Health Care

The New York State Department of Health has issued a health advisory to healthcare providers in response to an increase in chikungunya virus cases globally.

State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald visited the 2025 Great New York State Fair in Central New York, where he met with local health leaders to discuss public health issues…

The New York State Department of Health has established the country’s first Syphilis During Pregnancy Awareness Day, to be observed annually on the fourth Monday in August.

A $3.1 million wastewater infrastructure project has been completed in the Town of Westport, Essex County, according to an announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul.

On the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which overturned the constitutional right to abortion in the United States, New York Governor Kathy Hochul reiterated her administration’s commitment…

Governor Kathy Hochul visited Western New York during National Health Center Week to raise concerns about recent federal actions that she says threaten health care access for thousands of state…

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of the Essential Plan Cooling Program, which aims to provide free air conditioners to eligible New Yorkers enrolled in the state’s Essential Plan…

The New York State Department of Health issued a statement on Juneteenth, highlighting the ongoing need to address health disparities affecting Black New Yorkers and other communities of color. Dr.…

The New York State Department of Health has published a new brief from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) that examines sexual orientation and gender identity among adults in…

The New York State Department of Health has marked June 27 as National HIV Testing Day, urging residents to learn their HIV status.

More than $153 million has been made available to support water and sewer infrastructure projects in over two dozen communities across New York State, according to an announcement from Governor…

The New York State Department of Health is urging residents to adopt healthy lifestyle habits to support brain health, coinciding with World Brain Day on July 22.

A statement was released by New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald in response to a shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta that…

The New York State Department of Health is marking National Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week, which runs from August 1 to 7, by encouraging breastfeeding and chestfeeding for the…

State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald has issued a statement recognizing National Health Center Week and highlighting the role of Community Health Centers in New York State. “National Health Center…

As temperatures rise across New York State, health officials are urging residents to take measures to avoid mosquito bites and protect themselves from diseases such as West Nile Virus (WNV)…

The New York State Department of Health has recognized local public health department workers across the state by adding them to the Public Health Works!

New York State officials have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for ozone for the Lower Hudson Valley and New York City Metro regions, effective Tuesday, August 12.

The New York State Department of Health has marked Lung Cancer Awareness Day on August 1, urging residents to prioritize screening and early detection efforts.

An additional $200 million in funding is now available for zero-emission school buses in New York State, as announced by Governor Kathy Hochul.

Nearly $200 million in financial assistance has been approved for water infrastructure projects across New York State, following a decision by the Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) Board of Directors.

The New York State Department of Health has issued a warning about potential measles exposure at two emergency departments in the Capital Region.

The New York State Department of Health has issued a call for increased syphilis testing following the third presumed syphilis-related infant death outside New York City in 2025.

Governor Kathy Hochul has raised concerns over a new federal policy that could impact health insurance coverage for more than 750,000 young children in New York State.