2022 Press Releases
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November 29, 2022
November 23, 2022
November 22, 2022
November 21, 2022
- New York State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers to Safely Celebrate the Upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday
- Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Take Steps to Reduce Risk of Respiratory Illnesses this Holiday Season
- Statement from New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett on Public Health Thank You Day
November 19, 2022
November 18, 2022
- New York State Department of Health Announces State Monuments to be Lit in Light Blue in Recognition of U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week
- Statement from State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett in Observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20
November 16, 2022
- New York State Health Commissioner Urges Cigarette Smokers to Participate in the Great American Smokeout
- NY State of Health Announces Annual Open Enrollment Period for 2023 Health Insurance Coverage Begins Today
November 14, 2022
November 10, 2022
November 4, 2022
- Governor Hochul Signs Executive Order to Create New York's First-Ever Master Plan for Aging
- Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $300 Million in State Grants for Local Water Infrastructure Improvements
November 3, 2022
- Governor Hochul Announces First Clean Water Infrastructure Projects in the State to Receive Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding
- Governor Hochul Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Protect New Yorkers Against Respiratory Illnesses
November 1, 2022
October 28, 2022
- New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers to Recognize Risk Factors and Make Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Stroke in Recognition of World Stroke Day
- New York State Department of Health Announces Fourth Annual PrEP Aware Week
- Governor Hochul Announces Efforts to Increase Breast Cancer Screenings and Improve Outcomes in Underserved Populations
October 27, 2022
October 26, 2022
October 21, 2022
October 20, 2022
- NY State of Health Promotes Affordable Health Insurance at Rite Aid Locations Across New York State
- State Department of Health Announces Social Media Video Contest to Help Prevent the Spread of Monkeypox Among College Students
October 19, 2022
October 17, 2022
October 16, 2022
October 14, 2022
- State Health Commissioner Visited Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center to Highlight Vaccine Efforts and Community Outreach on Monkeypox
- Governor Hochul Announces Pay Increases for Nurse Positions to Improve Statewide Recruitment and Retention Efforts
October 13, 2022
- Governor Hochul Announces More Than $2.4 Million to Diversify Physician Workforce
- Governor Hochul Announces $31.3 Million to Fund Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects across New York State
- Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams Announce Plan For SPARC Kips Bay, First-Of-Its-Kind Job And Education Hub For Health And Life Sciences Innovation
October 12, 2022
October 11, 2022
October 8, 2022
October 7, 2022
October 6, 2022
October 5, 2022
- State Department of Health Urges All New Yorkers to Get the Annual Flu Shot as Cases Increase
- Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Hold Drinking Water Polluters Accountable
- NY State of Health Announces 2023 Health and Dental Insurance Options
October 4, 2022
September 28, 2022
September 23, 2022
- State Department of Health Recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month
- Spanish Translation: El Departamento de Salud del estado reconoce el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana
September 21, 2022
September 20, 2022
September 19, 2022
September 18, 2022
September 15, 2022
September 14, 2022
- State Health Commissioner Spent the Afternoon at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford Celebrating its 125th Anniversary
- State Department of Health Expands Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility to Include Anyone at Risk of Exposure
September 12, 2022
- Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett on New Deputy Chief of Staff
- Update on State's Progress Combating COVID-19
September 9, 2022
September 7, 2022
September 6, 2022
- Governor Hochul Announces Applications Open for Second Round of New York’s $40 Million Biodefense Commercialization Fund
- Governor Hochul Announces New York State Landmarks to Be Lit Yellow in Recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September 1, 2022
- State Health Commissioner Spends the Day at the Great New York State Fair Celebrating Role of Local Agriculture and Highlighting Importance of Fresh Produce to Community Health
- NY State of Health Educates College Students Statewide About Affordable Health Insurance Options
August 31, 2022
- Governor Hochul Announces New York State Landmarks to be Lit Purple and Silver in Recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day
- Governor Hochul Announces $232 Million to Fund Water Infrastructure Projects Across New York State
August 26, 2022
- State Department of Health Warns the Public in Central New York About Alarming Increase In Opioid Overdoses
- Urging Immunization and Warning of Expanding Community Spread, State Department of Health Updates New Yorkers On Polio In New York State
August 25, 2022
August 24, 2022
August 23, 2022
August 22, 2022
- Department of Health Announces Latest Monkeypox Vaccine Distribution
- Governor Hochul Updates COVID-19 Guidance for Schools
- ICYMI: State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett’s Op-Ed in New York Times: Even a Single Case of Polio Is a Threat
- Governor Hochul Announces $20 Million for Addiction Services Providers Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
August 17, 2022
- State Health Commissioner Conducts First Town Hall Session with Department’s New Office of Aging and Long-Term Care
- Governor Hochul Announces Re-launch of #Vaxtoschool COVID-19 Vaccine Effort
- Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett On the Signing of the Inflation Reduction Act
August 16, 2022
August 12, 2022
August 11, 2022
- State Health Commissioner Issues Statewide Pharmacy Standing Order for Naloxone to Reduce Opioid Overdoses and Save Lives
- Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers On State's Progress Combating Covid-19
August 4, 2022
August 3, 2022
- Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 1,000 New Future Nurses as Part of Ongoing Efforts to Strengthen and Bolster New York State Health Care Workforce
- Governor Hochul Launches Health Care Worker Bonus Program
- Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers Across the State to Prepare for Extreme Heat on Thursday
- Governor Hochul Announces Latest Monkeypox Vaccine Distribution Following Phase 3 Federal Allotment of Doses for New York State and New York City
August 1, 2022
July 29, 2022
- Governor Hochul Declares State Disaster Emergency in Response to Ongoing Monkeypox Outbreak
- State Department of Health Announces Reorganization and Emphasis On Health Equity, Aging & Emergency Preparedness to Advance Public Health Protections In New York
July 28, 2022
- State Health Commissioner Issues Declaration of an Imminent Threat to Public Health for Monkeypox Virus
- Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on 110,000 Additional Monkeypox Vaccine Doses to New York State and New York City
July 26, 2022
July 25, 2022
July 24, 2022
July 23, 2022
July 22, 2022
July 21, 2022
July 20, 2022
July 19, 2022
July 18, 2022
July 15, 2022
July 14, 2022
- Governor Hochul Announces $13.6 Million to Fight Gun Violence, Aid Victims and Survivors, and Bolster State Response to Public Health Crisis
- Governor Hochul Announces New SMS-Text Effort to Deliver Latest Monkeypox Information to New Yorkers
- NY State of Health Promotes Affordable Health Insurance At Farmers Markets Across the State
July 12, 2022
- State Department of Health Announces Additional Dose Allocation In Phase 2 of Monkeypox Response Strategy
- Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million Awarded in the First Round of Abortion Provider Support Fund
- Governor Hochul Announces New COVID-19 Treatment Public Awareness Campaign to Educate New Yorkers Who Test Positive for COVID-19
July 11, 2022
- NY State of Health Releases Updated Enrollment Report Revealing Nearly 6.6 Million Total Covered Through the Marketplace, with 140,000 New Yorkers Now Paying Lowest Premiums in Recent Years Due to Enhanced ARPA Subsidies
- Governor Hochul Announces the Launch of a New COVID-19 Treatment Hotline by the State Department of Health in Partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals
July 7, 2022
- State Department of Health Updates New Yorkers On Monkeypox Response Strategy
- Governor Hochul Announces $255 Million in Grants Available for Critical Water Infrastructure Projects Statewide
July 1, 2022
- New York State Department of Health Promotes Child and Adult Care Food Program
- Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett On #PrideMonth 2022
June 30, 2022
- Media Advisory: Virtual Public Meeting to Discuss Northport Cancer Study
- State Department of Health Urges Residents to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
- Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Call with Dr. Ashish Jha & Dr. Raj Panjabi of The White House
- State Department of Health Releases Report on Cancer Survivors in New York State During National Cancer Survivor’s Month
June 29, 2022
June 27, 2022
June 24, 2022
- Abortion Access Always: Governor Hochul Announces Robust, Multi-Platform Public Education Campaign for All Seeking Reproductive Healthcare
- Statement from Governor Hochul on Supreme Court’s Ruling in Dobbs V. Jackson
June 23, 2022
June 21, 2022
June 19, 2022
June 18, 2022
June 16, 2022
June 13, 2022
June 15, 2022
June 8, 2022
June 7, 2022
- State Department of Health Update: First Case of Orthopoxvirus/Monkeypox Outside of New York City
- In Recognition of Pride Month, State Department of Health Releases Health Disparities Report On LGBTQ+ New Yorkers
- New York State Highlights Food Safety Efforts in Honor of World Food Safety Day
June 6, 2022
June 3, 2022
June 1, 2022
May 27, 2022
May 26, 2022
May 24, 2022
May 23, 2022
May 20, 2022
- New York State Department of Health Updates New Yorkers on Suspected Cases of Monkeypox In New York City
- State Department of Health Continues To Recommend Those Living in High-Risk Counties or Those Personally At-Risk Wear Masks Indoors As COVID-19 Subvariant Cases Remain High
May 19, 2022
- Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul on CDC Endorsement of First Booster Dose for Children Five to 11
- New York State Department Of Health Officials Lay Wreath At EMS Memorial To Honor Fallen As Part Of "EMS WeeK"
May 18, 2022
- New York State Department of Health Recognizes May 15 to 21 as "EMS Week" Across New York State
- New York State Department of Health Warns That Influenza Rates Are Rising Across the State
May 16, 2022
May 13, 2022
May 12, 2022
May 11, 2022
- Governor Hochul Announces New Watchdog Bureau to Tackle Prescription Drug Costs
- New York State Department of Health Announces Eight New York Pharmacies Receive National Accreditation to Provide Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services through Grant Provided by the Department
May 10, 2022
May 9, 2022
May 6, 2022
- Commissioner Bassett’s Letter to New York State Abortion Providers (PDF)
- New York State Department of Health Honors State's 350,000 Nurses in Observance of National Nurses Week, May 6-12
- NYSOFA, NYSDOH and Partners Present Four-Part Online Training Series to Help Overcome Health Disparities for Older Adults
May 3, 2022
April 29, 2022
April 28, 2022
April 26, 2022
April 25, 2022
April 22, 2022
April 21, 2022
April 19, 2022
April 15, 2022
April 14, 2022
April 13, 2022
- New York State Department of Health Announces Emergence of Recently Identified, Highly Contagious Omicron Subvariants in New York and Urges Continued Vigilance Against COVID-19
- Media Advisory: New York State Drinking Water Quality Council to Meet on May 2, 2022
- NY State of Health Urges New Yorkers to Check Out Health Insurance Options at Their Local Library This Spring
- New York State Department of Health Releases New Report On Maternal Mortality
April 11, 2022
April 9, 2022
April 8, 2022
- Statement From New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett on Medicaid Director Brett Friedman's Departure
- The New York State Department of Health Highlights the Importance of An Accessible State for All New Yorkers
April 7, 2022
April 6, 2022
April 5, 2022
- New York State Department of Health Recognizes the Public Health Workforce as Essential to Our Future and Highlights Public Health Workforce Challenges and Disparities During National Public Health Week
- Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 4, 2022
- The New York State Department of Health Announces Quarterly Opioid Report and Increased Actions to Prevent Opioid Overdose Statewide
- Governor Hochul Announces "Cannabis Conversations," New York's First Public Education Campaign on Cannabis
- Statement From New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett as National Public Health Week Begins With A Spotlight On Racism: A Public Health Crisis
- Governor Hochul Announces Launch of New Ads Featuring Pediatricians Encouraging Parents to Get Their Children Vaccinated
April 2, 2022
April 1, 2022
March 31, 2022
March 30, 2022
March 28, 2022
March 24, 2022
March 23, 2022
March 18, 2022
March 17, 2022
March 12, 2022
March 10, 2022
March 3, 2022
- NY State of Health Connects Job Seekers with Health Insurance Coverage at Job Fairs Across the State
March 2, 2022
February 28, 2022
February 27, 2022
February 18, 2022
February 17, 2022
February 16, 2022
February 15, 2022
February 9, 2022
February 8, 2022
February 3, 2022
- Video, Transcript and Panelist Information for New York State Department of Health’s Expert Consortium to Address Long COVID
- New York State Department of Health and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Announce New Study Results On COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage In People Living With Diagnosed HIV
February 2, 2022
February 1, 2022
- Statement From Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett On Black History Month
- Governor Hochul and New York State Department of Health Announce an Expert Consortium to Address Long COVID
- Actions to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children and Families
January 21, 2022
January 20, 2022
January 19, 2022
- New York State Department of Health Announces New Study and New Data Website On COVID-19 Reinfection
- 80 #VaxForKids Pop-Up Vaccination Sites Over 6 Weeks to Increase Vaccination Rates Among New York Children and Adolescents
January 16, 2022
January 15, 2022
January 14, 2022
- Pediatric COVID-19 Report Update (PDF)
- NY State of Health and New York State Department of Financial Services Announce Extension of Open Enrollment Period as Federal Public Health Emergency Continues
