2024
March 26, 2024
- Statement from New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
- New York State Department of Health Spanish Speaking Virtual WIC Assistant Expands Access to Nutrition Services
March 25, 2024
March 24, 2024
March 23, 2024
March 22, 2024
- New York State Department of Health Announces First Case of Measles In New York State Outside of New York City
- On World Water Day, Governor Hochul Highlights the Work of Community Assistance Teams Helping Local Governments with Their Water Infrastructure Needs
- New York State Department of Health Urges Regular Private Well Testing
March 21, 2024
March 20, 2024
- New York State Department of Health Promotes CDC's Tips From Former Smokers Campaign
- Statement From New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month
March 19, 2024
- Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction of New Hoosick Falls Water Supply
- Governor Hochul Announces New York Pharmacists Can Now Provide Hormonal Contraception Without a Prescription
March 18, 2024
March 14, 2024
- Governor Hochul Delivers Over $265 Million for Local Water Infrastructure Projects Across New York State
- New York State Health Department Releases Maternal Mortality Reports Detailing Stark Racial, Ethnic Disparities
March 11, 2024
March 8, 2024
- New York State Department of Health and State Department of Agriculture and Markets Urge Consumers to Heed FDA Warning Regarding Lead in Certain Ground Cinnamon Products
- Governor Hochul Announces New Protocols to Ensure New Yorkers Receive Continuity of Health Care Services Following Cyberattack
- Statement from Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on International Women’s Day
- Campaign to Encourage New Yorkers 65 and Older to Get Vaccinated to Protect Against Respiratory Illness
March 7, 2024
- New York State Commissioner of Health Discusses Executive Budget Health Care Proposals At Long Island Events
- New York State Department of Health and Office For The Aging Hold Town Hall In Westchester County to Outline Goals of the Master Plan for Aging and Receive Public Input
March 6, 2024
- New York State Department of Health Recognizes First Pharmacy Chain to Dispense Prescription Mifepristone
- Governor Hochul Announces Eclipse Events and Activities at New York State Parks
March 5, 2024
March 4, 2024
- Statement from New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on CDC Recommendations for Additional COVID-19 Vaccine for Older Adults
- Governor Hochul Announces Federal Approval to Expand Access to High-Quality, Affordable Health Insurance
Februay 28, 2024
February 27, 2024
- New York State Department of Health and Office for the Aging Hold Town Hall On Long Island to Outline the Master Plan for Aging and Receive Public Input
- Governor Hochul Launches Expansion of School-Based Mental Health Clinics to Combat Youth Mental Health Crisis
- New York State Department of Health Promotes Season Two of New York Public Health Now Podcast
February 26, 2024
February 15, 2024
February 14, 2024
February 9, 2024
- Governor Hochul Announces More Than $55 Million in Opioid Settlement Funding Awarded to Support Addiction Services Across New York State
- NY State of Health Educates College Students About Affordable Health Insurance Options
February 8, 2024
February 7, 2024
February 6, 2024
- New York State Department of Health Recognizes February As American Heart Month
- Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Declaring February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February 5, 2024
- New York State Department of Health and Office for the Aging Hold Town Hall in the Bronx to Outline the Master Plan for Aging and Receive Public Input
- New York State Department of Health Recognizes Cancer Prevention Month
February 2, 2024
- Governor Hochul Announces Release of Technical Chapters of New York State Climate Impacts Assessment
- New York State Department of Health and State Office for the Aging Urge New Yorkers 60 and Older to Get Vaccinated to Protect Against Respiratory Infection
February 1, 2024
January 31, 2024
- DEC and DOH Announce 39 New Municipalities Receiving Free Technical Assistance to Protect Drinking Water Sources
- New York State Department of Health Announces Appointment of Executive Deputy Commissioner
January 30, 2024
- Governor Hochul Calls on U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Access to Abortion Medication Mifepristone
- New York State Department of Health Continues Support of Doula Services
January 29, 2024
January 25, 2024
January 24, 2024
January 23, 2024
January 22, 2024
January 18, 2024
January 17, 2024
- State Health Department Issues Unprecedented $300K Penalty to Midwife for Falsifying Vaccine Records
January 16, 2024
January 15, 2024
- Governor Hochul Announces Highlights of FY 2025 Budget
- Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald On Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Governor Hochul Announces $325 Million in Grants for Clean Water Infrastructure Projects Statewide
January 11, 2024
- New York State Department of Health Expands Virtual WIC Assistant to Spanish
- New York State Department of Health Launches Effort to Reduce Vaping Among Youth
January 10, 2024
- New York State Department of Health and Office for the Aging Hold Town Hall In Brooklyn to Outline the Master Plan for Aging and Receive Public Input
- Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State Plans for the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
- Governor Hochul Launches Requests for Proposals Making Up to $950 Million Available to Strengthen Access to High Quality Health Care Across New York State
January 9, 2024
- Governor Hochul Announces Actions to Plant 25 Million Trees, Safeguard Clean Water and Protect Our Lakes
- New York State Department of Health and Office for the Aging Hold Town Hall In Manhattan to Outline the Master Plan for Aging and Receive Public Input
- Governor Hochul Announces Initiatives to Transform and Strengthen Health Care Throughout New York State
- Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking Medicaid 1115 Waiver Amendment to Enhance New York State’s Health Care System
January 8, 2024
- Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare as State Braces for Heavy Rain, Flooding and Strong Winds
- Update On Respiratory Viruses From State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald and City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan
January 5, 2024
- Statement from New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Preparing for First Winter Storm of 2024
- Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare as Winter Storm Expected to Impact Parts of State with Heavy, Wet Snow Late Saturday and Sunday
- Governor Hochul Unveils Fourth Proposal of 2024 State of the State: ‘NY Swims’ — the New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming
- NY State of Health Partners with Pharmacies Across the State to Educate Consumers on Health Insurance
January 4, 2024
- Governor Hochul Directs State Agencies to Prepare as Winter Storm is Forecast to Impact New York State
- Governor Hochul Unveils Third Proposal of 2024 State of the State: Taking on the Maternal and Infant Mortality Crisis
