By NYC Health Commissioner and FPHNYC Board Chair, Dr. Ashwin Vasan Earlier in June, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and NYC Office of the Mayor were proud to host a national convening on the contribution of social media to our youth mental health crisis. We brought together experts, academics, clinicians, former tech…
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Many New Yorkers regard their primary care providers as a trusted source of health information and quality care. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene supports the primary care system in the city through NYC REACH
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The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) recently partnered with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and FPHNYC for a roundtable on Black maternal health.
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Over the past year, we have celebrated the 20th anniversary of FPHNYC’s founding following the September 11 attacks with a mission to help protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers
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In early March, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan launched a new, comprehensive mental health agenda for New York City.
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Community organizations are crucial partners of the NYC Health Department in boosting COVID-19 vaccine confidence.
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October is Health Literacy Month and health literacy is essential to advancing health equity.
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Baby Café®, where trained professionals provide practical breastfeeding support, is an important – and popular – program that is helping to reduce maternal and infant health inequities in New York City.
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To address the connection between one’s home environment and asthma, the NYC Health Department and FPHNYC launched the Medicaid Together Improving Asthma project.
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Meet our team of 10 runners in the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon! Each runner is passionate about promoting public health in New York City and supporting FPHNYC’s innovative work. The money they raise will help FPHNYC continue to provide creative solutions to the city’s most significant health needs. Click on the runner’s name…
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As FPHNYC celebrates its 20th anniversary, here are a selection of items from over the years to supplement the detailed timeline on our History page. Click on the images on this page to view larger versions (photos, PDFs, and/or video).
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