2021 Press Releases
December 30, 2021
Health Department Commemorates 100 Year Anniversary of the Neighborhood Health Action Centers
December 30, 2021
Health Department Gives Tips to Celebrate New Year’s Eve Safely
December 29, 2021
Health Department Releases 2019 Annual Vital Statistics Data
December 27, 2021
Health Department and Community Partners Release Plan to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis in New York City by 2030
December 23, 2021
Boss Babies! Emma and Liam Remain the Most Popular Baby Names in NYC
December 21, 2021
Overdose Prevention Centers Averted 59 Overdoses in First Three Weeks of Operation
December 16, 2021
Health Commissioner Issues Advisory on COVID-19 Prevention Ahead of the Holidays As Cases Surge
December 10, 2021
Health Department Releases Major Report Detailing Health of Asians and Pacific Islanders in New York City
December 7, 2021
Health Department Announces New Home-visiting Services for First-time Parents and Infants, With Focus on Equity
December 1, 2021
New Hiv Diagnoses in New York City Declined 21% From 2019 to 2020, Down 76% Since 2001
November 30, 2021
Mayor de Blasio Announces Nation's First Overdose Prevention Center Services to Open in New York City
November 24, 2021
Health Department Launches Coalition to Confront Racism in Medical Algorithms
October 29, 2021
Treat Yourself to a Spooky, Safe and Healthy Halloween, Health Department Reminds New Yorkers
October 26, 2021
Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Save Lives,
Health Department Reminds New Yorkers
October 18, 2021
Board of Health Passes Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis
October 13, 2021
Health Department Reports an Increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections in New York City From 2019 to 2020
September 29, 2021
Health Department Releases Provisional Data on Suicide Death Rate in NYC
September 28, 2021
Health Department Issues Lead Warning to New Yorkers: Avoid Using Traditional Ceramic Ware for Food and Drinks; May Contain Lead
September 27, 2021
As Long As We’re Talking About Vaccines, Don’t Forget Your Flu Shot!
September 27, 2021
The Health Department Announces New Members of the NYC Board of Health
September 22, 2021
Health Department Reminds New Yorkers That Climate Change Is a Public Health and Racial Justice Issue
September 22, 2021
Health Department Closes Investigation of Central Harlem Legionnaires’ Disease Cluster
September 21, 2021
Effort Launches to Vaccinate Raccoons Against Rabies in All Five Boroughs
September 15, 2021
Health Department Investigating Covid-19 Cases Linked to Electric Zoo Music Festival on Randall’s Island Over Labor Day Weekend
September 14, 2021
Rising Public Health Leaders Named as 40 Under 40 for their Work at DOHMH
September 13, 2021
Reduce Exposure to Mosquitoes – Record Level of Mosquito Activity Continues to Be Observed
September 10, 2021
20 Years on, NYC Health Department Tracks Health Impacts of September 11th Attacks
September 9, 2021
Health Department Announces New $35 Million Program for Providers to Speak With Patients About Covid-19 Vaccines
August 31, 2021
Health Department Appoints Dr. Celia Quinn As Deputy Commissioner of Disease Control
August 25, 2021
Health Department Releases Data on COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness
August 20, 2021
Make Sure Your Child Is up to Date on Routine Vaccinations, Health Department Reminds Parents and Caregivers
August 18, 2021
Health Department Investigating Community Cluster of Legionnaires’ Disease in and Around Central Harlem
August 2, 2021
Vax to School — Last Week to Get the Shot in Order to Be Fully Immunized in Time for the First Day of School
July 22, 2021
Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus Detected in New York City
July 2, 2021
Stay Safe This Fourth: Health Department Remind New Yorkers to Leave Fireworks to the Experts
June 23, 2021
Health Department Releases Lead Report for All Four Quarters of 2020
June 21, 2021
Health Department Shows Its Pride – 2021
June 15, 2021
City to Vaccinate Raccoons Against Rabies in Manhattan
June 9, 2021
Health Department Encourages New Yorkers to Protect Themselves From Tick-borne Illnesses As Summer Approaches
May 27, 2021
DOHMH Appoints New Executive Deputy Commissioner of Mental Hygiene
May 19, 2021
Don’t Have a Lonely Barbecue – Get Vaccinated by This Weekend to Be Protected for July 4 Celebrations
May 14, 2021
Spring Is Here: City Urges New Yorkers to Take Steps to Prevent Window Falls
May 11, 2021
Health Department Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Engagement Project
May 4, 2021
‘Get Vaccinated’ – Good Advice in Every Language
April 30, 2021
City to Confront Overdose Deaths With Enhanced Services for People Who Use Drugs
April 27, 2021
Have a Conversation: Health Department Reminds Health Care Providers to Speak With Patients About Covid-19 Vaccine
April 22, 2021
Health Department Releases Report on Improvements in Citywide Air Quality
April 12, 2021
Health Department Releases Detailed Report on COVID-19 Variants
March 30, 2021
Message to New Yorkers — Talk to Your Doctor About Monoclonal Antibody Treatments
March 12, 2021
Good Health, Good Value: NYC Receives $5.5 Million Grant to Make Healthy Food More Affordable to New Yorkers
March 9, 2021
During Historic Flu Vaccination Campaign, Health Department Urges Parents to Get Children Vaccinated
March 8, 2021
Health Department Releases Lead Report for First
Through Third Quarters of 2020
February 18, 2021
Mask to the Max — Health Department Updates Mask Guidance
February 16, 2021
Health Department Appoints Its First Ever Chief Medical Officer
February 11, 2021
Federal Pharmacy Program Boosts City Vaccination Effort
January 20, 2021
Health Department Reschedules First Dose Vaccine Appointments Amid Supply Shortage
January 9, 2021
Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccine Hubs Open
January 6, 2021
City Sounds Alarm Over Increase in COVID-19 Cases Among Older Adults
January 4, 2021
Historically Low Infant Mortality Rate and Fewer Births in New York City in 2018, Annual Vital Statistics Data Shows