It will be comprised of dynamic policy and health experts who will report directly to and serve as advisors to State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett on important issues as we develop ...

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Health is celebrating the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week from April 7-13, in support and recognition of the tremendous contributions ...

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Health recently issued the results of its latest annual chronic disease public opinion survey report to better understand New Yorkers’ beliefs about ...

News Health NYS issues measles health alert after death of Texas child. A sign at Seminole Hospital District offering measles testing on Friday in Seminole, Texas. Credit: AP/Julio Cortez.

The NYS Health Commissioner reacting to our “You Paid For It” report on his department's Office of Vital Records.As we revealed last night, genealogy requests m ...

The state Health Department will conduct a new health study in Bethpage. A previous study , released in 2013, found cancer rates surrounding Grumman’s toxic dumping ground did not surpass ...