2018 Press Releases
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December 27, 2018
December 24, 2018
December 20, 2018
- New York State Department of Health Announces Influenza Is Prevalent In New York State
- New York State Department of Health Announces Electronic Benefit Card for Women, Infants, and Children Program for the Hudson Valley Region
December 19, 2018
December 18, 2018
- Drinking Water Quality Council Recommends Nation's Most Protective Maximum Contaminant Levels for Three Unregulated Contaminants in Drinking Water
- New York State Department of Health Launches the Next Phase in Statewide Roll-Out of eWIC, a More Convenient Way for Families in the WIC Program to Shop for WIC Foods
December 17, 2018
December 13, 2018
December 12, 2018
December 11, 2018
December 7, 2018
- Media Advisory: NY State of Health Announces Free Online Insurance Enrollment Webinar
- NY State of Health Provides New Yorkers with Enrollment Opportunities at Food Pantries During Holiday Season
December 5, 2018
December 3, 2018
- Media Advisory: New York State Department of Health announces a series of events in observance of 2018 World AIDS Day
- NY State of Health Educates College Graduates, Students About Affordable Health Coverage
November 30, 2018
- Co-Winners of New York State Department of Health Aging Innovation Challenge Announced
- Governor Cuomo Announces New York State Is on Track to End the AIDS Epidemic By the End of 2020 and Proposes New Regulations Expanding Access to Care For People With HIV
November 28, 2018
November 27, 2018
- New York State Department of Health Announces Aging Innovation Challenge Finalists
- Media Advisory: New York State Department of Health Launches the Next Phase in Statewide Roll-Out of eWIC, a More Convenient Way for Families in the WIC Program to Shop for WIC Foods
November 21, 2018
- New York State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers of Importance of Food Preparation Safety Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday
- Governor Cuomo Urges Caution As Extremely Cold Temperatures Approach New York
November 20, 2018
November 16, 2018
- NY State of Health Annual Renewal Begins Today!
- Media Advisory: New York State Hepatitis C Elimination Task Force Holds Meeting
November 14, 2018
November 9, 2018
November 8, 2018
November 7, 2018
November 1, 2018
October 26, 2018
- State Agencies Announce Medication Disposal Sites Across New York State on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Saturday, October 27, 2018
- New York State Department of Health Announces Electronic Benefit Card for Women, Infants, and Children Program for Southern Tier and Greater Central New York Region
- New York State Department of Health Announces Electronic Benefit Card for Women, Infants, and Children Program for Mohawk Vallery and Greater Central New York Region
- New York State Department of Health Announces Electronic Benefit Card for Women, Infants, and Children Program for North Country and Greater Central New York Region
October 24, 2018
October 23, 2018
October 16, 2018
October 15, 2018
October 13, 2018
- New York State Department of Health Warns of Potential Measles Exposures in Rockland, Westchester Counties and New Jersey
- New York State Department of Health Discontinues Do Not Drink Recommendation for Village of Rushville Drinking Water
October 12, 2018
- NYS Department of Health Confirms Cases of Serious Respiratory Virus
- Governor Cuomo Announces Electronic Benefit Card for Women, Infants, and Children Program for Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties
October 11, 2018
- New York State Department of Health Recommends Do Not Drink: Blue-green Algae Toxin Detected in Village of Rushville Water Above Health Advisory Level
- Governor Cuomo Announces Electronic Benefit Card For Women, Infants, and Children Program For Greater Capital Region
- NY State of Health Announces 2019 Health Insurance Options
- Governor Cuomo Announces Selection of Hepatitis C Elimination Task Force Members
October 10, 2018
October 4, 2018
October 3, 2018
October 2, 2018
September 26, 2018
- Governor Cuomo Announces First-Ever Biotech Venture Between U.S. and Cuba to Research and Develop New Cancer Treatments
- Governor Cuomo Builds on Efforts to Target Maternal Mortality and Reduce Racial Disparities in Health Outcomes
September 21, 2018
- Governor Cuomo Announces Another Major Milestone in Life Sciences Initiative
- NY State of Health Reminds Small Businesses to Enroll Today and Save!
- Governor Cuomo Announces Two Additional Regulated Marijuana Listening Sessions
September 20, 2018
September 19, 2018
September 13, 2018
September 12, 2018
September 6, 2018
August 31, 2018
August 30, 2018
- NY State of Health Helps Students Start the School Year Strong with Health Coverage
- Governor Cuomo Announces Series of Listening Sessions on Regulated Marijuana
August 23, 2018
- New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers to Protect Themselves Against West Nile Virus
- Joint Statement from New York State Department of Health and Chautauqua County Department of Health Regarding Investigation at Jamestown Fast Food Establishment
August 16, 2018
August 14, 2018
August 9, 2018
- New York State Department of Health Warns of Potential Exposure to Legionella Bacteria in Schuyler County
- Joint Statement from the New York State Departments of Health and Environmental Conservation, Onondaga County Health Department and City of Syracuse Department of Water
August 8, 2018
August 7, 2018
August 2, 2018
July 30, 2018
July 27, 2018
July 26, 2018
July 20, 2018
July 17, 2018
- New York Medicaid Providers Reach New Value Based Payment Contracting Designation
- New York State Departments of Health and Agriculture and Markets Urge Precaution Against Ticks
July 16, 2018
July 13, 2018
July 12, 2018
July 11, 2018
July 9, 2018
July 3, 2018
June 27, 2018
June 23, 2018
June 22, 2018
June 19, 2018
- New York State Department of Health Announces Results of Medicaid Redesign Efforts to Improve Patient Care Statewide, Yielding Measurable Reductions in Avoidable Hospital Use
- Governor Cuomo Announces New Public-Private Research Collaboration to Advance Diagnosis and Treatment of Tick-Borne Diseases
June 18, 2018
- Statement from New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker on Status of Regulated Marijuana Report
- Governor Cuomo Announces Action Plans to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms
- New York State Department of Health Announces Opioid Use to be Added as a Qualifying Condition for Medical Marijuana
June 17, 2018
June 15, 2018
June 11, 2018
June 8, 2018
June 7, 2018
June 6, 2018
June 1, 2018
- Child and Adult Care Food Program, Promoting Health and Wellbeing for All New Yorkers
- New York State Department of Health Announces Medicaid Redesign Efforts to Transform Healthcare in New York State Reaches Milestone
- New York State Department of Health Announces Indigent Care Workgroup
May 23, 2018
May 22, 2018
May 17, 2018
- Governor Cuomo Launches New Multi-Agency Effort to Combat Maternal Depression
- New York State Commissioner of Health Declares Influenza No Longer Prevalent In New York State
- NY State of Health Releases 2018 Open Enrollment Report
May 16, 2018
May 15, 2018
- New York State Department of Health Announces Aging Innovation Challenge Semi-Finalists
- Governor Cuomo Announces Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Control Plan
May 14, 2018
May 7, 2018
- The New York State Department of Health Announces Observance of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2018
May 5, 2018
May 4, 2018
April 30, 2018
April 27, 2018
- Governor Cuomo Announces Medication Disposal Sites Across New York on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- Media Advisory: New York State Department of Health to debut eWIC
April 23, 2018
April 21, 2018
April 20, 2018
April 17, 2018
April 13, 2018
April 11, 2018
April 9, 2018
April 5, 2018
- NY State of Health Announces "SHOP"-ping Just Got Easier in New York State
- Governor Cuomo Announces New Initiatives to Combat Substance Abuse Among School-Aged Children and Student Athletes
March 28, 2018
March 26, 2018
March 22, 2018
- Flu Cases Decline for Fourth Consecutive Week Since Categorized As Geographically Widespread
- Governor Cuomo Announces Increased Efforts to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
March 20, 2018
March 16, 2018
March 15, 2018
March 14, 2018
March 8, 2018
- Governor Cuomo Announces Number of Flu Cases Decline for Second Straight Week
- NY State Department of Health Announces Expansion of Online Tool Giving Consumers More Information About Health Plans
- Media Advisory - Event: New York State Drinking Water Quality Council to Hold Special Meeting Via Video Conference on March 19
March 6, 2018
March 1, 2018
- Governor Cuomo Announces Medicaid Redesign Team Wins Public Service Innovation Award
- Governor Cuomo Announces Number of Flu Cases Declining
- NY State of Health Promotes Affordable Health Coverage at More Than a Dozen Winter Farmers Markets Across the State
February 27, 2018
February 25, 2018
February 23, 2018
February 22, 2018
February 20, 2018
- Governor Cuomo Announces Lowest Adult Smoking Rates in New York State History
- New York State Health Department Announces Package of Innovative State Regulatory Initiatives That Will Improve Access to Health Care and Reduce Overall Costs
February 15, 2018
- Governor Cuomo Announces $75 Million to Replace Septic Systems Statewide
- Governor Cuomo Calls for Continued Vigilance as Flu Diagnoses Continue to Rise Across New York
February 14, 2018
- Media Advisory: New York State Drinking Water Quality Council to Hold Next Meeting in New York City
- Governor Cuomo Announces Regional Harmful Algal Bloom Summits
February 13, 2018
February 12, 2018
- Governor Cuomo Announces 30-Day Amendment to Provide Flu Vaccines to Children Regardless of Ability to Pay
- Media Advisory: Press availability and a lecture by Dr. Joachim Frank, the 2017 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and former Wadsworth Center scientist.
February 8, 2018
February 1, 2018
- Governor Cuomo Calls on New Yorkers to Get Vaccinated as Flu Continues to Surge Across the State
- NY State of Health Announces Record Enrollment: 4.3 Million Covered
- Governor Cuomo Announces $37.7 Million Awarded to Improve Access to Breast Cancer Screening Across New York State
January 25, 2018
- Governor Cuomo Signs Executive Order to Combat Widespread Flu Epidemic in New York
- Governor Cuomo Announces Efforts to Combat Maternal Depression and Prevent Maternal Mortality
- Governor Cuomo Proposes New Legislation to Extend Storage Timeline for Forensic Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits at Hospitals
January 24, 2018
- Governor Cuomo Announces Transformation of the Health Care System in Brooklyn
- One Week Left! New Yorkers Urged to Enroll in a Health Plan Now Through NY State of Health
January 18, 2018
- Governor Cuomo Announces Drastic Rise in Influenza Across New York State
- NY State of Health 2018 Enrollment Continues to Exceed 2017 Levels
