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Meet NYC’s New Health Commissioner

WEBBy Shanel Dawson New York City. PUBLISHED 8:34 PM ET Aug. 04, 2020. The city’s new health commissioner was abruptly appointed Tuesday, shortly after his predecessor quit …

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ARP provided $37 billion boost to home care services

WEBThe $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that President Joe Biden signed into law in 2021 has provided $37 billion to home and community-based care services for …

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NYC health commissioner offers guidance amid rise in …

WEBThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said national COVID-19 hospitalizations jumped 17% in one week just before Christmas. New York City Health …

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Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans.

WEBDr. Matthew Kusher, clinical director of Plaza del Sol Family Health Center checks a patient at the Plaza Del Sol Family Health Center in the Queens borough in …

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The battle to solve the city's nursing crisis

WEBWhen Ari Moma came to the United States from Nigeria more than 30 years ago, he wanted to find a job focused on helping others. At first, he thought that meant …

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Heart disease is leading cause of death in men and …

WEBFebruary is American Heart Month, an opportunity to shine a light on heart disease which is the number one cause of death for men and women. As part of “News …

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Hochul adds millions for mental health treatment services

WEBNew York’s mental health court system will soon see an extra $33 million investment for treatment services, as part of the newly minted $237 billion budget. “[I] …

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Advocates discuss Hochul’s plan to tackle mental health

WEBOn Thursday, Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke in the Bronx about a new initiative to open more school-based mental health clinics across the state. Hochul doubled down …

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Community calls for Beth Israel hospital to stay open

WEBPUBLISHED 9:15 PM ET Mar. 24, 2024. Dozens gathered outside Beth Israel hospital in Manhattan Sunday, calling for Mount Sinai to continue service. The network had …

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Staten Island hospital unveils upgraded newborn center

WEBThe center is part of an over $200 million project at the hospital’s north site. Part of that project included elevating the power plant to withstand severe weather. In …

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Migrant medical care under responsibility of NYC Hospitals

WEBMedical care for most migrants under responsibility of NYC Health and Hospitals. By Philip Klint New York City. PUBLISHED 7:25 PM ET Dec. 16, 2023. Fear …

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Feds: Hospitals need written consent for pelvic exams

WEBWhat You Need To Know. Federal health agencies warned hospitals and medical schools could lose Medicare and Medicaid funding if they do not receive …

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City, Northwell to open health care-focused high school

WEBThe city is partnering with Northwell Health to launch a new health care career-focused public high school in Woodside, Queens. The new Northwell School of …

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Biden looks to boost health privacy, including abortions

WEBThe final rule issued Monday by the Department of Health and Human Services, prohibits health care providers, health insurance plans and clearing houses …

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How NYC helps seniors grow old in their own homes

WEBThe building on 100 La Salle Street, along with a couple of other apartment buildings right next door, makes up the Morningside Retirement and Health Services.

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Columbia University will not ask NYPD to clear protests

WEBStudent protests against Israel’s war in Gaza is now in its second week on Columbia’s campus. Classes at the university end for the semester on Monday, and …

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Columbia encampment raises questions for commencement

WEBTents erected at the pro-Palestinian demonstration encampment at Columbia University in New York, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

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Some UnitedHealthcare members lose Mount Sinai coverage

WEBSome UnitedHealthcare members lose Mount Sinai coverage. Patients with United and Oxford Health Plans will no longer be part of Mount Sinai Hospital’s network. …

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Utah's moderate GOP tries holding off challenges from right

WEBU.S. Rep. John Curtis, a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat Mitt Romney is vacating, speaks to delegates at the Utah Republican Party Convention, April 27, 2024, …

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First ship passes Key bridge wreckage in Baltimore

WEBA cargo vessel moves through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed …

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Biden admin. delays ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes

WEBIn a statement Friday, Biden’s top health official gave no timeline for issuing the rule, saying only that the administration would take more time to consider feedback, …

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D.C., Hollywood unite at White House correspondents dinner

WEBWhat You Need To Know. Journalists, politicians and entertainers will gather Saturday night to eat, laugh and raise money at the annual White House …

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Korey Cunningham found dead in his New Jersey home

WEBKorey Cunningham, an offensive lineman who played for three NFL teams during a five-year career, has died. He was 28. Police said Cunningham was found dead …

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