2025 Press Releases

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December 30, 2025

• Governor Hochul Celebrates Landmark $3.8 Billion Investment in Water Infrastructure During SFY 2025
• New York State Department of Health & New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Encourage New Yorkers to Reduce Alcohol Consumption in the New Year
• New York State Department of Health Announces First-Year Federal Funding to Support New York’s Rural Health Care Transformation

December 26, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Confirms Most Flu Cases Ever Recorded in One Week

December 22, 2025

• Governor Hochul Signs Two Pieces of Landmark Legislation to Protect New Yorkers Against the Harmful Effects of Commercial Herbal Product Known as Kratom

December 19, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Warns of Highly Potent Synthetic Sedative More Powerful Than Xylazine Emerging in Drug Checking Samples
• Governor Hochul Announces More Than $453 Million in Grants to Make Local Water Infrastructure Improvements Affordable Statewide

December 18, 2025

• Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Staying Healthy During the Holidays

December 12, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Highlights Governor Hochul’s Action to Eliminate Cost Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening
• Governor Hochul Announces More Than $300 Million to Advance Health Information Technology and Cybersecurity in Hospitals Across New York State

December 11, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces $269 Million to Make Local Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable Across New York State

December 10, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces Design Phase Set to Begin for $1.1 Billion Investment at SUNY Downstate’s Hospital
• Statement from Northeast Public Health Collaborative in Response to ACIP’s Hepatitis B Votes

December 9, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers to Protect Themselves From Respiratory Illness Ahead of the Holidays
• New York State Department of Health Announces Annual Ending the Epidemic Summit and World Aids Day Events

December 8, 2025

• Media Advisory: New York State Department of Health Announces Ending the Epidemic Summit and World Aids Day Events

December 5, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Confirms That Hepatitis B Vaccination Practices Remain Unchanged Following ACIP Votes

December 4, 2025

• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Making Life-Saving Medical Care More Affordable and Accessible for New Yorkers

December 3, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Launches Nation-Leading Lead Rental Registry Program

December 2, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Declares Flu Prevalent Across the State
• Media Advisory: New York State Advisory Council on Drinking Water Quality To Meet Tuesday, December 16, 2025
• New York State Department of Health Announces Launch of “Unfiltered” Campaign to Reduce Stigma and Connect Black and Brown Communities With HIV Prevention Resources

December 1, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Releases New HIV Surveillance Data on World Aids Day
• Statement from the Northeast Public Health Collaborative
• Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on World Aids Day
• New York State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers To Ensure They Are Vaccinated Against Measles

November 24, 2025

• Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Take Caution Ahead of Incoming Lake Effect Snow Expected to Impact Thanksgiving Travel
• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Eliminate Cost-Sharing on Asthma Inhalers
• State Health Department Issues Advisory on Importance of Hepatitis B Birth Dose for All Newborns
• Mental Health Milestone: Governor Hochul Announces 1,000 Psychiatric Beds Opened Across New York Since Taking Office
• New York State Department of Health Encourages New Yorkers to Get Flu Vaccine to Prevent Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths
• Money in Your Pockets: Governor Hochul Highlights New Affordability Initiatives for Families and Announces Investment in New Bronx Maternal Health Center
• The New York State Department of Health Is Sending the Following on Behalf of the Northeast Public Health Collaborative

November 21, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Tobacco Control 25th Anniversary Recognized With Landmarks Illuminated in Purple

November 20, 2025

• Statement from the New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald and Supported by New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Willow Baer

November 19, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $66 Million to Replace Lead Service Lines and Protect Drinking Water Across New York
• New York State Department of Health Urges Everyone to Prevent Drug-Resistant Infections; New Data Shows Progress in Preserving the Power of Antibiotics

November 14, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Encourages New Yorkers to Get Tested for Prediabetes

November 12, 2025

• Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald: This Holiday Season, Let’s Be Intentional About Technology and Our Children’s Health
• New York State Department of Health Becomes First in The Nation to Implement Universal Newborn Screening for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

November 11, 2025

• Update: New York State Department of Health Alerts Parents and Caregivers to Expanded FDA Recall of All Byheart Infant Formula Due to Risk of Infant Botulism
• Statement From Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Veterans Day

November 8, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Alerts Parents and Caregivers to Recall of Byheart Powdered Infant Formula Due to Risk of Infant Botulism

November 7, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Announces Start of Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report and Activation of Statewide Flu Tracker Website

November 6, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces $50 Million Capital Investment to Expand State University of New York at Albany’s RNA Institute
• Governor Hochul Announces New York State’s First-Ever Report on Maternal Mental Health
• New York State Department of Health Announces Open Enrollment for 2026 Coverage
• New York State Department of Health Submits Application for $1 Billion Under the Federal Rural Health Transformation Program

November 4, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers to Get Updated Covid Vaccine Ahead of Holiday Gatherings as Reported Immunizations Lag Behind Last Year

October 31, 2025

• New York State Warns Of Drowsy Driving Risk As Daylight Saving Time Ends

October 30, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Urges Nursing Homes to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations to Protect Vulnerable Residents
• Governor Hochul Announces $135 Million Made Available to Affordably Advance Local Water Infrastructure Projects Across New York State
• Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency and Initiates New Actions in Response to Trump Administration Cutting Off Food Assistance to Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers Starting November 1

October 27, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Announces Study Confirming Naloxone as a Cost-Effective Tool to Prevent Overdose Deaths

October 23, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Announces Youth Tobacco Use in New York State Falls to Record Low
• As Washington Republicans Threaten Future of Health Care, Governor Hochul Secures Significant Funding for Hudson Valley Hospital System
• New York State Department of Health Announces Court Affirms CDPAP Fiscal Intermediary Contract Award
• New York State Department of Health to Expand Falls Prevention Programs for Older Adults

October 22, 2025

• New York State Surpasses National Breast Cancer Screening Goals
• New York State Department of Health Announces Regulations to Support Living Donors in New York

October 21, 2025

• Governor Hochul Slams Washington Republicans for Spiking Health Care Costs Nearly 40% for 140,000 New Yorkers

October 20, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Announces PrEP Aware Week Campaign Promoting HIV Prevention Through Health Equity And Self Determination

October 16, 2025

• Governor Hochul Unveils Transformative Investments in Six Safety Net Hospitals and Health Care Partnerships Across New York 

October 15, 2025

• Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on the Importance of RSV Immunization
• Governor Hochul and 14 Governors Launch Governors Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Public Health, Strengthen Preparedness and Coordinate With the Global Health Community

October 14, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Confirms First Locally Acquired Case of Chikungunya in New York State

October 5, 2025

• Governor Hochul Extends Executive Order Ensuring All New Yorkers Can Receive the Updated 2025–26 COVID Shot

October 2, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Seeks Public’s Feedback on Hudson River Fish Advisory Signage

October 1, 2025

• Newborn Screening Saved Hundreds of New York Infants in 2024

September 30, 2025

• CONSUMER ALERT: The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Issues Warning to Parents Due to Rise in Counterfeit Car Seats Online
• New York State Department of Health Encourages New Yorkers to Get Flu Vaccine As New Data Shows Severe Pediatric-Associated Illnesses

September 29, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Awards $19.5 Million to Support Health Care Education Programs

September 27, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Issues Advisory Following Measles Detection in City of Oswego Wastewater; No Clinical Cases Identified

September 26, 2025

• New York State Department of Health’s Comprehensive Family Planning and Reproductive Health Program Supports Access to Free or Low-Cost Contraception

September 25, 2025

• CONSUMER ALERT: As New Yorkers Opt for Medical Credit Cards and Third Party Loans to Pay Medical Debt, the NY Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Shares Tips to Avoid Financial Traps

September 24, 2025

• New York State Health Commissioner Receives COVID and Seasonal Influenza Immunizations, Urges New Yorkers to Do the Same
• EFC Announces the Start of Critical Clean Water Projects in the Village of Menands

September 23, 2025

• Media Advisory – State Health Commissioner to Receive COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines

September 18, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces $176 Million to Affordably Advance Local Water Infrastructure Projects Across New York State
• New York State Department of Health Celebrates National HIV/Aids and Aging Awareness Day
• Several Northeastern States and America’s Largest City Announce the Northeast Public Health Collaborative
• Governor Hochul Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for New Yorkers in Partnership With the Northeast Public Health Collaborative

September 17, 2025

• Governor Hochul Urges Congress to Pass an Extension of Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Subsidies

September 16, 2025

• New York State Department of Health's Helen Hayes Hospital Honors Exceptional Rehabilitation Patients at Annual Honors Assembly
• NYSOFA and NYSDOH Recognize September as Sepsis Awareness Month to Raise Awareness of Life-Threatening Condition

September 12, 2025

• Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on National Celiac Disease Awareness Day

September 10, 2025

• Governor Hochul Calls on Insurers to Cover Life-saving Vaccines in New York State
• Following Devastating Federal Funding Cuts, New York State Takes New Action to Preserve Health Care for As Many New Yorkers As Possible

September 9, 2025

• During Hunger Action Month, Governor Hochul Announces More Than $500 Million Dedicated to Increase Food Access and Boost New York Farmers Over the Last Five Years
• New York State Department of Health Announces Fifth Annual New York State Overdose Awareness Day Event
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September 8, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

September 6, 2025

• DEC Issues Update on Ischua Creek Water Quality

September 5, 2025

• Governor Hochul Signs Executive Order Expanding Access to Vaccines Amid Uncertainty in Washington

September 3, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces Largest Criminal Vape Enforcement Action in New York History

August 31, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces Lighting of State Landmarks for International Overdose Awareness Day
• DEC Directs Great Lakes Cheese Facility to Take Immediate Action to Address Ongoing Environmental Impacts to Ischua Creek

August 28, 2025

• DEC Investigating Environmental Impacts to Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County
• DEC and DOH Issue Recreational Use Advisory for Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County

August 26, 2025

• State Health Commissioner Visits the 2025 Great New York State Fair, Meets With Local Health Leaders in Central New York
• New York State Department of Health Issues Health Advisory to Providers About Rise in Chikungunya Virus Cases

August 25, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Establishes Nation’s First Syphilis During Pregnancy Awareness Day

August 20, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Announces CDPAP Transition Delivering on Core Promises While Protecting Taxpayer Dollars As Home Care Workforce Remains Strong

August 19, 2025

• Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Stay Alert as Hurricane Erin Impacts Coastal Areas

August 18, 2025

• Governor Hochul Joins U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres to Warn of Crippling Effects of Republicans’ ‘Big Ugly Bill’
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes World Breast Cancer Research Day
• State Health Commissioner Issues Updated Statewide Standing Order To Allow Pharmacists To Administer RSV Vaccines for Older Adults and Pregnant People

August 14, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces More Than $153 Million Made Available to Make Local Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable

August 12, 2025

• Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Tragic Incident at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta
• New York State Department of Health Urges Testing for Syphilis Following Third Presumed Syphilis-Related Infant Death Outside of New York City This Year

August 11, 2025

• Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Air Quality
• Governor Hochul Tours First-of-Its-Kind Children’s Specialty Hospital Aimed to Support Children With Complex Disabilities in New York State

August 8, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $300 Million to Strengthen Access to High-Quality Health Care Across New York State
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month

August 7, 2025

• Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on National Health Center Week

August 6, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week

August 4, 2025

• Governor Hochul Issues Update on Statewide Air Quality to Keep New Yorkers Safe
• During National Health Center Week, Governor Hochul Joins Western New York Leaders to Sound the Alarm on Washington Republicans’ Devastating Cuts to Health Care

August 1, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Lung Cancer Awareness Day

July 30, 2025

• Governor Hochul Slams Federal Policy That Puts Children’s Health Insurance at Risk in New York

July 29, 2025

• Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Air Quality and Extreme Heat

July 28, 2025

• Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Multiple Days of Extreme Heat

July 23, 2025

• New York State Department of Health and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Encourage HPV Vaccination Starting at Age 9 to Prevent Cancer
• Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrade in the Town of Westport to Safeguard Lake Champlain and Support Regional Tourism
• Governor Hochul Announces $30 Million and Signs Legislation to Make it More Affordable to Protect Water Quality from Failing Septic Systems

July 22, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces New Nation-Leading Cybersecurity Regulations, Launches Grant Program and Technical Assistance to Support Water Infrastructure Security and Resilience
• New York State Department of Health Encourages Healthy Habits to Promote Brain Health
• New York State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers to Take Precautions Against West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis
• Governor Hochul Announces Additional $200 Million Environmental Bond Act Funding Now Available for Zero-Emission School Buses

July 21, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Local Public Health Department Workforce As Essential to Improving the Health and Well-Being of All New Yorkers

July 18, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Warns of Potential Measles Exposure in Two Capital Region Emergency Departments
• New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers to Take Steps to Prevent Rabies Infections During Summer Months
• Governor Hochul Joins U.S. Representative Pat Ryan to Sound the Alarm on Devastating Impacts of Republicans’ ‘Big Ugly Bill’

July 17, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Launches the 2025–2030 Prevention Agenda

July 16, 2025

• Governor Hochul Deploys NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Wildland Firefighters to Assist With Colorado Wildfires

July 11, 2025

• Governor Hochul Unveils Devastating Impacts of Republicans’ ‘Big Ugly Bill’ on New York State

July 10, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Encourages Sun Safety During UV Awareness

July 8, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces New Regulations Now in Effect to Help New Yorkers Access Behavioral Health Treatment
• New York State Department of Health Releases Report on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

July 7, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces Record-Level Investment in Victim Assistance Programs Across New York State

July 3, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Estimates the House-Passed Bill Could Strip Coverage from up to 1.5 Million New Yorkers
• Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Take Precautions Against Ticks and Mosquitoes Ahead of the Holiday Weekend
• Governor Hochul Urges Caution and Shares Firework Safety Tips for the Upcoming July 4th Holiday

June 30, 2025

• Governor Hochul Releases First-Ever Master Plan for Aging, Offering a Roadmap for Aging New Yorkers

June 27, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Encourages People to Know Their Status on National HIV Testing Day

June 26, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $200 Million to Make Local Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable Across New York State
• New York State Department of Health Promotes Child and Adult Care Food Program

June 25, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Releases Report on Adult Cannabis Use

June 24, 2025

• ICYMI: Governor Hochul’s Op-Ed in Empire Report: New York Will Always Stand as a Safe Harbor for Women Who Need Reproductive Health Care
• On Primary Day, Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Take Extreme Caution as Heat and Severe Weather Persist
• Safe, Legal and Accessible: Governor Hochul Announces New Funding for Abortion Health Care Services Statewide

June 19, 2025

• Ahead of First Extreme Heat Event of Season, Governor Hochul Launches Essential Plan Cooling Program Ensuring New Yorkers Have Access to Affordable Cooling
• Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Juneteenth

June 18, 2025

• Governor Hochul Directs State Agencies to Prepare for Extended Extreme Heat and Potentially Severe Storms Starting Thursday
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes World Sickle Cell Day
• The New York State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers About the Importance of Hand Hygiene

June 14, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces Launch of Extreme Heat Equipment Credit

June 13, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes World Blood Donor Day

June 11, 2025

• Governor Hochul Issues Update on Thursday’s Forecasted High Temperatures for New York City
• Governor Hochul Announces $325 Million in Grants for Clean Water Infrastructure Projects
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Men’s Health Month

June 10, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Organizes First-Ever Mental Health and Wellness Symposium for Emergency Medical Services Professionals
• Governor Hochul Announces Improved Medicaid Access for Behavioral Health Care Services in New York
• Media Advisory: New York State Drinking Water Quality Council To Meet Tuesday, June 24, 2025

June 9, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Hosts First-Ever Statewide Nursing Workforce Summit
• Governor Hochul Unveils New Data Showing Massive Increases to New Yorkers' Monthly Health Insurance Premiums if GOP's 'Big Ugly' Reconciliation Bill Becomes Law

June 6, 2025

• Governor Hochul Issues Update on Statewide Air Quality Monitoring to Keep New Yorkers Safe this Summer
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

June 5, 2025

• New York State Department of Health’s Aids Institute Director Named to 2025 Pride Trailblazer List
• Money in Your Pockets: Governor Hochul Announces Affordability Initiative to Ensure New Yorkers Keep Cool During Extreme Heat
• Governor Hochul Announces Start of Transformational Water Infrastructure Projects in the Village of Catskill

June 4, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Cancer Survivors Month
• Governor Hochul Announces $45.9 Million Available for Supportive Housing Statewide

June 3, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces State Legislature-Recommended Appointments to Nassau Health Care Corporation Board
• Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul on Second Circuit Decision in Mary Doe v. Hochul
• New York State Department of Health to Celebrate Pride Month in June at Events Across New York State
• Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams Announce Completion of 117-Unit Housing Development For Seniors in The Bronx

June 1, 2025

• Governor Hochul and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Warn of Detrimental Impacts of President Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill
• Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation and Directs State Office Buildings and Landmarks to Illuminate in Celebration of Pride Month

May 30, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Observes World No Tobacco Day

May 29, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Updates Waterbody-Specific Advice for Eating Fish You Catch

May 28, 2025

• Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Sponsors Americade, Launches New Motorcycle Safety Media Campaign to Protect Riders

May 27, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Launches Interactive Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard

May 23, 2025

• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Authorizing Health Care Services During Major Sporting Events
• New York State Department of Health Encourages New Yorkers To Follow Summer Safety Precautions Starting Memorial Day Weekend

May 22, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers To Protect Themselves During Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May 21, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Division of State Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and New York National Guard Create Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Initiative for National Guard Service Members
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month in May

May 20, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Honors Fallen Emergency Medical Providers at EMS Memorial Ceremony
• Governor Hochul Announces Dramatic Decline in Overdose Deaths in New York State

May 19, 2025

• Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on the Impact of House Republican Budget Bill to New York State’s Health Care Economy
• CDPAP Update: State Department of Health Provides Data on Number of Consumers and Personal Assistants Registered With Statewide Fiscal Intermediary Ahead of June 6 Deadline
• Media Advisory: EMS Memorial Dedication Ceremony Will Honor EMS Professionals Who Lost Their Lives in the Line of Duty

May 16, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes May As Hepatitis Awareness Month
• New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center Expert Receives Gold Standard Award From the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)

May 15, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

May 14, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Launches “Immunization Is Protection” Public Awareness Campaign

May 13, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces the Start of a $12.9 Million Lead Service Line Replacement Project in the City of Albany
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Women’s Health Week

May 12, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million and New Application Round of NYFIRST Program to Advance Translational Research at New York Medical Schools
• New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers to Take Precautions Against Tick-Borne Illness

May 9, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Mother’s Day
• Governor Hochul Signs New Legislation to Invest in the Health and Well-Being of All New Yorkers as Part of the FY 2026 Budget
• New York State Department of Health Highlights Study With Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Showing Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention Products Protect Infants

May 8, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Confirms Three Additional Measles Cases in New York State Outside of New York City

May 7, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Honors Nurses in New York State in Observance of National Nurses Week
• Statement From New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on the 2024–25 Influenza Season

May 2, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Announces Revision of Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Form

May 1, 2025

• Governor Hochul Highlights System-Wide Improvements to Start ‘Mental Health Awareness Month’ in New York State

April 29, 2025

• 100 Days of Turmoil: Governor Hochul Marks Trump’s Impacts on New York State

April 28, 2025

• Governor Hochul Marks Workers’ Memorial Day
• New York State Department of Health Declares Influenza Is No Longer Prevalent in New York

April 24, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Infant Immunization Week

April 22, 2025

• Statement From New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Earth Day

April 21, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month

April 16, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Releases New Data and Raises Awareness for Sexually Transmitted Infections During STI Awareness Week
• Donate Life Month Highlights Need for Registered Organ Donors

April 15, 2025

• Governor Hochul Celebrates Three Years of Progress Addressing Longstanding Water Infrastructure Challenges in Mount Vernon

April 14, 2025

• Statement from State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Health Benefits of Water Fluoridation
• CDPAP Update: New York State Department of Health Announces Ongoing Progress in CDPAP Transition

April 11, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week

April 9, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Minority Health Awareness Month

April 8, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Celebrates National Public Health Week

April 4, 2025

• CDPAP Update: New York State Department of Health Announces 93 Percent of CDPAP Consumers Have Started or Completed Registration With PPL
• New York State Announces Opening of 16 Apartments with Supportive Services for Older Adults in Colonie

April 2, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Issues Travel Advisory for All New Yorkers Due to Measles Outbreaks in U.S. and Abroad
• Statement From Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Autism Awareness Day

April 1, 2025

• CDPAP Update: State Department of Health Announces Ongoing Progress in CDPAP Transition, As Home Care Workers Begin Logging Hours With New Statewide Fiscal Intermediary
• Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Declaring April Sexual Assault Awareness Month

March 31, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest Progress on CDPAP Transition to PPL Ahead of April 1 Deadline

March 28, 2025

• By the Numbers: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on the Devastating Impact of Federal Cuts on New York State’s Health and Human Service Programs

March 27, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress

March 26, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces New York State Landmarks to Be Lit Purple for International Purple Day in Honor of Epilepsy Awareness
• Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul on Sweeping Federal Cuts to Public Health, Mental Health, and Addiction Services

March 24, 2025

• CDPAP Update: State Department of Health Announces Plan to Protect Cdpap Consumers & Workers Who Register After April 1 Transition Deadline

March 22, 2025

• Protecting Reproductive Freedom: Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Protections for Health Care Providers and Patients

March 20, 2025

• CDPAP North Country Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Approximately 81 Percent of Consumers in the North Country Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition
• CDPAP Finger Lakes Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Approximately 71 Percent of Consumers in the Finger Lakes Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition
• CDPAP Mohawk Valley Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Nearly 75 Percent of Consumers in the Mohawk Valley Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition
• CDPAP Mid-Hudson Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Nearly 65 Percent of Consumers in the Mid-Hudson Region Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition
• CDPAP Southern Tier Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Nearly 80 Percent of Consumers in the Southern Tier Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition
• CDPAP Central New York Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Nearly 70 Percent of Consumers in Central New York Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition
• CDPAP Capital Region Update: State Department of Health Announces More Than 75 Percent of Consumers in Capital Region Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition
• New York State Commissioner of Health Shares Governor Hochul’s Budget Proposals at Long Island Event
• CDPAP Update: New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress

March 19, 2025

• As Measles Cases Spread, Governor Hochul Launches New Web Portal to Support Access to Vaccines and Public Health Information

March 17, 2025

• New York State Office of Cannabis Management Promotes Safe Cannabis Storage During National Poison Prevention Week, March 16–22
• Governor Hochul Announces New Measures to Simplify Reporting of Drug Price Spikes
• New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress, Including New Testimonials Demonstrating Positive Transition Experience

March 14, 2025

• State Agriculture Department Announces Plans For Updated Milk Supply Surveillance Strategy to Continue to Monitor For Avian Influenza
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Kidney Month
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes March As Endometriosis Awareness Month

March 13, 2025

• North Country Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Over 70 Percent of Consumers in North Country Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition
• CDPAP Southern Tier Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Nearly 70 Percent of Consumers in Southern Tier Have Started or Completed CDPAP Transition
• CDPAP Capital Region Update: State Department of Health Announces Nearly 70 Percent of Consumers in Capital Region Have Started or Completed Cdpap Transition
• New York State Announces Construction Underway on $20 Million Emergency Homeless Shelter for Families in Buffalo

March 11, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Announces First Case of Measles in New York State Outside of New York City in 2025
• New York State Department of Health Issues Cease and Desist Letter to Certain Fiscal Intermediaries and Licensed Home Care Service Agencies for Misleading CDPAP Consumers and Personal Assistants

March 10, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces $30 Million is Now Available for Efficient Electrification Upgrades at Hospitals Across New York State
• New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress, Including New Testimonials Demonstrating Positive Transition Experience

March 7, 2025

• Motorists Warned of Drowsy Driving Risk as Daylight Saving Time Begins

March 5, 2025

• Ahead of Flood Safety Awareness Week, Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Potential Ice Jam Flooding

March 4, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day and Urges New Yorkers to Get Vaccinated

March 3, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress, Including New Testimonials from PPL Facilitator and CDPAP Personal Assistant

February 28, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Rare Disease Day

February 27, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Issues Health Advisory and Accelerates Outreach As Measles Cases Increase in U.S. and Canada

February 26, 2025

• Governor Hochul Expands Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment for New Yorkers
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Children’s Dental Health Month

February 25, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Launches Asthma and Secondhand Smoke Campaign

February 24, 2025

• New York State Department of Health’s Tobacco Control Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary
• New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress, Including New Video Testimonials

February 20, 2025

• Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Ethnic Equality Month

February 19, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Cancer Prevention Month

February 17, 2025

• Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Ongoing Winter Weather Conditions

February 14, 2025

• Governor Hochul Directs State Agencies to Prepare for Winter Weather Across the State This Weekend
• New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers to Register As Organ Donors on National Donor Day
• New York State Department of Health’s Helen Hayes Hospital Selected for 2025–2026 Montefiore Health System Skilled Nursing Facility Collaborative
• Statement From Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Valentine’s Day
• New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress, Shares Video of Caregiver Testimonial

February 13, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes Congenital Heart Defect Week

February 12, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Issues Health Advisory on First Mpox Clade Ib Case Detected in New York
• New York State Department of Health Raises Awareness About Ebola Virus

February 10, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Launches Global Health Update Report Webpage to Inform New Yorkers of Ongoing and Emerging Infectious Disease Outbreaks

February 7, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress
• New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers To Follow Super Bowl Safety Tips
• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
• Governor Hochul Announces Additional Measures to Prevent Spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Poultry

February 6, 2025

• Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Exercise Caution as Two Strong Winter Storms Expected to Impact State Through Sunday

February 5, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes February As American Heart Month

February 4, 2025

• Statement From Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on Black History Month

February 3, 2025

• Protecting Reproductive Freedom: Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Affirming New York’s Status as a Safe Haven for Reproductive Health Care

January 31, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes January As Radon Action Month
• New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress
• New York State Department of Health Making Strides To Increase Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among New York Residents

January 30, 2025

• Making Investments in the Bronx: Governor Hochul Announces Support for New Safety Net Hospital Partnership and Services for Older Adults in the Bronx and Statewide
• New York State Department of Health Launches New Youth Campaign Displaying Dangers of Vaping Nicotine

January 29, 2025

• New York State Health Department Announces Arrest of Central NY Vape Shop Owner for Illegally Shipping E-liquid for Vaping

January 28, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces New York State’s Continued Efforts to Prevent the Spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

January 27, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Microbiologist Receives $9 Million Contract From The National Institutes of Health to Seek New Lyme Disease Treatments and Vaccines

January 24, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes the Importance of Prevention and Early Detection During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
• New York State Department of Health Updates New Yorkers on Statewide CDPAP Transition Progress
• New York State Department of Health Launches State Medicaid Health Equity Regional Organization (HERO) Initiative

January 23, 2025

• Governor Hochul Highlights $273 Million to Make Local Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable Across New York State
• State Department of Health's Wadsworth Center Selected As National Influenza Reference Center for 2025-2030

January 22, 2025

• Governor Hochul Commits Nearly $1 Billion for SUNY Downstate Transformation
• Governor Hochul Unveils Plan to Restrict Smartphone Use in Schools Statewide and Ensure Distraction-Free Learning in New York
• New York State Continues to Take Proactive Measures to Prevent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza As Risk to Humans Remains Low

January 21, 2025

• Governor Hochul Unveils Highlights of the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget: More Money in Your Pockets

January 19, 2025

• Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Extreme Cold and Winter Weather Impacting State Starting Today Through Next Week

January 18, 2025

• Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Snow and Extreme Cold Expected to Impact New York State Starting Sunday

January 17, 2025

• Governor Hochul Directs State Agencies to Prepare for Dangerously Cold Temperatures and Lake Effect Snow Expected to Impact State Starting Sunday
• New York State Department of Health's Helen Hayes Hospital's Dr. Glenn Seliger Named 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor In Neurology
• Governor Hochul Unveils Transformative Investments in Seven Hospitals and Health Care Partnerships Across New York
• Statement From State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald On Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• New York State Department of Health Announces Progress Following Launch of Statewide CDPAP Transition Efforts

January 16, 2025

• Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Department of Health Take Action to Shut Down Herkimer County Vape Shop

January 15, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers to Follow Winter Safety Tips

January 14, 2025

• Governor Hochul Proposes New Initiatives to Strengthen New York's Health Care System and Expand Access to Care
• Governor Hochul Launches New Programs to Make New York the Best, Most Affordable Place to Start a Family
• Governor Hochul Announces Efforts to Safeguard Clean Water, Promote Climate Resiliency and Protect New York's Natural Resources
• Unplug and Play: Governor Hochul Announces New Initiatives to Promote Kids' Mental and Physical Health as Part of 2025 State of the State

January 13, 2025

• Department of Health’s Helen Hayes Hospital Reopens Accessible Aquatic Facility, Launches Community Aquatic Wellness Classes

January 10, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Pharmacist Day

January 9, 2025

• State Health Department Reminds New Yorkers to Take Preventive Measures to Avoid Human Metapneumovirus

January 8, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Encourages New Yorkers to Get Vaccinated for Flu, COVID-19 and RSV As Overall Cases and Hospitalizations Rise
• New York State Department of Health Launches New Campaign To Combat Misinformation About CDPAP and Home Care

January 7, 2025

• Governor Hochul Announces New CDPAP Partnership With Independent Living Centers as Part of Plan to Strengthen Home Care Services for New Yorkers

January 6, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Birth Defects Month

January 3, 2025

• New Year, New Laws: Governor Hochul Announces New Policies Taking Effect in 2025 to Put Money Back Into the Pockets of New Yorkers

January 2, 2025

• New York State Department of Health Urges New Yorkers to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle to Promote Brain Health