2023 Press Releases

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May 25, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers to Follow Safety Precautions for Memorial Day Gatherings
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Cancer Research Month

May 24, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Statement on Repealing the COVID-19 Healthcare Worker Vaccine Requirement
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May

May 23, 2023

• Governor Hochul Honors Fallen Emergency Medical Services Providers With Memorial Dedication During EMS Week

May 22, 2023

• New York State Announces New Initiative to Increase Allergy Awareness in Restaurants and Food Service Establishments
• New York State Department of Health Issues Updated Fish Advisories for 2023

May 18, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Leads with Groundbreaking Mpox Vaccine Effectiveness Studies

May 17, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month in May

May 16, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Women's Health Week

May 15, 2023

• Governor Hochul Reminds New Yorkers to Take Action to Stay Covered Through New York State Marketplace
• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Strengthen Health Care Workforce
• New York State Department of Health Asks Federal Government to Expand Essential Plan to Further Reduce Rate of Uninsured and Improve Health Equity

May 12, 2023

• CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General James and Acting Department of Health Commissioner Dr. McDonald Issue Alert to Protect New Yorkers from Health Insurance Renewal Scams
• Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19

May 11, 2023

• Governor Hochul Celebrates Year of Progress Addressing Longstanding Water Infrastructure Challenges in Mount Vernon

May 10, 2023

• New York State Celebrates Drinking Water Week May 7 – 12 with Further Initiatives to Protect Water Quality
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Hepatitis Awareness Month
• New York State Department of Health Honors 350,000 Nurses in Observance of National Nurses Week, May 6 – 12

May 9, 2023

• Expanded Financial Assistance Now Available to Medicare Beneficiaries in New York State

May 8, 2023

• Governor Hochul Announces More Than $7 Million to Support Medication for Addiction Treatment

May 5, 2023

• Governor Hochul Announces New York State Landmarks to Be Lit Green in Honor of Arthritis Awareness Month
• Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Designating May as Older Americans Month
• New York State Department of Health’s World-Renowned Wadsworth Center Poised for Growth with Increased State Investment and New Director

May 3, 2023

• Governor Hochul Announces Investments to Create a Stronger Health Care System for the Future
• Governor Hochul Announces Major Actions to Strengthen Abortion Protections and Access as Part of FY 2024 Budget
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

May 2, 2023

• Governor Hochul Signs Legislative Package to Expand Access to Reproductive Health Care for New Yorkers

May 1, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Partners with NYC Health Department to Launch Mpox Vaccine Campaigns Urging Eligible New Yorkers to Prepare Now for a Healthy Summer

April 27, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Issues A Reminder About Pricing Regulations for Funeral Firms
• NY State of Health Partners with YMCA on National Kids Day, Urges New Yorkers to Keep Their Families Healthy with Insurance Through the Marketplace

April 26, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Infant Immunization Week
• NY State of Health Partners with Pharmacies Across the State to Prepare New Yorkers for Health Insurance Changes and Educate Them on Coverage Options

April 24, 2023

• The NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports and the NYS Department of Health Launch Buprenorphine Assistance Program (Bupe-AP)
• OPDV, OGS, and DOH Partner on Exhibit for SAAM and Denim Day

April 21, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Awards $8.9 Million to Promote Breast/Chest Feeding in Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities

April 20, 2023

• NY State of Health Releases 2023 Health Insurance Update, Enrollment Totals Continue to Rise with Nearly 7 Million New Yorkers Covered Through the Marketplace

April 18, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Minority Cancer Awareness Week

April 14, 2023

• New York State Departments of Health and Motor Vehicles Urge New Yorkers to Register as Organ Donors During National Donate Life Month in April
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week

April 12, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Promotes Positive Sexual Health and Raises Awareness for Sexually Transmitted Infections during STI Awareness Week

April 11, 2023

• Governor Hochul Announces Actions to Protect Access to Medication Abortion in New York State

April 8, 2023

• Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Joins CNN Newsroom to Discuss Federal Court Decision to Restrict Abortion Access

April 7, 2023

• Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Federal Court Decision that Further Seeks to Restrict Abortion Access Nationwide
• New York State Department of Health Announces Release of Updated Dashboards Featuring 2020 Vital Statistics Data for New York State, Highlighting Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

April 6, 2023

• New York Department of Health Recognizes National Minority Health Month

April 5, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Public Health Week

April 3, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Campaign Raises Awareness About the Dangers of Distractions for Drivers and Pedestrians

April 1, 2023

• Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Governor Hochul Launches New Statewide Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit Program

March 30, 2023

• ICYMI: State Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri's Op-Ed in Buffalo News: Changes to New York's Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit are Essential

March 29, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Encourages Healthy Eating Choices During the 50th Annual National Nutrition Month

March 27, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers to Take Precautions Against Tick-borne Illness In Recognition of Tick Bite Prevention Week March 24-30

March 24, 2023

• Governor Hochul Nominates Dr. James V. McDonald to Serve as Commissioner of Health

March 23, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Encourages New Yorkers to Prepare for Public Health Insurance Renewals
• New York State Department of Health, In Recognition of World TB Day On March 24, Reminds New Yorkers Early Detection and Coordinated Care Remain Critical to Combating Tuberculosis
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes LGBTQ Health Awareness Week Committing to Continued Progress and Dialogue
• Governor Hochul Announces Initiative to Improve Food Benefit Access for Women, Infants and Children

March 22, 2023

• Governor Hochul Highlights Efforts to Protect New Yorkers from Candida Auris Fungus

March 20, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes March as Endometriosis Awareness Month

March 17, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Updates Guidance for Nursing Home Visitation to Align With Federal Guidelines

March 16, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Patient Safety Awareness Week March 12-18

March 15, 2023

• New York State Announces Effort to Raise Awareness of Traumatic Brain Injuries Among Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors

March 13, 2023

• New York State Department of Health In Recognition of March As National Kidney Month, Urges New Yorkers to Take Steps to Prevent Chronic Kidney Disease
• New York State Department of Health Opens New Office in Town of Liberty, Sullivan County

March 12, 2023

• Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Declaring March 2023 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in New York State

March 10, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Urges All New Yorkers Traveling to Israel to Get Fully Immunized Against Polio

March 8, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month In March

March 7, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Warns About tobacco Industry's Tactics of Using Menthol Flavoring to Target and Addict Black & LGBTQIA+ Communities and Kids
• Testimony of State Health Department Deputy Commissioner for Public Health Dr. Ursula E. Bauer on the State Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Executive Budget Proposal on Doulas

March 3, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes International HPV Awareness Day and Urges New Yorkers to Get Vaccinated

March 2, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Recoginizes March As Brain Injury Awareness Month

February 28, 2023

• Testimony of Acting State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald, Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the State Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Executive Budget Proposal
• Governor Hochul Announces $200 Million to Expand Emergency Departments in Queens and Rochester

February 24, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes February As American Heart Month
• NY State of Health Helps New Yorkers Access Affordable Health Insurance While Filing Their Taxes
• New York State Department of Health Launches New Campaign to Encourage New Yorkers With Underlying Medical Conditions to Stay Up-to-date With A Covid-19 Bivalent Booster

February 23, 2023

• Governor Hochul Urges Freight Rail Industry, Congress, and Federal Regulators to Take Additional Actions to Prevent Freight Rail Hazmat Disasters in the Wake of East Palestine Toxic Train Derailment

February 22, 2023

• Governor Hochul Announces Help for Small, Rural, & Disadvantaged Communities to Access Water Infrastructure Funding

February 21, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Releases Results of Chronic Disease Survey
• Media Advisory: Second Meeting of the Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee

February 15, 2023

• NY State of Health Helps New Yorkers Navigate Their Health Insurance Options as They Explore Career Opportunities
• Governor Hochul Announces $658 Million to Strengthen Access to High Quality Health Care

February 14, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers to Register as Organ Donors on Donate Life Day

February 13, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Reports Flu Remains Widespread for Eighteenth Consecutive Week, Despite Decrease In Cases

February 10, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Updates COVID-19 Mask Guidance for Health Care Settings
• New York State Department of Health Will Ask Federal Government to Expand Essential Plan to Further Reduce Rate of Uninsured and Improve Health Equity

February 9, 2023

• Governor Announces Over $40 M Investment in Infrastructure, Including First NY Drinking Water Project Funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
• Advocates, Public Health Leaders Join New York State Department of Health In Highlighting Governor Hochul Proposal to Ban the Sale of All Flavored tobacco Products, Including Menthol
• New York State Department of Health Launches New Harm Reduction Campaign to Help Reduce Overdoses

February 8, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Celebrates Black History Month

February 7, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Announces Open Positions with State’s Pioneering Public Health Corps
• Governor Hochul Announces More Than $8.6 Million for Innovative Programs to Treat Opioid Addiction

February 6, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Reports Flu Cases Decline for Seventh Consecutive Week But Remain Widespread

February 3, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Teams Up with Global Initiative to Recognize World Cancer Day
• New York State Department of Health Launches New Campaign to Encourage Black and Hispanic Men to Take Prediabetes Risk Test

February 2, 2023

• Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Dangerously Cold Temperatures and Extreme Wind Chill this Weekend
• Statement From Acting Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald On Black History Month
• NY State of Health Encourages New Yorkers to Check Out Health Insurance Options at Their Local Library Throughout February

January 31, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Issues Commissioner Determination for the Use of Telemedicine to Ensure Continued Access to Life saving Medication for New Yorkers Struggling with Mental Health and Opioid Use Disorder
• New York State Department of Health Highlights Publication of Study on the Role of Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain in Reducing Prescription Opioid Dosages

January 30, 2023

• New York State Department of Health: Flu Cases Decline for Sixth Consecutive Week But Still Widespread

January 26, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Reminds Homeowners to Test for Radon During National Radon Action Month

January 24, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Stresses Importance of Screenings and the HPV Vaccine During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
• NYSIF Releases Report on Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19

January 23, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers to Stay Vigilant As Flu Remains Widespread, Even Though Cases Are Trending Down
• New York State Department of Health Announces Wastewater Surveillance Expansion and Increased Disease Monitoring Capabilities

January 20, 2023

• Governor Hochul Announces Availability of $7.5 Million for Opioid Treatment Programs

January 19, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Highlights Urgent Need for Blood Donations During National Blood Donor Month

January 17, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers That Flu Is Still Widespread and Urges Vaccination
• New York State Department of Health Issues Latest County Opioid Quarterly Report Showing 14% Increase in Opioid Overdoses

January 16, 2023

• Statement From Acting State Health Commissioner Dr. James Mcdonald On Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 12, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Celebrates Pharmacists' Contributions to Protecting and Promoting Public Health On National Pharmacist Day
• Governor Hochul Announces the Start of Innovative Microtunneling for Newburgh Sewer Project

January 11, 2023

• NY State of Health Partners with the Department of Agriculture and Markets – Encourages Healthy Living by Promoting Affordable Health Insurance at Winter Farmers’ Markets Across the State

January 10, 2023

• Governor Hochul Announces Initiatives to Help Older New Yorkers Age in Communities of Their Choice
• Governor Hochul Announces Steps to Strengthen New York State’s Safe Harbor for Abortion Care
• Governor Hochul Announces Plans to Build a Stronger Health Care System for the Future
• Governor Hochul Announces Comprehensive Plan to Fix New York State's Continuum of Mental Health Care

January 9, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Shares Update on NYSNA Strikes
• New Yorkers May Now Choose “X” Gender on Their Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates
• New York State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers That Flu Is Still Widespread and to Get Vaccinated

January 8, 2023

• Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Negotiations Between New York City Hospitals and Nurses

January 7, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Provides Update Related to Possible Nurses’ Strikes

January 6, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Updates New Yorkers On the Xbb.1.5 Variant, Now Comprising Over 50 Percent of Covid Cases In the State
• Media Advisory: First Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee to Meet on Jan. 9, 2023

January 3, 2023

• New York State Department of Health Updates New Yorkers On Influenza and Urges Vaccination