New York State Department of Health
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Our Mission: To promote and protect the health and well-being of all New Yorkers, with a foundation in health equity.
UNFILTERED is here. 🎬 Real New Yorkers sharing honest conversations about PrEP & sexual health. No scripts. 💯Just truth. More at UnfilteredNY.org.
December 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
UNFILTERED is here. 🎬 Real New Yorkers sharing honest conversations about PrEP & sexual health. No scripts. 💯Just truth. More at UnfilteredNY.org.
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Commissioner Dr. James McDonald: “We must eliminate health disparities and address the social determinants of health and persistent racial disparities to achieve our goal of Ending the Epidemic in New York State.” More information: health.ny.gov/press/releas...
Commissioner Dr. James McDonald: “We must eliminate health disparities and address the social determinants of health and persistent racial disparities to achieve our goal of Ending the Epidemic in New York State.” More information: health.ny.gov/press/releas...
December 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Commissioner Dr. James McDonald: “We must eliminate health disparities and address the social determinants of health and persistent racial disparities to achieve our goal of Ending the Epidemic in New York State.” More information: health.ny.gov/press/releas...
Commissioner Dr. James McDonald: “We must eliminate health disparities and address the social determinants of health and persistent racial disparities to achieve our goal of Ending the Epidemic in New York State.” More information: health.ny.gov/press/releas...
Measles cases are increasing, particularly in the lower Hudson Valley due to international travel. Everyone should be up to date on vaccines, especially measles, mumps and rubella (MWR). Learn more about protecting yourself and family: health.ny.gov/press/releas...
December 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Measles cases are increasing, particularly in the lower Hudson Valley due to international travel. Everyone should be up to date on vaccines, especially measles, mumps and rubella (MWR). Learn more about protecting yourself and family: health.ny.gov/press/releas...
Don’t add serious illness to the winter battles of cold, sleet and snow. Protect yourself and your loved ones with vaccinations to prevent serious illness from respiratory viruses. Talk to your health care provider about recommendations for flu, RSV and COVID.
December 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Don’t add serious illness to the winter battles of cold, sleet and snow. Protect yourself and your loved ones with vaccinations to prevent serious illness from respiratory viruses. Talk to your health care provider about recommendations for flu, RSV and COVID.
Commissioner Dr. James McDonald: “The Department remains committed to commemorating World AIDS Day as we continue our mission to protect and promote health and well-being for all, building on a foundation of health equity." health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-12-01_statement.htm
December 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Commissioner Dr. James McDonald: “The Department remains committed to commemorating World AIDS Day as we continue our mission to protect and promote health and well-being for all, building on a foundation of health equity." health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-12-01_statement.htm
A child with lead poisoning usually does not look or feel sick. Contact your child’s health care provider to schedule a test today. Learn more: health.ny.gov/environmental/lead
December 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A child with lead poisoning usually does not look or feel sick. Contact your child’s health care provider to schedule a test today. Learn more: health.ny.gov/environmental/lead
Be prepared for hazardous winter driving. Carry a first aid kit, blankets, flashlight and warning devices, such as flares or emergency marker. Also carry a shovel, broom and sand or kitty litter in case your vehicle gets stuck. Learn more at www.health.ny.gov/environmenta...
December 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Be prepared for hazardous winter driving. Carry a first aid kit, blankets, flashlight and warning devices, such as flares or emergency marker. Also carry a shovel, broom and sand or kitty litter in case your vehicle gets stuck. Learn more at www.health.ny.gov/environmenta...
Final days!
Striped bass season ends November 30 in the Hudson River.
If you plan to keep your Striper, make sure to target fish south of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge in Catskill.
More advice on keeping what you catch from NY waterbodies: health.ny.gov/fish
Striped bass season ends November 30 in the Hudson River.
If you plan to keep your Striper, make sure to target fish south of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge in Catskill.
More advice on keeping what you catch from NY waterbodies: health.ny.gov/fish
November 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Final days!
Striped bass season ends November 30 in the Hudson River.
If you plan to keep your Striper, make sure to target fish south of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge in Catskill.
More advice on keeping what you catch from NY waterbodies: health.ny.gov/fish
Striped bass season ends November 30 in the Hudson River.
If you plan to keep your Striper, make sure to target fish south of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge in Catskill.
More advice on keeping what you catch from NY waterbodies: health.ny.gov/fish
Enjoy your leftovers this Thanksgiving while following these food safety tips: fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety
November 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Enjoy your leftovers this Thanksgiving while following these food safety tips: fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety
DOH's Michael left the razor behind this month to support efforts that build awareness around men’s health during #NoShaveNovember. Show your support by sharing information about colorectal & prostate cancers:
🎗️health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/colorectal/
🎗️health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/prostate/
🎗️health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/colorectal/
🎗️health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/prostate/
November 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
DOH's Michael left the razor behind this month to support efforts that build awareness around men’s health during #NoShaveNovember. Show your support by sharing information about colorectal & prostate cancers:
🎗️health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/colorectal/
🎗️health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/prostate/
🎗️health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/colorectal/
🎗️health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/prostate/
It’s all about the turkey! This Thanksgiving, food safety starts with making sure your food is cooked to the right temperature. Learn more about food safety: health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/food_safety/consumer_guidance.htm
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It’s all about the turkey! This Thanksgiving, food safety starts with making sure your food is cooked to the right temperature. Learn more about food safety: health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/food_safety/consumer_guidance.htm
Stroke treatment is most effective within 3 hours of the first symptoms, so learn to act F.A.S.T.:
⚠️Face drooping
⚠️Arms weakness
⚠️Speech difficulty
⚠️Time to all 9-1-1
More information: health.ny.gov/diseases/car...
⚠️Face drooping
⚠️Arms weakness
⚠️Speech difficulty
⚠️Time to all 9-1-1
More information: health.ny.gov/diseases/car...
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Stroke treatment is most effective within 3 hours of the first symptoms, so learn to act F.A.S.T.:
⚠️Face drooping
⚠️Arms weakness
⚠️Speech difficulty
⚠️Time to all 9-1-1
More information: health.ny.gov/diseases/car...
⚠️Face drooping
⚠️Arms weakness
⚠️Speech difficulty
⚠️Time to all 9-1-1
More information: health.ny.gov/diseases/car...
#DrJamesMcDonald: “Last year’s flu season, we lost 27 of our children to the flu, more than any year in our memory.” Everyone 6 months & older should get vaccinated to avoid serious illness. health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-11-24_flu_vaccine_to_prevent_influenza-associated_pediatric_deaths.htm
November 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
#DrJamesMcDonald: “Last year’s flu season, we lost 27 of our children to the flu, more than any year in our memory.” Everyone 6 months & older should get vaccinated to avoid serious illness. health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-11-24_flu_vaccine_to_prevent_influenza-associated_pediatric_deaths.htm
Don’t invite germs for the holidays. Wash hands and surfaces often. Wash utensils, cutting boards and countertops with hot, soapy water after preparing each food item. Learn more about food safety: health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/food_safety/consumer_guidance.htm
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Don’t invite germs for the holidays. Wash hands and surfaces often. Wash utensils, cutting boards and countertops with hot, soapy water after preparing each food item. Learn more about food safety: health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/food_safety/consumer_guidance.htm
If you are traveling for the holiday, be prepared for whatever road or weather issues you may encounter by enabling emergency alerts on your mobile phone. It’s easy to sign up – simply text your county or borough with no spaces to 3-3-3-1-1-1. Learn more: dhses.ny.gov/emergency-alerts
Emergency and Weather Alerts
A simple way to sign up for emergency and weather alerts.
dhses.ny.gov
November 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
If you are traveling for the holiday, be prepared for whatever road or weather issues you may encounter by enabling emergency alerts on your mobile phone. It’s easy to sign up – simply text your county or borough with no spaces to 3-3-3-1-1-1. Learn more: dhses.ny.gov/emergency-alerts
The Department applauds the collaborative for reiterating the lack of credible scientific evidence linking vaccinations and autism. The message is clear: vaccines are safe. health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-11-24_statement.htm
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The Department applauds the collaborative for reiterating the lack of credible scientific evidence linking vaccinations and autism. The message is clear: vaccines are safe. health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-11-24_statement.htm
DOH is reminding health care providers & birthing facilities about the critical importance of the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns within 24 hours of delivery or sooner depending on other factors. Why this is so important: health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-11-24_hepatitis_b_advisory.htm
November 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
DOH is reminding health care providers & birthing facilities about the critical importance of the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns within 24 hours of delivery or sooner depending on other factors. Why this is so important: health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-11-24_hepatitis_b_advisory.htm
Time to size up your turkey. The bigger the bird, the more time it needs to thaw. Be sure to take your turkey out of the freezer at the right time and defrost appropriately. Never thaw on the counter. fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/turkey-basics-safe-thawing
November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Time to size up your turkey. The bigger the bird, the more time it needs to thaw. Be sure to take your turkey out of the freezer at the right time and defrost appropriately. Never thaw on the counter. fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/turkey-basics-safe-thawing
“Towards the end, when treatment options were failing, my parents were struggling to accept hospice as a viable option. When they elected the hospice benefit, they never looked back.” Hospice info: health.ny.gov/facilities/hospice/consumer.htm
November 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
“Towards the end, when treatment options were failing, my parents were struggling to accept hospice as a viable option. When they elected the hospice benefit, they never looked back.” Hospice info: health.ny.gov/facilities/hospice/consumer.htm
Commissioner McDonald: “New York is a national leader in reducing tobacco use and supporting New Yorkers on their journey to quit.” Landmarks across NYS will glow purple tonight in recognition of that success. Info: health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-11-21_tobacco_control_25th_anniversary.htm
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Commissioner McDonald: “New York is a national leader in reducing tobacco use and supporting New Yorkers on their journey to quit.” Landmarks across NYS will glow purple tonight in recognition of that success. Info: health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-11-21_tobacco_control_25th_anniversary.htm
The DOH cancer team is coming together this month to raise awareness about men’s health issues, such as prostate & colorectal cancers. #NoShaveNovember
More about these types of cancer:
🎗️ Colorectal: health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/colorectal/
🎗️ Prostate: health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/prostate/
More about these types of cancer:
🎗️ Colorectal: health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/colorectal/
🎗️ Prostate: health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/prostate/
November 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The DOH cancer team is coming together this month to raise awareness about men’s health issues, such as prostate & colorectal cancers. #NoShaveNovember
More about these types of cancer:
🎗️ Colorectal: health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/colorectal/
🎗️ Prostate: health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/prostate/
More about these types of cancer:
🎗️ Colorectal: health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/colorectal/
🎗️ Prostate: health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/prostate/
Adding some locally caught fish to your holiday dinner? Choose species that are lower in contaminants to keep your meal safe. More info: health.ny.gov/fish
November 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Adding some locally caught fish to your holiday dinner? Choose species that are lower in contaminants to keep your meal safe. More info: health.ny.gov/fish
Commissioner Dr. James McDonald: “This issue has been studied thoroughly for many years by experts around the world. What is clear is that vaccine-preventable diseases cause serious illness, hospitalization and death.” The statement: health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-11-20_statement.htm
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Commissioner Dr. James McDonald: “This issue has been studied thoroughly for many years by experts around the world. What is clear is that vaccine-preventable diseases cause serious illness, hospitalization and death.” The statement: health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-11-20_statement.htm
Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in NYS and can cause significant disability. Adopting a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk. Learn more about what you can do to prevent a stroke: health.ny.gov/diseases/cardiovascular/heart_disease/
November 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in NYS and can cause significant disability. Adopting a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk. Learn more about what you can do to prevent a stroke: health.ny.gov/diseases/cardiovascular/heart_disease/
Commissioner McDonald: “Antibiotics can save lives when used to treat bacterial infections, but when taken improperly, they can have harmful health effects.” Learn more of efforts to preserve the power of antibiotics: health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-11-19_prevent_drug_resistant_infections.htm
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Commissioner McDonald: “Antibiotics can save lives when used to treat bacterial infections, but when taken improperly, they can have harmful health effects.” Learn more of efforts to preserve the power of antibiotics: health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-11-19_prevent_drug_resistant_infections.htm