This week, we reached our #HealthyNYC goal of raising the life expectancy of New Yorkers to its highest-ever level of 83.2 years. This is an enormous accomplishment — but we still have work to do. Acting NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse joined NY1 to discuss this milestone and our goals for a healthier, more equitable city for all. https://lnkd.in/etAifwJu
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Hospitals and Health Care
Queens, New York 77,225 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.
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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
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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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Thanks to the tireless work of our staff and our #HealthyNYC Champions and supporters, New Yorkers are going to be living healthier and longer lives! Today, on the 2-year anniversary of HealthyNYC, we announced that the provisional lifespan for New Yorkers in 2024 is now 83.2 years, a goal we aimed to meet by 2030. Learn more: https://on.nyc.gov/43CptpZ
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The NYC Health Department remains committed to our mission of protecting the health and safety of all New Yorkers. We will continue to provide factual information to anyone who seeks health guidance. Read Acting NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse's full statement ⬇️
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Today we're celebrating the two-year anniversary of #HealthyNYC and announcing that New Yorkers’ provisional 2024 life expectancy rose to 83.2 years, exceeding the 2030 goal we set when we launched the campaign. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/43CptpZ
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Our Bureau of Tuberculosis Control is looking for physicians, community coordinators, and data analysts! Join our mission to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. See all openings and apply: on.nyc.gov/4r1a24B
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Today we welcomed Darrick Hamilton, founding director of the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy, to the NYC Health Department for our Commissioner's Grands Rounds series. Thanks to all who joined us for an insightful discussion on how race, health, economy, and education are interconnected.
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NYC is working to protect your health — but we can’t do it alone. A broad network of public-sector resources from the city, state and federal government are key to keeping New Yorkers healthy and safe from public health threats. Read our new data story: on.nyc.gov/3WOdtOk
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Looking for your next leadership role in public health? We're hiring a Deputy Commissioner of Disease Control. Duties include overseeing and managing the Division of Disease Control and advising the Commissioner of Health on matters related to public health issues in areas of disease control. Learn more and apply: https://on.nyc.gov/48b6LIw
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Raising NYC's minimum wage would save lives and significantly reduce inequities in premature deaths—with the most benefits going to neighborhoods with the most low-income residents. Read our new data story to learn more: https://on.nyc.gov/3X2eJNO
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Providers: Community spread of the more severe clade I mpox has been reported in California, the first reported cases of community spread of clade I mpox in the U.S. While clade II mpox continues to spread in New York City, with 300 cases reported since January 2025, there have been no reported cases of clade I mpox in the city. Continue to encourage and offer vaccination to individuals with risk of exposure to mpox. Read our latest mpox testing and vaccination guidance: https://on.nyc.gov/4qBhKCc
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