2011 Press Releases
December 29, 2011
December 16, 2011
November 30, 2011
November 28, 2011
November 23, 2011
November 16, 2011
November 10, 2011
- New York State Department of Health Launches Investigation into Theft of Stolen Prescriptions
- Governor Cuomo Launches 'Experience Counts' Campaign to Help Veterans Qualify for Jobs Upon Their Return to New York
November 9, 2011
November 8, 2011
- Governor Cuomo Appoints Terence J. O'Leary to Head State Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement
- Wadsworth Director Lawrence Sturman Receives Prestigious Honor for Outstanding Service in Public Health
November 7, 2011
November 1, 2011
October 28, 2011
October 25, 2011
October 20, 2011
October 14, 2011
October 5, 2011
September 23, 2011
September 21, 2011
September 20, 2011
September 16, 2011
September 15, 2011
September 8, 2011
September 2, 2011
August 31, 2011
- State Health Department and State OEM Offer Safety Tips After Hurricane Irene
- State Health Department: Flooding Could Impact Some Drinking Water Supplies
August 28, 2011
- Storm Update from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
- Governor Cuomo Announces Closure of the Tappan Zee Bridge
- Storm Update from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
- Governor Cuomo Meets with Local Officials in the Catskills to Assess Storm Damage
- Storm Update from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
- Storm Update from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
- Storm Update from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
August 27, 2011
- Governor Cuomo Deploys Administration Officials to Facilitate Prompt and Coordinated Response to Hurricane Irene
- Governor Cuomo Announces Deployment of Additional National Guard Troops
- Letter to New Yorkers: Emergency Shelter Information for New York City
- Letter to New Yorkers: Emergency Shelter Locations on Long Island
- Governor Cuomo Meets with Departing National Guard Troops
August 26, 2011
- Governor Cuomo Adds the Throgs Neck and Bronx-Whitestone Bridges to List of Bridges With Toll Suspensions
- Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Certain MTA Fares and Tolls to Facilitate Evacuation
- President Obama Grants Cuomo Request for a Federal Emergency Declaration
- Governor Cuomo Advises New Yorkers to Prepare for Property Damage and Losses as Hurricane Irene Approaches
- Governor Cuomo Convenes Emergency Cabinet Meeting Regarding Hurricane Irene
- Letter to New Yorkers: Preparing for Hurricane Irene
August 25, 2011
August 16, 2011
- State Health Department Working with Central New York Counties on Controlling Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes
- New York State Health Commissioner Announces the Launch of the METRIX Project to Improve Access to Health Data
August 15, 2011
August 10, 2011
August 5, 2011
August 4, 2011
- State and City Health Departments Promote Breastfeeding during World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, 2011
- State Health Department Accepting Applications for Medicaid Health Homes
July 28, 2011
July 20, 2011
July 19, 2011
- July is Latino HIV Testing Month
- Media Advisory: Public Meeting on Revisions to NYC Watershed 2007 Filtration Avoidance Determination to be held Wednesday, July 20th in Manhattan
July 1, 2011
- Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely, Without Personal Fireworks
- State Health Department Announces Winners in Skin Cancer Prevention Poster Contest
- New York's Youth Smoking Decline Fuels Drop in Adult Smoking
June 24, 2011
- Following Capital Region Rabies Case, State Health Commissioner Offers Steps to Prevent Rabies
- State Health Commissioner Urges New Yorkers to Get the HIV Test, Citing 1 in 5 with HIV Don't Know They Are Infected
June 23, 2011
June 14, 2011
June 13, 2011
- State Health Department Approves Closure Plan for Fairchild Nursing Home in Lewiston
- Governor Cuomo Proposes Legislation Establishing Health Insurance Exchange to Comply with Federal Health Care Law
June 9, 2011
June 8, 2011
June 3, 2011
May 30, 2011
May 25, 2011
May 23, 2011
May 19, 2011
May 18, 2011
May 17, 2011
- State Health Department Confirms Measles Case in Capital Region
- Media Advisory: EMS Memorial Dedication Ceremony to be Held May 18th
- "Be Tick Free" for a Healthy Summer
May 13, 2011
May 10, 2011
- New York Insurance Department Announces Public Forums on the Health Insurance Exchange
- May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month
April 28, 2011
April 15, 2011
April 8, 2011
- State Health Commissioner Cites Obesity Prevention, Nutrition Benefits of Breastfeeding
- Media Advisory: State Health Commissioner to Stop in Westchester County Friday in Connection with 6-County Public Health Week Tour
April 7, 2011
April 6, 2011
- State Health Commissioner, Local Officials Promote Use of Patient-Centered Medical Homes During Visit to Bronx Health Center
- Media Advisory: State Health Commissioner to Speak on Public Health in the 21st Century at NYU Wednesday
April 5, 2011
- State Health Commissioner Commends Efforts in Ulster County to Protect Residents From Secondhand Smoke in Outdoor Places
- Media Advisory: State Health Commissioner, Other Officials to Highlight 'Medical Home' at Bronx Health Center Wednesday
- State Health Commissioner, Ulster County Officials Highlight Calorie Posting Obesity Prevention Initiative
April 4, 2011
- Media Advisory: State Health Commissioner, Local Officials Highlight Obesity, Tobacco Use Prevention at Stops Tuesday in Ulster County
- State Health Commissioner Begins National Public Health Week Tour in the Capital Region
- Media Advisory: State Health Commissioner, Local Officials Highlight Obesity, Diabetes Prevention at Events Monday in Guilderland, Schenectady
April 1, 2011
- State Health Commissioner to Highlight Local Public Health During Six-County Public Health Week Tour
March 29, 2011
March 24, 2011
March 18, 2011
March 17, 2011
- Major Oxycodone Ring Dismantled in "Operation Bad Medicine"
- State Health Department Addresses Questions on Radiation Impact from Japan Nuclear Plants
March 15, 2011
March 11, 2011
March 10, 2011
- Governor Cuomo Activates State Emergency Weather Plan in Anticipation of Flooding
- State Health Commissioner Says Focus on Patient Safety Is Critical to Ensure Quality Health Care
- March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 9, 2011
- Nearly 40,000 Women in New York State Living with HIV/AIDS, More Than Any Other State
- Lawrence Hospital Notifying 10 Patients, Urging Testing Following Finding of Improperly Sterilized Surgical Trays
March 3, 2011
- Historic Progress made in Reforming Medicaid in New York State
- Health Commissioner Shah Announces Administrative Appointments
February 28, 2011
- Richard F. Daines, M.D., 14th Health Commissioner of New York State, Died Unexpectedly at his Farm in Dutchess County on Saturday
- Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on the Passing of Former Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D.
February 25, 2011
February 24, 2011
February 22, 2011
February 15, 2011
February 7, 2011
- State Health Department, Nassau Hospital Notify Patients Of Possible Hepatitis C Exposure
- Medicaid Redesign Team to Meet Wednesday in New York City
February 4, 2011
- Feb. 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- State Health Department To Host A Forum on Monday, Feb. 7 To Promote Awareness of Rare Diseases
February 3, 2011
February 2, 2011
February 1, 2011
- Public Hearing On Reducing Medicaid Cost, Improving Efficiency to be Held Thursday in Queensbury
- Governor Cuomo's 2011-12 Executive Budget Provides Transformation Plan for a New New York
- Medicaid Redesign Hearing Scheduled Wednesday for New Paltz Canceled Due to Major Winter Storm
January 31, 2011
January 27, 2011
- Public Forum on Reducing Medicaid Cost, Improving Efficiency to be Held at Hofstra University on Friday
- Updated Advisory: CANCELLED DUE TO SNOWSTORM - Public Forums on Reducing Medicaid Cost, Improving Efficiency Canceled Today at Baruch College and Bronx Community College
January 26, 2011
January 24, 2011
January 21, 2011
January 19, 2011
January 18, 2011
- Public Forums on Reducing Cost of Medicaid, Improving Efficiency Scheduled for Buffalo and Rochester
January 14, 2011
- Medicaid Redesign Team Announces Seven Regional Public Hearings to Solicit Ideas for Reforming New York's Medicaid Program
- Governor Cuomo Delivers State of the State Message in Watertown
