New York and other major cities are uniquely placed to be global leaders in climate change mitigation efforts, writes NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan in Think Global Health. “As those leaders seek a sustainable path forward for the globe, they should look locally, to the work being done right now in New York City and in other cities around the world, to mitigate the effects of climate change—whether extreme heat, flooding, deteriorating air quality, or vector-borne diseases—while also making urban areas safer, healthier places to live. “ Read more below:
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Hospitals and Health Care
Queens, New York 63,486 followers
Promoting and protecting the health of all New Yorkers.
About us
Welcome to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. With an annual budget of $1.6 billion and more than 6,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, we're one of the largest public health agencies in the world. We're also one of the nation's oldest public health agencies, with more than 200 years of leadership in the field. Every day, we protect and promote the health of 8 million diverse New Yorkers. Our work is broad-ranging. You see us in the inspection grades of dining establishments, the licenses dogs wear, the low- to no-cost health clinics in your neighborhood, and the birth certificates for our littlest New Yorkers. We're also behind the scenes with our disease detectives, investigating suspicious clusters of illness. Our epidemiologists study the patterns, causes and effects of health and disease conditions in New York City neighborhoods. These studies shape policy decisions and the City's health agenda. The challenges we face are many. They range from obesity, diabetes and heart disease to HIV/AIDS, tobacco addiction, substance abuse and the threat of bioterrorism. We’re also working to address enduring gaps in health between white New Yorkers and communities of color. Structural racism is at the root of these health inequities, which is why the Department has made racial justice a priority. The New York City Health Department is tackling these issues with innovative policies and programs, and getting exceptional results.
- Website
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http://nyc.gov/health
External link for NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Queens, New York
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1866
Locations
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Primary
42-09 28th Street
Queens, New York 10013, US
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42-09 28th St
New York, NY 11101, US
Employees at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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James Wolin, MBA
Director, Health Care, Program, Planning and Analysis at New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Marcelo Maia
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Zack Gisterak
Project Manager at New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Jessica R. Cole
Senior Strategist, with a background in disaster planning and response, and workforce development.
Updates
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Are you a stickler for cleanliness who values the importance of safe public health conditions? Apply to join our team as a public health sanitarian! This roll will perform periodic inspections of commercial and social service establishments. Learn more and apply: https://on.nyc.gov/3XV3uYV
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Congratulations to our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michelle Morse on making the 2024 #TIME100NEXT list! Check out her inspiring story here: https://lnkd.in/eJ6V_QBq
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Are you interested in being a part of our mission to improve the sexual health of New Yorkers? Apply to join our team as a physician-in-charge. This role will obtain patients' medical and sexual history, conduct physical examinations and provide treatment for STIs and HIV. To apply: https://on.nyc.gov/3xkG849
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Stop scrolling through LinkedIn and start applying! We are hiring an assistant general counsel. This role will assist agency personnel with legal aspects, supervise highly technical litigation responses and draft, review and edit contracts. To apply: https://on.nyc.gov/3K0px8B
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This week, NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan and staff met with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to discuss the work we're doing to provide safe and accessible abortion care, including the Abortion Access Hub and no-cost medication abortion offered at our Sexual Health Clinics: https://on.nyc.gov/3njV6Pk" HHS Office of the Secretary
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We hosted a convening of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, gathering professionals from government, academia, and advocacy medicine to encourage open discussion on how to reduce maternal mortality across New York City. The committee reviewed 241 pregnancy-associated deaths in New York City between 2016 to 2020 in order to recommend strategies to reduce the number of deaths and address inequities that lead to Black women being four times as likely to die than White women. Read more: https://on.nyc.gov/4ejSoSP
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Are you fluent in Korean and want to support the health and well-being of New Yorkers? Apply to join our team as a Korean translator and project manager! This role will translate and proof-read a vast range of communication materials, provide input on cultural and linguistic issues related to communication methods and contribute to the development of in-house translation services. Apply today: https://on.nyc.gov/4gAjPcO
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🚨 Job Opportunity Alert! 🚨 The Office of Access and Disability Justice (my office!) at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has a vacant position for an Accessibility Program Coordinator! 🎉 We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourage people with disabilities to apply. You may qualify for this role even without the civil service title through the 55-A program. 📄 Click the link for the job description https://lnkd.in/erJ8WP-j You can learn more about the 55-A program here: https://lnkd.in/emSt6M4r If you have any questions or would like more details, feel free to reach out to me directly. Let's work together to promote accessibility and justice! #JobOpportunity #Accessibility #DisabilityJustice #Inclusion #55AProgram #PublicHealth
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Calling all nurses! We need you! We are hiring nurse practitioners for our Sexual Health Clinics. Nurse practitioners will conduct physical examinations, make presumptive diagnoses of STIs and provide treatment for patients with STIs and HIV. To apply: on.nyc.gov/4bivgCE