New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene


	NOW APPEARING AT A MENU NEAR YOU: CALORIE INFORMATION! A federal court has cleared the way for New York City to enact its new calorie-posting regulation. On April 29, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit refused to block the measure while the restaurant industry pursues a third lawsuit to overturn it. New York City law now requires chain restaurants to post calorie counts on menus and menu boards, enabling consumers to make more informed choices. The measure took effect on April 30. The Health Department is now issuing citations to noncompliant restaurants, but fines won’t be issued before July 18, 2008. Nearly a quarter of they city’s chain outlets are already complying. Calorie-Posting Compliance Guide for Restaurant Operators (PDF) More Information on Calorie Posting Calorie-Posting Legal Timeline


		MEDIA CAMPAIGN ALERTS MOMS TO NEWBORN HOME VISITING PROGRAM The Health Department launched a new awareness campaign to inform expectant mothers about a free and voluntary Newborn Home Visiting Program. The program aims to help mothers and babies stay healthy by offering a home visit from a trained Health Department worker. All mothers with new babies who live in the South Bronx, East and Central Harlem, and the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brownsville, and Bushwick are eligible. Read the press release


		HEALTH DEPARTMENT ASKS BOROUGH PARK AND WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITIES TO HELP STOP AN ONGOING SHIGELLA OUTBREAK The Health Department notified Orthodox Jewish residents of the Borough Park and Williamsburg communities in Brooklyn of an ongoing outbreak of shigella, an intestinal infection. So far this year, the two communities have had more than 150 cases of shigella, more than half of them among very young children. Read the press release


		HEALTH DEPARTMENT URGES HEPATITIS C TESTING FOR PEOPLE AT RISK At least one in 50 New York City adults is infected with hepatitis C, according to new findings from the Health Department. But because many are unaware of their infection, they may miss out on the steps needed to protect themselves and prevent transmission. Read the press release


		NEW YORK CITY’S INFANT IMMUNIZATION RATE REACHES HIGHEST LEVEL EVER The vaccination rate for young children has reached the highest level ever in NYC, and is higher than the national average, the Health Department announced. As of mid-2007, 80% of kids aged 19 to 35 months (more than 140,000 children) had received all of their recommended shots, up 11% from 2006. Read the press release


		HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM TO COVER MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT FOR NEW YORKERS STILL STRUGGLING WITH THE EVENTS OF 9/11 The Health Department today announced a new mental health benefit program for people still experiencing psychological distress or struggling with substance use as a result of the events of September 11, 2001. To ensure that all needs are met, the Health Department will reimburse out-of-pocket costs for mental health or substance-use treatment through a claims process similar to any insurance benefit. Read the press release Read the fact sheet (PDF) Learn more about the 9/11 Benefit Program


		HEALTH DEPARTMENT RELEASES NEW NYC CONDOM WRAPPER Staying safe in New York City just got even sexier. The Health Department unveiled a brand new look for the NYC Condom and launched a cutting-edge media campaign to encourage New Yorkers to “get some.” The NYC Condom’s new look includes a fresh package design and an elegant new dispenser, which will debut in 200 New York City venues. Read the press release See posters and TV spots Find some More information


		PCBs in New York City School Buildings Lab tests done by a local newspaper recently found PCBs in samples of caulking from the outside of some New York City school buildings. Parents and teachers may be understandably concerned because exposure to high levels of PCBs can pose serious health risks. But the presence of PCBs does not always indicate a health hazard. PCBs in intact building materials do not result in significant exposure, and they are unlikely to cause health effects. Read the fact sheet Read April 29, 2008 testimony before City Council (PDF)


		HEALTH DEPARTMENT ADVISES NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS TO MAKE SURE THEY HAVE HAD MEASLES SHOTS BEFORE TRAVELING ABROAD In response to several New York City measles cases tied to international travel, the Health Department is urging residents traveling abroad, to Europe and to Israel in particular, to be sure they are vaccinated against measles. Currently, there are large measles outbreaks in Israel and Switzerland, and outbreaks have occurred in other European countries, including in the United Kingdom and Belgium. Read the press release More information

Highlights

9/11 Health Information
9/11 Health is a comprehensive web site that provides information about treatment and services for people who may have health problems related to the collapse of the World Trade Center.

Visit www.nyc.gov/9-11HealthInfo

Community Health Profiles
The Health Department produces comprehensive reports that detail the health of all New York City neighborhoods.

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The Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc.
The Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc. is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New York City residents.

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ACCESS NYC for Benefit Information
ACCESS NYC is a web site to screen your family for up to 35 City, State, and Federal health and human service benefit programs. In addition to screening, you can learn about the programs, how to apply, where to go, and even print filled in applications.

Visit www.nyc.gov/accessnyc



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