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New York City data show first decline in overdose deaths in four years — but widening disparities
Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Drug overdose deaths in New York City decreased in 2023 for the first time in four years, according to data released Thursday by the ...
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New York City’s Public Health Approach to Reexamining Race-Based Clinical Algorithms
To address concerns about the misuse of race in certain clinical algorithms, the public health system in New York City has ...
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Adams health commissioner Ashwin Vasan to step down earlier than expected
NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwi Vasan is reportedly stepping down as soon as Friday after previously saying that he would ...
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New York City Construction Contractor Group Calls for Mental Health Reforms for Industry
A leading New York City contractor association is spearheading an effort to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness in ...
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NY, NJ join multistate lawsuits against TikTok over youth mental health concerns
The lawsuits filed by more than a dozen state attorneys general accuse TikTok of misleading the public about the platform’s ...
Wave of resignations and attacks put indicted Adams administration on life support
Amid the barrage of federal indictments and corruption investigations faced by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the Democratic ...
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Opinion: Diversifying New York City’s Mental Health Workforce
"Across New York City and the country at large, our mental health systems are in crisis. But not only in the ways you might ...
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Conference panel tackles intersection of immigration, mental health, and race
Since arriving in America, Onwa has worked for organizations such as the Queer Detainee Empowerment Project and Black ...
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DOJ inserts statement of interest in lawsuit over NYPD response to mental health responses
The DOJ filed a statement of interest toward a lawsuit accusing the deployment of NYPD officers in mental health crises as discrimination.
Clean air and climate policies provide health benefits in New York City
A new study analyzes the links between the enactment of major air pollution and climate policies in New York City and ...
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Friends of NYC Nurse-Family Partnership holding panel discussion on maternal health, equity
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Friends of New York City Nurse-Family Partnership is set to host a panel called "Expecting More: A Discussion on Healthy Equity & Parenthood." The event will be held Oct. 16 ...