
December 30, 2025
The New York State Department of Health and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) are urging residents to reduce their alcohol consumption as the new year approaches.
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December 30, 2025
The New York State Department of Health has announced that it will receive more than $212 million in federal funding for 2026 to support rural health care transformation efforts across the state.
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December 26, 2025
The New York State Department of Health has reported the highest number of flu cases ever recorded in a single week.
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December 22, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed two new laws aimed at protecting New Yorkers from the risks associated with kratom, an herbal product sold for recreational use.
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December 20, 2025
The New York State Department of Health has issued an updated Public Health Alert after detecting a significant rise in the presence of medetomidine, a synthetic veterinary sedative, in the unregulated drug supply.
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December 19, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York State will provide $453 million in grants to support 83 water infrastructure projects across the state.
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December 18, 2025
As the holiday season approaches, New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald has issued a statement urging residents to take precautions to maintain their health and the well-being of those around them. Dr. McDonald emphasized the...
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December 13, 2025
The Northeast Public Health Collaborative has stated that recent votes by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding hepatitis B will not alter current vaccination practices within its member areas.
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December 13, 2025
The New York State Department of Health has drawn attention to new legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, which removes financial barriers for follow-up lung cancer screening and diagnostic services.
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December 12, 2025
More than $300 million in state funding will be allocated to hospitals across New York to advance health information technology and cybersecurity, according to an announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul.
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