Participants Will Discuss Ways to Improve Maternal Health to Protect Black Families and Babies in New York City Advances Adams Administration’s Goal in HealthyNYC to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality by 10 Percent by 2030 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan…
Read MoreEarly Childhood Program Expanding to Serve More Kids in NYC
A successful Early Intervention (EI) initiative for New York City children is receiving additional support from three philanthropic foundations to expand electronic referral and retention efforts for underserved communities.
Read MoreHealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers
HealthyNYC” Aims to Increase Life Expectancy to 83 Years by 2030, Focuses on Reducing Chronic Disease, Overdose, Maternal Mortality Deaths, and More. The campaign sets ambitious targets to address the greatest drivers of premature death, including chronic and diet-related diseases, screenable cancers, overdose, suicide, maternal mortality, violence, and COVID-19.
Read More$1.6 Million Grant Will Increase Access to Early Intervention for Children with Developmental Delays and Disabilities
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in partnership with the Fund for Public Health in NYC, receives support from Robin Hood for enhancement to Early Intervention Program for babies and toddlers October 21, 2021 —The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is undertaking a project to help increase the…
Read MoreCommunity Organizations Selected for NYC COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Partner Engagement Project
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, working with the Fund for Public Health in NYC, selects partner organizations for outreach to increase confidence in and access to COVID-19 vaccines August 26, 2021 — As part of the City of New York’s commitment to ensure fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccinations, 33 community and…
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