Health News
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
For questions, call the Department's hotline at 1-800-808-1987. New York City residents should call 311.
May 7, 2009
Governor Paterson Announces $175 Million in New Funding for Restructuring of State's Health Care System
Governor David A. Paterson today announced that New York State will provide $175 million in new funding to further the restructuring of New York's health care system. This funding, provided under the State's Health Care Efficiency and Affordability Law (HEAL NY), will help hospitals transition to a new model of care through the consolidation of excess hospital beds and the support of more outpatient care, furthering the Governor's primary and preventive health care agenda.
May 6, 2009
Governor Paterson Applauds Obama Administration for Removing Barriers to Providing Better, More Cost-Effective Health Care
Governor David A. Paterson today applauded U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for proposing to rescind regulations that would have restricted states' flexibility to administer the Medicaid program, shifted costs from the federal government to states, and significantly reduced funding for critical Medicaid providers, including state agencies, school districts, critical health providers and beneficiaries.
Statement from Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner
Governor Paterson's leadership has been invaluable in mounting a strong statewide response to H1N1 (swine flu). As a result, New York is leading the nation in our response to this outbreak.
May 5, 2009
Governor Paterson Announces One New Confirmed H1N1 Case
Governor David A. Paterson today announced that specimen testing performed Monday by the New York State Department of Health's (DOH) Wadsworth Laboratories resulted in one new confirmed case of H1N1 (swine flu).
Statement from Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner
Governor Paterson asked me to coordinate a statewide response to H1N1 swine flu.
May 4, 2009
Governor Paterson Announces New York's Wadsworth Laboratories' H1N1 Testing Validated by CDC
Governor David A. Paterson announced today that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has granted New York State independent testing status for the H1N1 virus (swine flu), validating the testing conducted by the Department of Health's (DOH) Wadsworth Laboratories since April 28. With CDC validation, all cases of H1N1 tested by DOH's Wadsworth Laboratories previously reported as "probable" are now confirmed.
Statement from Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner
Governor Paterson asked me to coordinate a statewide response to H1N1 swine flu. For 10 days we have been holding daily briefings to update you on our latest activities and the most recent information concerning the outbreak.