Every day, we protect and promote the health of New Yorkers by providing essential health services, promoting public health initiatives, preventing the spread of disease, and many other unseen efforts.

Learn more about how we have been keeping New Yorkers healthy over the past 220 years.

Vaccines protect the health of your child and the other children at their school.

Learn more about vaccination requirements for students.

Health equity means making sure there are conditions for optimal health and well-being for all people.

The NYC Health Department promotes and protects the health of all New Yorkers so everyone can lead healthy lives, no matter who they are, where they are from, or where they live.

Every New Yorker, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay, has the right to quality health care and City services.

Learn more about our commitment to all New Yorkers and the services available to you.