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nycHealthy is the official account of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. User Policy: https://t.co/Zjn7SDEsXi nyc.gov/health New York, NY Joined December 2008-
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Did you know? The dietary fiber in whole grains can make you feel full longer and can lower your risk of heart disease. Buy whole grains such as: 🌾Oatmeal 🌾Brown rice 🌾100% whole grain bread More healthy shopping tips: on.nyc.gov/3M7nel2
ICYMI: Applications for New York's Home Energy Assistance Program are now open! With summer around the corner, now is the time to find out if you qualify for a free air conditioner. Learn more and apply: on.nyc.gov/CoolingAssista…
Do you have a child under 3 years old who you think may have a delay or disability? Our Early Intervention program can help. The program is: ✅ Available to all eligible NYC children ✅ Provided at no cost to families ✅ Confidential Learn more: on.nyc.gov/3uRR1Wn
It's warm out! If today's weather made you realize it's time for a new air conditioner, make sure you get rid of the old one the right way. Make a free appointment online (nyc.gov/CFC) or via 311. We'll remove the harmful CFC gases & pick up the AC for recycling.
The most commonly identified source of lead exposure for NYC children is peeling lead paint. To protect your child: ✅ Report peeling, cracked or loose paint to your landlord ✅ Ask your doctor to test your child for lead at ages 1 and 2 More info: on.nyc.gov/3QuxgOZ
Measles is very contagious. If one person has measles, up to 90% of unvaccinated people close to them will also become infected. The best way to protect yourself and your family from measles is to get vaccinated. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/measles
Condoms protect you and your partners from sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Search the NYC Health Map to find free condoms near you. Before visiting, be sure to check the hours of the location: on.nyc.gov/findcondoms
Have COVID-19 symptoms? Visit one of our COVID Express testing sites and receive your results in 24 hours or less! Testing at these sites is free for all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration or health insurance status. Make an appointment: on.nyc.gov/covidexpress
Looking for help finding an abortion in NYC? Call 1-877-NYC-AHUB to get directly connected to abortion providers, financial assistance, transportation and lodging, or visit nyc.gov/abortion Here's what to expect when you contact the Hub👇
Join us tomorrow, April 29, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for our free behavioral health parity training. You'll learn how behavioral health parity applies to your health insurance plan and where to seek help if your rights are being denied. Register: on.nyc.gov/3WhdfA9
The #NYCCare program guarantees care for all New Yorkers, regardless of your language, immigration status or ability to pay. It’s now easier than ever to enroll! Learn more: nyccare.nyc @NYCHealthSystem
E-Bikes are an increasingly popular form of transportation, but they take some getting used to. Before you get on an e-bike make sure you're ready to ride safely. More info: nyc.gov/ebikes
Find fresh, in-season produce at a farmers market near you this weekend! 🍓🍅🥬 All NYC farmers markets accept Health Bucks coupons and most accept SNAP. Text “SoGood” to 55676 to find a farmers market near you: nyc.gov/nutrition
Smoking is not allowed in most workplaces and public spaces in NYC, including @NYCParks. If you're not ready to quit, nicotine replacement therapy can help you manage withdrawal or cravings when in places or situations where you can’t smoke: on.nyc.gov/3mqk1Rj
Today I gave @Lynn4NYC an additional dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Anyone can get sick from COVID-19, but older NYers are at greater risk of severe illness. Get an additional dose if you're 65+ and received your last shot at least 4 months ago: nyc.gov/covidvaccine
New Yorkers: 988 is your connection to free, confidential crisis counseling, mental health and substance use support, information and referrals. Whatever you're dealing with, talking can help: 💜 Call 988 💜 Text 988 💜 Chat online: nyc.gov/988
April is #STIAwarenessMonth. Many people with an STI have no signs or symptoms. The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested. Our Sexual Health Clinics offer low to- no-cost STI testing and treatment, and many other services. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/SexualHealthCl…
NYC's air quality continues to improve! Our latest Community Air Survey found that citywide, annual average levels of four key pollutants — PM2.5, NO2, NO and black carbon — decreased by over 40% since 2009. Learn more: nyc.gov/health/nyccasr…
Mosquito season is here in NYC! Mosquitoes lay their eggs in slow-moving and standing water. Follow these tips to reduce mosquitoes around your home. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/mosquitoes
Calling all pet lovers! The @NYCACC is looking for new foster homes for some of the kittens and also large-breed dogs waiting to find their fur-ever homes. Virtual foster orientations are taking place this Sunday. Learn more at nycacc.org/foster
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55K Followers 3K Following A website and weekly magazine covering politics & policy in the Empire State. First Read emails 7 a.m. & 6 p.m. Got tips? [email protected]New York City 311 @nyc311
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377 Followers 264 Following Deputy Commissioner for Emergency Preparedness & Response @nycHealthy. Opinions are my own.Dr. Michelle E. Morse @NYCHealthCMO
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4K Followers 1K Following The National Public Health Information Coalition is the premier network of public health communicators in the United States and U.S. territories.Today I gave @Lynn4NYC an additional dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Anyone can get sick from COVID-19, but older NYers are at greater risk of severe illness. Get an additional dose if you're 65+ and received your last shot at least 4 months ago: nyc.gov/covidvaccine
Today was a beautiful day to get my COVID-19 booster"shot in the arm" from .@NYCHealthCommr Preventive medicine is one of the pillars of the HealthyNYC initiative to increase life expectancy for all NYers, which is why today's shot was so important. I urge everyone who is 65…
A larger-than-life jazz icon! Duke Ellington was born #OnThisDay in 1899. Visit a memorial to the composer, pianist, and jazz orchestra leader just beyond the northeast corner of the Park. Ellington stands over 10 feet high next to a grand piano. bit.ly/4bb4FqO
The next generation of New Yorkers are going to carry the torch toward an even greener city. PlaNYC is using climate education to encourage students, teachers and staff to engage in sustainable behavior. Learn more about how we're putting our goals into action at @NYCSchools:
NYC clinicians: These are the last few days to get CME credit on using out-of-office blood pressure measurements to improve hypertension care. The activity closes April 27. Read the City Health Information issue from @nycHealthy to learn more: on.nyc.gov/3NItfH7
We are learning lessons from the COVID public health emergency to build back stronger. A new @nycHealthy study shows the unfair and deadly results when hospitals are segregated by race, ethnicity, and types of health insurance coverage. Read: bit.ly/3vWzMrr
What is this, a center for ants? No, it’s a hotel for bees! 🏠 🐝 More info: bit.ly/4balMZR
It's tulip time! Tulips are reaching peak bloom now across the five boroughs, bringing a rainbow of floral fun to our parks and streets and reminding us of NYC's Dutch heritage.
Great news: @USDA released new Child Nutrition Program standards for healthier meals at school. Limiting added sugars and reducing sodium is a major step towards ensuring all children have access to nutritious foods. cnn.com/2024/04/24/hea…
Parents: If you will be traveling this spring or summer, especially to other countries, make sure your child has had both doses of the measles vaccine! Here’s what you need to know: on.nyc.gov/measles
I sat down with students at the @NYUStern Health Conference to talk about the strategic vision behind our #HealthyNYC plan to increase life expectancy and how my personal experiences with family members struggling with mental health issues has informed my public health career.
@nycHealthy wants to ensure that social media platforms are safe for young people and to empower them, their caregivers and their communities to use social media in ways that promote well-being and limit unsafe exposure. Read their action plan: on.nyc.gov/4bCcxCS
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Our Sexual Health Clinics in Queens, the Bronx and Harlem offer no-cost medication abortion for people in early pregnancy, regardless of immigration or health insurance status, or whether you live in NYC. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/sexualhealthcl…
Though it may seem simple, botulinum toxin injections are a medical procedure. New Yorkers should not be getting injections from friends or at parties, and they should not be getting them from non-medical professionals such as beauticians or aestheticians.
NYC: Beware of Botox injections by non-medical providers. Cases of botulism-like illness after cosmetic injections with botulinum toxin (“Botox”) are being investigated in NYC and nationwide. What to know if you have recently had one of these procedures: on.nyc.gov/4aSemdI
My week’s highlight @nycHealthy @NYCHealthCMO 🙏🏾
The 2024 Open Streets season starts on Car-Free Earth Day! The Open Streets season begins with 132 initial locations. Two dozen new locations include Audubon Ave in Manhattan; Decatur Ave in the Bronx; 62nd St in Queens; and Bristol St in Brooklyn. More: nyc.gov/openstreets
This week is #BlackMaternalHealthWeek! As providers, we must commit to creating a more just & equitable healthcare landscape for Black pregnant people. For New York City Standards for Respectful Birth, see: on.nyc.gov/3vO5jvA
Thanks for inviting me today to have this heart to heart conversation on the need to keep advancing health equity for all groups. I’m impressed with your leadership and the the remarkable initiatives coming out of the @nycHealthy
Thanks to @DanielEDawes, SVP of Global Health @MeharryMedical for speaking at our Commissioner's Grand Rounds! We had an insightful discussion about advancing health equity, political determinants & how health agencies can continue to develop innovative & equitable policies.
To my great shame, it was only recently in my public health career that I started to fully appreciate how essential public health labs are to protecting all of us. PHL, you have my enduring admiration.
Happy #LabWeek, NYC! Our Public Health Lab was the world's first municipal bacteriological laboratory. For more than 125 years, the Public Health Lab has responded to emerging disease outbreaks and protected the health of New Yorkers. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/3oA4wdH
Parents: Not sure if your children are up to date on their routine vaccinations, including their measles vaccine? If your children were vaccinated in New York City, you can use My Vaccine Record to look up their immunization records. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/myvaccinerecord