Health News
October 22, 2008
Commissioner Testifies on Health Department Budget
Testimony by Richard F. Daines, MD, Commissioner, New York State Department of Health, New York State Division of Budget, Public Hearings on the 2009-2010 State Budget
October 21, 2008
Governor Paterson Announces New York is Accepting Applications for New Doctors Across New York Program
Governor David A. Paterson today announced that New York State is now accepting applications for its Doctors Across New York program, a new education loan repayment and practice support program totaling $6.9 million in financial incentives for doctors to practice in designated physician shortage areas across New York. Governor Paterson is urging physicians, prospective medical school graduates, and other health care providers to apply in return for a commitment to practice in underserved rural and urban areas of New York State.
State Health Department Invites Community Groups, Local Agencies to Promote Awareness of Hudson River Fish Advisory
The New York State Department of Health is holding meetings to form partnerships with community groups and local agencies to encourage anglers and other fish consumers to follow the Department's Hudson River fish advisories. The next meetings are on Thursday, October 23, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Quality Inn, 90 Route 17K, Newburgh; and from 2-4 p.m. at the Poughkeepsie Galleria Community Room, 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie.
October 20, 2008
Cap on Local Medicaid Costs Provides Million in Savings to Counties, New York City
State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D. announced today that New York City and the state's counties shared in savings of $127.9 million due to the cap on the local share of Medicaid costs.
October 17, 2008
New York State Budget Division Schedules Public Hearings for 2009-10 State Budget
The New York State Division of Budget will hold formal public hearings on the 2009-10 Budget, including agency and capital budgets, on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, in Room 124 of the State Capitol, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
State to Restrict Use of "Bug Bombs"
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today that the state will be taking action to address the risks posed by total release foggers, also known as "bug bombs," in the wake of a new federal report detailing hazards and injuries related to the product.