Health News
January 14, 2009
Media Advisory: State Health Commissioner to Visit Long Island, Highlight Governor's Paterson's Health Reforms: Health Insurance Coverage, Support for Primary Care, Obesity Prevention
State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., will visit community leaders, health care providers, and nutrition and obesity prevention programs in Nassau and Suffolk counties Thursday and Friday, Jan. 15-16, to discuss the health care reforms contained in Governor David A. Paterson's proposed 2009-2010 state budget.
State Health Commissioner to Visit Long Island, Highlight Governor's Paterson's Health Reforms: Health Insurance Coverage, Support for Primary Care, Obesity Prevention
State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., will visit community leaders, health care providers, and nutrition and obesity prevention programs in Nassau and Suffolk counties Thursday and Friday, Jan. 15-16, to discuss the health care reforms contained in Governor David A. Paterson's proposed 2009-2010 state budget.
Dialysis Center Notifies Patients of Possible Exposure to Hepatitis C, Other Infections
A Manhattan dialysis center is notifying patients after the facility identified, and a State Department of Health (DOH) investigation confirmed, one patient who contracted hepatitis C after undergoing dialysis there.
January 13, 2009
Protect Against Extreme Cold, Urges State Health Commissioner
With a return of sub-freezing temperatures and a continued frigid forecast for the rest of this week, State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., is urging New Yorkers to take precautions against extreme cold.
January 12, 2009
State, National Public Health Leaders to Explore Strategies to Eliminate Minority Health Disparities at First Statewide Summit
More than 200 state and national public health leaders are meeting Tuesday and Wednesday at New York's first statewide Summit on Minority Health Disparities to begin the development of a comprehensive action plan to eliminate minority health disparities in New York State.
January 9, 2009
State Health Commissioner Commemorates Millionth Call to Smokers Quitline
If your New Year's resolution is to stop smoking, the New York State Smokers Quitline at 1-866-NYQUITS (1-866-697-8487) can help you reach that goal.