Recent Press Releases
September 25, 2023
Health Department Issues Commissioner’s Advisory As Overdose Crisis Reaches Historic Levels
September 13, 2023
The Updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccines Are on the Way
September 12, 2023
The World Trade Center Health Registry Marks 20 Years of 9/11 Research
September 7, 2023
Two Health Department Staff Recognized As Rising Leaders in Public Health
August 23, 2023
West Nile Virus Detected in New Yorkers for the First Time This Year
August 21, 2023
Vaccines for Fall
June 30, 2023
Forgo Amateur Fireworks This July 4
June 27, 2023
Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks, and Commissioner Vasan Bring Mindful Breathing Practices to all New York City Public Schools
June 23, 2023
City Shows Its Pride
June 23, 2023
One Year After the Dobbs Decision New York City Continues to Lead on Abortion Access
June 5, 2023
New Yorkers Can Get Free Help To Double Their Chances of Quitting Smoking for Good!
June 5, 2023
Health Department Launches NYC’s First Public Health Vending Machine
May 24, 2023
NYC To Vaccinate Raccoons Against Rabies in Staten Island
May 18, 2023
City Breaks Ground on New $92 Million Animal Care Center in Baychester, Bronx
May 16, 2023
Eat Plants!
May 11, 2023
As the Federal COVID-19 Emergency Ends, New York City Ensures COVID-19 Care and Services Remain Available
May 2, 2023
Prevent Tick-borne Diseases
April 21, 2023
New Stats Show NYC Continues to Clear the Air
April 20, 2023
Help Prevent Window Falls As Weather Gets Warmer
April 7, 2023
2020 Vital Statistics Report Reveals Toll of COVID-19 on New Yorkers and Life Expectancy
March 31, 2023
Health Department Releases New STI Data and Reminds New Yorkers of Expanded Services at Sexual Health Clinics
March 30, 2023
Health Department Appoints New Executive Deputy Commissioner of Mental Hygiene
March 24, 2023
Health Department Announces 2022 TB Case Data and New Programs in Fight Against TB
February 6, 2023
With Over 96 Percent of City Workers Fully Vaccinated, Mayor Adams Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Will Become Optional for City Workers
February 1, 2023
New York City Declares End to Mpox Outbreak After Nation-Leading Response
January 12, 2023
Overdose Rates Reach Unprecedented Levels in NYC