2014 Press Releases

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December 18, 2014

• Governor Cuomo Announces Draft Medical Marijuana Regulations

December 17, 2014

• New York State Department of Health Completes Review of High-volume Hydraulic Fracturing

December 16, 2014

• Governor Cuomo Announces $100 Million Health Innovation Grant Awarded to New York State
• New York State Department of Health Update on New York's Ebola Monitoring and Prevention Effort

December 12, 2014

• New York State of Health Extends December 15 Enrollment Deadline

December 11, 2014

• Influenza Declared Prevalent in New York State

December 10, 2014

• New York State Department of Health Wins America's Health Rankings Champion Award

December 5, 2014

• New York State Department of Health Announces Awards for the Population Health Improvement Program

December 2, 2014

• Statement from Acting NYS Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker

November 24, 2014

• Governor Cuomo Outlines Flood Preparedness in Western New York
• DOH Statement on Remote Area Medical Event Cancellation

November 10, 2014

• It’s Cold and Flu Season! New Yorkers are Urged to “Get Smart” About Antibiotics

October 30, 2014

• Governor Cuomo Announces Two Additional Hospitals Designated to Treat Ebola Patients
• Governor Cuomo, Mayor De Blasio Announce New York State, New York City to Create Program to Encourage Health Care Workers to Travel to West Africa to Treat Ebola Patients

October 23, 2014

• Governor Cuomo Outlines State Response to Positive Test for Ebola in Patient in New York City
• Statement On Suspect Ebola Case From Dr. Howard Zucker, Acting Commissioner, New York State Department of Health

October 15, 2014

• Winners of New York State Health Innovation Challenge Announced

September 26, 2014

• New York State Department of Health Encourages New Yorkers to Participate In National Prescription Drug Take-back Day

September 24, 2014

• New York State Department of Health Confirms Statewide Spread of Enterovirus-D68 In New York

September 23, 2014

• State Department of Health and Office for the Aging Encourage Falls Prevention
• New York State Department of Health Aims to Reduce Maternal Mortality

September 16, 2014

• State Health Commissioner Announces Launch of the NYS Health Profiles Website

September 12, 2014

• NYS Department of Health Confirms Cases of Serious Respiratory Virus

September 10, 2014

• New York State Department of Health Monitoring Progress of Respiratory Virus Causing Illness Among Children in Midwest

August 26, 2014

• The Town of Rotterdam Wins the Title of Best Tasting Drinking Water in New York State

August 21, 2014

• State Health Department Releases New Reports Detailing 30-day Readmission Rates for PCI and CABG

August 15, 2014

• Inaugural Class Awarded Master’s in Laboratory Science Degrees from Wadsworth Laboratory at NYS DOH

July 18, 2014

• State Health Department Using DNA Sequencing to Combat Foodborne Disease Outbreaks

July 1, 2014

• State Health Department Announces Updated School Immunization Requirements
• New York State Department of Health Institutional Review Board Achieves AAHRPP Accreditation

June 26, 2014

• National HIV Testing Day is June 27, Acting State Health Commissioner Urges All New Yorkers Tested for HIV

June 24, 2014

• As West Nile Virus Arrives, State Health Commissioner Urges New Yorkers to Take Precautions against Mosquito Bites

June 5, 2014

• New York State Acting Commissioner of Health Declares Influenza No Longer Prevalent In the State

May 22, 2014

• State Health and Environmental Conservation Commissioners Announce Expanded Opportunities and New Resources Available for Anglers

May 20, 2014

• State Health Department Releases New York State Youth Sexual Health Plan
• New York State Honors Emergency Medical Service Professionals

May 16, 2014

• State Health Department Highlights Programs Designed to Relieve Pain During National Arthritis Awareness Month

May 15, 2014

• State Health Department Urges Hepatitis C Testing, May is National Hepatitis Awareness Month

April 25, 2014

• Health Alert – With Measles Outbreaks Reaching Highest Numbers in Years, Governor Cuomo Reminds New Yorkers of Importance of Obtaining Vaccination

April 14, 2014

• Report Indicates High Consumer Satisfaction Rates Among Members of New York's Managed Long-term Care Plans

April 14, 2014

• Governor Cuomo Announces Final Approval of $8 Billion MRT Waiver to Protect and Transform New York's Health Care System

April 10, 2014

• Report Shows New York's Managed Long-Term Care Plans Continue to Demonstrate High-Quality Performance

April 9, 2014

• Health Alert - Governor Cuomo Advises New Yorkers to Be Cautious of Ticks as Warmer Weather Arrives

April 4, 2014

• North Country Commission Releases Report for Improving Health Systems In Adirondacks

April 3, 2014

• State Health Commissioner Highlights Local Public Health Initiatives During National Public Health Week

March 26, 2014

• State Health Commissioner Announces Launch of Health Innovation Challenge

March 21, 2014

• North Country Commission Prepares to Release Recommendations for Improving Health Systems In Adirondacks

March 5, 2014

• Governor Cuomo Announces Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March 3, 2014

• New York State Department of Health Celebrates National Patient Safety Awareness Week March 2-8

February 10, 2014

• State Health Department Confirms Measles Case in Monroe County

February 7, 2014

• State Health Department Update Regarding Second Confirmed Measles Case in Capital Region
• February 7, 2014 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

February 6, 2014

• State Health Department Confirms Second Measles Case in Capital Region
• State Health Department's Youth Access Tobacco Enforcement Program Announces Sales of Tobacco to Teens Reaches 14 Year Low

February 4, 2014

• State Health Department Confirms Measles Case in Capital Region

January 28, 2014

• Study Shows Early Involvement in Public Health Nutrition Program Reduces Risk Factor for Childhood Obesity, Increases Infant Health

January 17, 2014

• Protecting New Yorkers' Health: Radon Testing Could Prevent Lung Cancer