City mental health initiatives have fallen flat, public advocate reports Plus: VC firm closes $83M fund for early-stage health care investments City Council passes bill to create syringe buyback ...

The city Health Department says it has just the Rx for the public and medical professionals looking for guidance on health issues — a hot line that would cost $100 million over six years.

The Citywide Doula Initiative, which launched in 2022, works with community-based organizations to provide free doula care to ...

The New York Health Foundation has pledged $282,000 to support the initiative, allowing it to reach up to 315 health educators and 30,000 students in as many as 180 NYC schools over a three-year ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City public schools have announced new initiatives to address systemic inequities and promote safer and more supportive schools. Mayor Eric Adams and Schools ...

Doctors at the city’s public health system are being asked to cut appointment times from 40 minutes to 20 minutes starting this fall as wait times for primary care grows.

Public health initiatives play a crucial role in promoting well-being, preventing illness, and addressing health disparities across the globe.

NEW YORK -- New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan submitted his resignation, the third time in recent weeks that an Adams administration official announced their departure.

Public Health Under Pressure: Michelle Morse on New York Public Health and Trump’s Cuts The city’s interim health commissioner says federal cuts are a breach of contract with the city.

The public health department in New York is one of the largest agencies of its kind. In addition to local health challenges, the city is a place where new diseases can enter the country.

To address workforce shortages in healthcare, Northwell Health and New York City Public Schools are partnering to design a career-focused high school. The Northwell School of Health Sciences – a ...